BS 7872:2002 pdf free.Manned security services Cash-in-transit services (collection and delivery) Code of practice.
BS 7872 1 Scope This British Standard gives recommendations for the organization, staffing, operation and management of companies providing a cash-in-transit (CIT) service (collection and delivery) on a contracted basis.
2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
BS 4737-1, Intruder alarm systems一Part 1: Specification for installed systems with local audible and/or remote signalling.
BS 4737-2, Intruder alarm systems一Part 2: Specifications for installed systems for deliberate operations.BS 5979, Code of practice for remote centres receiving signals from security systems.
BS 7858, Code of practice for security screening of personnel employed in a security environment.
3 Terms and definitions For the purpose of this standard the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 cash-in-transit (CIT) service service provided by a company for the secure transport of cash, securities and other valuable goods
3.2 customer individual or organization that employs a CIT company to carry out agreed services, and is responsible for remunerating the company in accordance with an agreed price and contract.
4.1.4 Ownership of the company should be clearly evident and individuals having a significant shareholding should be identifiable.
4.1.5 The curriculum vitae of each director of the company should be available.
4.1.6 Any criminal conviction or discharged or undischarged bankruptcy of a principal or director of the company should be disclosed to the customer, subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) [5].4.2 Finances
The company should have sufficient working capital to meet requirements, and the fixed capital of the company should be sufficient to meet current and anticipated needs. Loans from directors and/or shareholders should be subordinated to all other creditors.
4.3 Insurance 4.3.1 The company should possess public, contractual, efficacy and employer liability insurance cover at a level commensurate with the nature of the business undertaking and the number of persons employed. All vehicles used for its business operations should be appropriately insured.
4.3.2 In addition, fidelity guarantee should be available and the limit of the insurer’s liability should be confirmed for special risks of the industry, e.g. loss of cash, loss of keys and product liability.
4.4 Premises The company should have an administrative office where records, together with all professional and business documents, fles etc. necessary to the proper conduct of business transactions should be kept.4.5 Sale of services.
At the customer’s discretion, a survey of the customer’s premises should be conducted by a competent person before or at the outset of a contract, in order to advise the customer of his security needs and weaknesses, and to make practical and reasonable proposals for protection.BS 7872 pdf download.