Tuesday, October 15, 2013

A Guide To Arson Risk Assessment

By Chasity Sheppard


There are several factors that you must understand when it comes to arson attacks. This will definitely help you when it comes to arson risk assessment strategies to use in case of unprecedented attacks. There are several reasons as to why someone might start a fire. However, irrespective of the given reason, arson is usually punishable under the law. The scale of this particular problem varies from one area to another so are the motives. All in all, it is great if you understand the risk assessment methods to be on the safer side.

There are a good number of reasons as to why the attacks are premeditated. Some of the common causes include; revenge amongst business rivals, criminals wanting to cover up for a crime committed and vandalism. In some cases the reasons could be as a result of mental health disorders.

Additional reasons include; general vandalism and severe mental disorders. There are isolated incidences where underage children may maliciously start fires leading to loss of property and sometime lives. In this case, the children face the full force of the law under the juvenile courts and justice takes its course. So nobody is safe when it comes to arson attacks and you must ensure safety measures are put in place.

It is paramount to asses all the areas that an arson can strike and put in place preventative measures. Do not in any way allow suspicious people to enter within the periphery of your safety, and finally, ensure that you have a reliable lighting system in place. This will definitely deter undesirable elements who have ill motive.

A good lighting system deters those who have the motive of starting up fires. There are a good number of things that you can do to ensure the safety of your home or premises, and when attacked you are able to counter the arsonists more efficiently. Do not overlook what seems a loophole that criminals can use at any one given time.

Other essential elements of this assessment include use of hi-tech alarm systems that can be used for long periods with high sounds. The use of CCTV-cameras to keeps criminals away is a great idea and also highly recommended. Always ensure that the system is of high quality and cannot be easily disabled by anyone. The cameras should constantly be monitored from a secure area control room for security reasons. You can also get services of day and night guards to keep your home or premise safe from arson attacks.

There are other measures too that you can use in your assessment strategies. Some of these methods are common knowledge, but in most cases overlooked. Always ensure that all the inflammable materials are kept safely and lock all doors whenever you are not around.

Waste should be burned away from buildings so as to avert situations where arsonists use the burning pits to start fires. Experts recommend the use of certified preventative equipment in all the arson risk assessment strategies. With these guidelines one can be assured of a reduced risk level.




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