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Committees responsible for this

British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Technical Committee
B/201, Fences, to Subcommittee B/201/3, Fences Ð Wire, upon which the following
bodies were represented:

Association of Security Consultants

British Precast Concrete Federation Ltd.
County Surveyors' Society
European Fencing Industry Association
Fencing Contractors' Association
Forestry Commission
National Council of Building Material Producers
National Fencing Training Authority
Security Facilities Executive
Society of Chain Link Fencing Manufacturers
UK Steel Association
United Kingdom Forest Products Association

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Sector
Committee for Building and Civil
Engineering, was published under
the authority of the Standards
Committee and comes into effect
on
15 April 1999

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First published March 1951 Amd. No. Date Comments
Second edition August 1963
Third edition June 1972
Fourth edition June 1986 10857 July 2000 Indicated by a sideline

The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference B/201/3
Draft for comment 97/105869 DC

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Contents

Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Definitions 1
4 Dimensions and general characteristics 1
5 Additional security 5
6 Materials and construction 5
7 Erection 12
8 Gates 13
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9 Renovation of damage to hot dip galvanized coating 13

Annex A (informative) Specifying a chain link fence 14
Annex B (normative) Concrete components 15
Annex C (normative) Steel components 16
Figure 1 Ð General characteristics of a chain link fence 4
Table 1 Ð General characteristics of chain link fences with zinc (Z) or zinc
alloy (ZA) coated mesh 2
Table 2 Ð General characteristics of chain link fences with plastics coated
mesh 3
Table 3 Ð Concrete posts and struts 6
Table 4 Ð Steel posts and struts 8
Table 5 Ð Sections of steel gate posts for gates up to 2.15 m 9
Table 6 Ð Steel gate frames and braces for gates up to 2.15 m 10
| Table 7 Ð Timber fence posts and struts 11

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Foreword

This part of BS 1722 has been prepared by Technical Committee B/201/3, Fences Ð
Wire. It is a revision of BS 1722-1:1986, which is withdrawn.
BS 1722 is published in parts as follows:
Ð Part 1: Specification for chain link fences;
Ð Part 2: Specifications for rectangular wire mesh and hexagonal wire netting fences
(in course of revision);
Ð Part 3: Specification for strained wire fences (in course of revision);
Ð Part 4: Specification for cleft chestnut pale fences;
Ð Part 5: Specification for close-boarded fences;
Ð Part 6: Specification for wooden palisade fences (in course of revision and
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combination with Part 5);

Ð Part 7: Specification for wooden post and rail fences;
Ð Part 8: Specification for mild steel (low carbon steel) continuous bar fences;
Ð Part 9: Specification for mild steel (low carbon steel) fences with round or
square verticals and flat posts and horizontals;
Ð Part 10: Specification for anti-intruder fences in chain link and welded mesh;
Ð Part 11: Specification for woven wood and lap boarded panel fences;
Ð Part 12: Specification for steel palisade fences (in course of revision);
Ð Part 13: Specification for wire mesh fencing for tennis court surrounds;
Ð Part 14: Specification for open mesh steel panel fences;
Ð Part 16: Specification for organic powder coatings to be used as a plastics
finish to components and mesh.
The various parts specify requirements for the types of fence considered suitable for
standardization. It should be noted that no attempt has been made to standardize
fences or gates of a purely decorative nature, or those suited to special requirements;
nor to specify requirements for ªpatentº proprietary fencing systems. It is
recommended, however, that the structure of these fences or gates should conform to
the clauses of this part of BS 1722 applicable.
The purpose of this standard is to establish minimum requirements for materials and
workmanship of the more common types of fence in order to ensure satisfactory
service for the purchaser, and to assist manufacturers and erecting contractors by
eliminating unnecessary minor variations in the demands of purchasers. It specifies
requirements for the components that make up a fence and the way in which the fence
should be constructed. Throughout this standard there are requirements for sizes of
components, together with the permissible tolerances on size. These are minimum
requirements, and it should normally be acceptable to use larger sizes, except if this
could adversely affect the fitting of components, or if replacement parts are required to
match with those already present. Choosing a fence is affected by factors such as
intended purpose, service life desired, aesthetic considerations, and availability of
components. The specifier can match a suitable choice of fence to its intended purpose
by reference to Tables 1 and 2, and also inform those erecting the fence of the basic
characteristics required.
This standard includes requirements for protective treatments. However, maintenance
requirements for the fence after erection are outside the scope of this standard.
Premature failure of the fence can be avoided by taking care not to overstrain coated
wire nor to damage protective treatments during installation.

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Ground conditions may indicate that a variation in the length of a post or strut, or the
depth to which these would be set, is desirable. The posts and struts and setting
depths specified in this standard are intended for use in normal ground conditions, but
if special conditions exist (e.g. the ground is softer or firmer than usual), and these
warrant variations in the specification, these variations should be agreed with the
specifier. This also applies to other similar variations.
To assist suppliers and purchasers of chain link fences, annex A lists items that should
be specified at the time of ordering.
As with BS 1722-1:1986, this revision specifies a method of allocating a reference code
to each type of fence, indicating its height, the type and weight of infill, and the
materials of the posts and the type of wire coating. These type references are given in
Tables 1 and 2. For uniformity the heights given in Tables 1 and 2 are of the main infill
material, and exclude any ground clearance at the base, or additional height provided
by extension arms for barbed wire. Wire and chain link sizes are selected from BS EN
10223-6. This revision includes a specification for 2.15 m fence, and other minor
changes from BS 1722-1:1986, including some changes to requirements for concrete
and timber post and strut sizes.
The type of gate specified in this standard is a steel frame gate with chain link infill.
For gates for domestic purposes, timber or ªwrought ironº gates may be preferred.
These types of gate are specified in BS 4092.
This part of this standard specifies requirements for fence materials and their
combination and erection. Because a fence is made up of a number of separate
components of which the particular features vary, there are a number of combinations
available to the user. Annex A provides details of the fence requirements and erection
site that should be agreed between the fence supplier and purchaser. However, as
conditions vary from site to site, annex A should not be assumed to be exhaustive.
It has been assumed in the drafting of this part of BS 1722 that execution of its
provision is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people. Before
erection commences, the lead erector should either:
a) have achieved the appropriate National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) or Scottish
Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in fence erection (Level 2) relevant to this part of BS
1722; or
b) be currently registered for the appropriate NVQ or SVQ in Fence Erection (Level
2) relevant to this part of BS 1722, provided registration has not been in place for
more than 5 years from the date of registration without successful assessment
having taken place.
A British Standard does not purport to include all necessary provisions of a contract.
Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.

