The key sectors in Ukraine’s security industry include fire safety and technological security, guarding services and alarm systems. Each sector has its own set of regulations and is regulated by the Ministry of Emergencies.

Fire safety updates

• State building codes will be introduced in 2011 to regulate the design, installation, operation and maintenance of fire and technological security systems.

Alarm systems updates

Many harmonised EU standards, including EN 50131, 50132, 50133, 50136, 50518 and CEN/EN 14383 ‘Prevention of Crime’ are currently being developed for implementation

• As of Jan 2011, Ukraine will be shifting from compulsory to voluntary certification in a move to align their practices with EU standards
• It is estimated that there are currently 20 security manufacturers, 20 distributors, 10 major system integrators and one to two thousand installation companies in the Ukraine.

Security industry updates

There are approximately 30 regional and national security industry organisations in the Ukraine. The most influential are:

• Ukrainian Union Fire and Technological Safety (UUFTS)
• Ukrainian Security Industry Federation (USIF)
• Ukrainian Federation of Security Specialists (UFSS)
• Ukrainian Federation of Professional Security (UFPS)
• Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (ULIE).