KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
HIGH COMMISSION FOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY

SECURITY DIRECTIVES
FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES

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Table of Contents

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1.0. ADMINISTRATION
1.1. ScoI>E ............................................................................................................................................... .. 3
1.2. APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . _. . . . ..
1.3. CONFLICTS & DEVIATIDNS ................................

2.0. DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4

2.1. M TERM|NOLOGY......... ................................................... .. 4

3.0. REFERENCES ...... .. .. .....................

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4.0. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... ..6

4.2. FENCE DEFINITION METHODOLOGY ........ ..
4.3. CATEGORY 1 FENCING SYSTEM....
4.4. CATEGORVZFENCING SYSTEM -
4.5. CATEGORY 3 FENCING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................. .. 17
4.6. CATEGORY 4 FENCING SYSTEM .................................................................................................. .. . 21
4.7. SHARED FENCING BETWEEN ADJACENT FACILITIES ..................................................................... .. . 24
4.8. OUTER PROPERTV FENCE ........................................................................... .. .24
4.9. CLEARANCES ~ GENERAL............................................................................. .. . 24
4.10. MAIN GATES ..................................... .. .27
4.11. EMERGENCY/HEAVY EQUIPMENT GATES ............................... ..
4.12. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR FENCING SYSTEM COMPONENTS ........................................... .. 27
4.13. INSTALLATION . . . . . .. . ..
4.14. FENCE PENETRATION

5.0. APPLICATION OF REQUIREMENTS

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1.0. Administration
1.1. Scope

This Directive provides the minimum requirements for companies and

establishments that are subject to the supervision of the High Commission for
Industrial Security (HCIS), Ministry of Interior, for fencing requirements at
industrial facilities.

1.2. Application

This Directive is applicable to ali facilities, including new projects, the expansion of
existing facilities, and upgrades. For application to existing facilities, the Operator
shall assess his facilities against the requirements of these Directives and coordinate
with the General Secretariat of the High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS)
to comply with the Security, Safety, and Fire Protection requirements according to
these Directives and add to or modify the existing facilities as required. Where the
HCIS has assessed deficiencies in existing facilities during a survey, comparing the
current state of the facilities to the requirements of these Directives, those identified
deficiencies shall be corrected by the Operator.

1.3. Conflicts & Deviations

Where implementation of a requirement is unsuitable or impractical, where other

equivalent company or industry Standards and Codes are followed, or where any
conflict exists between this Directive and other company standards and Codes, the
deviations shall be resolved by the HCIS. Deviation lower than the requirements of
this directive shall be Eisted and submitted in a report of compliance or non-
compliance, with justification and reason, for each applicable requirement of these
security directives, and approval shall be received from the HCIS prior to
implementation. The documents shall be retained by the company in its permanent
engineering files.

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2.0. Definitions

HC|3 High Commission for Industrial Security. The HCIS is part of the
Ministry of the Interior. It is responsible for the development, and
implementation, of security, safety and fire protection strategies
Kingdom-wide.
Operator: Company or owner of a facility.
SD Security Directives
Shall Indicates a mandatory requirement.
Should Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not
required.
PTZ Pan-Tilt-Zoom: A method of mounting a surveillance camera that
allows it to pan, tiit and zoom while being controlled from a
remote location.
SCC Security Control Center: A facility that monitors the complete
security environment in a designated area and manages alarms and
responses to security events.

2.]. Terminology

The definition ofterms relating to chain link fencing can be found in ASTM F552.
The definition of terms relating to barb tape can be found in ASTM F1379.

3.0. References
This directive adopts the latest edition ofthe references listed.
The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance,
operation and repair of equipment and facilities covered by this Security Directive
shall comply with the latest edition of the references listed in each Security
Directive, unless otherwise noted.

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ASTM A121 Standard Specification for Metallic—Coated Carbon Steel Barbed

Wire
ASTM A123 Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on
Iron and Steel Products
ASTM A392 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence
Fabric
ASTM A641 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel
Wire
ASTM C94 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
ASTM F552 Standard Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
ASTM F567 Standard Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
ASTM F626 Standard Specification for Fence Fittings
ASTM F668 Standard Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Other
Organic Polymer—C0ated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
ASTM F934 Standard Specification for Standard Colors for Polymer-Coated
Chain Link Fence Materials
ASTM F1043 Standard Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on
Steel Industrial Chain Link Fence Framework
ASTM F1083 Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, l-Iot-Dipped Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
ASTM F1379 Standard Terminology Relating to Barbed Tape
ASTM F1664 Standard Specification for Pol}/Vinyl Chloride(PVC) and Other
Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Tension Wire Used
with Chain-Link Fence
ASTM F1910 Standard Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
ASTM F1911 Standard Practice for Installation of Barbed Tape
ASTM F2656- Test method for vehicle crash testing ofperimeter barriers
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BS PAS-68: BS PAS 6822010, Specification for vehicle security barriers
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4.0. General Requirements

4.1. Introduction
The perimeter of facilities shall be protected by a fence system in accordance with
the requirements stated in this Security Directive.
4.1.1. The type of fence used in a facility shall be based on the facility
classification as defined and specified in SEC-Oi “Application of Security
Directives”.
4.1.2. This Security Directive defines fences and emergency gates in fences.
There are four distinct fence types numbered Category 1 through Category
4. Category I fences provide the highest security while Category 4 fences
are designated for lower security requirements.
4.1.3. The fence is defined in terms of functional aspects followed by specific
details of fence material requirements and installation requirements.
4.1.4. Any gates or openings in the perimeter fence shall meet the requirements
of SEC-03.

