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Arson - Vulnerability Assessment

Questionnaire 1

Vulnerability Assessment.

A
RISK FACTORS
YES
NO

1

 Is your school system-built, with extensive use of lightweight materials or timber construction?    

2

 Is combustible waste regularly removed from school premises and placed in a secure bin store sited away from the main school buildings?    

3

 Are there serious crime problems in the locality
of your school?		    

4

 Are all parts of the school perimeter observed easily
by surrounding houses?		    

5

 Have you suffered more than 2 arson attacks
in the past 3 years?		    

6

 Have you suffered more than 10 incidences of vandalism
in the past 12 months?		    

7

 Have you experienced more than 5 incidences of theft or break-ins during the past 12 months    

8

 Is the school site easily accessible to public access,
and is trespass a problem?		    

9

Is the external perimeter of the school (doors/windows/roofs)
vulnerable to intruders?

    

10

 Are management and staff at the school aware of the need of effective visitor monitoring, key security and locking procedures?    
 

SCORE "A"
Score only the ticks in the NO boxes

    

Vulnerability Assessment (Continued)

B RISK REDUCTION FEATURES YES NO

1

 Is your school fitted with an automatic sprinkler or fire detection system linked to the Fire Service?    

2

 Is your school fitted with an intruder alarm with a monitored link to an alarm receiving station?    

3

 Is the school perimeter and grounds monitored by a Closed Circuit TV system?    

4

 Is the school site bounded by palisade or weldmesh fencing, to a height of two metres?    

5

 Are the school premises regularly patrolled by an external security service, with communication links to a central monitoring station?    

SCORE ‘B’
Score only the ticks in the NO boxes

    

OVERALL SCORE (A-B)

    

A score of 6 or more indicates your school may be vulnerable to an arson attack. Advice on preventative strategies is available from your local education authority, Fire Service, Police or Insurance Company.

This handout provides a general overview and basic information on this topic. It may not apply to everyone, consequently to find out if this guide applies to you and to get more information on this subject, study all the relevant legislation, guides and British/European Standards. Also you should seek advice from an expert on the subject or your local Fire Safety Officer or Fire Safety Professional.

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