Theft and vandalism
Doors and windows
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Exterior doors should be solid, made of wood and metal clad.
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It's preferable to install a peep hole rather than a chain lock.
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It's preferable to have 2.54 cm or (1") deadbolt locks on exterior doors.
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To prevent sliding doors from being lifted up, slid along or removed from their tracks, they should be equipped with:
- A security plate and/or screw in the upper track;
- A metal security bar or piece of wood in the lower track (removable to provide an exit in an emergency).
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Windows should be equipped with a locking device.
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Sliding windows must have:
- A screw fastened into the upper track;
- A security bar or piece of wood in the lower track (removable to provide an exit in an emergency).
Garage and tool-shed
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Install an appropriate lock on garage doors.
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Never leave the garage door open while you're away.
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Where applicable, the inside door connecting the garage to the house should be equipped with a deadbolt.
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The tool-shed should have adequate locks.
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The tool-shed and garage should be made of a rigid material or protected with security bars, curtains or
blinds to prevent someone from looking in.
Find out more
- The insurance claim process following a theft or act of vandalism.
* Source: Savoir prévenir web site (www.savoirprevenir.com) of the ministère de la Sécurité publique
(MSP) and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)