4.2. Fence Definition Methodology

The following filnctions are combined to produce a specific category type fencing
system.

4.2.1. The functions constituting the fencing system are as follows:

4.2.1.1. External Interface —' Encompasses the requirements external to
the fence and generaiiy consists ofpatrol roads and associated
clearances.
4.2.1.2. Anti-Personnel Barrier - Describes the components that provide
anti-personnel characteristics ofthe fencing system.
4.2.1.3. Anti-Vehicle Barrier - Describes the components that provide
physical impediments to vehicle ingress through the fencing
system.
4.2.1.4. Intrusion Sensors / Surveillance Layer - Defines the installation
environments for electronic, fence mounted, sensing systems &
volumetric sensors that comply with the requirements of SEC-

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05 ”Integrated Security System” for detection of attempts to cut

or climb thefence or penetrate the fencing system.
4.2.1.5. Lighting - Describes the requirementsfor perimeter and shared
fence lighting as defined in SEC-04 "Lighting".
4.2.1.6. Internal Interface - Encompasses the requirements internal to
the fence and generally consists ofpatrol roads and associated
clearances on the inside ofthe perimeter.
4.2.2. While the description is provided in terms of discrete, functional layers,
these discrete functions are physically combined to achieve the specified
functionality. All fimctions shall be installed contiguous to each other or
may be co-located depending on specific fence configuration.
4.2.3. All areas where SEC—02 required elements are installed shall be graded
and cleared of all vegetation and maintained in this state. The clear zone
shall have a 2% slope, away from the facility, to ensure proper water
drainage.
4.2.4. The requirements for each layer are summarized in the following sections
followed by specific fence material and installation requirements in the
Design Detail Section.
4.2.5. Drawings for all fence elements are shown in section 5.0 of this security
directive.

4.3. Category 1 Fencing System

Category I fencing systems are used at facilities where the highest level of security
is required. Category I fences implement a layered approach to security consisting
of an external interface layer, anti-vehicle layer, anti~personnel layer, intrusion
sensor layer, lighting layer and an internal interface layer.
Isometric & elevation drawings ofthe fencing system are shown in figures 1 & 2.
Each layer is defined below.

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4.3.1. Category 1 External Interface Layer

The Category 1 fencing system requires an external interface layer
comprised of an outer patrol road and required ciear zones. The external
interface describes the requirements external to the fencing system.
This outer patrol road is used by security. personnel to patrol the perimeter
from the outside. it must be level, a minimum of 4.6m wide and paved
(concrete or asphalt) to ensure road is passable under all weather conditions.
This clear zone for this area refers to an area, on the outside of the fencing
system, cleared of all vegetation & obstructions, and maintained in this state.
This clear zone, measured as the distance from the anti-vehicle barrier (see
next section), on the outside of the fencing system, shalt be at least l5m
wide. The patrol road shall be located within this clear zone.

4.3.2. Category I Anti-Vehicle Layer

The Category 1 fencing system requires an anti-vehicle layer comprised of a
crash rated barrier and associated clear zone. The anti-vehicle layer is
contiguous to the inside of the external interface layer.
The anti-vehicle layer consists of a crash-rated barrier that meets or exceeds
the requirements of ASTM F2656 M50—P1, or its equivalent in BS PAS~68,
as stated in SEC-06. The barrier shall be non~obscuring to allow perimeter
monitoring and assessment systems to have a clear field of view.
If terrain, or other considerations, allow use of a lower rated crash barrier the
concurrence of HCIS must be obtained to use a lower rated barrier as
specified in SEC-06. Where the terrain, and/or distance, allows acceleration
to the maximum speed listed in ASTM F2656, the crash-rated barrier shall
be rated at the maximum rating (M50-l’1 in ASTM F265 6 as an example).
The clear zone associated with this layer will extend 800m-15m inside the
anti-vehicle barrier. The 800m clearance is required when the surrounding
area is vacant at the time the facility is designed and constructed while 15m
is the minimum clearance.

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4.3.3. Category 1 Anti-Personnel Layer

The Category 1 fencing system requires an anti-personnel layer contiguous
with the anti-vehicle layer clear zone. The anti—personnel fence shall consist
of a 3m high fence configured with three, rolls of concertina wire. The
concertina wire shall be mounted on top of the fence with a second roll
mounted on the front top and the third roll mounted on the bottom. The
details of the fence installation can be found in the Design Details section of
this Security Directive.
Each pole on the anti-personnel fence will be reinforced by bracing each pole
with a brace post, on the inside, attached at a point 1500mm above the
ground plane and extending downwards towards the inside of the fence at
45° in the vertical plane which is perpendicular to the plane of the fence.
The details of the brace posts can be found in the Design Details section of
this Security Directive.

4.3.4. Category 1 Intrusion Sensors Layer _

The Category 1 fencing system requires intrusion sensors to detect any
attempt at entering the facility through the fencing system. The sensors shall
incorporate at least two types of sensing technologies in order to provide a
high level of probability of detection of an unauthorized penetration attempt.
These sensors shall work in an integrated environment to detect such
intrusions and shall be mounted as needed in the area inside the anti-
personnel fence.
At least one of the sensors shall ‘be capable of detecting vertical and lateral
movement within the field.
Cameras mounted for assessment or as a sensor shall supply video imagery
of the fencing system. The Video Assessment system shall detect intrusions
within the camera’s field of view. The field of view for the camera shall be
designed so as to provide an uninterrupted View up to the next camera.
Cameras shall be located at a maximum distance of 7.5m from the inside of
the anti-personnel fence.
Intrusion sensors & cameras shall meet the requirements stated in SEC-05
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These cameras shall be sited to provide a clear View of the perimeter and
with adequate zoom capability to discern facial features of an intruder within
the monitored area or zone.

