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4. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
The advice given by the DOCO will be dependent upon the outcome of a crime risk analysis and an understanding of local crime occurrence. Consequently, specific measures recommended to address particular types of crime may vary from one site to another. DOCOs provide guidance on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design( CPTED), which seeks to deter crime by creating an area where burglars are more likely to feel noticed and challenged. For example, homes positioned with windows overlooking the street, vehicles and surrounding footpaths serve to maximise natural surveillance. Railings at the front of houses help define a front boundary whilst high rear fencing and robust gating restricts access to rear gardens. Restricting excessive permeability, such as an absence of alleyways and cut-throughs, minimises hiding places. In addition, different colours or textures on road surfaces or pathways along with rumble strips or brick pillars at the entrance to a site, help create the look and feel of an area where residents take pride in their homes and where neighbours know each other.
5. SBD IN PRACTICE SBD has launched an initiative called National Building Approval, which seeks to make building security compliance simpler, quicker and cheaper for companies and organisations commissioning new-build developments and major refurbishment schemes. A key benefit is that SBD takes on the administrative task of carrying out due diligence on the member company’ s supply chain. This is to ensure security standards for products are compliant with the Building Regulations in England and Scotland and / or meet the requirements set by SBD.
One such company that understands the importance of SBD products and the role of DOCOs in our everyday life is Warrior Doors …
6. WARRIOR DOORS
Warrior Doors is a Birminghambased manufacturer of highsecurity door solutions. Typing‘ Warrior Doors’ in the Secured by Design website’ s approved products search box will throw up no less than 26 results. For many DOCOs, this tool is the‘ bible’ when it comes to seeking out SBD products and information regarding their use. Warrior Doors independently tests its doors to incredibly stringent and robust criteria, then have them certified to LPS 1175 or LPS 2081 standard by BRE, the industry’ s leading body; meaning DOCOs can have complete peace of mind when choosing a door that is fit for purpose, whether the planned project is for a high-end jewelers or a communal housing entrance. As manufacturers of high-security doors for over 20 years, Warrior Doors’ experience combined with innovation for product design and development means that its products offer maximum security without compromising on overall aesthetic or light getting inside to a building.
7. A SAFER FUTURE
Tens of thousands of residents have moved into new or refurbished homes designed to SBD crime prevention standards and continue to benefit from our high standards of security. Independent academic research from the Secure Societies Institute at the University of Huddersfield shows that new developments that include SBD crime prevention techniques in the built environment and SBD accredited products in the physical security of buildings can reduce crimes like burglary by up to 75 % compared to equivalent non-SBD developments. Evidence suggests these figures are sustainable year-on-year and represent a significant reduction especially as most SBD developments are in social housing, many of which are in deprived areas. Less crime and anti-social behaviour reduces demand on the police service and assists local authorities. Having robust, accredited products means they will require less maintenance, repair and replacement.
www. securedbydesign. com For more information on Warrior Doors please visit www. warriordoors. co. uk, or alternatively give the team a call on 0121 706 8400.
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