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The Joint Code of Practice on the Prevention and Management of Escape of Water on Construction Sites and Buildings Undergoing Renovation

Published

16 August 2024

Insurers’ experience shows that the occurrence of water damage is one of the most prevalent causes of claims on construction sites. Produced with the Construction Insurance Risk Engineers Group (CIREG) and endorsed by the London Engineering Group (LEG) and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), this Joint Code of Practice aims to help reduce losses associated with escape of water (EoW) events and subsequent project delays during both the pre-construction and construction phases.

TB203: Care and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems

Published

12 July 2024

LPC Technical Bulletin TB203 considers insurer requirements for servicing and maintaining automatic sprinkler systems. Together with the ‘Sprinkler System Service and Maintenance: Guidance, Records and Checklists’ document, it provides best practice for sprinkler system maintenance to ensure the system will perform as intended when called to do so.

Sprinkler System Service and Maintenance: Guidance, Records and Checklists

Published

24 January 2023

This document of guidance templates, forms and checklists is intended to supplement the LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations 2015, incorporating BS EN 12845 and, in particular, LPC Technical Bulletin TB203: Care and Maintenance of Automatic Sprinkler Systems, to give additional information for both the sprinkler system owner/user and the specialist sprinkler maintenance company.

Sprinkler System Service & Maintenance Checklists - Appendix Template Forms

Published

24 January 2023

This document provides guidance on the minimum requirements for the service and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems. It is aimed at anyone involved with automatic sprinkler systems and provides additional material in the form of legislation, best practice, and free downloadable checklists.

Security Bulletin - Security Guarding Services

Published

11 September 2024

Security guarding in the UK is a critical aspect of maintaining security of assets and public protection for those that supply, buy, and rely on private security. Across various sectors, including commercial, residential, industrial, and public places, security officers play a vital role in deterring crime, preventing unauthorised access, and responding to emergency situations. This RISCAuthority Security Bulletin was revised in 2024 to update the 2018 version and provides guidance on types of security guarding, the legislation covering the private security industry, and the security guarding landscape.

Security Bulletin - Guidance on Terrorism Insurance Risk Control

Published

02 September 2024

A credible understanding of the threat to the UK posed by terrorism is key to being able to effectively manage and price risk. This RISCAuthority Security Bulletin has been produced in collaboration with Pool Re, an Arm’s Length Body (ALB) of the UK Government, and centre of excellence on terrorism risk management and threat awareness in the insurance market, for its insured members, with a goal to build resilience against terrorism risk in an evolving and increasingly complex threat landscape.

S36 Countryside Crime

Published

07 November 2023

Countryside crime including theft from farms and other rural sites, and livestock rustling, is a growing problem in the UK. This security guide considers strategies and measures for the prevention and reduction of countryside crime.

S35 Internet of Things – Connected Security Devices and Systems

Published

28 June 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) provides automation technology for greater efficiency and enhanced connectivity within day-to-day operations. This security guide highlights the main hazards, controls, guidelines, and accreditations that make up the landscape for internet-connected security devices.

S34 Intruder alarm systems: Ten-step guide for purchasers

Published

12 April 2022

This 10 step RISCAuthority guide outlines insurers’ likely main requirements/recommendations for an intruder alarm system. Following these steps will help ensure that any new alarm system is both acceptable to insurers and is a reliable and sound investment.

S33 Solar Farm Security

Published

22 June 2020

This RISCAuthority document provides guidance for solar farm security. The theft of PV panels and cabling from solar farms has emerged as a serious problem for operators and insurers.

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