Minimum Standards of Physical Security

You shall have in place in full working order and in operation whenever the premises are closed for business or left unattended the following minimum level of security:

1. the final exit door of the your portion of the buildings is to be fitted with either
   1. for timber or steel framed doors a mortise deadlock that has 5 or more levers and matching box striking plate which conform to BS 3621 or
   2. for timber or steel framed doors a rim latch deadlock that conforms to BS 3621
2. all other external doors and internal doors giving access to any part of the buildings not occupied by you are to be fitted with either
   1. as described in a) i. and ii. above or
   2. 2 key-operated security bolts for doors fitted approximately 30cms from the top and bottom of the doors respectively
3. aluminium or UPVC framed doors are to be fitted with integral cylinder key operated mortise deadlocks
4. d) all ground floor and basement opening windows/skylights and other opening windows/skylights accessible from roofs decks balconies fire escapes canopies down pipes are to be fitted with key operated window locks. This requirement does not apply to windows/skylights which are protected by solid steel bars grilles gates expanded metal or weld-mesh securely fixed to the brickwork surrounding the window

Any door or window officially designated a fire exit by the fire authority is excluded from these requirements. These are to be secured internally by panic bolts or fire exit bolts. Any additional devices are to be approved by the local Fire Prevention Officer.

Additional security protection may be required dependant of your location, trade and sum insured. These additional protections will be detailed within your quotation.