Benefits of Using an NSI approved Company

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) is an independent, not for profit, approvals body providing Inspection Services for the security and fire industries. NSI protects you the customer by operating the toughest inspection regimes to ensure that companies approved by them operate to the highest standards.

It is for this reason that the Police, Fire Service and Insurers trust companies like Alert Fire and Security to meet exacting standards set by NSI, particularly with respect to:

Quality Delivery - Highest performance standards in the UK inspected by the toughest inspection regime.


Security Vetting - The companies staff are strictly vetted.


Training - High level of staff training and supervision.


Maintenance and Call Out - Companies have to deliver quality service/maintenance (24/7, with a 4 hour response)


Police Response - NSI approved security systems companies are authorised to install police monitored systems and NSI companies operate the most efficient Police response and networks in the UK.


False Alarms - NSI approved companies are required to design systems to minimise false alarms.


Deterrence - Anecdotal surveys show a high criminal awareness and avoidance of premises protected by NSI approved companies.


Customer Care - NSI offers an independent technical arbitration service.