{"id":3993,"date":"2020-03-27T05:57:28","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T09:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cardinus.com\/us\/?p=3993"},"modified":"2020-06-16T11:06:41","modified_gmt":"2020-06-16T15:06:41","slug":"considerations-for-unoccupied-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cardinus.com\/us\/insights\/covid-19-hs-response\/considerations-for-unoccupied-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"Considerations for Unoccupied Buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.linkedin.com\/badges\/js\/profile.js\" async defer><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"LI-profile-badge\" data-version=\"v1\" data-size=\"medium\" data-locale=\"en_US\" data-type=\"horizontal\" data-theme=\"dark\" data-vanity=\"claudia-calder-83b9241a\"><a class=\"LI-simple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/claudia-calder-83b9241a?trk=profile-badge\">Claudia Calder<\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>With the outbreak of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardinus.com\/us\/covid-19-health-and-safety-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COVID-19<\/a>, and most office workers now working from home, there are lots of unoccupied buildings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this article, we highlight some safety and security issues that you might want to take into consideration.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Considerations for Unoccupied Buildings<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Unoccupied premises are vulnerable to fire, theft and malicious damage and need to be managed accordingly<\/li>\n<li>Unoccupied sites are vulnerable to fly-tipping<\/li>\n<li>Unoccupied buildings can present an opportunity to trespassers, including children who may see vacant sites as an exciting, but dangerous playground.<\/li>\n<li>This can also be applied to unauthorized occupation and squatters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is important to ensure that the buildings are secured against intrusion and it is recommended, a regular inspection regime is established to ensure that any damage to the building or accumulations of waste and rubbish are quickly addressed.<\/p>\n<p>This should also be applied to malicious damage, such as graffiti and theft of copper and lead.<\/p>\n<h2>Insurance Issues related to Unoccupied Buildings<\/h2>\n<p>Check your insurance policy as there may be a condition that relates to unoccupied buildings, this will be for vacant buildings rather than temporary unoccupied buildings, as these conditions were set in place prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, however, you will need to confirm with your insurance broker if there are any conditions relating to temporary unoccupied buildings.<\/p>\n<p>If you repurpose your premises to undertake different activities, for example, additional medical support, please contact your insurance provider\/broker to discuss this further.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/us\/covid-19-health-and-safety-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3934 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cardinus.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/covid-19-hub.png\" alt=\"See our full COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance and Advice\" width=\"880\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cardinus.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/covid-19-hub-768x209.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cardinus.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/covid-19-hub.png 880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Building Utilities and Equipment<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure all equipment is safely turned off and, in a condition, where it can be left for an extended period without damage or degradation<\/li>\n<li>Remove from or drain processing equipment of flammable, combustible or hazardous liquids and materials. These should be appropriately disposed of or stored safely for re-use<\/li>\n<li>Isolate electrical circuits where you can (without affecting security, CCTV or fire systems)<\/li>\n<li>Turn off the mains water supply. Make sure this does not isolate any sprinkler or other fire systems you have<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t worry too much about draining heating or other stored water systems but if possible isolate storage\/header tanks from any distribution pipework<\/li>\n<li>If it is safe to do so, isolated the incoming gas supply<\/li>\n<li>Make a list of services or other valves you have isolated (and where they are) to ensure you reinstate them all<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Fire Systems and Doors<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure that any fire and\/or sprinkler systems are fully operational<\/li>\n<li>Carry out a check to ensure that internal fire doors are closed<\/li>\n<li>Check the fire alarm panel is fault free and all fire detection systems are fully operational<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Waste<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove all external waste, pallets and empty skips ahead of closing<\/li>\n<li>Empty all waste bins and relocated to a secure area, ideally at least 10 meters from the building\n<ul>\n<li>If this is not possible, and bins and skips are within 10 meters, these should have lockable lids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Other Considerations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Awareness of vacant property management companies<\/li>\n<li>Removal of high value or critical equipment to a secure location<\/li>\n<li>Additional building security features (boarding windows, etc)<\/li>\n<li>Further isolation of building services and draining down of wet systems<\/li>\n<li>Clearly posted emergency contact details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Risk Assessment<\/h2>\n<p>Due to the varying risks faced by different properties, it is recommended a risk assessment is completed to establish the level of protection required<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2013 is the building located in a high-risk area?<\/li>\n<li>Loss history \u2013 have there been previous incidents of malicious damage and fire?<\/li>\n<li>How vulnerable and attractive is the building to squatters or thieves?<\/li>\n<li>How easy is it to break-in?<\/li>\n<li>Type of building \u2013 is it a school or heritage building?<\/li>\n<li>It is recommended, a documented shut-down procedure is in place, which includes the removal of all combustible contents and waste, draining and turning off services, ensuring the property is adequately secured and that a suitable inspection regime is in place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Where the property is perceived to be a higher risk, then enhanced security measures will be required.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about advice and guidance for unoccupied buildings, contact us on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0077b5; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0077b5; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:info@cardinus.com\">info@cardinus.com<\/a><\/span><\/span> or call 020 7469 0200.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f3142-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"3142\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3993#wpcf7-f3142-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"3142\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.5\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f3142-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_hidden_group_fields\" value=\"[]\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_hidden_groups\" value=\"[]\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_visible_groups\" value=\"[]\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_repeaters\" value=\"[]\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_steps\" value=\"{}\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_options\" value=\"{&quot;form_id&quot;:3142,&quot;conditions&quot;:[],&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;animation_intime&quot;:200,&quot;animation_outtime&quot;:200,&quot;conditions_ui&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;notice_dismissed&quot;:false,&quot;notice_dismissed_rollback-cf7-5.8.6&quot;:true,&quot;notice_dismissed_rollback-cf7-5.9.2&quot;:true}}\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7dtx_version\" value=\"5.0.5\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div id=\"responsive-form\" class=\"clearfix\">\n\t<p><strong>Like this? 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