Atticus Risk
12 Market Square
Winslow, Buckinghamshire
MK18 3AF
Tel: ++44 (0) 1296 715470
Fax: ++44 (0) 1296 301892
Physical and Technical Countermeasures
Atticus Risk can provide a full project management service for installation and maintenance of physical security systems. Our suppliers and contractors are all at the very least NACOSS or FMB accredited. In undertaking work we aim to adhere to the criteria as set out below:
Minimal Intervention. Any changes to a listed or heritage building must cause as little impact to the building and its fabric as possible. Any work undertaken to improve security should not cause unnecessary disruption or damage during installation, maintenance or eventual removal.
Necessity. Only the minimum amount of work necessary to achieve the stated objective should be undertaken and all the work should be justified and informed by a detailed risk assessment.
Reversibility. Any changes to historic fabric or a listed building should be reversible wherever possible.
Sensitivity. Security systems should be installed with due consideration to the overall appearance of the building as well as having the minimum impact on its fabric. In particular, appropriate use should be made of existing features (such as voids, risers, old chimneys and ducts) to conceal wiring runs.
Appropriateness. The security adopted must be appropriate to the level of risk.
Compliance. The installation of security equipment, like all changes to listed buildings, must comply with all legal requirements, including listed budding consent, building standards, fire regulations and certification procedures.