Your commercial intruder alarm system needs proper URN qualification to be eligible for police response during break-ins. We've found that NSI Gold certification from qualified installers is essential, along with compliance with British Standards BS 8243, BS EN 50131-1 and BS EN 50136. Your system must connect to a certified Alarm Receiving Centre that follows strict signal verification procedures. Monthly testing and annual inspections by certified engineers are essential to maintaining your URN status. Without these, the police may not respond regardless of the expense of your system, and your business insurance coverage could be compromised when you need it most.
Police response to your commercial intruder alarm requires eligibility through proper certification. Your system needs a Unique Reference Number (URN) to qualify for police response, and meeting these requirements protects both your business and community resources.
We've seen countless businesses discover too late that their alarm system doesn't meet URN standards. Police won't prioritise response to unqualified systems, leaving your property vulnerable when you need protection most.
Your business insurance may also require URN compliance for full coverage.
URN qualification demands professional installation by certified companies like Blake's. We guarantee your system meets PD 6662:2017 and BS EN 50131-1 standards and includes proper signalling equipment, maintenance contracts and user training.
Security audits verify compliance, but prevention starts with choosing qualified installers who understand these critical requirements from day one.
As a company with NSI Gold accreditation, Blake Fire & Security Systems ensures your installation meets the highest industry standards for police response qualification.
Important: The NPCC Security Systems Policy states that police response "will normally be immediate but is ultimately determined by the nature of demand, priorities and resources which exist at the time a request for police response is received and, therefore, cannot be guaranteed."
While URN approval gets your system recognised by police, technical compliance with British Standards guarantees it actually works when criminals target your property.
Your intruder alarm must comply with PD 6662:2017, the UK scheme for implementing European Standards for intruder and hold-up alarm systems. This references BS EN 50131-1 for system design and performance.
For systems designed to generate confirmed alarms for police response, BS 8243 governs the design and installation. This standard guarantees proper detection coverage, reliable signalling and tamper protection.
We've seen too many systems fail during break-ins because they weren't installed to these specifications.
For security system monitoring, BS EN 50136 governs communication between your premises and the monitoring centre. This includes backup communication paths when primary lines are cut.
These aren't just bureaucratic requirements - they're the difference between real protection and false security.
System maintenance must meet BS 9263 standards, ensuring your alarm remains compliant throughout its operational life.
Police forces recognise NSI Gold as the gold standard for alarm reliability. When your system carries this certification, officers know it's been installed and maintained by qualified professionals who follow rigorous protocols.
This trust translates into response eligibility and priority consideration, subject to operational demands.
We guarantee your system meets NSI Gold's strict criteria:
Without NSI Gold certification, your Police Response application faces automatic rejection.
Insurance providers also require this certification, making it essential for thorough business protection.
When your alarm activates, our ARC partners don't automatically call the police. They perform immediate signal verification through multiple methods:
This verification process dramatically reduces false alarms - the primary reason police forces restrict response to unmonitored systems.
Without proper signal verification, your business joins thousands generating costly false callouts.
Professional Alarm Receiving Standards
Our alarm receiving partners maintain strict compliance with BS EN 50518 standards (which replaced BS 5979).
They're staffed by trained operators who understand police response protocols and maintain direct communication channels with emergency services.
Your URN (Unique Reference Number) depends entirely on maintaining your intruder alarm system to strict British Standards, and police forces regularly audit these requirements.
We've seen businesses lose their URN overnight because they skipped maintenance schedules or used uncertified engineers.
Critical Maintenance Requirements:
Blake's maintenance contracts guarantee your alarm system meets PD 6662:2017, BS EN 50131-1, BS 8243 and BS 9263 standards consistently.
Our engineers detect faults before they compromise your URN status, providing documented proof of compliance that satisfies police requirements.
We don't cut corners with maintenance schedules - your police response eligibility depends on it.
With our NSI Gold certification, we deliver industry-leading expertise combined with personalised service that ensures your system's ongoing compliance.
We'll assess your existing system to determine cost factors for URN qualification. System upgrades vary based on current equipment and compliance requirements. We'll provide a detailed quote after evaluating what's needed for police response eligibility.
While you'd expect delays, we've streamlined the process. The application timeline typically takes 2-4 weeks after installation, though installation factors like system complexity can affect timing. We'll guide you through every step efficiently.
Unfortunately, you can't transfer your URN to new premises during business relocation. Each URN is property-specific and tied to the specific address and system configuration. The process requires a completely new application with full URN fees for the new location.
Your URN remains with the property when you switch security companies - it doesn't belong to the installer. We'll handle the takeover process seamlessly, coordinating with police and ensuring your system continues to meet all requirements without losing response eligibility. According to NPCC policy, a transfer fee applies when changing security companies, though your system retains its false alarm history.