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pages 1 to 17, and a back cover.
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1 Scope BS 4483:1998, Steel fabric for the reinforcement of

This part of this standard specifies requirements for concrete.
chain link fences and gates and gateposts for use BS 4652:1995, Specification for zinc-rich priming
with chain link fences. The gates specified are steel paint (organic media).
with a provision for chain link infill or other infill if BS 5075 (all parts), Concrete admixtures.
required by the purchaser. BS 5135:1984, Specification for arc welding of
This part of this standard specifies requirements for carbon and carbon manganese steels.
fences up to 2.5 m in height with a chain link mesh BS 5193:1991, Specification for zinc phosphate
infill. For other security fences, reference should be pigments for paints.
made to BS 1722-10, BS 1722-12 and BS 1722-14, and BS 5589:1989, Code of practice for preservation of
for chain link fences for tennis court surrounds timber.
BS 1722-13. BS 6497:1984, Specification for powder organic
This part of BS 1722 is divided into requirements for coatings for application and stoving to hot-dip
the material components for fences and for erection galvanized hot-rolled steel sections and preformed
of the fences. steel sheet for windows and associated external
Annex A lists items that should be agreed between architectural purposes, and for the finish on
the fence supplier and purchaser. galvanized steel sections and preformed sheet coated
with powder organic coatings.
BS EN 844-9:1997, Round and sawn timber Ð
2 Normative references Terminology ±Part 9: Terms relating to features of
The following normative documents contain sawn timber.
provisions that, through reference in this text, BS EN 10024:1995, Hot rolled taper flange I
constitute provisions of this British Standard. For sections Ð Tolerances on shape and dimensions.
dated references, subsequent amandments to, or BS EN 10056-1 (in course of preparation),
revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. Specification for structural steel equal and unequal
For undated references, the latest edition of the angles Ð Part 1: Tolerances (in course of
publication referred to applies. preparation: supersedes BS 4848-4).
BS 4-1:1993, Structural steel sections Ð Part 1: BS EN 10210-1:1994, Hot finished structural hollow
Specification for hot-rolled sections. section of non-alloy and fine grain structural
BS 12:1996, Specification for Portland cement. steels Ð Part 1: Technical delivery requirements.
BS 443:1982, Specification for testing zinc coatings BS EN 10210-2:1997, Hot finished structural hollow
on steel wire and for quality requirements. section of non-alloy and fine grain structural steels
BS 729:1971, Specification for hot dip galvanized Ð Part 2: Tolerances, dimensions and sectional
coatings on iron and steel articles. properties.
BS 882:1992, Specification for aggregates from BS EN 10223 (all parts), Steel wire and wire
natural sources for concrete. products for fences.
BS 1014:1975, Specification for pigments for BS EN 22063:1994, Metallic and other inorganic
Portland cement and Portland cement products. coatings Ð Thermal spraying Ð Zinc, aluminium
and their alloys.
BS 1210:1963, Specification for wood screws.
BS 1722-7:1999, Fences Ð Part 7: Specification for
wooden post and rail fences. 3 Definitions
BS 1722-16:1992, Fences Ð Part 16: Specification for For the purposes of this part of BS 1722, the timber
organic powder coatings to be used as a plastics definitions in BS EN 844-9 apply.
finish to components and mesh.
BS 1881-116:1983, Testing concrete Ð Part 116: 4 Dimensions and general
Method for determination of compressive strength of characteristics
concrete cubes. 4.1 Fences
BS 3892 (all parts), Pulverized fuel ash. The overall dimensions of chain link fence types
BS 4027:1996, Specification for sulfate-resisting shall conform to Tables 1 and 2.
Portland cement. NOTE The general characteristics of a chain link fence with
BS 4102:1998, Specification for steel wire for general concrete posts, showing a typical layout and illustrating the
terminology associated with chain link fences, are shown in
fencing purposes. Figure 1. Fences with steel or timber posts are similar but without
BS 4320:1968, Specification for metal washers for cleats.
general engineering purposes Ð Metric series. 4.2 Gates
BS 4449:1997, Specification for carbon steel bars for Single or double gates shall be used to fill openings
the reinforcement of concrete. up to and including 5 m in width. Double gates with
BS 4482:1985, Specification for cold reduced steel leaves of equal width shall be used to fill openings
wire for the reinforcement of concrete. between 5 m and 10 m in width.
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Table 1 Ð General characteristics of chain link fences with zinc (Z) or zinc alloy (ZA) coated mesh
Type of fence Height at Pattern Chain link fencing Line wires Suitable uses
postsa
Concrete Steel Wooden Width of Length Wire Number Spacing (approx.) Nominal diameter
post (ZC post (ZS post (ZW roll of side nominal of rows
or ZAC)b or ZAS)b or ZAW) b of mesh diameter
Top to Middle Low High
middle to carbon tensile
bottom (mild) steel
steel
m m mm mm mm mm mm mm
90 90 90 0.90 Medium 0.90 50 2.50 2 or 3 430c 430c 3.00 3.15 House garden fronts and
divisions
90A 90A 90A 0.90 Heavy 0.90 50 3.00 2 or 3 430c 430c 3.55 3.15
120 120 120 1.20 Heavy 1.20 50 3.00 3 580 580 3.55 3.15 Playgrounds, general
purposes
120A 120A 120A 1.20 Extra 1.20 50 3.55 3 580 580 4.00 3.15
heavy
140 140 140 1.40 Medium 1.40 50 2.50 3 680 680 3.00 3.15 General purposes,
140A 140A 140A 1.40 Heavy 1.40 50 3.00 3 680 680 3.55 3.15 railways, house garden
flanks, highways
140B 140B 140B 1.40 Extra 1.40 50 3.55 3 680 680 4.00 3.15 Playing fields, recreation
heavy grounds
140C 140C 140C 1.40 Medium 1.40 40 2.50 3 680 680 3.00 3.15 Railways, general
140D 140D 140D 1.40 Heavy 1.40 40 3.00 3 680 680 3.55 3.15 purposes
180 180 180 1.80d Heavy 1.80 50 3.00 3 880 880 4.00 3.15 Commercial property
1.80d
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180A 180A 180A Extra 1.80 50 3.55 3 880 880 3.00 3.15
heavy
180B 180B 180B 1.80d Heavy 1.80 40 3.00 3 880 880 3.55 3.15 Railways, general safety
180C 180C Ð 1.80de Heavy 1.80 50 3.00 3 880 880 3.55 3.15 Industrial security
180D 180D Ð 1.80de Extra 1.80 50 3.55 3 880 880 4.00 3.15
heavy
180E 180E Ð 1.80de Heavy 1.80 40 3.00 3 880 880 3.55 3.15 Railways, general safety
215 215 215 2.15d Heavy 2.15 50 3.00 3 1 055 1 055 3.55 3.15 Commercial property
215A 215A 215A 2.15d Extra 2.15 50 3.55 3 1 055 1 055 4.00 3.15
heavy
215B 215B 215B 2.15d Heavy 2.15 40 3.00 3 1 055 1 055 3.55 3.15 Railways, general safety
215C 215C Ð 2.15de Heavy 2.15 50 3.00 3 1 055 1 055 3.55 3.15 Industrial security
215D 215D Ð 2.15de Extra 2.15 50 3.55 3 1 055 1 055 4.00 3.15
heavy
215E 215E Ð 2.15de Heavy 2.15 40 3.00 3 1 055 1 055 3.55 3.15 Railways, general safety
a Heights are of the main infill material, and exclude any ground clearance at the base, or additional height provided by extension arms for barbed wire.
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b Z, ZA = zinc, zinc alloy coating, respectively, for the wire or mesh; C, S, W = concrete, steel, wooden posts, respectively.
c Two rows of line wires are more usual. A spacing of approx. 860 mm should be used, for both two and three line wire fences.
d The top of the fence may be barbed.
e The fence shall have cranked extension arms with barbed wire, increasing the height by approx. 340 mm.

