House Safety & Security

Is the Electrical installation adequate and protected?<br>a) Secure connections?<br>b) Circuit Breakers adequate for usage, labeled and not hot?<br>c) Grounding for appliances?

Enter your risk assessment of this finding

Are the equipment/appliances adequate and properly maintained?<br>a) Generators – Installed and maintained in accordance with placards<br>b) Swimming pools/ hot tubs – protected from unauthorized access<br>c) Propane gas installation – supply line routing/security, not leaking<br>d) Kerosene Refrigerator/freezer – condition and fuel type used

Enter your risk assessment of this finding

Are sufficient Fire extinguishers and smoke alarms present, easily accessible and in good condition?<br>a) Minimum quantity of one extinguisher per house. Recommended in Kitchen, Storage area(s), and safe room.<br>b) Minimum quantity of smoke alarms is one in each sleeping area. Recommended in main living area.<br>c) Extinguishers Inspected and maintained in accordance with the label? Smoke alarms tested/batteries changed regularly?<br>d) CO detector if non electric is used to heat the house?

Enter your risk assessment of this finding

Are sufficient access controls in place for the house?<br>a) Electronic Alarms – aural and/or monitored?<br>b) Video monitors – who monitors?<br>c) Guards – adequate number and are they trained?<br>d) Locks – sufficient to resist entrance, when are they used, key control in place?<br>e) Wall – adequate height, razor wire?<br>f) Gates/Doors – strong enough, is there a way to see outside before opening?<br>g) Car Parking – minimizes exposure to security threats?

Enter your risk assessment of this finding

Is the house prepared for an earthquake / hurricane / flood?<br>a) Heavy/tall items secured?<br>b) Family briefed on safe areas?<br>c) Emergency Food/Water supply?<br>d) Go-Kit with flashlights, batteries, other items?

Enter your risk assessment of this finding

Does the house have emergency egress options/plans?<br>a) Multiple egress paths?<br>b) Do bars/other security measures inhibit egress?<br>c) Can doors be unlocked quickly for egress?<br>d) Vehicle parking for quick egress?

Enter your risk assessment of this finding

Does the house have adequate security measures in place?<br>a) Perimeter lighting – automatic/motion sensing, power source (solar/battery)<br>b) Communication System – multiple options (cell phones/radios), batteries charged, phone list updated regularly<br>c) Safe room in case of robbery/assault?

Enter your risk assessment of this finding