ACS Assessor Guide - Security Industry Authority

ACS Assessor GuideSection 4 – Criterion Specific Guidelines: Criteria 55.2 An SIA Approved Contractor can demonstrate that it has the required premises, procedures and equipment to conduct business effectively.5.2.1 Lease and ownership papers are appropriate to the relevant premises.Clarification:It is not necessary for the assessor to see the actual papers relating to the lease orownership of the premises.Ref: ISO9001Test:It is sufficient to have a discussion to how the ownership of the premises is managed.For example: if the property is on lease – what is the time left on the lease and what preparation hasbeen conducted for the end of the lease? if the property is rented – what planning is in place for the loss of the property.Linkages with other Indicators:1.3.1 A plan for the business exists with a clear review schedule.2.2.1 There is a sound plan to ensure continuity of service delivery.4.3.1 There is sufficient insurance cover to meet contractual requirements.5.2.2 Administrative offices are fit for purpose.9.6.1 The regular review of performance against success factors and key financial indicatorscritical to the business.105The contents of this publication are copyright ©2013 Security Industry Authority, all rights reserved. No part of the contents may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means without prior written permission of the copyright owner.