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Table 2 Ð General characteristics of chain link fences with plastics coated mesh
Type of fence Height at Pattern Chain link fencing Line wires Suitable uses
postsa
Concrete Steel post Wooden Width Length Grade A wire Grade B wire Number Spacing Grade A wire Grade B wire
post (PZS, post (PZW, of roll of side of rows (approx.)
(PZC, PZAS or PZAW or of
PZAC or PS)b PW) b mesh
PC)b
Nominal Nominal Nominal Nominal Top to Middle Nominal Nominal Nominal Nominal
core outside core outside middle to core outside core outside
diameter diameter diameter diameter bottom diameter diameter diameter diameter
m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
90 90 90 0.90 Light 0.90 50 1.90 2.65 1.70 2.50 2 or 3 430 430c 2.24c 3.15 2.24 3.15 House garden
90A 90A 90A 0.90 Medium 0.90 50 2.24 3.15 2.24 3.15 2 or 3 430c 430c 2.50 3.55 2.50 3.55 fronts and
divisions
90B 90B 90B 0.90 Heavy 0.90 50 2.50 3.55 2.50 3.55 2 or 3 430c 430c 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00
120 120 120 1.20 Heavy 1.20 50 2.50 3.55 2.50 3.55 3 580 580 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 Playgrounds,
120A 120A 120A 1.20 Extra 1.20 50 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3 580 580 3.55 4.75 3.00 4.00 general purposes
heavy
140 140 140 1.40 Medium 1.40 50 2.24 3.15 2.24 3.15 3 680 680 2.50 3.55 2.50 3.55 General purposes,
140A 140A 140A 1.40 Heavy 1.40 50 2.50 3.55 2.50 3.55 3 680 680 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 railways, house
garden flanks,
highways
140B 140B 140B 1.40 Extra 1.40 50 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3 680 680 3.55 4.75 3.00 4.00 Playing fields,
heavy recreation grounds
140C 140C 140C 1.40 Medium 1.40 40 2.24 3.15 ± ± 3 680 680 2.50 3.55 Ð Ð Railways, general
Not for Resale

140D 140D 140D 1.40 Heavy 1.40 40 2.50 3.55 ± ± 3 680 680 3.00 4.00 Ð Ð purposes

180 180 180 1.80d Heavy 1.80 50 2.50 3.55 2.50 3.55 3 880 880 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 Commercial
property
180A 180A 180A 1.80d Extra 1.80 50 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3 880 880 3.55 4.75 3.00 4.00
heavy
180B 180B 180B 1.80d Heavy 1.80 40 2.50 3.55 Ð Ð 3 880 880 3.00 4.00 Ð Ð Railways, general
safety
180C 180C Ð 1.80de Extra 1.80 50 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3 880 880 3.55 4.75 3.00 4.00 Basic industrial
heavy security
180D 180D Ð 1.80de Super 1.80 50 3.55 4.75 Ð Ð 3 880 880 3.55 4.75 Ð Ð
weight
180E 180E Ð 1.80de Heavy 1.80 40 2.50 3.55 Ð Ð 3 880 880 3.00 4.00 Ð Ð Railways, general
safety
215 215 215 2.15d Heavy 2.15 50 2.50 3.55 2.50 3.55 3 1 055 1 055 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 Commercial
215A 215A 215A 2.15d Extra 2.15 50 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3 1 055 1 055 3.55 4.75 3.00 4.00 property
heavy
215B 215B 215B 2.15d Heavy 2.15 40 2.50 3.55 Ð Ð 3 1 055 1 055 3.00 4.00 Ð Ð Railways, general
safety
215C 215C Ð 2.15de Heavy 2.15 50 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3 1 055 1 055 3.55 4.75 3.00 4.00 Basic industrial
security

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215D 215D Ð 2.15de Extra 2.15 50 3.55 4.75 Ð Ð 3 1 055 1 055 3.55 4.75 Ð Ð
heavy
215E 215E Ð 2.15de Heavy 2.15 40 2.50 3.55 Ð Ð 3 1 055 1 055 3.00 4.00 Ð Ð Railways, general
safety
a Heights are of the main infill material, and exclude any ground clearance at the base, or additional height provided by extension arms for barbed wire.
b PZ, PZA = plastics coated zinc, plastics coated zinc alloy coating, respectively, for the wire or mesh; C, S, W = concrete, steel, wooden posts, respect ively.
c Two rows of line wires are more usual. A spacing of approx. 860 mm should be used, for both two and three line wire fences (90, 90A and 90B only).
d The top of the fence may be barbed.
e The fence shall have cranked extension arms with barbed wire, increasing the height by approx. 340 mm.
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5 Additional security 6.2.2 Tolerance on size

Fences 180C, 180D, 180E, 215C, 215D and 215E shall Concrete components shall conform to their
include three lines of barbed wire set on straight specified sizes within the following tolerances:
(vertical) or cranked extension arms conforming to a) a demoulding draw allowance of up to 4 mm on
6.7. Gates for fences with barbed wire shall also each of two opposing sides;
include barbed wire on straight (vertical) extension b) an allowance on the base dimensions of
arms conforming to 6.7. intermediate posts, if a mould base with
NOTE 1 Extension arms for concrete or steel posts may be dimensions conforming to Table 3 is used for
integral with the post or separate attachments. Wire spacing shorter posts, using a stopping-off plate located
requirements apply to both integral and separate extension arms.
not more than 300 mm from the base of the mould;
NOTE 2 Additional security may be provided by chain link mesh
with a barbed top (see Tables 1 and 2) or finished with a line of c) an allowance on length of ±1 %;
barbed wire attached to the top of the mesh. d) an allowance on cross sectional width of
NOTE 3 For other security fences, reference should be made to ± 3 mm.
BS 1722-10, BS 1722-12 and BS 1722-14.
NOTE Cross section should be measured about the centre
lines of the post.
6 Materials and construction 6.2.3 General construction
6.1 Wire Long arises formed in the base of the mould of the
post shall be rounded or shall have sharp edges
6.1.1 General removed. Arises formed at the top of the mould shall
Wire for fences shall conform to BS EN 10223 or be free from overfill (see annex A). Heads of posts
BS 4102. shall be weathered or half rounded to prevent water
lodgement.
6.1.2 Chain link mesh
Posts shall be holed for fixing line wires, etc., as
Chain link mesh shall be zinc or zinc alloy coated
specified in 6.2.4. Holes for the top line wire shall be
wire conforming to 5.2d) of BS EN 10223-6 and
approximately 75 mm below the top of the post
Table 1, or plastics coated wire conforming to 5.2a)
(excluding any extension for barbed wire). Holes for
of BS EN 10223-6 and Table 2.
bolts shall allow the bolt to be freely inserted. Holes
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6.1.3 Line wire for wire shall be at least 6 mm in diameter. Holes

