Typical Installations Ltd
Enquiry and Risk Assessment Report
(To be used as basis for survey report)
Summary of Risk Assessment for Installation of an Intruder and Hold up Alarm System
Contact name - / Contact telephone No -Invoice address / Site address
Description of premises – (Construction, location, ease of access, visibility etc.)
Nature of occupancy – (domestic, commercial, industrial, institutional and/or type of business)
Note – when making the following assessments, information should be collected from both the customer and the local police as and where appropriate as well as the assessments of the security surveyor.
Category of risk / Low/ / Med / High1 / What is the level of break-ins in the area?
2 / What is the level of vandalism in the area?
3 / What is the level of “theft appeal” of the trade or business in the building?
4 / What is the level of “theft appeal” of easily removable stock and tools?
5 / What is the level of stock and cash to be found on the premises overnight?
6 / What is the level of risk to company vehicles stored on the premises overnight.
7 / What is the ease of access for a burglar?
8 / What is the ease of break in for a burglar?
9 / What is the risk of burglar access through adjoining property?
10 / What is the incidence of previous break-ins?
Note – for this section the High and Low are reversed
State of current security / High / Med / Low11 / What is the “security strength” of the external doors?
12 / What is the security level of the external door locks?
13 / What is the “security strength” of the fabric of the building?
14 / What is the “security strength” of the windows?
15 / What is the level of internal security?
Totals of points in each column -
The totals are a guide only and any other unusual factors must be taken into consideration.
Class
/ 1 / 2 / 3Note – As an insurance “guideline” all normal domestic properties would be grade 2, all Commercial or industrial properties would be grade 3. However, the above questions should be asked to decide when and where to deviate from the guideline. The requirements of the buildings/contents insurer should also be taken into account and it would be prudent to notify the insurer of any deviations to the normal guideline.
Note: for any other comments, notes or recommendations please use the reverse of this sheet.
Risk Assessment Information sheet
This information sheet is an explanation on its use it is not intended as part of a form.
As with all NSI model forms, the use of this form is not compulsory. It is intended to be a guide to designing your own form, please feel free to adapt it to meet your own needs.
Category of risk1 / What is the level of break-ins in the area?
For this we are looking at the general levels of crime in the local area. Check with the customer and/or the police for the local information
2 / What is the level of vandalism in the area?
Once again we are looking at the general levels of vandalism in the local area. Check with the customer and/or the police for the local information
3 / What is the risk level “theft appeal” of the trade or business in the building?
This question looks at the likelihood of the property being attacked because of the nature of the trade carried on within. Is it a high-risk trade; are the stock, products, tools and equipment easily removable and easily disposable (sold on to others)?
4 / What is the “theft appeal” of easily removable stock and tools?
What sort of stock and tools value are we looking to find that 2 or 3 men could remove quickly and easily in a medium sized (Ford Transit) van?
5 / What is the level of stock and cash to be found on the premises overnight?
In this question we are looking at the “worst case scenario” the total value of stock and cash kept on the premises that could be removed if the security systems were to be disabled or defeated.
6 / What is the level of risk to company vehicles stored on the premises overnight
Are there vehicles garaged in the building or the yard that could be stolen and used to remove stock and tools, and are the keys for these vehicles readily available, (not locked in a safe)? Can doors or gates be opened from inside to get these vehicles out?
7 / What is the ease of access for a burglar?
If there is an easy access route for the burglar to remove valuables and goods from the property without being seen or attracting attention then this particular risk is high.
8 / What is the ease of break in for a burglar?
If it is easy to break in then the risk is high, if it is difficult then the risk is low.
9 / What is the risk of burglar access through adjoining property?
Wherever necessary the security assessor should try to gain permission to assess the risk of burglary via adjoining property.
10 / What is the incidence of previous break-ins?
This estimate should include attempted break-ins along with the actual break-ins and the frequency of these attempts. It is a known fact that once a target has been found thieves WILL return unless measures are taken to prevent or deter this.
State of current security
11 / What is the “security strength” of the external doors?
This estimate should take in the strength of the door and the suitability of the door along with the door frames and the fixings, we are looking to cover any weak points with extra electronic security.
12 / What is the security level of the external door locks?
This estimate is about the quality of the locks, the suitability of the locks and the amount of keys issued and control of those keys. Ideally there should be insurance standard locks on all accessible doors and windows
13 / What is the “security strength” of the fabric of the building?
Are the walls brick, timber, glass or thin corrugated fabric sheeting; are there areas that could be easily breached? We are looking for weak areas that need extra cover.
14 / What is the “security strength” of the windows?
Are they wood, steel or plastic, and have locks or security bars been fitted, are there areas that could be easily breached? We are looking for weak areas that need extra cover.
15 / What is the level of internal security?
Are loading doors barred or padlocked and are the keys kept easily accessible to give the burglar an easy route to remove goods, are internal doors locked or bolted as a barrier in time against the burglar?
ISF 858.1 October 2013