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We are looking at further ways of saving power at our Data Centre by turning off the floodlighting around the building which illuminates the rear goods yard and the plant compound. What are the thoughts on liablity towards any intruders and if they were to injure themselves on our property after the time we select to turn off the external lights? The building is covered by 24/7 physical security and CCTV, we do not have any historical incidents of intruders, however the data centre is on an business centre which could be considered to be 'remote' and therefore tempting. I am going to complete a risk assessment before we make the final decision but I would appreciate any input.
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Hi Sharon,
my understanding of the OLA's is that you have duty not to intentionally harm intruders. ie Leaving traps or untethered dogs as an example.
Have you considered sensors for the lights so they only come on when an intruder is around. You will need ligths for the CCTV unless you have an IR system. This is what we use.
Regards
Clive
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In my opinion we should just be allowed to shoot them. Not much help I know, but it annoys me having to waste time and resources protecting people who are there to steal from you. But sensor activated lights as Clive has suggested sounds like a good solution to me
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Hi Sharon,
as clive said - OLA requires that you don't intentionally harm intruders but there is certainly no requirement to provide lighting just in case someone decides to break in. If they did, and they injured themselves because of the dark there is no way you could be held liable.
There is a lesser duty to univited visitors than there is invited ones. If there are any hazards which aren't obvious, for example some mesh flooring removed or a hole in the ground, very simple measures such as a sign or a barrier would suffice to cover you - if they choose to ignore or bypass controls etc then you can't do much else (and aren't required to do so).
Hope this helps
Steve.
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