Line wire shall conform to BS 4102 with a nominal shall be free from obstructions and shall be
diameter conforming to Tables 1 and 2. accurately positioned.
Posts for barbed wire shall have integral extensions
6.1.4 Stirrup wire (see 6.2.4) or holes for attaching extension arms
Stirrup wire shall conform to BS 4102 with a nominal (see 7.11.1).
diameter 2.5 mm. Organic coated stirrup wire shall
be of nominal core diameter 2.0 mm and nominal 6.2.4 Fence posts and struts
outside diameter 3.55 mm. General dimensions of concrete fence posts and
struts shall conform to Table 3. Fence posts and
6.1.5 Tying wire struts shall be reinforced with four steel reinforcing
Tying wire shall conform to BS 4102. Zinc or zinc bars of dimensions conforming to Table 3.
alloy coated tying wire shall be of low carbon (mild) NOTE If steel of characteristic strength greater than 250 N/mm2
steel, of nominal diameter 2 mm. Organic coated is used, the cross section of the reinforcing bars may be
tying wire shall be of nominal core diameter 1.4 mm proportionately reduced.
and nominal outside diameter 2 mm. Straining posts and struts shall not be tapered.
Preformed rings (see 6.6.5), if used, shall be applied Straining posts shall be provided with a firm bearing
using the correct tool. for struts, within the top third of the length above
ground (not including extensions for barbed wire).
6.1.6 Barbed wire
Straining posts shall be holed for attaching straining
Barbed wire shall conform to BS EN 10223-1. fittings. Holes shall be offset from the face of the
6.2 Concrete posts and struts strut to prevent line wires snagging.
Intermediate posts without integral cranked
6.2.1 Material
extensions shall be tapered to 75 mm 3 75 mm at the
Concrete posts and struts shall be of steel reinforced top. Intermediate posts with integral cranked
concrete conforming to annex B. extensions shall be tapered to not less
than 75 mm 3 75 mm just below the crank and shall
be not less than 75 mm 3 75 mm at the end of the
cranked top. Intermediate posts shall be holed for
attaching line wires.
NOTE Spacings of line wires are specified in Tables 1 and 2.

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Table 3 Ð Concrete posts and struts
Height of fence Posts Struts
Length Intermediate posts Straining posts Gate postsa Lengthb Section Diameter of
reinforcement

Base dimensionsc Diameter of Section Diameter of Max. 1 m gate leaf Max. 2 m gate leaf
reinforcement reinforcement
Section Diameter of Section Diameter of
reinforcement reinforcement
m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm m mm mm
0.90 1.57 100 3 100 6 100 3 100 6 125 3 125 8 150 3 150 12 1.50 75 3 75 6
1.20 1.87 125 3 125 6 125 3 125 6 125 3 125 8 150 3 150 12 1.83 100 3 75 6
1.40 2.07 125 3 125 6 125 3 125 8 125 3 125 8 150 3 150 12 1.98 100 3 75 6
1.80 2.62 125 3 125 6 125 3 125 8 125 3 125 8 150 3 150 12 2.59 100 3 85 6
1.80 with integral 3.04 (approx.) 125 3 125 6 125 3 125 8 125 3 125 8 150 3 150 12 2.59 100 3 85 6
extension arms
2.15 2.97 125 3 125 6 125 3 125 8 125 3 125 8 150 3 150 12 2.89 100 3 85 6
2.15 with integral 3.39 (approx.) 125 3 125 6 125 3 125 8 125 3 125 8 150 3 150 12 2.89 100 3 85 6
extension arms
a
Concrete posts for gate leaves over 2 m wide are heavy, and steel posts may be preferred.
b
Length suitable for fixing up to 458 to level ground.
c
Reducing to 75 mm 3 75 mm at the top (see 6.2.1).
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6.2.5 Gate posts and struts Intermediate posts of rolled steel angle
General dimensions of concrete gate posts and struts for 180C, 180D, 180E, 215C, 215D or 215E fences shall
shall conform to Table 3. Gate posts and struts shall have spragged ends or shall be fitted with
be reinforced with four steel reinforcing bars of baseplates. Intermediate posts of other sections
dimensions conforming to Table 3. for 180C, 180D, 180E, 215C, 215D or 215E fences shall
NOTE If steel of characteristic strength greater than 250 N/mm2
have dowels fitted through the base or shall be fitted
is used, the cross section of the reinforcing bars may be with baseplates (see 6.3.6). Intermediate posts for
proportionately reduced. other types of chain link fence shall have spragged
Gate posts and struts shall not be tapered. Gate or dowelled ends, or shall be fitted with baseplates,
posts shall be holed for attaching hanging and or shall have pointed ends for driving into the
shutting fittings. If chain link is attached to the gate ground. Intermediate posts shall be holed for
post directly, the gate post shall be holed to attach attaching line wires.
straining fittings and shall have a firm bearing for a NOTE Spacings of line wires are specified in Tables 1 and 2.
strut (see 6.2.4). 6.3.5 Gate posts and struts
6.3 Steel fence, gate posts and struts General dimensions of steel gate posts shall conform
6.3.1 Materials and protective treatment to Table 5. Struts for gate posts shall conform to
Table 4. Gate posts and struts shall be fitted with
Steel posts and struts and protective treatments shall baseplates or dowels (see 6.3.6).
conform to annex C.
6.3.6 Baseplates and dowels
6.3.2 Tolerances on size
Steel baseplates shall be of rolled steel plate
Steel components shall conform to their specified conforming to grade 43C of BS 4360, with a minimum
sizes within the following tolerances: thickness of 3 mm, and shall be continuously welded
a) an allowance on length of ±10 mm; to posts. Baseplates for steel straining posts and
b) an allowance on cross section as specified in struts shall project at least 50 mm all round the post.
the appropriate material standards listed in B.1. Baseplates for steel intermediate posts shall extend
at least 40 mm from at least one face of the post.

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6.3.3 General construction Dimensions and masses of baseplates for steel gate
Steel components shall be free from sharp edges and posts shall conform to Table 5. Baseplates shall not
burrs. Tops of hollow steel posts shall be capped. interfere with adjacent straining posts.
Posts shall be holed for attaching line wires, etc., as Dowels shall be of steel at least 10 mm in diameter.
specified in 6.3.4. Holes for the top line wire shall Dowels shall be driven through the post
be 25 mm below the top of the post (excluding within 250 mm of the base of the post and shall
extensions for barbed wire). Holes shall be free from project at least 50 mm from either side of the post.
obstructions.
Posts for barbed wire shall have integral extensions
with the same cross section as the post, or means
for attaching extension arms (see 6.7).
NOTE Separate extension arms may be bolted or welded on.

6.3.4 Fence posts and struts

General dimensions of steel posts and struts of
rolled steel angle or rectangular or circular hollow
section shall conform to Table 4.
Straining posts and struts shall be fitted with
baseplates (see 6.3.6) or have spragged ends.
Straining posts and struts shall be holed for bolting
together with an 8 mm bolt, within the top third of
the length of the straining post above ground level
(not including extensions for barbed wire). Straining
posts shall be holed for attaching straining fittings.

