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;