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Page updated - 14 December 2006 |
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David Burroughs. D B Security, 36 Gaol Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk. CO10 1JL Tel: (01787) 311511. Fax: (01787) 375200 Visit the D B Security Website |
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Cornard News - This advice was previously published in Cornard News |
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One home in Britain is burgled every 37 seconds. Read again - slowly... that's 2335 per day, 70,050 per month, 852,275 per year. That is a hash fact from recent statistics. Now here is a question: Is your property going to be on the next list of stats, or have you addressed the security issues of your property?
Whilst not wishing to put a damper on the oncoming Christmas festivities, this period is now statistically the most tempting for any burglar and opportunist thief. How many readers have already bought and wrapped the Xmas presents and put them under an illuminated ‘sign’ saying 'Here are our goods, come and get them!' If you haven't yet bought the gifts then, a pound to a penny, the means to do so is right there in your property, just waiting for you to go shopping on Sunday or the next late night shopping event.
A reputable locksmiths or security specialist will help and advise you and will usually offer a free, no obligation site survey service to any property holder, be it domestic, residential, commercial, retail or hotel. They are there to help and guide you through your security issues and ensure you have the best possible locks on your doors, windows and outbuildings, and to see that the locks you have are up to current insurance requirements. Far from it being the case of whether you can afford to have the correct locks and window locks, it is really a question of whether you can afford not to!
A point to remember: Insurance companies are a business, not a charity - they exist to generate profit and are not kind-hearted benefactors to all and sundry. As soon as you can read the small print on your policy that they send with the last renewal notice – there is a good chance that they have changed since you last read them. Look for the wording 'final exit door and ground floor doors should be fitted with a British Standard 5 lever mortice lock to BS3621'. In layman's terms the BS kite mark and the number B53621 should be stamped on the lock fore plate to comply. If your locks do not comply and you have no window locks then, if you have the misfortune to be burgled, it is a triple ‘whammy’. You have the misery & heartache of the loss, the intrusion into your property and no insurance payout.
If you require further information about these or any other veterinary related topic please contact me at D B Security, 36 Gaol Lane, Sudbury or Visit the D B Security Website
David Burroughs – Local Security Specialist
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