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Table 4 Ð Steel posts and struts
Height of Posts Strutsa
fence
Length Intermediate posts (section) Straining posts (section) Length Section
Rolled steel Circular Rectangular Rolled steel Circular Rectangular 308 458 Rolled steel Circular Rectangular
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m m mm mm mm mm mm mm m m mm mm mm
0.90 1.50 40 3 40 3 5 33.7 3 2.6 40 3 40 3 2.5 50 3 50 3 6 48.3 3 3.0 50 3 50 3 3 1.40 1.30 40 3 50 3 5 33.7 3 3.0 40 3 40 3 2.5
1.20 1.80 40 3 40 3 5 33.7 3 2.6 40 3 40 3 2.5 50 3 50 3 6 48.3 3 3.0 50 3 50 3 3 1.50 1.71 40 3 50 3 5 33.7 3 3.0 40 3 40 3 2.5
1.40 2.00 45 3 45 3 5 42.4 3 2.6 40 3 40 3 2.5 60 3 60 3 6 60.3 3 3.0 50 3 50 3 3 1.68 2.00 45 3 45 3 5 42.4 3 3.0 40 3 40 3 2.5
1.80 2.50 45 3 45 3 5 42.4 3 2.6 40 3 40 3 2.5 60 3 60 3 6 60.3 3 3.0 50 3 50 3 3 2.15 2.55 45 3 45 3 5 42.4 3 3.0 40 3 40 3 2.5
1.80 with 3.00 50 3 50 3 6 48.3 3 3.0 40 3 40 3 3.0 60 3 60 3 6 60.3 3 3.0 50 3 50 3 3 2.15 2.55 45 3 45 3 5 42.4 3 3.0 40 3 40 3 2.5
integral arms
2.15 2.80 50 3 50 3 6 48.3 3 3.0 40 3 40 3 3.0 60 3 60 3 6 60.3 3 3.0 50 3 50 3 3 2.50 2.95 45 3 45 3 5 42.4 3 3.0 40 3 40 3 2.5
2.15 with 3.25 50 3 50 3 6 48.3 3 3.0 40 3 40 3 3.0 60 3 60 3 6 60.3 3 3.0 50 3 50 3 3 2.50 2.95 45 3 45 3 5 42.4 3 3.0 40 3 40 3 2.5
integral arms
aLengths suitable for fixing at 458 to level ground. If site conditions are unsuitable for these struts, other lengths may be used, or the struts fixed at 308. This should be agreed with the
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Table 5 Ð Sections of steel gate posts for gates up to 2.15 m

Width of each gate Circular hollow Rectangular Rolled steel joints Universal column Baseplates
leaf (max.) sectiona hollow sectiona (section)
Size Mass per unit Size Mass per unit
length length
m mm mm mm kg/m mm kg/m mm
1.5 88.9 3 4 80 3 80 3 3.6 127 3 76 13.36 Ð Ð 250 3 250 3 5
2 114.3 3 5 100 3 100 3 4 127 3 114 26.79 Ð Ð 250 3 250 3 5
3 168.3 3 5 150 3 150 3 5 Ð Ð 152 3 152 37 300 3 300 3 6
4 Ð 180 3 180 3 6.3 Ð Ð 203 3 203 71 300 3 300 3 6
5 Ð 200 3 200 3 10 Ð Ð 203 3 203 71 300 3 300 3 6
a The forms of designation in BS EN 10210-2 should be used in enquiry and ordering.
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6.4 Gates Hinge plates for steel gate posts shall be welded to
the gate posts or holed to take two 12 mm bolts.
6.4.1 General
Hinge plates for concrete gate posts shall be holed to
General dimensions of steel gate frames and braces take a single 16 mm bolt, or, for gates up to 1.2 m in
constructed from hollow sections shall conform to height and up to 1.2 m in width, at least four
Table 6. countersunk head no. 12 screw gauge wood screws
Gates shall be the same height as the chain link (see 7.7).
mesh of the fence. NOTE If additional security is required the top hinge should be
inverted.
6.4.2 Construction
Adjustable hinges may be used if desired, but the
Gates shall be of welded construction. Welding shall method of fixing these to the gate post shall be
conform to BS 5135. Vertical braces shall be fixed at agreed between the supplier and purchaser.
not more than 1.2 m centres and there shall be at
least one horizontal brace (except for gates 1.2 m or 6.4.5 Drop bolts and slam plates
less in height and width, which may have a single Low carbon (mild) steel drop bolts of at least 20 mm
diagonal brace). Extension arms for barbed wire diameter shall be fitted to each leaf of double leaf
shall conform to 6.7. gate frames. These shall be provided with ground
6.4.3 Infill sockets both in the open and closed positions.
Ground sockets shall be of the ªeasy cleanº type.
The infill shall be either chain link mesh of the same Double gates shall have a slam plate at least 10 mm
mesh size and gauge as the fence or suitable thick.
alternative infill agreed between the supplier and
purchaser. The infill shall be attached by stretcher 6.4.6 Locking device
bars (see 7.1.3) bolted with hot dip galvanized 8 mm Each gate shall be fitted with a locking bar at
bolts to 60 mm 3 25 mm 3 5 mm lugs welded to the least 40 mm 3 10 mm flat, secured in a frame 40 mm
framework of the gate. 3 10 mm flat or 40 mm 3 40 mm 3 5 mm, angle iron
6.4.4 Hinges welded to the gate frame at the junction of the
horizontal brace on the shutting stile. For double leaf
Hinges and pins shall be of steel. The bottom hinge gates, the locking bar shall shoot into a staple of at
shall be of either the heel and socket or plate and least 25 mm 3 5 mm.
pin type.
For heel and socket hinges, and gate leaves up 6.5 Timber posts and struts
to 2 m wide, the heel plate shall be at least 12 mm 6.5.1 Material
thick and the pin at least 16 mm in diameter. For Timber posts and struts shall be of square sawn
wider gate leaves, the heel plate shall be at timber conforming to 7.1 of BS 1722-7:1999.
least 25 mm thick and the pin at least 20 mm in
diameter. For heel and socket type bottom hinges, a 6.5.2 Tolerances on size
block and band top hinge may be used, but the band Timber components shall conform to their specified
shall be not less than 50 mm 3 6 mm. sizes within the following tolerances:
Plate and pin hinges for gate leaves up to 2 m wide a) an allowance on size of 1 % reduction for
shall be of plate at least 12 mm thick with a 16 mm every 5 % of moisture content below 28 %;
diameter pin. For wider gates, hinges shall be NOTE The sizes specified in this standard are for timber with a
of 25 mm thick plate with 20 mm diameter pins. moisture content of 28 % determined in accordance with BS 5589.
Female halves of hinges shall be welded to the gate b) an allowance on length of posts of ±50 mm;
frame.
c) an allowance on other dimensions of:
1) for dimensions under 75 mm: ±3 mm;
2) for dimensions 75 mm and over: ±6 mm.

Table 6 Ð Steel gate frames and braces for gates up to 2.15 m

Width of each gate Circular hollow section Rectangular hollow section
leaf (max.)
Outside frame Braces Outside frame Braces
m mm mm mm mm
1 42.4 3 3.2 33.7 3 3.2 40 3 40 3 3.0 40 3 40 3 3.0
4 48.3 3 3.2 42.4 3 3.2 40 3 40 3 3.0 40 3 40 3 3.0
5 60.3 3 3.2 48.3 3 3.2 50 3 50 3 4.0 50 3 50 3 3.0

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6.5.3 Fence posts and struts 6.6.3 Stretcher bars