4.3.5. Category 1 Lighting Layer

The Category 1 fencing system shall include a lighting layer fully compliant
with SEC-O4 “Security Lighting”. The lighting shall typically be installed a
maximum of 3m behind the camera pole location.
Lights shall be installed to be out of the field of View of the assessment
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cameras.

4.3.6. Category 1 Internal Interface Layer

The Category I fencing system requires an internal interface layer comprised
of required clear zones and an inner patrol road- The internal interface
describes the requirements internal to the fencing system.
This clear zone for this areasrcfers to an area, on the inside of the fencing
system, cleared of all vegetation & obstructions, and maintained in this state.
This clear zone, measured as the distance item the lighting pole, shall be at
least Sm wide.
This inner patrol road is.used by security personnel to patrol the perimeter
from the inside. It must be level, a minimum of 4.6m wide and paved
(concrete or asphalt) to ensure road is passable under all weather conditions.
It shall be located at the edge ofthe internal interface clear zone.

4.4. Category 2 Fencing System

Category 2 fencing systems are used at facilities where high levels of security are
required. Category 2 fences implement a layered approach to security consisting of
an external interface layer, anti-personnel layer, anti-vehicle layer, intrusion sensor
layer, lighting layer and an internal interface layer.
Isometric & elevation drawings ofthe fencing system are shown in figures 3 & 4.
Each layer is defined below.

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4.4.1. Category 2 External Interface Layer

The Category 2 fencing system requires an external interface layer
comprised of an outer patrol road and required clear zones. The external
interface describes the requirements external to the fencing system.
This outer patrol road is used by security personnel to patrol the perimeter
from the outside. It must be level, a minimum of 4.6m wide and paved
(concrete or asphalt) to ensure road is passable under all weather conditions.
This clear zone for this area refers to an area, on the outside of the fencing
system, cleared of all vegetation & obstructions, and maintained in this state.
This clear zone, measured as the distance from the inner edge of the patrol
road to the Anti—Personnel fence (see next section), shall be 15m wide.

4.4.2. Category 2 Anti—Personnel Layer

The Category 2 fencing system requires an anti-personnel layer comprised of
an anti-personnel fence and associated clear zone. The anti-personnel layer
is contiguous on the inside of the external interface layer.
The anti-personnel barrier consists of a 3m high fence configured with three
rolls of concertina wire. The concertina wire shall be mounted on top of the
fence with a second roll mounted on the front top and the third roll mounted
on the bottom. The details of the fence can be found in the Design Details
section of this Security Directive.
The clear zone associated with this layer will extend 10.5111 inside the anti-
personnel fence. This clear zone will house sensors for intrusion detection.

4.4.3. Category 2 Anti-Vehicle'Layer

The Category 2 fencing system requires an anti-vehicle layer comprised of
fence reinforcements. The anti-vehicle layer is co-located with the
antipersonnel fence.
Each pole on the anti-personnel fence will be reinforced by bracing each pole
with a brace post, on the inside, attached at a point 1500mm above the
ground plane and extending downwards towards the inside of the fence at
45° in the vertical plane which is perpendicular to the plane of the fence.

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The details of the brace posts can be found in the Design Details section of
this Security Directive. Lateral bracing, or other measures, may be added to
increase the anti—personnel fence to increase anti~vehic1e characteristics.
The Operator shall, in consultation with HCIS, add additional anti~vehicle
barriers, such as cable based or crash rated fences if required by the risk
analysis or HCIS. In all circumstances anti-personnel requirementsand
clearances shall be retained.

4.4.4. Category 2 Intrusion Sensors Layer

The Category 2 fencing system requires intrusion sensors to detect any
attempt at entering the facility through the fencing system. The sensors shall
incorporate at least two types of sensing technologies in order to provide a
high level of probability of detection of an unauthorized penetration attempt.
These sensors shall work in an integrated environment to detect such
intrusions and can be mounted as needed in the inside area of the anti-
personnel fence.
At least one of the sensors shall be capable of detecting vertical and lateral
movement within the field.
Cameras mounted for assessment or as a sensor shall supply video imagery
of the fencing system. The Video Assessment system shall detect intrusions
within the carnera’s field of view. Cameras shall be located at a maximum
distance of 7.5m from the inside ofthe anti-personnel fence.
Intrusion sensors & cameras shall meet the requirements stated in SEC-05
“-Integrated Security System”.
These cameras shall be sited to provide a clear view of the perimeter and
with adequate zoom capability to discern facial features of an intruder within
the monitored area or zone.

4.4.5. Category 2 Lighting Layer

The Category 2 fencing system shall include lighting layer fully compliant
with SEC-04 “Lighting”. The lighting shall typically be installed a
maximum of 3m behind the camera pole location.
Lights shall be installed to be out of the field of view of the assessment
cameras.

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4.4.6. Category 2 Internal Interface Layer

The Category 2 fencing system requires an internal interface layer comprised
of required clear zones and an inner patrol road. The internal interface
describes the requirements internal to the fencing system.
This clear zone for this area refers to an area, on the inside of the fencing
system, cleared of all vegetation & obstructions, and maintained in this state.
This clear zone, measured as the distance from the lighting pole, shall be at
least Sm wide.
This inner patrol road is used by security personnel to patrol the perimeter
fi-om the inside. It must be level, a minimum of 4.6m wide and paved
(concrete or asphalt) to ensure road is passable under all weather conditions.
It shall be located at the edge of the internal interface clear zone.

