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To view our Loss Prevention Standard that supports this checklist, please view the following link: https://broker.aviva.co.uk/documents/view/aviva_security_-_intruder_alarms_-_guidance_for_customers_lps.pdf
CCTV Systems Checklist
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1. Has a security risk assessment been undertaken of the current security systems and measures in place at your premises?<br><br>Does this include the following:<br><br>• Local history of security related events?<br>• Nature of building contents/occupancy, especially close to each window/door and its attractiveness to theft?<br>• Accessibility of the area for criminals?<br>• Provision of anything that could improve access to upper levels or roof?<br>• Strength and nature of the building construction in comparison to any doors/windows and securing mechanisms?<br>• Nature of any physical barriers, e.g. fences?<br>• Nature of any other electronic security measures or human presence on site?<br>• Management systems and escalation plans?
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2. Has independent crime prevention advice been sort from:<br>• The Police?<br>• Security consultant?<br>• Your insurer(s)?
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3. Have you used or are you planning to use an intruder alarm company who are subject to inspection by the NSI or SSAIB?
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4. Have you co-operated fully with an installer's grade-related risk assessment procedures?<br><br>Has the proposed grade of alarm system and related ATS been formally reviewed and confirmed with your insurer(s)?
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5. Has the emergency response plan been provided/revised to consider a security event and activation of the intrusion alarm system?<br><br>• Is this procedure formally documented?<br>• Is the level and speed of response appropriate and commensurate with the risk?<br>o At all times of the day, every day of the year?<br>• Are notification and escalation plans in place with appropriate officials and personnel identified to respond to an incident?<br>• Are there appropriate arrangements in place for a suitable and timely alarm response?<br>• Are the local police included in this escalation plan?<br>• Has this plan been tested?<br>• Is this plan revisited periodically and updated accordingly?
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6. Where a third party commercial response is provided or proposed, is this organisation a reputable and suitably regulated/licensed provider, e.g. an NSI or SSAIB company?
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7. Where a police response is required, do you understand their requirements for providing a priority response?
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8. Where a confirmation system is required, is the system adequately designed with sufficient detection devices to be able to provide a confirmed activation at the earliest opportunity during a security incident?
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9. Have you checked your insurance policy for any ongoing requirements (conditions) relating to intruder alarm protection?<br><br>Are you complying with these conditions?<br><br>Note: Failure to do so may impact your insurance cover.
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10. Are security arrangements and the basis for the security risk assessment reviewed following any security issues, local incidents, intrusions, losses, etc.?<br><br>Note: If not, you may be at more risk of a repeat incident.
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Completed by: (Name and Signature)
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Please Note:
This document contains general information and guidance only and may be superseded and/or subject to amendment without further notice. Aviva has no liability to any third parties arising out of ARMS' communications whatsoever (including Loss Prevention Standards), and nor shall any third party rely on them. Other than liability which cannot be excluded by law, Aviva shall not be liable to any person for any indirect, special, consequential or other losses or damages of whatsoever kind arising out of access to, or use of, or reliance on anything contained in ARMS' communications. The document may not cover every risk, exposure or hazard that may arise and Aviva recommend that you obtain specific advice relevant to the circumstances.
