Independent certification for professional access control providers.
This scheme is suitable for organisations that design, install, commission or maintain electronic access control systems used to manage entry into supervised premises and restricted areas.
Access can be controlled using a variety of technologies, including:
SSAIB certification provides independent assurance that your organisation has been assessed against recognised industry standards and codes of practice. It demonstrates that you have competent personnel, appropriate management arrangements and effective technical procedures in place.
Assessment may include:
An access control system should be designed around the nature and level of the identified risk. It must provide the required level of security while supporting the safe, practical and accessible movement of authorised users.
The design should also take account of relevant data protection, human rights, equality and accessibility requirements, particularly where personal or biometric information is collected and processed.
As part of the certification process, an experienced SSAIB assessor will inspect a representative selection of completed installations. This helps confirm that your documented procedures are being applied consistently and that systems are designed, installed, commissioned and maintained to the appropriate standard.
Certification can help your organisation:
Achieving SSAIB certification demonstrates your commitment to providing secure, reliable and responsibly managed access control systems that meet your customers’ agreed operational requirements.