1.12 Arson
Recent studies indicate that, across all premises
types, over 2,100 deliberately set fires, resulting
in two deaths and 55 injuries, occur every week.
All premises can be targeted either deliberately
or just because they offer easy access.
Be aware of other small, deliberately set fires
in the locality, which can indicate an increased
risk to your premises. Be suspicious of any
small ‘accidental’ fires on the premises and
investigate them fully and record your findings.
Fires started deliberately can be particularly
dangerous because they generally develop much
faster and may be intentionally started in escape
routes. Of all the risk-reduction measures, the
most benefit may come from efforts to reduce
the threat from arson.
Measures to reduce arson may include the
following:
• ensure the outside of the premises is
well lit and, if practical, secure the perimeter
of the premises;
• thoroughly secure all entry points to the
premises, including windows and the
roof, but make sure that this does not
compromise people’s ability to use the
escape routes;
• make sure you regularly remove all
combustible rubbish;
• do not place rubbish skips adjacent to the
building and secure waste bins in a
compound separated from the building;
• encourage staff to report people acting
suspiciously;
• remove automatic entry rights from staff
who have been dismissed;
• ensure that your security alarm/firedetection system is monitored and acted on;
• secure flammable liquids so that intruders
cannot use them;
1.12 Arson
Recent studies indicate that, across all premises
types, over 2,100 deliberately set fires, resulting
in two deaths and 55 injuries, occur every week.
All premises can be targeted either deliberately
or just because they offer easy access.
Be aware of other small, deliberately set fires
in the locality, which can indicate an increased
risk to your premises. Be suspicious of any
small ‘accidental’ fires on the premises and
investigate them fully and record your findings.
Fires started deliberately can be particularly
dangerous because they generally develop much
faster and may be intentionally started in escape
routes. Of all the risk-reduction measures, the
most benefit may come from efforts to reduce
the threat from arson.
Measures to reduce arson may include the
following:
• ensure the outside of the premises is
well lit and, if practical, secure the perimeter
of the premises;
• thoroughly secure all entry points to the
premises, including windows and the
roof, but make sure that this does not
compromise people’s ability to use the
escape routes;
• make sure you regularly remove all
combustible rubbish;
• do not place rubbish skips adjacent to the
building and secure waste bins in a
compound separated from the building;
• encourage staff to report people acting
suspiciously;
• remove automatic entry rights from staff
who have been dismissed;
• ensure that your security alarm/firedetection system is monitored and acted on;
• secure flammable liquids so that intruders
cannot use them;
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