4.5. Category 3 Fencing System

Category 3 fencing systems are used at facilities where medium levels of security
are required. Category 3 fencing systems implement a layered approach to security
consisting of an external interface layer, anti-personnel layer, anti-vehicle layer,
lighting layer, surveillance layer, and an internal interface layer.
Isometric & elevation drawings of the fencing system are shown in figures 5 & 6.
Each layer is defined below.

4.5.1. Category 3 Externai Interface Layer

The Category 3 fencing system requires an external interface layer
comprised of a required clear zone. The external interface describes the
requirements extemai to the fencing system.
This clear zone for this area refers to an area, on the outside of the fencing
system, cleared of all vegetation & obstructions, and maintained in this state.
This clear zone, measured as the distance outside the Anti—Personnel fence,
(see next section), shall be at least 6m wide.

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4.5.2. Category 3 Anti-Personnel Layer

The Category 3 fencing system requires an anti-personnel layer comprised of
an anti-personnel fence and associated clear zone. The anti-personnel layer
is contiguous to the external interface layer.
The anti-personnel barrier consists of a 3m high fence configured with two
rolls of concertina wire. The concertina wire shall be mounted on the front
top and the second roll mounted on the top. The details of the installation
can be found in the Design Details section ofthis Security Directive.
The clear zone associated with this layer will extend Sm inside the anti-
personnel fence.

4.5.3. Category 3 Anti-Vehicle Layer

The Category 3 fencing system requires an anti-vehicle layer comprised of
fence reinforcements co-located with the anti-personnel fence.
Each alternate pole on the anti~personnel fence will be reinforced by bracing
each pole with a brace post, on the inside, attached at a point 1500mm above
the ground plane and extending downwards towards the inside of the fence at
45° in the vertical plane which is perpendicular to the plane of the fence.
The details of the brace posts installation can be found in the Design Details
section ofthis Security Directive.

4.5.4. Category 3 Surveillance Layer

The Category 3 fencing system shall include a Surveillance layer fully
compliant with SEC-05 “Integrated Security System”. Surveillance cameras
can be selected at Operator discretion and may be fixed or Pan/Tilt/Zoom
(PTZ) types. These cameras shall be sited to provide a clear View of the
perimeter and with adequate zoom capability to discern facial features of an
intruder within the monitored area or zone.
Cameras shall be located at a maximum distance of 7.5m from the inside of
the anti-personnel fence.

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4.5.5. Category 3 Lighting Layer

The Category 3 fencing system shall include an Area lighting layer fully
compliant with SEC-04 “Lighting”. The lighting shall typically be installed
a maximum of 5m behind the camera pole location.
Lights shall be installed to be out of the field of View of the assessment
cameras.

4.5.6. Category 3 Internal Interface Layer

The internal interface describes the requirements internal to the fencing
system. The Category 3 fencing system requires an internal interface layer
comprised of a clear zone.
This clear zone for this area refers to an area, on the inside of the fencing
system, cleared of all vegetation & obstructions, and maintained in this state.
This clear zone, measured as the distance from the fence towards the inside
of the facility, shall be at least Sm wide.

4.6. Category 4 Fencing System

Category 4 fencing systems are used at facilities where low levels of security are
required. Category 4 fencing systems implement a simple approach to security
consisting of an anti-personnei layer with associated internal and external clear
zones.
The anti-personnel function is provided by a 3m high fence with a single roll of
concertina wire mounted on outriggers along the top of the fence. Fence bracing
shall be at operator discretion. The fence perimeter should have at least a 5m clear
zone on the inside and outside of the fence. Lighting is at Operator discretion but
Area lighting is recommended. The lighting can be located within the inner clear
zone if required.
Isometric and elevation drawings of the fencing system are shown in figures '7 dc 8.
The details of the fence installation can be found in the Design Details section of
this Security Directive.

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4.7. Shared Fencing Between Adjacent Facilities

Adjacent facilities present a speeiai case for fencing. As a general rule, the first
facility that is being constructed shall implement all fences, clearances and clear
zones. Facilities built afier the first facility is built shall implement a modified
version of the requirements.
Lighting shall comply with the requirements stated in SEC-04 “Lighting” for Shared
Fence Lighting. Camera and sensor locations for each category fence shall be
modified so that they minimize interaction between adjacent security systems.
A clear zone of 5m shall be established between the shared fence and the new
facility. This clear zone shall house sensors as needed by the fence category. All
remaining clearances for that particular fence category shall remain.
An overview of a shared fence is shown in figure 9.
These requirements shall apply to facilities classified as category I, 2 or 3.

4.8. Outer Property Fence

Outer property fences located remotely from a class 1, 2 or 3 facility present a

special case for fencing. When a facility has an outer property fence that surrounds
a class 1, 2 or 3 facility or facilities, the outer property fence shall be a category 4
fence with a inner and outer patrol road.
This fence shall be considered an administrative fence and it shall not impact the
fencing systems used around the class 1, 2 or 3 facilities located within the property
fence which will continue to complywith all applicable standards.