General dimensions of timber fence posts and struts Stretcher bars shall be of low carbon (mild) steel,
shall conform to Table 7. Fence posts and struts flat, and 25 mm 3 5 mm, for mesh with a 50 mm side
shall have a single cross section throughout (except or above, or 20 mm 3 5 mm, for mesh with a side
for at a bearing for a strut, which may be of smaller less than 50 mm. Stretcher bars shall be holed for
cross section). attaching to cleats or straining fittings by 8 mm bolts.
Straining posts and struts shall be cut square across Stretcher bars and fixing bolts shall be hot dip
the base. Straining posts shall be notched for struts galvanized conforming to BS 729.
within the top third of the length of the straining 6.6.4 Staples
post above ground level.
Hair pin staples shall be of round wire 3 mm in
Intermediate posts for fences diameter or sectional wire with the same cross
designated 90 and 120 shall be cut square across the sectional area, with a zinc coating conforming to
base or shall be pointed for driving. Intermediate BS 443. Staples for timber posts shall be
posts for fences designated 140, 180 and 215 shall be 40 mm 3 4 mm and of round or sectional wire with a
cut square across the base. zinc coating conforming to BS 443.
6.6 Fittings, fixings and straining devices 6.6.5 Preformed rings
6.6.1 Eye bolt strainers Preformed rings shall be at least 4 mm 3 1.5 mm
Eye bolt strainers shall consist of 250 mm long bolts with a zinc coating conforming to BS 443.
of at least 9.5 mm diameter and with an eye at one 6.6.6 Nails, bolts, washers, and screws
end. Eye bolt strainers for high tensile line wire shall
have welded eyes, and shall be threaded and fitted Washers shall conform to BS 4320. Bolts, washers
with nuts and washers. Two-way eye bolt strainers and nails shall be hot dip galvanized conforming to
shall be fitted with ring nuts. BS 729. Screws shall be zinc coated steel wood-type
with countersunk heads, conforming to BS 1210.
Each eye bolt shall have a uniformly sized cleat of
low carbon (mild) steel angle, not less 6.7 Extension arms for barbed wire
than 38 mm 3 38 mm 3 5 mm. All cleats shall be the NOTE This clause applies to both integral and separate
same size. extension arms for barbed wire unless otherwise stated.
Eye bolt strainers and cleats shall be hot dip 6.7.1 General
galvanized conforming to BS 729.

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Extension arms for barbed wire shall be either
6.6.2 Winding brackets straight or bent to 408 to 458 to the vertical.
Winding brackets for posts shall be of low carbon Extension arms for gates, gate posts and straining
(mild) steel, flat, and at least 25 mm 3 3 mm. posts next to free standing gate posts shall be
Winding brackets shall have a 12 mm winding bolt straight. These shall have two holes for attaching to
with a friction type ferrule or ratchet winder. Each posts and holes or slots for attaching at least three
winding bracket shall have an 8 mm fixing bolt. One lines of barbed wire. Holes or slots for barbed wire
end of the winding bracket shall be holed for shall be no more than 150 mm apart, and the lowest
attaching a line of wire. hole or slot shall be not more than 200 mm above the
top line wire. Separate extension arms and fixing
Winding brackets and fixing bolts shall be hot dip bolts shall be hot dip galvanized conforming to
galvanized conforming to BS 729. BS 729.

Table 7 Ð Timber fence posts and struts

Height of Posts Struts
fence Length Intermediate Straining Gate posts Lengtha Section
(all posts) posts posts Maximum size of gate leaf
1.0 m 1.5 m 2.0 m
Section Section Section Section Section
m m mm mm mm mm mm m mm
0.90 1.50 75 3 75 100 3 100 100 3 100 125 3 125 125 3 125 1.50 75 3 100
1.20 1.80 75 3 75 100 3 100 100 3 100 125 3 125 150 3 150 1.80 75 3 100
1.40 2.10 75 3 100 100 3 100 100 3 100 125 3 125 150 3 150 2.10 75 3 100
1.80 2.70 125 3 125 125 3 125 125 3 125 150 3 150 150 3 150 2.70 75 3 100
2.15 3.00 125 3 125 125 3 125 125 3 125 150 3 150 150 3 150 3.00 75 3 100
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6.7.2 Extension arms for straining posts and 7.3 Straining posts
gate posts Straining posts shall be placed at all ends and
Extension arms for straining posts and gate posts corners of fences following straight lines, at acute
shall be holed for attaching eye bolt strainers or variations in level, and at least every 69 m in straight
winding brackets. Separate extension arms shall lengths.
have two holes for attaching to posts with 8 mm Straining posts shall be set 0.6 m in the ground for
bolts. Separate extension arms for concrete and fences up to and including 1.4 m high, and 0.75 m for
timber posts shall be of low carbon (mild) steel fences over 1.4 m high. Holes for straining posts set
angle, 50 mm 3 50 mm 3 6 mm. Extension arms for in concrete shall be not less than 0.45 m 3 0.45 m, or,
steel posts shall be of the same section as the post, if round, 0.3 m in diameter.
integral or welded, or separate for bolting to the
post. Straining posts next to free-standing gate posts in
barbed wire fences shall have a vertical barbed wire
6.7.3 Extension arms for intermediate posts extension attached.
Separate extension arms for intermediate concrete or
steel posts shall be of low carbon (mild) steel, 7.4 Struts
flat, 30 mm 3 6 mm, and holed for attaching Struts shall be fitted to all straining posts and gate
two 8 mm bolts. posts acting as straining posts in the direction of the
6.7.4 Extension arms for gates line of fencing. Concrete struts and posts shall be
securely fastened together. Steel struts and posts
For gates up to 1.8 m wide, extension arms shall be
on the hanging and shutting stiles. For gates 1.8 m in shall be bolted together with an 8 mm bolt. Timber
width and above, in addition to extended hanging struts shall be securely nailed in the notch in the
and shutting stiles, each vertical brace shall be straining post with two 125 mm 3 5 mm nails. Bases
extended by an extension arm welded and saddled of struts shall be at least 0.45 m below ground,
above the gate frame. measured to the centre of the base of the strut or
baseplate. Holes for struts set in concrete shall be at
least 0.30 m 3 0.45 m.
7 Erection
7.5 Intermediate posts
7.1 Level
The top of the fence shall approximately follow the Intermediate posts shall be provided at intervals of |
level of the ground along its length. not more than 3 m, measured centre-to-centre. |
Intermediate posts shall be set or driven 0.6 m into
7.2 Posts and struts
the ground for fences up to and including 1.4 m high,
Sides of holes for posts and struts shall be vertical and 0.75 m for fences over 1.4 m high.
except that the sides of a strut hole adjacent to a
post may be sloped in the direction of the line of the Square holes for intermediate posts set in concrete,
fence. for fences up to and including 1.4 m high, shall allow
NOTE Some damage to the ground at the top of a hole may be at least 75 mm of concrete all round the post. Round
allowed if it is limited to the top of the hole, and the hole does holes shall be at least 0.3 m in diameter, and posts
not ªtaper outº towards the top. shall be set in the centre of the hole. Holes for
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Concrete for bedding posts and struts shall be at intermediate posts for fences over 1.4 m high shall be
least one part cement to ten parts graded aggregate at least 300 mm 3 300 mm. Round holes for
of 40 mm nominal maximum size, mixed with intermediate posts for fences over 1.4 m high shall be
minimum requisite clean water. Concrete shall be at least 0.3 m in diameter.
placed and compacted before initial setting and in
7.6 Gate posts
any case within 2 h of cement contact with wet
aggregate. A hanging and shutting post shall be provided for
Holes for fence posts and struts set in rammed single leafed gates. Two hanging posts of the same
backfill only shall be as small as practicable for cross section shall be provided for double gates.
refilling and ramming. Gate posts shall be set 0.6 m into the ground for
Holes for concrete posts and steel posts with gates up to and including 1.4 m high and 0.75 m for
spragged or dowelled ends shall, after insertion, be gates over 1.4 m high. Holes for gate posts shall be at
filled to at least two-thirds with concrete, with least 0.45 m square.
thorough ramming, and topped with backfill. Backfill After installation of the gate posts the hole shall be
shall be well rammed before initial setting of the filled completely with concrete well rammed as
concrete. filling proceeds. Concrete shall be filled to
Timber posts with square cut ends and steel posts approximately 50 mm above ground level and
with base plates shall be set as specified for finished with a weathered top to prevent water
concrete posts, or driven directly into the ground accumulation.
and surrounded by backfill well rammed as filling Gate posts for directly attaching chain link fencing
proceeds. shall be supported by a strut. Free-standing gate
Timber and steel posts with pointed ends shall be posts erected next to a straining post shall be the
driven into the ground. same height as the straining post.

