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Table 8 Antagonistic exposures

From: Selection and evaluation of fire related scenarios in multifunctional buildings considering antagonistic attacks

Step

Examples of aspects to consider

Existence

Who is hostile to the assets, organization etc. and might they be present at the location?

Capability

What methods, material, means etc. do the aggressors have? Is the material available at the building or do they need to bring it?

History

What has the aggressors done in the past? Where have they done it? Is there any history of such events in the area?

Intention

What do the aggressor hope to achieve? (vandalism, political, excitement etc.)

Threats

Explosion (e.g. by stationary vehicle, moving vehicle, mail, supply, thrown, placed, personnel), arson (e.g. via direct contact or remotely via projectile), attacks on electrical supply, fire protection systems (e.g. by-passing, damaged by initiating event, attacks on evacuation routs and stairs) etc.

Security

Surveillance, access limitation, site perimeter, lighting, security personnel etc.