Think about the ease with which vandals or arsonists could break into the premises and take immediate steps to strengthen doors and windows.

If there have been any small fires on your premises, inform the Fire Investigation Unit immediately: 510-238-4031. A small fire could be a warning of something worse to come.

Outer fences, walls and gates need to be high enough and strong enough to keep out intruders.

Doors and windows must be in good repair and locked when not in use.

Use good quality locks and padlocks.

Gaps under doors should be as small as possible.

Letter boxes in doors or walls should have metal containers fitted on the inside.

Know who holds keys and determine any that are missing.

Stored materials of any kind should not be stacked adjacent to fences or walls where it could be ignited from outside.

Lock all sprinkler control valves open using sturdy locks, chains or other devices that can’t easily be broken.

End of Day Checks:

• Secure the building – doors and windows locked tight.
• No combustibles left lying around
• No unauthorized people on premises
• Alarms switched on
• Outside illumination on
• Flammable liquids locked away in secure storage
• Place locks on dumpsters and don’t allow them to be overfilled.