Insurance providers will evaluate the risk of theft, damages and arson before providing you with an insurance quote for your commercial business. The presence of precautions, such as CCTV, alarms and roller shutters, will usually be reflected in a reduced premium. 

However, if your roller shutters are poorly maintained or broken, then on the occasion you do experience a break in or damages, you may find that you are unable to claim compensation, as you didn’t meet your end of the terms and conditions by keeping them in proper working order.

Keeping your roller shutters and other security measures in top condition should therefore be an economic priority for any business owner. However, you also have an obligation to properly maintain your roller shutters under The Workplace Regulation 1992 Maintenance of Equipment, Devices and Systems regulation.

Health & safety obligations

As an employer, you have certain health & safety obligations to your staff and customers; a faulty roller shutter could malfunction and fall, causing serious injury. In order to protect the staff and public, The Workplace Regulation 1992 Maintenance of Equipment, Devices and Systems regulation was introduced.

To be compliant, you must ensure that your roller shutters, fire door and other security systems are inspected at least once a year, though every 6 months is usually preferred, as security doors can see a lot of use during this time. If an issue is flagged up during an inspection, you should see that it is remedied as soon as possible, and a log book kept of all inspections and maintenance carried out.

Quay Facilities Ltd operate a 24/7 roller shutter repair service in Kent and South East London, and can carry out routine inspections and maintenance when most convenient to you. We will help you stay compliant and are highly competitively priced. Call. our team today on 0208 2266 247.