Posted by Tony Goldstone on February 15,
Fence spikes and wall spikes are a popular way to add visible perimeter security that deters would be intruders. We&#;ve previously looked at legal requirements regarding the use of anti climb spikes. Occupiers liability legislation means that property owners and occupiers have a &#;duty of care&#; for anyone entering their property, regardless of whether they are legitimate visitors or unwanted intruders. This includes children, who may scale a perimeter simply to retrieve a ball. 12 Year Old Killed by Fence Spikes A tragedy took place in June when 12 year old Harsh Thakor fell onto spikes which pierced his...
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Posted by Tony Goldstone on January 28,
Recent reports in the mainstream media have highlighted worrying trends in the methods used by burglars to break into our homes. Data from Statista shows there were more than 267,000 burglaries in England and Wales last year alone and criminals are becoming increasingly innovative in the techniques they use. Blowtorching Doors and Removing Roof Tiles Reports have been shared of burglars using blowtorches to damage door locks before snapping them off. Once snapped, standard door locks are no longer secure. Homeowners are being urged to invest in snap resistant locks to stop the break ins happening so easily. Another increasingly...
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Posted by Tony Goldstone on December 09,
Many of us will recall how it was once common to see walls topped with broken glass, set into concrete. This form of anti climb protection is now illegal, replaced by a variety of specialist products which we examine in this post. Anti Climb Devices and the Law While its perfectly acceptable for properties to be protected with anti-climb wall toppings its important to be aware of legal restrictions. For example, Section 164 of the Highways act , states that where, on land adjoining a highway, there is a fence or boundary that has anti climb toppings installed and this...
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Posted by Tony Goldstone on November 18,
Exterior drainpipes play a vital role in routing rainwater, collected in rooftop guttering, to main drainage systems. While these downpipes were once predominantly made from metal, these days they are primarily made from plastic. House-breaking burglars are experienced in using drainpipes as ladders, enabling them to reach upper storey windows. Opportunist thieves who spot an open upper storey window and adjacent drainpipe have been recorded on CCTV systems climbing the pipework to easily break into the premises. Exterior pipework can also attract children who will attempt to climb almost anything, without any thought for the consequences. Potential for Damage Modern,...
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Posted by Tony Goldstone on October 27,
A question that&#;s often asked about anti climb wall and fence spikes is - do they work? Anti climb spikes have two primary functions: They need to both deter any would-be intruder and present a physical barrier to prevent intruders from gaining access to a property. Who Are the Intruders? Intruders may be criminals who want to access a property to commit crime, such as burglary. They may also be vandals who want to cause mischief and damage or they may be people who want to use facilities (such as swimming pools) while property owners are away. Government and military...
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