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7.7 Line wires Each line of barbed wire shall be strained to the
Fences designated 90 shall have two or three rows of extension arm on each straining post (and gate post
line wires. The top wire shall be secured 75 mm if appropriate) with eye bolt strainers or winding
below the top of concrete and timber posts brackets.
and 25 mm below the top of steel posts. The bottom NOTE 2 Care should be taken to avoid untwisting high tensile
wire shall be as close as possible to the ground. barbed wire by over-tensioning.
Intermediate wires shall be secured midway between Barbed wire shall be secured to integral extension
the top and bottom wires. Line wires joined at arms on concrete and steel intermediate posts by:
mid-span shall be joined so that normal tension can Ð a wire stirrup passing through a hole in the
be applied to the wire. extension arm secured to the barbed wire by three
NOTE Positions of line wires are given in Tables 1 and 2. complete turns on each side of the extension arm;
7.8 Straining posts or
Each row of line wire shall be strained between each Ð a hair-pin staple passing through a hole in the
pair of straining posts by winding brackets or eye extension arm with the ends twice bent over, or, if
bolt strainers passing through a hole in the straining high tensile wire staples are used, once.
post and secured with a nut and washer each side of Barbed wire shall be secured to separate extension
the post. Eye bolt strainers fixed to intermediate arms on concrete and steel intermediate posts by:
straining posts shall be fitted with ring nuts after the Ð a wire stirrup passing through a hole in the
wire is tensioned. extension arm secured to the barbed wire by two
7.9 Intermediate posts complete turns on each side of the extension arm;
Each row of line wire shall be secured to concrete Ð a tie wire passing through a hole in the
intermediate posts by: extension arm; or
Ð a wire stirrup passing through a hole in the Ð if the extension arm has slots, by straining the
post secured to the line wire by three complete barbed wire and placing it in the slots.
turns on each side of the post; or 7.11.2 Barbed wire on gates
Ð a hair-pin staple passing through a hole in the Barbed wire on gates shall be stretched hand tight
post with the ends bent over twice, or, if high and secured to lugs at the stiles. The barbed wire
tensile wire staples are used, once. shall be secured to extended vertical braces, if
Each row of line wire shall be secured to steel present, with hair-pin staples or stirrup wires.
intermediate posts by:
Ð one of the methods the specified for concrete 8 Gates
intermediate posts; or Hanging and latching fittings for gates shall be
Ð passing through a hole in the post. secured to steel gate posts with two 12 mm bolts,
Each row of line wire shall be secured to timber and to concrete or timber posts with a single 16 mm
intermediate posts by a single staple. bolt.
NOTE Care should be taken to avoid damaging line wires and NOTE 1 For gates 1.2 m or less in height and 1.2 m or less in
coatings by driving staples too far into timber intermediate posts. width, hung on single posts, latching fittings may be attached with
A running fit should suffice. two 10 mm bolts or at least two 32 mm long no. 12 gauge screws,
and hanging fittings with at least four 50 mm long no. 12 gauge
7.10 Chain link fencing screws.
Chain link fencing shall be strained between each NOTE 2 If the top hinge of a gate is a plate and pin hinge,
pair of straining posts and attached at each straining additional security can be provided by inverting the top hinge to
prevent lifting the gate off.
post by a stretcher bar secured to cleats, or,
using 8 mm bolts, to straining posts. Stretcher bars Gates shall have a ground clearance of not more
shall be attached to concrete posts by cleats, and the than 50 mm at the meeting point, unless the site
chain link mesh attached to the line wires by wire conditions require a greater clearance. When closed,
ties or rings, spaced no more than three meshes the space between the meeting stiles shall not
(ªdiamondsº) apart on the top line wire, six meshes exceed 12 mm.
on intermediate line wire, and five meshes on the
bottom line wire. 9 Renovation of damage to hot dip
NOTE Rings should be attached without damage to the ring or galvanized coating
coating (e.g. by closing up too much).
Small areas of hot dip galvanized coating damaged
7.11 Barbed wire by welding, cutting, or handling during transit and
7.11.1 Extension arms erection shall be renovated with low melting point
Extension arms shall support three lines of barbed zinc alloy repair rods or powder specifically for this,
wire, if specified, on each straining and intermediate or by at least two coats of good quality zinc-rich
post and gate. Separately provided extension arms paint conforming to BS 4652.
shall be attached with two spin galvanized 8 mm Zinc coatings to renovated areas shall be of at least
bolts. equal thickness to the original layer.
NOTE 1 Cranked extensions for barbed wire should be directed NOTE Generally, repairs should not be attempted on damaged
inwards towards the protected area. areas greater than 40 mm2.
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Annex A (informative) i) vertical3)

ii) cranked3);
Specifying a chain link fence
iii) integral;
A.1 General
iv) add-on;
When preparing a specification for a fence it is
c) the type of line wire (see 6.1.3), i.e.:
important that precise details of the requirements of
the fence and the erection site are provided. This 1) low carbon (mild) steel;
annex lists items that should be specified at the time 2) high tensile steel;
of ordering the fence. As conditions vary from site to 3) zinc coated;
site, this annex should not be assumed to be
exhaustive. 4) plastics coated:
i) grade A;
A.2 Site conditions
ii) grade B;
The following items should at least be agreed between
the supplier and purchaser at the time of enquiry d) the type of posts and struts (see Tables 1 and 2),
and/or order: i.e.:
a) the line and length of fence (see clause 7); 1) concrete;
NOTE If it is desired that sharp edges are removed from
b) the profile of the fence and ground clearance (see long arises of concrete posts and struts this should be
clause 7); agreed as an additional requirement of the specification
c) the site preparation (see clause 7): (see 6.2.3).
1) clearance; 2) steel (see 6.3.4), including:
2) cutting or filling of ground level; i) the type of section (see Table 4);
NOTE Unless otherwise agreed between the supplier and ii) the type of protective treatment
purchaser, erection of the fence should not include cutting or
filling the ground or securing culverts, ditches, etc.
(see annex C);
d) any specific requirements for non-standard post e) timber (see 6.5), including:
lengths due to ground conditions (see Foreword); 1) hardwood;
e) the number and position of gates. 2) softwood;
NOTE The requirements for lengths of posts and struts in this 3) preservative treatment (category A or B);
standard (see Tables 3, 4 and 7) and foundation sizes are for
ªnormalº ground conditions. This standard does not cover f) base details for steel or timber posts, and method
conditions of particularly firm or soft ground, where other lengths of setting (i.e. in concrete or rammed backfill, or
or foundation sizes may be required. Details of steel and timber driven (see 6.2.5 and 6.3.3);
posts and the method of setting these are also affected by ground
conditions. g) any special requirements for spacing of straining

