Park Mark
Approximately 20% of reported crime is vehicle related and much of this crime occurs in car parks. The importance of security and safety in car parks has been highlighted by the growth of the Safer Parking Scheme (SPS) formerly known as the Secured Car Parks Scheme. The SPS is an initiative of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and is aimed at reducing crime and the fear of crime in parking facilities.
The Safer Parking status, Park Mark, is awarded to parking facilities that have achieved the requirements of a risk assessment as conducted by the Police. A light, bright well maintained car park will be more likely to achieve Park Mark status than a dark, dismal untreated car park. The majority of car parks treated with Triflex systems have successfully achieved Park Mark status.
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Health and safety
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, there are legal requirements concerning the ‘stability and solidity’ of employment premises – this includes parking facilities. Owners also owe a duty of care to users of their car parks. To help fulfil these responsibilities, owners and managers must ensure the structural integrity of the car park.
Without protection, car park structures will degrade and over time can become potentially dangerous. By using high quality Triflex waterproofing, surfacing and protection systems, the structure will be protected, with the added benefits of increased safety such as anti-skid levels, and more clearly defined layouts.
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