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| Q Burglar Blues
I've been burgled three times. Each time the burglars got into my garden by climbing over a 6ft high fence at the bottom of my garden.To stop them I have installed razor wire along the top inside edge. However, my neighbour says that I could be sued by the criminal he gets injured. Is this true? Surely it's their fault as they shouldn't be climbing over my fence in the first place. Mike Lewis - Norfolk A The Advisor Replies: Your neighbour is correct! The "Owner Occupier Liabilities Act" states that if you know of anything on your property that could cause injury to someone -whether on your property lawfully or not - then you must take steps to prevent such injury. Your hidden razor wire could easily amputate someone's fingers; and that someone could just as easily be a police officer looking over your fence to investigate, as a burglar trying to break in! Both could sue you! You must put up a clear warning notice, or better still, remove the wire and grow some defensive plants instead.
Q Head Stop? We want to set up an external cctv system around our factory site, which covers about 150acres. We cannot afford to monitor the cameras at the moment and several companies have suggested that we configure the system to "patrol" the area using pan and tilt presets. I am concerned that this constant movement will wear out the componants too soon. Can you clarify the position please? N.D. Collis, Worcs |
A The Advisor Replies:
Preset patrols can be an effective solution...However, you are right to be concerned about the wear on the equipment. It is highly likely that the constant panning and tilting will mean that you will have to renew the camera heads every year! Put this point to your suppliers and ensure that you get their responses in writing.
Q I had an attempted burglary early this morning but my wife disturbed them and they were thankfully frightened off. I am now looking seriously at a DIY home security system. Do you have any advise on what I should be looking for? What are the comparative advantages and disadvantages of Wireless opposed to Wired Systems? Mr M Middlemist - Berkshire
A The Advisor Replies:
I assume that you've looked at the section about alarms on the Security Advisor website. If not, I suggest you check it out.
Wired alarms are generally cheaper than wire free and can be a lot less trouble. However, they are not so DIY friendly.Wireless alarms are being heavily promoted on the DIY front. They are easy to install and can be taken with you if you move house. However, they are generally made to the lower end of the 6 classes available, and they are unlikely to conform to British Standards.You should contact your local police Crime Prevention Officer for details of local police compliant installers. Systems cost about £350 -£500 fully installed, although it depends on the size of your house and the level of protection needed. Bear in mind that you should not just rely on the alarm. Your security in general should be beefed up. Please check out the "Are You Secure" section of the web site. If you present the burglar with sound security AND an alarm, he will almost certainly go elsewhere for his booty.
Q I had an attempted burglary early this morning but my wife disturbed them and they were thankfully frightened off. I am now looking seriously at a DIY home security system. Do you have any advise on what I should be looking for? What are the comparative advantages and disadvantages of Wireless opposed to Wired Systems? Your help would be much appreciated. Thank you very much.
M Middlemist, Twyford, Berkshire
A The Advisor Replies:
Dear Mr Middlemist,
I assume that you've looked at the section about alarms on the Security Advisor website. If not, I suggest you check it out. Wired alarms are generally cheaper than wire free and can be a lot less trouble. However, they are not so DIY friendly.
Wireless alarms are being heavily promoted on the DIY front. They are easy to install and can be taken with you if you move house. However, they are generally made to the lower end of the 6 classes available, and they are unlikely to conform to British Standards.
You should contact your local police Crime Prevention Officer for details of local police compliant installers. Systems cost about £350 -£500 fully installed, although it depends on the size of your house and the level of protection needed.
Bear in mind that you should not just rely on the alarm. Your security in general should be beefed up. PLease check out the "Are You Secure" section of the web site. If you present the burglar with sound security AND an alarm, he will almost certainly go elsewhere for his booty.
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