4.9. Clearances - General

Adjacent Refers to the minimum distance, including the clear zone, inside the inner
fence, at which Class 1, 2, 3, & 4 facilities may be located.
Clearances to the nearest critical element within the facility shall be located as
shown below. Critical elements located with the facility are items such as, but not

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limited to, main electrical facilities, storage tanks (non water), pump stations,
control rooms and processing facilities. Operator shail determine critical elements
needed for the facility and ensure clearances are complied with. HCIS shall have
the right to designate elements to comply with clearance requirements.
Category 1: 60m Critical elements only
Category 2: 6011: Critical elements only

Category 3: 60m Critical elements only

Category 4: As required by the Operator
These clearances apply to the distance that critical elements are located from the
fence. This does not apply to non-critical elements which can be located closer to
the fence as long as safety and building codes are complied with.

4.9.1. Clearances - Coastal Facility

If facility is built in coastal areas the following additional requirements apply.
Coastal facility clearance refers to the minimum distance, in front of the anti-
personnel barrier, to the high water mark.
This distance shall be 60m which will include outer patrol road clearances.

4.9.2. Clearances - Elevated Pad

If facility is built on an elevated pad, 1.5m or higher, the following' additional
requirements apply.
The requirements shall be maintained as shown in Table 1, please note that
distances include clear zones:

Requirement Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4

Clearance; Toe of berm to 30m 30m 20m 20m
fence
Slope; Toe of berm to 0.3m in 30m
fence
Slope; Fence to distance 0.3m in 6.1m
outside the fence

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4.10. Main Gates

Main gates shall be configured as specified in SEC-03 “Gatehouse Architecture”.

4.1 I. Emergency/Heavy Eguipment Gates

4.11.1. Emergency gates in the perimeter shall meet the requirements of ASTM
F2656 or BS PAS-68 for anti-vehicle barriers as specified‘ in SEC-06.
This compliance may be accomplished by a combination of anti—personneI
barriers and anti-vehicle barriers depending on the operators design.
4.11.2. Operator shall implement a maintenance program for monthly testing of
each gate.
4.11.3. Emergency gates shall have video surveillance that is monitored in the
local SCC.
4.11.4. Gate width shall be at least 5m, or greater, if needed due to operationai
requirements.
4.11.5. Emergency gates shall have the same anti-personnel characteristics as the
rest of the perimeter fencing.

4.12. Design Reguirements for Fencing System Components

Details and drawings of individual design elements are shown in this section. A
general layout of a chain link fence is shown in figure 10.

4.12.1. Materials

Materials shall be uniform and consistent and shall meet the following
requirements:

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4.12.2. Fabric
4.12.2.1. Fabric shall be vinyl-coated chain link with a 50 mm diamond
mesh and a height of2700 mm (:12 mm), with the top selvages
twisted and the bottom selvage is a knuckle. The standard
length of roli shall be 15:11, or greater, and shall be woven
continuously without splices.
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Galvanizedfabric shall be permitted when required by section
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4.12.2.2. Vinyl—coated chain link fabric shall be PVC fusion bonded

fabric per ASTM F668, Class 2b and shall consist of 9-gage
(4.00 mm in diameter) core wires uniformly galvanized in
accordance with ASTM A641, Class I, and coated with 0.20
mm (8 mi!) of PVC applied by the fusion method over a theme
set plastic bonding agent. Up to 6-gage wire may be used for
the fence fabric if selected by the Operator.
4.12.2.3. The minimum breaking strength for the fence fabric shall be
9650 N (2170 lbs).
4.12.2.4. The color of the PVC shall be dark green or biack as per ASTM
F934.
4.12.2.5 . If galvanized fabric is used, as required in 4.128., it shall
consist of heavy galvanized chain link material, conforming to
ASTM A392, Class II, 2-inch (50—mm) mesh 9-gage wire and a
height of 2700 mm (i 12 mm). Up to 6-gage wire may be used
for the fence fabric if selected by the Operator.

4.12.3. Line Posts

4.12.3.1. Line posts shall be NPS 3 schedule 80 steel pipe (OD = 89 mm
[3.5 inch]), high strength 83,000 grade (minimum tensile
strength shall be 585 MPa [85,000 psi] and minimum yield
strength shali be 572 MPa [83,000 psi]) as per ASTM F1083
Group IA, galvanized internally and externally in accordance
with Type A ofA.S'TMF1043.

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4.12.3.2. The line post shall be 3600mm in total length, including length
in foundation, unless otherwise stated.
4.12.3.3. Line posts shall receive 10 to 12 mils thermal fusion coating of
PVC.
4.12.3.4. Line Post installation drawings are shown in figures 12 & 13.

4.12.4. Terminal, Corner, and Pull Posts

4.12.4-1. Terminal, corner, and pull posts shall be NPS 4 schedule 80
steel pipe (OD = 114 mm [4.5 inch]), high strength 83,000
grade (minimum tensile strength shall be 585 MP3 [85,000 psi]
and minimum yield strength shall be 572 MPa [83,000 psi]) as
per ASTM F1083 Group 1A, galvanized internally and
extemally in accordance with Type A ofASTM 1043.
4.12.4.2. Posts shall receive 10 to 12 mils thermal fusion coating of
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PVC.
4.12.4.3. Line Post installation drawings are shown in figures 12 & 13.

4.12.5. Brace Post

4.12.5.1. Brace post shall be NPS 2 schedule 40 steel pipe (OD = 60 mm
[2.375 inch]) regular grade as per ASTM F1083 Group IA,
galvanized internally and externally in accordance with Type A
ofASTM I 043.
4.12.5.2. Brace post shall receive 10- to l5~rnils thermal fusion coating
of PVC.

4.12.6. Top Rail

4.12.6.1. Top rail shall be NPS 2 schedule 40 steel pipe (DD = 60 mm
[2375 inch]), regular grade as per ASTM F1083 Group 111.,
galvanized internally and externally in accordance with Type A
ofASTM 1 043.
4.12.6.2. Rails shall receive 10- to 15-mils thermal fusion coating of
PVC.

