Security
a. All new houses to be fitted with locks to ground floor windows, mortise locks and door chains to existing doors and spy hole viewers where applicable.b. For existing houses mortise locks, spy hole viewers and door chains should be fitted at the time of the next quinquennial, if possible.
c. The Committee will pay for the supply of ground floor window locks on a DIY basis. In exceptionally difficult circumstances the Committee will meet the cost of fitting as well.
d. Only in exceptional cases where break-ins have occurred, will the Committee provide a contribution towards the installation of burglar alarm systems. The Committee?s principal concern is the safety of the occupant and the protection of the building and its fixtures. The security of personal property whether inside or outside the house is always the responsibility, and insurance liability, of the occupant.
e. If the installation of a security alarm is granted, the committee will contribute 50% towards the funding of the installation. The remaining balance will have to be met by the occupant. If the property is a Benefice House, the committee will apply for a grant to assist with the works from Marshall?s Charity (approximately ?250). The grant obtained will be used to assist the occupant?s contribution.
f. The Committee will not be responsible for the maintenance of burglar alarm systems. Occupants however, have to pay for the annual servicing of the alarms.
g. Security lighting will be provided to houses when requested by occupants. The committee will meet the cost of supplying and fitting 2no. security lights maximum per property.
h. It is not Committee policy to upgrade outside locks as a matter of course, but the Committee will consider upgrading when an existing lock is broken or damaged beyond repair.
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