Metal Theft Focus Group

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1 Metal Theft Focus Group 28 th February UK Power Networks. All rights reserved

2 Safety and Housekeeping No planned fire alarms Emergency exits Fire assembly points Toilets Mobile phones Disclosure - we intend to record our findings and publish a report and our actions - Data Protection Consent 2

3 TODAY S AGENDA 9:30 9:45 INTRODUCTIONS 9:45 10:15 HARMONISING DESIGN & ENGINEERING STANDARDS 10:15 10:45 TACKLING METAL THEFT 10:45 11:10 COFFEE BREAK :00 CASE STUDY AND DISCUSSION 12:00 12:50 OPEN FORUM HOW CAN WE REDUCE METAL THEFT FURTHER? 12: 50 13:00 CONCLUSIONS LUNCH 3

4 Steve Mockford Head of Engineering Standards Design and Engineering Standards 4

5 About UK Power Networks UK Power Networks is responsible for keeping the lights on for some 8 million customers - regardless of who they pay their bill to. As an electricity distribution company, we own and operate the network of cables and power lines that bring the electricity to your door. Altogether, there are 170,000 kilometres of underground cables and overhead lines and more than 130,000 substations. We employ over 5,000 people across our regions. 5

6 UK Power Networks What we do 6

7 Why is Metal Theft a Concern? A national issue: ~20 metal thefts / day nationally Metal theft affects rail, telecoms and electricity industry Earthing is the main problem in electricity Metal theft in substations led to the death of 20 people in 5 years (UK-wide) Theft of manhole covers poses a serious danger to the general public Few controls in place until 2012 to regulate metal recycling New legislation introduced in 2012 Is it having a desired effect on metal theft? 7

8 Why is Metal Theft a Concern?

9 Harmonised Engineering Standards The engineering design standard document (EDS ): Creates a common approach to security and security installations across UK Power Networks Sets the standards, design criteria and installation requirements for all security measures on UK Power Networks operational sites Provides a guideline for the use and management of those systems 9

10 Harmonised Engineering Standards The layered approach uses combinations of systems to provide levels of security within the sites and at site and operational boundaries EDS stipulates: minimum performance specifications for security measures and equipment; the required levels of interaction between the various measures; the factors that need to be considered when designing security solution for a site; and the design and installation process 10

11 Improved Security Fencing UK Power Networks harmonised fencing standards ensure that all Grid and Primary substation fencing is compliant with ESQC Regulations BS 1722:2006 compliant Palisade & Weldmesh 358 systems are used 11

12 Improved Security - Target hardening Target hardening of specific risk areas is one of the layered security improvements A combination of physical security measures Commonly used on cable bridges, which are particularly vulnerable to attack and damage due to their exposed and often isolated locations Images show the cable bridge at West Weybridge before and after fencing surround and cable protection 12

13 Improved Security - Locking New Zeni locking system has been installed on SPN battery room doors following a recent spate of theft of batteries Locken electronic key and lock / padlock system is being implemented across the three network areas Initially implemented in grid and primary substation sites A strategy is being developed to deliver a new locking system at selected Distribution / Secondary substation sites over the next 4 years 13

14 Improved Security Earthing Protection Painting copper earth tape to reduce visual appearance Encapsulating with jointing compound Using aluminium tape in exposed / vulnerable areas Adoption of Alcomet fixing and capping system fixing to structure at 300mm centres to prevent the removal of longer lengths of Earthing tape 14

15 Improved Security Additional Measures Spinners installed along the top of existing fences to increase height and security Installed where there are external third-party climbing aids Removal of climbing aids both externally and internally 15

16 Lee Craddock, Head of Security Stephen McCormilla, Security Operations Adviser Tackling Metal Theft 16

17 Metal Theft Our priorities Safety Customer Impact Cost We actively investigate and pursue criminal activity, and support the police in their investigations to pursue a successful prosecution. 17

18 Metal Theft Financial Impact 18

19 Primary Targets 19

20 Other targets 20

21 UKPN Counter-Metal Theft Initiatives Scrap Metal - Establish policy and responsibilities for management of scrap metal during material lifecycle procurement, installation, safeguarding, asset tracking, removal and disposal Grid and Primary Security Hardening Projects - Risk-led Technical Security Installation Programmes - Smart Cyber Locking Project - Rapid Deployment & Temporary Security Installations. 21

22 How Big is the Problem for UK Power Networks? Source: Accidents Incidents Report Line (AIRline) Issue UKPN Engineers Incident Reporting SIRS reporting Ease of Use & Industry Participation Action Simplify Process for UKPN Engineers to Report Crime ESMF Working Group 22

23 UKPN Counter-Metal Theft Initiatives Manned Vehicle Patrols - High Risk Sites Manned Vehicle Patrol Patterns - Response to Alarms - Surveillance and Tracking Covert Operations - GPS/GSM/RFID Trackers - Surveillance Patrols Crime Mapping - Analysis of UKPN theft data 23

24 UKPN Counter-Metal Theft Initiatives Police and Industry Liaison - Police training and liaison - Incident Response - National Metal Theft Taskforce Action Day - Joint UK Power Networks / Police Scrap Metal Dealer Visits - Port Visits - Cable Identification Guides Legislation - Cash sale ban in December Scrap Metal Dealers Bill 2013 SMD Licensing 24

25 Stephen McCormilla, Security Operations Adviser Case Study: Gardiners Lane 25

26 Case Study: Gardiners Lane 26

27 Case Study: Gardiners Lane 27

28 Case Study: Gardiners Lane 28

29 Case Study: Gardiners Lane 29

30 Open Forum Have Your Say Are there successful examples in your industry that could work for us? What other measures could we implement to prevent metal theft from our network? What other methods for improving security at remote and dispersed sites should we consider? What can the affected industries focus on collectively? 30

31 Next Steps Your views will be consolidated and a report will be published on our website We will organise a follow-up meeting to discuss with you how we have acted on your feedback 31

32 Before we finish Please complete your feedback form Please consider sending us an with: Additional thoughts after the event Encourage a colleague to do so Stakeholder.Engagement@ukpowernetworks.co.uk Tel:

33 Thank you for your contributions. Please have a safe journey home.