Application Supplement For Vacant Buildings

     PART B - CERTIFICATE FOR VACANT OR UNOCCUPIED BUILDING
                              (NOT UNDER REPAIR OR RECONSTRUCTION)

The undersigned, who is applying to the NEW YORK PROPERTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION for building coverage on premises located as described in above application, hereby certifies that the building is presently vacant or unoccupied and that all utilities (electricity, gas, heat and water) have been shut off outside the building and that the premises are and will continue to be securely protected against entry by unauthorized persons in accordance with the standards of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development as specified below or by protective devices, systems, or equipment used  in securing buildings against entry by unauthorized persons which are found by the NEW YORK PROPERTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION to be equivalent; the undersigned recognizes that any binder or coverage issued or to be issued by the NEW YORK PROPERTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION will be issued in reliance upon the foregoing certification and will contain the "Warranty" set forth in Section XI Subsection 5 of the Plan of Operation of the ASSOCIATION as set forth herein. 

 

"WARRANTED"- That the named insured shall maintain the insured building secure against entry by  unauthorized persons in accordance with the standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or by protective devices, systems or equipment used in securing buildings against entry by unauthorized persons which are found by NYPIUA to be equivalent and shall certify in writing to the Association on the form supplied by the Association within ten (10) days after the first day of each month during the term of this policy that the building has been inspected within ten (10) days prior to the date of said certification and found to be secure as prescribed therein. Failure to so certify or any false certification will immediately suspend and render inoperative any insurance afforded by this policy.

DOOR SECURITY

  1.  Fabricate from 3/4" exterior plywood.
  2.  Fit to entry door jamb. Leave 1/8" maximum clearance at all edges.
  3.  Use 3 strap hinges to heavy guage case hardened steel. Place hinge on outside (for maximum   swing) and secure so that all exposed carriage bolt heads cannot be removed.
  4.  This installation should be non-interfering with the property's door or lockbox and should open and close freely from any obstructions.

 

Door Security

WINDOW SECURITY
  1. 3/8" or 1/2" Carriage Bolt mated with nut and 2-2" flat washers. Bolt and mating hardware may be galvanized or cad plated.
    Bolts to be tightened to maximum extent without disturbing wood materials.
  2. 5/8" plywood attached to 2" x 4" with 10d clinched nailling.
  3. Plywood to be painted aluminum or grey or grey on exterior surface and edges.
  4. Must be exterior grade plywood.
  5. Horizontal bars shall be placed sufficiently apart to accomodate opened double sash between bars.
  6. Plywood seals are to be installed securely within the window opening and resting on window sill. If installation within the window framing is impractical, then plywood shall be installed with a minimum of 6 inch overlap on exterior walls on top and sides. 

Window Security



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