SSAIB
Fire security and locks · Security and fire certification body
SSAIB is a third-party certification body for security, fire and related services. Its registered supplier directory identifies the services covered by each company’s certification.
Checked Official sources below.
What it covers and whether it is required
Certification is voluntary unless required by a client, insurer or particular contract. It is not a general statutory licence for every security service and does not remove the need for suitable system design.
Joining requirements and costs
Applicants must meet SSAIB rules and the criteria for the scheme applied for. The scope may concern electronic security, monitoring, guarding, fire services or management systems. Check the current technical, insurance and continuing assessment conditions for the actual scheme.
Check the current fees with SSAIB before applying. Ask whether the quotation includes application, assessment, renewal and any per-job charges. Use published fees or ask for a written quotation.
What it means for homeowners
Search the official supplier directory by service and region. Match the legal company and scope to the contract. If insurance or police response depends on certification, obtain acceptance for the chosen system and provider rather than assuming a logo is enough.
How to check a claim
Official member, card or certificate check: SSAIB.
Match the record to the named person or contracting business. Check the current scope, not just a logo on a van or an old certificate. If the public record does not show the detail you need, ask the body to confirm it before appointing the business.
Where the scheme applies
UK security and fire market. Confirm any nation-specific legal, response and insurer requirements applying to the installation.
Common questions
Does SSAIB certification cover all services a company advertises?
Only the services within its certification scope. Check the directory record and certificate for the work you are buying.
How do I check SSAIB status?
Use the official verification service linked in this guide. Match the person or legal business name, current status and relevant work category. For a guarantee, check the document issued for your contract as well.
Official sources
Sources checked November 2026. Scheme rules can change; confirm current requirements before applying or signing a contract.