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4.12.7. Tension Wire

4.12.7.1. Tension wire shall be a minimum of 7-gage steel, 4.5 mm in

diameter in accordance with ASTMF1664.
4.12.7.2. Tension wire shall be vinyl-coated, class 213 in accordance with
ASTM P934, to match the same type of coating (PVC Fusion-
bonded) specified for the fence fabric.

4.12.8. Barbed Wire

4.12.8.1. Barbed wire shall consist of two strands of 12.5-gage galvanized

wire according to ASTM A121, with 14-gage, 4-point barbs
spaced 125 mm.
4.12.8.2. Barbed wire shall consist of six rows attached to V-shaped
heavy—pressed galvanized arms capable of withstanding 1,112
N (250 pounds) downward pull at the outermost end of the arm
without causing permanent deflection of the arm.
4.12.8.3. Barbed wire shall be secured to the extension arm by lock wire.
Lock wire shall be ASTM A641, 360 mm long by 3.75 mm
nominal diameter wire, minimum, annealed and galvanized
with a 25 mm diameter hook on one end.

4.12.9. Tie Wire

Tie wire shall comply with the requirements for high-security round wire
ties specified in ASTM F626.
The tie-wire is typically specified in ASTM F626 as 6-gage or 9-gage wire
unless interlocking flat wire ties or power driven fasteners are used in
which case the requirements vary. The Operator may select any of the
high-security tie wire methods specified in ASTM F626.
The tie wire shall be coated with the same type of coating (PVC fusion
bonded or extruded) as specified for the fence fabric.

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4.12.10. Post Tops

4.12.10.l. One post tops shall be provided for each post, with openings to
permit through passage of top rail.
4.12.102. Post tops shall be made of pressed steel designed as a
watertight closure cap for tubular posts.
4.12.103. Tops shall receive 10 to 15 mils thermal fusion coating of PVC.

4.12.11. Fittings
Fittings shall be in accordance with ASTM F626 with the following
specific requirements:
4.l2.1l.l. Tension and brace bands shall be 3.17 mm by 25.4 mm (1/8
inch by 1 in.) secured using 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) galvanized steel
carriage bolts and nuts.
4.12.112. Operator shall use high-security round tie wire, as specified in
4.11.9 above, to secure fence fabric, tension wires and fittings.
4.12.l1.3. Tension bars shall be 6 mm x 19 mm (0.25 inch x 0.75 inch)
galvanized steel in accordance with ASTM A I 23 .
4.12.1 1.4. Bands and bars shall receive 10 to 15 mils thermal fusion
coating of PVC.
4.12-115. Drawings of fittings are shown in figure 11.

4.12.12. Brace Rail

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4. 12. l 2.1 . Brace rail shall be NPS 2 schedule 40 steel pipe (OD 60 mm
[2.375 inch] regular grade as per ASTM F1083 Group 1A,
galvanized internally and externally in accordance with Type A
ofASTM 1043.
4.12.122. Brace rail shall be equipped with 9.5 mm (0.375 inch)
galvanized steel truss rods and truss tighteners in accordance
with ASTM F626.
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4.12.123. Brace rail, truss rods, and truss tighteners shall receive 11) to
mils thermal fusion coating of PVC.

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4.12.13. Razor Tape

Razor tape materials and configurations shall be in accordance with ASTM
F1910 with the following specific provisions:
4.12.l3.1. Razor tape shall be 600 mm diameter (i 50 mm). Each loop
shall consist of 24 (:1) clusters of four needle-sharp barbs on
100 mm centers, each barb measuring a minimum of 30 mm in
length.
4.12.132. The razor tape shall be fabricated from Series 430 stainless
steel. The barbed tape shall be permanently cold~cIenched over
an austenitic mechanical spring core wire.
4.12.133. The wire shall have a diameter of 2.5 mm with a minimum
tensile strength of 965 l<N/m2 (140 psi). The razor tape shall
have a minimum 230° wrap about the core wire.
4.12.134. Adjacent alternate loops shall be clipped together in five (5)
locations around the circumference to obtain the concertina
effect.

4.12.135. Clip spacing of the extended coil shall be 3001 50mm. Clips
shall be capable of withstanding a minimum pull load of 900 N
(200 lbs). Each coil shall contain 5} loops and cover 7.5m.
4.l2.I3.6. Where razor tape is placed on the ground, each coil shall be
anchored to the ground at 1.5 meter intervals using anchors
formed from 10 mm diameter reinforcement bars. Each
reinforcement bar anchor shall have a 50 mm hook formed at
the top and shall be driven a minimum of 300 mm into the
ground.
4.l2.I3.7. Razor Tape drawings are shown in figure 14.

4.12.14. Concrete
Concrete shall have a minimum 28-day compressive strength of
4.12. 14.1 .
28 MPa (4000 psi). ,
4.12.142. The maximum aggregate size shall be 25 mm (1 inch).

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4.l2.14.3. The maximum slump shall be 75 mm (3 inch), and entrained air

shall be between 2 percent and 4 percent.
4.l2.14.4. Concrete mix design shall be in accordance with ASTM C94.
4.12.145. Cement shall be type V sulfate resistant.

