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THE DELIBERATE SETTING OF FIRES CAN BE A THREAT TO LIFE AND
PROPERTY.
Protect your property from arson by :
• Immobilising "wheelie" type bins at least 6m away
from your building. Securing them on a fixed structure or in a compound
may be the answer for you.
• Store rubbish awaiting collection in a secure compound away
from your property.
• Make sure you don't allow waste materials to build up inside
of your property.
• Hazards such as flammable liquids should be stored appropriately.
• Keep combustible materials away from boundaries where matches
or cigarettes can be thrown into them.
• Make sure doors, windows, gates, walls and fences are effectively
secured especially when premises are closed at night or at the week-end.
General Good Housekeeping Tips
• Keep escape routes clear from rubbish and rubbish containers.
• Prohibit or restrict smoking to designated areas.
• If smoking is allowed provide suitable containers for smoker's
waste materials.
• Make sure there are adequate means for fighting fire in storage
areas.
• Check storage and waste collection areas periodically.
• Make sure any waste burning on site is carefully controlled
and supervised.
• Prohibit or restrict access to storage areas.
• Keep matches, lighters and flammable fuels locked away when
no-one is in the building.
• Consider installing security lighting and/or intruder alarms.
• Make sure waste materials or vehicles do not block fire escape
doors on the inside and outside of the building.
• Keep machinery well maintained and free from a build up of
grease.
• Keep kitchen areas and equipment well maintained and free
from grease.
• Make sure everyone who uses or visits your property knows
what to do if they discover a fire.
MAKE SURE THAT EVERYONE KNOWS WHAT ACTION TO TAKE IF THERE IS A
FIRE AT THE PREMISES.
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IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT SOMEONE DELIBERATELY STARTING
FIRES
CALL CRIMESTOPPERS ARSON ALERT ON 0800
555 111
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