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BS 8243:2010+A1:2014 is a standard that provides guidelines for the proper installation, maintenance, and management of intruder and hold-up alarm systems. The purpose of this standard is to ensure that alarm systems are implemented correctly in order to minimize false alarms and optimize their effectiveness in deterring burglars and preventing property damage.

The document outlines the design objectives for intruder alarm systems and emphasizes the importance of having an effective confirmation facility to validate alarm conditions. By incorporating alarm confirmation technology, the standard aims to reduce false alarms and ensure that only genuine alarm events are reported. Additionally, the standard provides guidance on other measures that can be taken to further minimize the incidence of false alarms.

BS 8243:2010+A1:2014 also covers the handling of alarm information by alarm receiving centres (ARCs), which are responsible for receiving and responding to alarm signals. The standard sets requirements and recommendations for how ARCs should handle and respond to alarms in order to ensure efficient and effective management of alarm systems.

In terms of structure, the standard is divided into several sections, including scope, normative references, terms, definitions, and abbreviations. It also includes specific sections on primary design and configuration objectives, design, installation, and configuration of alarm systems with confirmation technology, and other means of minimizing false alarms. Annexes, a list of figures, and a list of tables are also provided.