4.13. 1nstall_ation
The fence shall be installed in accordance with ASTM F567 and the specific
provisions in this section. Section 5.0 of this security directive contains drawings of
installation requirements.
4.13.1. Fabric

4.13.1.1. The fencing fabric shall be attached to all line posts by means
of tie wire spaced at intervals not exceeding 350 mm along
each post. Fasten the fabric to the rail or tension wire at
intervals not exceeding 600 mm.
4.13.1.2. The chain link fence fabric shall be installed so that the posts
are enclosed.
4.13.1.3. The bottom of the chain link fabric shall be tied to a continuous
concrete anchor constructed according to Figure 2.
4.13.1.4. Tension bars shall be used with fabric bands spaced at
maximum 375 mm intervals to fasten fabric to line posts.
4.13.1.5. The bottom edge of fabric shall be fastened to the tension wire
with wire ties at intervals not exceeding 12 inches (250 mm).
4.13.1.6. The fabric shall be stretched tautly so as not to deflect more
than 76 mm (3 inch) in the center of the fence panel in between
the two line posts. Fabric shall be fastened securely to the
posts.

4.13.2. Posts

4.13.2.1 . Where solid rock is encountered, posts shall extend 600 mm

into concrete footings.

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4.13.2.2. All posts, except brace posts, shall be installed in a vertical

position, plumb and in line.
4.13.2.3. Footings for all posts shall extend 100 mm below the end of the
post.
4.13.2.4. The soil shall be moistened before placing the concrete.
4.13.2.5. All line posts shall be equally spaced at intervals of not more
than 3 in.
4.13.2.6. Terminal posts (Corner, End, Gate or Pull) shall be installed at
the beginning and end and at a maximum of 90 m intervals of
fence fabric and at changes in vertical and horizontal
alignments exceeding 22'/2° deflection angle.
4.13.2.7. Except for gateposts, the exposed surface of the concrete
foundation shall be set 25 mm above surrounding grade with a
smooth 13 mm crown, sloping away fi'om the post.
4.13.2.8. Before placing components such as fabric, rails, tension wire,
and gates, the concrete shall have cured a minimum of '7 days
unless the concrete reaches at least 75 percent of its design
strength.
4.13.2.9. Line, corner, pull, and terminal posts shall be set vertically in
cylindrical concrete foundations in accordance with Table 2.
Comment:
The values in Table 2 below are the minimum; site soil
conditions may require a bigger size in diameter, depth, or
embedment.

Table 2- Post Installation Schedule

Post Type Foundation Foundation Post Embedrnent
Diameter (mm) Depth (in) (In)
Fence Post
Line Post 3 50 I .0 0.9
Comer, Pull &
450 1'1 1'0
Terminal Posts
Brace Post 300 1.0 0.9
Gatepost OD (mm) '

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Post Type Foundation Foundation Post Embedment

Diameter (mm) Depth (In) (In)
73 300 I 0.9
168 600 — L2 1.1
219 800 1.5 1.4

4.13.2.l0. All posts shall be supplied with the necessary holes drilled for
the appropriate fittings.
4.13.2.1 1. Barbed arms shall be riveted or bolted to the post.
4.13.2.i2. Brace posts shall be attached at a point 1500 mm above ground
level and extend downward toward the inside of the fence at
45° in a vertical plane which is perpendicular to the plane of
the fence.
4.13.2.1 3. Pull post intervals shall not exceed 90 In (300 ft).
4.13.2.14. Anchor post installation details are shown in figures 12 & l3.

4.13.3. Top Rail and Tension Wire

4.13.3.1. Fenoe shall be installed with a top rail and bottom tension wire.
4.13.3.2. The top rail shall be continuous except over drive gates. One
expansionlcontraction coupling shall be used for every 30 In of
rail.
4.13.3.3. If it is necessary for a top rail to be omitted, a top tension wire
shall be installed.
4.13.3.4. The tension wire shall be secured to the chain link fabric with
high-security round tie wire, as specified in 4.11.9 above,
spaced no greater than 305 mm (12 in) on center.
4.13.3.5. Tension wire shall be secured to terminal posts by means of a
winding bracket.

4.13.4. Bracing in Plane of Fence

4.13.4.1. Each brace assembly shall consist of one top and one
intermediate compression member both of 60 mm O.D. pipe
and one adjustable diagonal tension rod of 9.5 mm diameter.

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The top rail is the top compression member. Pipe used for the
compression members shall be of one piece without couplings
in the bracing panel.
4.13.4.2. Gate and end posts shall be braced to the nearest line post with
one complete brace assembly.
4.13.4.3. Corner and pull posts shall be braced to the two nearest line
posts with one complete brace assembly to each line post.

4.13.5. Barbed Wire

4.13.5.1. Six strands of barbed wire shall be installed.
4.13.5.2. Strands shall be spaced uniformly and attached to frame with
bands, clips, or eyebolts.
4.13.5.3. The strands of barbed wire shall be stretched to remove sag and
be anchored finnly to extension arms.

4.13.6. Miscellaneous Installation

4.13.6.1. The tie wires shall clasp the pipe and fabric firmly with ends
twisted at least two full turns.
4.13.6.2. Coatings damaged in the field shall be repaired using methods
and techniques recommended by the manufacturer.
4.13.6.3. Posts and rails shall be one piece free of welded sections.
4.13.6.4. Installation of barbed tape shall follow the practice of ASTM
F191 1.

4.13.7. Alignment
4.13.7.1. Fence shall run in straight lines as far as possible. Where
changes of direction are required the angle shall not be less
than 90 degrees.
4.13.7.2. When fully constructed the barbed wire, tension wire, fabric,
and truss rods shall be stretched tautly.

