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Anti Vandal Paint

  • 10-08-2011 7:47pm
    #1
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,961 ✭✭✭✭


    Some homeowners & management companies are coating walls, drainpipes etc with anti vandal paint which never dries. So any "intruder" gets covered in paint & may slip if climbing a wall.

    There has been some debate in the UK over owner liability if they use this stuff & someone slips & falls or if they get covered in it.

    What are the implications here ?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    Discodog wrote: »
    Some homeowners & management companies are coating walls, drainpipes etc with anti vandal paint which never dries. So any "intruder" gets covered in paint & may slip if climbing a wall.

    There has been some debate in the UK over owner liability if they use this stuff & someone slips & falls or if they get covered in it.

    What are the implications here ?

    Thanks
    Tough I would guess.


  • #3
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    While there may be some debate, currently I'm not aware of any law that prevents it's use.

    Many developments use it successfully, and it's a good way to deter intruders.


  • #4
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    Covering areas with a waste engine oil and creosote mix is another very cheap alternative,


  • #5
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,961 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    It's not a question of legality but of liability. Creosote & engine oil would probably be illegal on environmental grounds. I think there was a case in the UK years ago where a guy put broken glass on top of a wall & a kid lacerated his hands. His parents successfully sued.


  • #6
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    Discodog wrote: »
    It's not a question of legality but of liability. Creosote & engine oil would probably be illegal on environmental grounds. I think there was a case in the UK years ago where a guy put broken glass on top of a wall & a kid lacerated his hands. His parents successfully sued.
    I would say you would get away with any measures today to protect your property in the UK with the scumbaggery that is about and age would be irrelevant. Am 11 year old was up in front of magistrates today.


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  • #7
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    Discodog wrote: »
    I think there was a case in the UK years ago where a guy put broken glass on top of a wall & a kid lacerated his hands. His parents successfully sued.

    Broken glass is very different to anti-vandal paint.


  • #8
    aacs
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    I don't see any serious consequence of using anti-vandalism paint. It's neither a hazard to environment nor any harm to civilized persons of the society. Every individual has the right to defend himself and his property.


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