- Increased credibility and client trust: Certified companies inspire greater confidence in clients, which can lead to the acquisition of new contracts;
- Improved operational efficiency: The standard requires the implementation of well-documented and structured procedures;
- Enhanced organizational image: Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality, safety, and best practices;
- Competitive advantage: A certified organization gains a market edge, especially in securing complex contracts or entering international markets.
BS 7499:2013 gives the general lines for the organization of the companies, such as:
- Control room (design, localization, construction, facility, procedures, information, records, personnel)
- Human resources (selection and recruitment, health condition, work contract – terms and conditions, rules regarding work discipline, identification)
- Equipment and uniform (work uniform, autos, other equipment, records of the equipment)
- Professional training (initial training, initial professional forming course, training of the supervisors from the control room, specialized training, exclusion from the professional training and qualifications transfer, taking over companies, improvement training, vocational courses, records of the courses)
- Suppliers (recruiters of the work force, qualifications of the subcontractors)
- Documents and data
- Security and protection services (execution, inspection, instructions, static locations, mobile patrol services, keys’ control).
Certification in compliance with BS 7499:2013 is suitable for:
- Organizations providing security services;
- Organizations installing alarm systems;
- Anyone responsible for security systems in buildings.