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What is DD243?
What does it mean?
When does it become effective?
What does DD243 cover?
Do I need to change the equipment I use?
What do all the abbreviations mean?
Where can I learn more?
Which Pyronix products comply?
How else can Pyronix help me?
What is DD243?
BSI DD 243: 2002 is a code of practice for the installation and confirmation of
intruder alarm systems designed to generate confirmed alarm conditions.
The document was written in response to the ACPO Security Systems Policy 2000 published by
the Association of Chief Police Officers, which became effective on October 1st 2001.
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What does it mean?
It means that if you supply intruder alarm systems that require a police
response, you may need to dramatically change the way you design and/or install those
systems.
This applies to systems installed to BS4737, BS7042 or EN50131-1
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When does it
become effective?
DD243 became effective on 1st July 2002. Any new intruder alarm system installed
on or after this date and requiring police response must meet the requirements of the
policy.
Additionally, any existing intruder alarm system that loses police response after 1st July
2002 must be upgraded to comply with DD243 to regain response.
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What does DD243
cover?
In basic terms the policy covers four separate areas: -
Section 4 Primary design and configuration considerations.
Section 5 Design, installation and configuration of intruder alarm
systems incorporating alarm confirmation technology.
Section 6 Other means of minimizing false alarms.
Section 7 Handling of Alarm Information by ARCs
(Alarm Receiving Centre).
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Do I need to
change the equipment I use?
The policy calls for several key changes in the way that systems are designed and
installed. It is the installation company's responsibility to ensure that both their
systems and the individual components used within them, comply with the requirements of
DD243.
Several DD243 compliant control panels are already available on the market (such as the
Pyronix Matrix 832+) and so it is vital that installation companies check with their
current suppliers for compliance.
If an installation company is currently installing non-compliant products in a system
requiring police response they are breaking the law.
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What do all the
abbreviations mean?
Within the DD243 policy several abbreviations are used:
- ACE Ancillary
Control Equipment
- Portable
ACE Portable Ancillary Control Equipment
- CIE
Control & Indicating Equipment
- IAS
Intruder Alarm System
- ARC Alarm
Receiving Centre
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Where can I learn
more?
The British Security Industry Association have issued the 'BSIA Guide to DD243:
2002' (BSIA Form No.140) and the National Security Inspectorate have issued the
'Commentary on BSI Draft for Development DD243: 2002'
Both of these documents contain further information about the policy.
The policy itself can be obtained from the BSI website www.bsia.co.uk
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Which Pyronix
products comply?
Pyronix Limited, as a UK manufacturer, has been at the forefront of providing new
technology to help UK installers meet the requirements of the ACPO and DD243 policies.
With a range of products specifically designed to ease compliance, Pyronix is positioned
to be the partner of choice for professional installation companies looking to gain the
technical and commercial edge over their competition.
The Veritec P2 sequential confirmation detector
combines two independent technologies, a PIR and a Pressure Wave Sensor, within one
housing to provide the ultimate solution for those utilising sequential confirmation
techniques. This product was awarded overall winner for product Innovation at the BSIA
Awards 2002.
The Prox SA and Prox RSB range of Proximity Readers are perfect for
companies recognising the benefits of using portable ACE to comply with setting and
unsetting procedures.
The Matrix 832+ Control Panel and Accessories is
the latest innovation from Pyronix, the current Security Manufacturer of the Year. This
total control equipment solution is completely modular, ensuring that installation
companies can tailor the system exactly to the needs of the individual client.
It goes without saying that the Matrix 832+ is DD243 compliant.
The Verified Systems Audio Verification range from Pyronix is considered
by many to be the industry's leading audio verification solution. Recently redesigned and
re-launched to provide even more installer benefits the Verified Systems range is now
better value than ever.
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How else can
Pyronix help me?
Pyronix prides itself on offering industry-leading levels of customer service and
support.
Each of our professional Account Managers are supported by a team specifically tasked with
maintaining our service levels to you.
A large technical support team, marketing department and team of Internal Sales Executives
are all here to ensure that you experience 'customer delight'!
We offer certified engineer training, bespoke marketing packages, customer business
reviews, loyalty schemes as well as customised pad printing services, product literature
and the other services that you expect from the Security Manufacturer of the Year.
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