Compliance

Reliable Security Solutions You Can Trust

At Burgess Security Systems Ltd, compliance, quality assurance, and professional standards are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering security solutions that meet recognised UK industry regulations, British Standards, health and safety requirements, and data protection obligations.

For over 35 years, we have provided professional electronic security solutions across Manchester and the North West, ensuring that all systems are designed, installed, maintained, and serviced in accordance with current legislation and industry best practices.

Our Commitment to Compliance

Burgess Security Systems Ltd (BSSL) operates with a strong focus on:

Industry-recognised accreditation
British Standard compliance
Health & safety responsibilities
Staff competence and screening
Data protection and privacy
Ongoing training and auditing
Quality workmanship and customer care

We continuously review our procedures, documentation, and operational standards to ensure our clients receive reliable, compliant, and professional security services at all times.

SSAIB Approved Company

BSSL is proud to hold certification with the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB), one of the UK’s leading independent certification bodies for security and fire safety providers.

SSAIB certification demonstrates that our business has been independently assessed for:

Technical competence
Quality management procedures
Installation standards
Staff screening and vetting
Customer service standards
Ongoing maintenance capability
Compliance with recognised industry regulations

SSAIB-certified companies are subject to regular inspections and audits to ensure standards are continually maintained.

This provides our customers with confidence that all security systems are installed and maintained to professionally recognised standards.

Our Certifications & Accreditations

Burgess Security Systems Ltd currently holds the following certifications and approvals:

Intruder Alarm Systems

SSAIB Certificate of Registration for:

Design, installation, maintenance, and servicing of Intruder Alarm Systems in accordance with PD 6662 requirements.

This ensures our intruder alarm systems are designed and installed in line with recognised UK and European standards.

CCTV Systems

SSAIB Certificate of Registration for:

Design, installation, corrective and preventative maintenance of CCTV systems in accordance with SSAIB Code of Practice SS2003.

Our CCTV systems are installed with consideration for:

Operational requirements
System performance
Data protection obligations
Public space surveillance guidance
Recording and evidence handling procedures

Access Control Systems

SSAIB Certificate of Registration for:

Design, installation, corrective and preventative maintenance of Access Control Systems in accordance with SSAIB Code of Practice SS2002.

Our access control solutions are designed to comply with relevant legislation and operational security requirements.

CHAS Accreditation

BSSL holds accreditation with CHAS (The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme).

This demonstrates our commitment to:

Safe working practices
Risk management
Health & safety compliance
Employee wellbeing
Contractor competency

Our engineers and staff operate in accordance with current UK health and safety legislation and site-specific requirements.

Constructionline Membership

We are also a member of Constructionline.

Constructionline membership demonstrates that our company has been assessed for:

Financial stability
Operational capability
Health & safety compliance
Industry competency
Supply chain standards

British Standards Compliance

Where applicable, our systems and procedures are designed to align with relevant British and European Standards, including but not limited to:

Standard	Description
PD 6662	Scheme for application of European standards for intruder and hold-up alarm systems
EN 50131	Intruder and hold-up alarm systems
BS 7858	Screening of individuals working in a security environment
BS 7958	CCTV management and operation
BS EN ISO 9001 principles	Quality management practices
SSAIB Codes of Practice	Security system installation and maintenance requirements

Compliance with recognised standards helps ensure systems are reliable, professionally installed, and suitable for insurer and police response requirements where applicable.

Staff Screening & Competency

We understand the importance of trust and professionalism within the security industry.

Our employees and engineers are expected to operate to high professional standards, and staff screening procedures are aligned with recognised industry expectations, including BS 7858 guidance where required.

We are committed to:

Ongoing staff training
Technical competency development
Manufacturer certification programmes
Health & safety awareness
Professional conduct standards

Data Protection & GDPR Compliance

BSSL is committed to protecting the privacy and security of customer data.

Our systems and procedures are designed to comply with applicable UK data protection legislation, including:

UK GDPR
Data Protection Act 2018

Where CCTV or recording systems are installed, we encourage customers to operate systems responsibly and in accordance with relevant privacy laws and ICO guidance.

We take reasonable steps to ensure:

Secure handling of customer information
Controlled access to data
Confidentiality of records
Appropriate retention and disposal procedures

Police & Insurance Compliance

Many insurance providers and police response policies require alarm systems to be installed and maintained by an accredited company such as an SSAIB-approved installer.

Using a compliant and accredited security provider helps ensure:

Correct system grading
Compliance with recognised standards
Eligibility for police response where applicable
Insurance acceptance
Proper certification documentation

Health & Safety

Burgess Security Systems Ltd is committed to maintaining a safe working environment for:

Employees
Customers
Contractors
Visitors
Members of the public

We regularly review our health and safety procedures and carry out risk assessments where required to ensure safe working practices across all installations and maintenance activities.

Continuous Improvement

Compliance is an ongoing process, not a one-time achievement.

We continually review our:

Internal processes
Installation standards
Staff training
Regulatory obligations
Industry developments
Customer feedback

This commitment allows us to maintain high standards across all areas of our business and continue delivering trusted security solutions throughout the North West.