Perimeter security systems
Perimeter security systems
Surrounding your home with an eight-foot fence topped with
barbed wire and glass might make you feel more secure. However,
this could actually do more harm than good.
Barbed wire, broken glass, etc running along the top of a wall is
unlikely to keep out a determined burglar but could seriously harm
a child who is just trying to get a ball back. Such measures could
also result in legal action being taken against you under the
Occupiers Liability Act.
Non-dry paint should only be used on surfaces such as gutterings
and fascia boards that are above 2 metres in height. Appropriate
signage is also required, something like 'Caution: This guttering
is coated with paint that does not dry which will come off on your
hands and clothes'.
Legal action can be taken against you under the Occupiers Liability Act if advice is not followed.