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ARSON: ONE BRIGHT SPARK CAN RUIN YOUR DEALERSHIP
Fire advice to keep dealers safe as the temperature soars
Romford, 31st July 2006 - Devitt is warning motorcycle
dealerships that they need to be extra alert to the chance of their
business falling victim to a fire over the long hot summer months.
A combination of heat, lack of rain and the school holidays raises
the chance of fire breaking out – either accidentally or through
arson. But worryingly, according to Devitt, 60% of businesses have
no fire protection and 75% have no continuity plan to deal with
the aftermath of a serious fire.
Devitt Director William Hughes says, “The summer heat can
bring serious problems for dealers. Many dealers will have empty
boxes and other combustible waste in bins outside their premises;
all extremely flammable in these dry conditions. It doesn’t
take much for a passer-by to discard a match or cigarette into this
to start a fire."
He continues, “Most major fires on commercial premises are
caused by the availability of flammable material to feed the fire,
so a highly effective measure is to ensure that all waste material
is removed from yards or is secured in bins with metal lids.”
In terms of physical security, Devitt recommends that dealers consider
a number of practical measures against fire risk, such as fencing,
exterior lighting, installation of CCTV and alarm systems.
Mr Hughes adds, “A fire risk assessment does not need to
be complex, or to take up a lot of time. What it does need to do
it to identify where a dealership is most at risk and make sure
that they are as safe from fire risk as possible. A sensible assessment
of your particular risks will mean you can focus your efforts to
reduce the opportunity of arson attacks or accidental outbreaks
of fire.”
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For further information, please contact:
Chris Bottle
Head of Marketing
Devitt Insurance Services Limited
Tel: 01708 385959
Email: chris.bottle@devittinsurance.com
Web: www.devittinsurance.com
Notes to editors:
Devitt Insurance Services Limited is a specialist motorcycle insurance
broker, and is part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group. Authorised
and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), the business
grew from the success of Devitt DA, established in 1936, which revolutionised
the motorcycle insurance industry with the innovative idea of offering
customers instant insurance cover through the motorcycle dealer.
Devitt’s success has allowed it to expand into other areas
of Personal Lines insurance, including car and home insurance. Devitt
is also recognised for arranging insurance schemes for employee
groups, clubs, associations and other affinity groups.
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