Whether you are installing an alarm system for an office, residential or public building, there are a few questions that you should be asking yourself before you choose an alarm provider:

What is the NSI and does it matter to me?

The NSI stands for The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), it is the leading certification body for the security and fire protection sectors in the UK. The NSI has been running for over 40 years, it helps protect businesses and homeowners by undertaking robust, high quality audits of home and business security and fire safety service providers, making sure that they meet the highest industry standards demanded by the Police, Fire and Rescue Services and the insurance industry.

Why is it important that I choose a NSI approved alarm contractor?

The NSI make many rigorous checks to each company they certify and will only approve a company once it is able to demonstrate technical and managerial competence. Once an alarm contractor has been certified they are also subject to regular audits and random site visits to ensure consistency.

Can I trust the employees of the security company I am about to choose?

All relevant employees within a NSI approved alarm contractor must be security screened to British Standard 7858. Employees of NSI approved alarm firms are provided with a high level of training and supervision to meet industry best practices.

What should I expect from an NSI approved alarm contractor?

Every NSI alarm contractor must operate a 24 hour call out service and guarantee to be able to call out to emergencies within a maximum of 4 hours for alarm systems, and within 24 hours for CCTV and Access Control Systems.

What happens after I’ve had my alarm fitted with an NSI alarm installer?

You will be issued with a certificate of compliance. With all NSI security companies, when you have had a monitored alarm fitted you will be offered a maintenance contract. You may even be entitled to a discount with your insurance company if you choose an NSI approved security firm.

Thorne Access and Security is an NSI accredited intruder alarm installer working across the whole of the North West of the UK, serving Lancashire, Manchester and North Yorkshire. Thorne are based in Nelson, just outside Burnley and have been achieving excellence since opening 2005. Headed up managing director Hadrian Thorne who has taken the company from strength to strength.

Thornes provides security solutions to commercial buildings, residential properties, retail and leisure businesses. Used by Premier League football clubs, hotels to small bespoke security installations.

Customers value Thorne’s ‘big enough to cope, small enough to care’ ethos. Utilising only the most trusted brands in the security sector, Thorne implement state of the art security systems using the latest technology on the security market. For more information about NSI or any security related matter, contact us here.