Rsl05 Alarm systems – Above Green

(4 credits available)

Aim

To ensure the asset is equipped with appropriate alarm systems to prevent damage to the asset or property within the asset

Question

Has the asset been fitted with fire and intruder alarm systems that are certified to a National or International standard?

Credits	Answer	Select all answers that apply
0	A	Question not answered
0	B	No
1	C	Fire alarm systems
1	D	The fire alarm system is connected to a monitoring facility that is operational 24 hours a day
1	E	Intruder alarm systems
1	F	The intruder alarm system connected to a monitoring facility that is operational 24 hours a day

Assessment criteria

Criterion	Assessment criteria	Applicable answer
1	The monitoring facility (Alarm receiving centres) should be staffed at all times	D,F
2	Emergency response procedures should be in place with contractors and emergency services to enable the ARC monitoring function to be maintained whilst the emergency incident is investigated.	D,F

Evidence

Criteria

Evidence requirement

The evidence below is not exhaustive, please also refer to the ‘BREEAM evidential requirements’ section in the scope of the Guidance for appropriate evidence types which can be used to demonstrate compliance.

Assets that have intruder alarms will require:

Documentation demonstrating intruder alarm system is approved to an appropriate National or International standard.
Photographic evidence, or confirmation in the Assessor’s site inspection report, of the installed alarm systems.

Definitions

Alarm:

For both fire and intruder alarms, there must be an audible alarm when activated. This is to ensure that occupiers and guests are alerted

Additional information

Security grading

A security grading is given to an alarm system by a certification body, such as UL or LPCB. A particular alarm grading might be needed in order to qualify for insurance coverage on a business premises. This will be dependent on the nature of the risk which is being protected.