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Fire and Consequential Loss Insurance

water, whether any structure has got weakened, etc.

Similarly, in case of contents, the condition of the property
affected by the loss is described as damaged by smoke,
scorching, water etc. Detailed description is required
separately for the machineries, fixtures and fittings,
electrical installations, stock etc.

Snapshots are provided in addition to extracts from
statements from police, fire brigade, Salvage Corps, Loss
Prevention Association of India etc.

e. Loss minimization - In this section, measures are taken

by the insured at the recommendation of the surveyor,

to prevent further damage :

(i) Buildings - Temporary or permanent repairs to

roofs or opening or walls, emergency shoring, or
propping up etc.
(ii) Machinery - Removal of clogged material, covering
with tarpaulins, wooden boards, wiping, cleaning and

greasing etc.

(iii) Stocks - Drying, reconditioning, removal to places

of safety etc

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