BS 8584:2015 gives recommendations for the provision of security and
management services, the provision of manned services (static guarding, mobile
patrols, remote monitoring services), physical devices (barriers), electronic
systems (alarm and CCTV), and protection by occupation (5.3.2), for the security
of vacant properties.NOTE The nature of this provision might vary considerably according to the type
and condition of property. Protection may be given by a combination of methods.
It is applicable to providers of protection services for vacant properties. Such
properties include and are not limited to:public & government [e.g. police, National Health Service (NHS), military
barracks, nursing homes];commercial (warehousing, factories, retail);residential (private & social);construction sites;open land (at risk from travellers);This British Standard is also applicable to the following types of vacancy:prior to first occupancy;refurbishment or redevelopment;following damage (e.g. fire, flood, or criminal activity);temporary unoccupancy (e.g. up to 60 to 90 days);long term unoccupancy;derelict/awaiting demolition;properties requiring additional security measures not those intended to be
applied on a permanent basis.This standard does not give recommendations for the execution of maintenance
and the physical up-keep of properties.Cross References:BS 7499BS 7858BS 7984BS EN 50130-5BS 5426BS EN 50131-1:2006+A1:2009PAS 79Health & Safety At Work Act 1974Management of Health and Safety At Work Regulations1999Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations1996Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002Limitation Act 1980Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989Data Protection Act 1998Private Security Industry Act 2001Protection from Eviction Act 1977Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005HMO Fire Safety Risk Assessment?SleepingAccommodation 2006All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.