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4.13.7.3. Where the fence crosses features such as streams and drainage
ditches and where conforming of the fence to the ground
contour is impractical, the fence shall span the depression.
The space below the bottom of the fence shall be closed with
extra fence fabric or barbed wire. If extra length fence po sts are
required at such locations, they shall be furnished and installed
in lieu of standard length posts, together with any intermediate
posts, stakes, braces, extra fabric, or wire as may be required.
4.33.7.4. A reasonably smooth profile at the fence line shall be provided.
The bottom of the fence shall not be more than 25 mm (1 inch)
above the finished ground line.

4.13.8. Grounding
4.13.8.1. Fences which are within 10 m of an enclosed ground grid or
ground loop that is connected to equipment operated at 1000 V
or greater shall not be PVC coated and shall be grounded at
intervals not exceeding 15 In to the ground grid or loop. All
fences within 3 meters of a ground grid or ground electrode
shall be bonded at the nearest fence post to the ground grid or
ground electrode.
4.13.8.2. Fences that pass under a transmission line operating at 69 kV
and above shall not be PVC coated and be grounded at intervals
not exceeding 15 m on that portion of the fence within 100 m
of the power line.
4.13.8.3. Fences that cross over a ground grid or conductors that connect
two ground grids shall not be PVC coated and shall have a
bond between the grid or conductors and the nearest post. If the
crossing area is extensive, the bond is required every 50 m.
Exception:
Ifthe ground conductors used to connect the ground grids are
insulated and sleeved with PVC conduit at points within I 0 m
ofthefiance, then the bond is not required.

4.13.9. Gates _

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4.13.9.1. Gates shall be installed in accordance with the locations, type,

and size specified in the design.
4.13.9.2. Gates shall be furnished with necessary fittings and hardware.
4.13.9.3. Gates shall be installed plumb, level, and secure for the full
opening without interference.
4.13.9.4. Ground items shall be set in concrete in accordance with gate
manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.13.9.5. Parts and attachments shall be inspected for defects.

4.13.10. Quality Assurance

4.13.l0.l. The supplier shall be solely responsible for quality control of
all furnished materials, installations, and workmanship,
including those items or installations furnished by any of the
supplier’s subcontractors or vendors.
4.13.102. The purchaser reserves the right to make inspections at any
time during the receipt and installation of fencing materials.

4.14. Fence Penetration

Fence penetration by pipelines shall be either under or over the fence and
shall comply with any ofthe following approved methods.

4.14.1. Under Fence Penetration

4.14.1.1. The pipeline shall be buried at least 18111 on either side of the
fence for Category 1, 2 & 3. Where fence design configuration
requires greater distances, the pipeline shall be buried outside
those clearances. For Category 4 fences, the distance at which
the pipeline is buried is at Operator discretion.
4.14.1.2. Under Fence penetration shall be carried out by direct burial for
all fence Classifications.

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4.14.1.3. Direct Burial requires that the pipeline be buried to a depth

compliant with applicable codes but, in no case, less then 1.5m
deep.
4.14.1.4. Under fence penetrations shall require the construction of a
concrete culvert above/at/below ground level with opening(s)
for the pipeline. The opening shall be sealed on both sides with
bars and a collar to prevent ingress of humans or small animals.
Maximum open space between the bars/grates shall be less than
620cm2 (approximately 20cmX30cm). The bars/grates shall
have sensors installed to detect tamper/breach attempts. The
bars and collar and fence shall conform to the culvert shape. .
4.14.1.5. Stout guardrails shall be installed at the transition point where
the pipeline enters/exits the ground to prevent vehicle damage
to the pipeline.
4.14.1.6. A dedicated camera augmented with a sensor shall be provided
that will permit video monitoring and automatic alarm
annunciation in the local SCC of an intrusion attempt of the
pipeline/collar.

4.14.2. Over Fence Penetration

4.14.2.1. Over fence penetrations shall be at least 7m above the ground
plane for Category 1, 2 & 3 fences. Category 4 fence height
clearances shall be at Operator discretion.
4.14.2.2. No exposed pipe less than 7m above the fence shall be
permitted within 18m on either side of the Category 1, 2 or 3
fence.

Where fence design configuration requires greater distances,

the pipeline shall be buried outside those clearances.

For Category 4 fences, the distance at which the pipeline is

buried are at Operator discretion.
4.14.2.3. For Category 1, 2 &3 fencing systems the pipeline on exterior
side of fence, and 5m on the inside of the fence, shall be

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covered with concertina wire, installed the same way as the top
of a Category 1 fence. The concertina shall terminate 2m
before ground entry on the exterior side of the fence.

For Category 4 fencing systems pipeline on both the interior,

and exterior, side of the fence shall be covered with concertina
wire for a distance of 5m centered on the fence.
4.14.2.4. Stout guardrails shall be installed at the transition point where
the pipeline enters/exits the ground to prevent vehicle damage
to the pipeline.
4.14.2.5. Operator shall ensure that fence sensors are not affected by the
pipeline.
4.14.2.6. A dedicated camera shall be provided that will permit video
monitoring of the pipelinelcollar in the local SCC.

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5.0. Application of Requirements

This section lists how the elements of this security directive apply to facilities depending on
their classification using the criteria stated in section 4.2 of SEC-01.

APPLICATION
ELEMENT

Category 1 Fencing

Category 2 Fencing

Category 3 Fencing

Category 4 Fencing

Shared Fencing between Adjacent Facilities

Outer Property Fence

Clearances - General

Main Gales

Emergency I Heavy Equipment Gates '\\*\\\

Design Requirements for Fencing System \ \

Components

installation

Fence Penetration \ ‘\ \‘\ \ '\'\‘\ '\‘\ \

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