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PD6662:2012 and BS8243:2020 A change in Intruder and Hold Up Alarm standards

All new intruder systems must comply with PD6662 and DD243 to meet your insurer's requirements and to generate a Police response.

All of Chubb's products are rigorously tested to ensure they meet current EN standards.

In order to comply with PD6662, Chubb will provide a comprehensive Security Audit to determine the level of risk to your premises and the grade for your security system.

When it comes to security, Chubb is the name you can trust.

From the 1st June 2012, all new Intruder and Hold Up Alarms will be designed and installed to the EN50131:2006 standard in accordance with PD6662:2010 and BS8243 for police calling systems.

**FREE Fire & Security Seminars on the changes to PD6662 running in your area Autumn 2012 - click HERE for more information.**

All Intruder and Hold Up Alarm* systems installed within the European Union must meet fundamental standards in order to be accepted by insurance companies and to be allowed to summon a police response. The European standard applicable to Intruder and Hold Up Alarms is the EN50131 series.

Each country in Europe often has its own individual requirements which alarm systems must also comply with. In the UK these additional standards are represented by the PD6662 and BS8243 standards.

For further information on these standards and how they may affect you, click here to open and download our ‘PD6662:2010 and BS8243:2010 How does it affect you?’ leaflet

Where can I find further advice and support?

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CLICK HERE TO 'FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DD243'