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posts on curved fences, or intermediate posts;
A.3 Construction of the fence
NOTE Clause 7 provides for spacing of intermediate posts at
The following items should at least be agreed between maximum centres of 3 m. If shorter bays are required they
the supplier and purchaser at the time of enquiry should be specified.
and/or order: h) fittings (see 6.6), including requirements for
a) the mesh width and pattern (see Tables 1 and 21)); attaching line wires or barbed wire, including
b) the type of infill (see Tables 1 and 21)), i.e.: threaded line wires (see 7.2 and 7.4);
1) zinc coated chain link; i) gates (see 6.4), i.e.:
2) plastics coated chain link; 1) the type of gate (see Foreword);
3) grade A (zinc coated core); 2) the width of opening (measured as width clear
4) grade B (core not zinc coated); for passage), for:
5) additional security: barbed top; i) single leaf gates;
6) additional security (see footnotes to ii) double leaf gates4)
Tables 1 and 2): barbed wire2) [low carbon (mild)
steel or high tensile steel], and type (and
orientation relative to the protected site) of
extension arm, i.e.:

1) See reference codes for fence types given in Tables 1 and 2.

2) Fences designated 180C, 180D and 180E have a minimum of three lines of barbed wire.
3) Extension arms on gates and gate posts and straining posts adjacent to gate posts are vertical
4) For over 5 m wide.

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3) the height of gate, including barbed wire if B.2 Moulds

required; Moulds shall remain rigid during placing and
4) the type of section (see 6.2.5 and Table 6); compaction of the concrete and shall prevent loss of
5) the type of protective treatment (see annex C); water, grout or mortar. Moulds shall produce finished
components accurately within the specified size limits.
6) the type of hinge (see 6.4.3), for: Timber moulds shall be of closely jointed planed
i) top, either: timber.
Ð plate and pin; or B.3 Manufacture
Ð block and band;
B.3.1 Mixing
ii) bottom, either:
Concrete shall be mixed in a mechanical mixer until
Ð plate and pin; uniform in colour and consistency.
Ð heel and socket;
B.3.2 Placing and compaction
7) erection details (see clause 7), i.e.:
Concrete shall be placed as soon as practicable after
i) the position of ground socket
mixing, and shall be thoroughly compacted by
ii) the ground clearance. vibration, tamping or other method so that on
demoulding the surface is free from honeycombing and
other large blemishes.
NOTE Blemishes do not include small surface voids caused by
Annex B (normative) entrapped air or water.
Concrete components B.3.3 Location of reinforcement
B.1 Materials Reinforcement shall be prefabricated and located
during placing and compacting of the concrete so that
B.1.1 Cement the cover of concrete measured from main external
Cement for concrete shall be: faces and from the top of a post or strut is at
a) Portland cement (ordinary or rapid hardening) least 15 mm. The length of the assembled
conforming to BS 12; reinforcement shall be at least equal to the minimum
b) Portland-blast furnace cement conforming to length of the component, minus up to 100 mm to allow
BS 146; or for the minimum cover and up to 75 mm to allow for
cutting, prefabrication and location.
c) sulfate-resisting Portland cement conforming to
BS 4027. Reinforcement shall extend beyond the centre line of
the uppermost line wire hole or beyond the top edge
B.1.2 Aggregate of the uppermost rail fixing point, as appropriate.
Aggregate for concrete shall conform to BS 882. NOTE If the ends of components are splayed, each bar may be
Aggregate shall not exceed 10 mm nominal size. of equal length.

B.1.3 Admixtures B.3.4 Examination of location of reinforcement

Admixtures for concrete shall conform as follows: Randomly select one product from each batch, or one
product in every 100 (whichever is greater), and test
a) pigments: BS 1014; for conformity to B.3.3. If the concrete reinforcement
b) concrete admixtures: BS 5075; is not located as specified in B.3.3, select another
c) pulverized-fuel ash: BS 3892; product from the same batch, and if this also fails the
Admixtures shall have no harmful effect on test, the batch shall be rejected.
reinforcement and setting, hardening and durability of
the concrete.
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B.1.4 Reinforcement
Reinforcement for concrete shall conform to BS 4449,
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B.3.5 Protection from freezing Annex C (normative)

Materials that have been exposed to below freezing
point shall not be used unless completely thawed.
Steel components
Components shall not be moulded if the mould is C.1 Materials
below freezing point. Components shall not be Steel posts and struts shall conform as follows:
exposed to frost unless:
a) rolled steel angle (RSA)5): BS EN 10056-1 or angle
a) the concrete has a strength of 5 N/mm2, tested in rerolled from railway lines6);
accordance with B.5.2; or
b) rectangular hollow sections (RHS): BS EN 10210-1
b) they have been stored above freezing point for at and BS EN 10210-2;
least 48 h after casting.
c) circular hollow section (CHS): BS EN 10210-1 and
B.3.6 Maturing BS EN 10210-2;
Components shall not be used unless: d) rolled steel joists (RSJ): BS EN 10024;
a) the concrete has a strength of 25 N/mm2, tested in e) universal column7): BS 4-1.
accordance with B.5.2; or
C.2 Protective treatment
b) they have matured in suitable conditions for at
least 28 days at normal temperatures. Steel components shall be protected against corrosion
with one or more of the following treatments:
B.4 Finish a) one works coat of steel priming paint conforming
Components shall be finished with thorough to BS 5193;
compaction of the concrete in the moulds (see B.3.2). b) a metal coating conforming to BS EN 22063;
B.5 Tests c) hot dip galvanizing conforming to BS 729;
B.5.1 Cube tests for concrete proportioning d) an organic powder coating conforming to
BS 1722-16;
Concrete cubes shall be prepared and tested for
proportioning, in accordance with BS 1881-116, at least e) a powder organic coating conforming to BS 6497.
once per week. Concrete shall be of the following
strength:
a) 17 N/mm2 for concrete tested after 7 days;
b) 25 N/mm2 for concrete tested after 28 days.
Cement content shall be 350 kg/m3 of concrete.
If the concrete mix is not used for more than 1 week,
at least three test passes shall be obtained.
B.5.2 Cube tests for concrete strength
development
Cubes shall be prepared, stored (in the same
conditions that apply to concrete components), and
tested for strength development in accordance with
BS 1881-116. Tests shall be carried out at least once per
week. Concrete shall either conform to the strength
specified in B.3.5, or the mean of three consecutive
results shall be at least the strength specified in B.3.6,
as applicable. If the concrete mix is not used regularly,
at least three test passes shall be obtained.
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5) Fence posts and struts only.

6) Rerolled angles are normally produced from steel sections.
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BS 4092, Specification for domestic front entrance gates.

BS 1722-10:1990, Fences Ð Specification for anti-intruder fences in chain link and welded mesh.
BS 1722-12:1990, Fences Ð Specification for steel palisade fences.
BS 1722-13:1978, Fences Ð Chain link fences for tennis court surrounds.
BS 1722-14:1992, Fences Ð Specifications for open mesh steel panel fences.
BS EN 10210-2:1997, Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain structural
steels ÐPart 2: Tolerances, dimensions and sectional properties.
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