If you run a security company, the British Standard codes of practice decide a lot of what buyers, insurers and approved contractor schemes expect to see. Reading each standard cover to cover takes time, so we’ve made a short video for each one. Every video explains what the code covers, who it applies to and what you need in place, in plain English.
The videos are presented by Craig Willetts, a UK lead auditor with over 20 years’ experience in the security industry. Pick the codes that match your services and work through them at your own pace. They also make useful refresher training for managers and supervisors.
The codes of practice
BS 10800:2026 Provision of security services
The overarching code of practice for any company providing security services, covering how the business is set up, managed, staffed and resourced.
BS 7499:2026 Static guarding
Covers static guarding services, from contracts and assignment instructions to supervision and the officers on site.
BS 7858:2019 Security screening
Sets out how to screen people who work in a secure environment, including the screening period, checks and records.
BS 10119:2026 Security labour provision
The standard for organisations that supply security labour to other security companies.
BS 7960:2016 Door supervision
The code of practice for door supervision at licensed premises and events.
BS 7984-1:2016 Keyholding and response
Covers keyholding and alarm response services, including key control and response times.
BS 7984-2:2014 Lone worker services
Covers lone worker device services and the alarm receiving side behind them.
BS 7984-3:2020 Mobile security services
The code of practice for mobile patrols and mobile security services.
BS 8517-1:2016 Security dogs
Covers the use of general purpose security dogs and their handlers.
BS 8517-2:2016 Detection dogs
Covers the use of detection dogs and their handlers.
BS 7958:2015 CCTV management and operation
The code of practice for managing and operating CCTV systems and control rooms.
BS 8406:2020 Event stewarding
Covers event stewarding and crowd safety services.
BS 8507-1:2008 Close protection in the UK
The code of practice for close protection services within the UK.
BS 8507-2:2009 Close protection overseas
The code of practice for close protection services outside the UK.
BS 8418:2021 Remotely monitored CCTV
Covers detector-activated, remotely monitored video systems and how they are installed and monitored.
Need the documents to go with it?
Watching the video is the first step. If you need the policies, procedures and forms to show you work to a code, our security code of practice document packages start from £99 ex VAT per code. Each package is branded for your company and comes with one month of support and underpinning knowledge training for your team.
If you also want a full ISO management system, our ISO packages start from £999 ex VAT for one standard. Certification body fees are charged separately and you choose your own certification body. For screening, Screen My Staff carries out BS 7858 screening for security employers, and the ISO Training Institute runs online courses including BS 7858.
Questions about any of the codes? Call 01257 824481, email Craig@cawconsultancy.co.uk or leave a comment on the video on YouTube.
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