UK fences, Electric perimeter fencing, gates, barriers and walls.

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UK Fencing - keeping us in or out?

Electric fences, perimeters, walls, barriers turnstiles and gates - protecting who?


What do UK Fences Say About Us ?

Fencing can give very strong messages whether enclosing a town square or country park, a commercial, public or industrial building

Perimeter fencing is a statement, fences tell everyone about the property it surrounds and the people within ... and sometimes about those on the outside too..Historically we have erected walls, fences, barriers and railings to secure and protect us. The style of fence makes it very clear of it's job too, there is no mistaking a prison fence as much as a fence around a children's play area has an obvious task. Often a security perimeter or electric fence needs to be descreet but offer good security management systems.

PulseSecure™ for example are pulsed electrified perimeter security systems that provide total security and protection of the protected perimeter or boundary. The construction of the PulseSecure™ system creates a psychological and physical barrier through or over which would-be intruders would have to pass to achieve their objective. By design the systems actively: - Defend... Deter... Deny... Detect......... attempts to gain unauthorised access.

PulseSecure™ is used for the protection of Economic Key points, Government and Military risks.


Picture courtesy of
www.london-probation.org.uk

For centuries building sites have attracted attention from the curious, adventurous and sheer dubious. Secure Scaffolding System is essential to ensure non-climbing of scaffolding and eliminates vandalism of works and buildings where often the cost of vandalism and theft from building sites is far more than the cost of a building site security system.

Listed buildings and conservation areas often come under strict by-laws, rules and regulations regarding erecting or demolishing fences and walls, so we cannot always do what we like to protect our own property. Indeed it is more likely that we have to preserve railings surrounding a listed building and feel that we are compromising security in doing so. In actual fact it is a tribute to the original fencing fitter that his work still exists.

By using a combination of traditional skills and modern technology, it should be possible to install contemporary fencing and railings to comply with local planning consent and still have securityIf you are seeking a high security perimeter without it looking like a high security perimeter fence, Electro-Fence™ is a powerful intruder deterrent system which can be attached to an existing perimeter fence or to an existing physical perimeter barrier or used as a stand-alone fence system and will interface with standard security equipment. This perimeter security system uses high tensile wires, spaced at a distance of 95mm apart and a safe, high voltage pulse is delivered through alternate wires every second. The wire alternates between live and earth.

The obvious physical presence of the electric security fencing with its bright yellow warning signs, presents a potent front line deterrent. Access to the premises can therefore be denied at the perimeter. As soon as an attempt to climb or cut the fence is made, a safe, short, sharp, very unpleasant shock is felt, resulting in a very effective barrier. Any attempt to breach the electric fence generates an immediate alarm in the guards post, control centre or central station.

VibeWire™ piezoelectric sensor cable is applied to the structure being protected. Audible signals and vibrations generated during an attack are transmitted to the FenceSecure™ seismic analyser for detection. The analyser detection channels are programmed to detect, penetration, cutting, climbing or attempts to sabotage the system.

WallSecure™ uses special SIDS™ analysers combined with VibeWire™ piezoelectric cable to create a fully monitored perimeter intrusion detection. SIDS™ systems can be used to protect entire walls, buildings and roof tops. The unobtrusive system can be applied to walls, floors and roofs to provide early warning of attack or intrusion.

Giving people an electric shock may be extreme and a verbal authoritative warning might be more appropriate under certain circumstances. VoiceMaster™ for example is an electronic annunciation system that provides an efficient method of transmitting and communicating alarms and warning messages.
VoiceMaster™ uses human voice messages, either from a library or your own personalised message, stored electronically, to be recalled and transmitted whenever required.

In terms of fencing materials, we have two traditional choices - wood and metal. 'Choice' may not be the correct term because the use of material may be dictated by the purpose of the fence. Wooden fences and railings are generally restricted to agricultural and residential properties and gardens.

Corals, riding schools, stables and stud farms may choose wood-like plastic fencing for low maintenance and economy
Playground timber fencing is available in 'jakured' finish and the owner may choose from a wide range of colour coatings. Supplied in ready made fence panels with gravel boards for attaching to posts and rail connectors. Matching self-closing gates are available with galvanised metal frames or polyester powder coating. Playground fencing is more about containing children and keeping dogs out rather than securing the play area.

British Playground Fences Punished More Than UK Prison Fences!

Playground fences often take more punishment than prison fencing ! A fence surrounding a play area has many jobs, we need to see clearly inside, it needs to withstand children of all ages ... and sizes climbing upon it. A playground fence needs to keep children in and animals out, it has to withstand fouling too.

Chestnut fencing for example is usually hand made with wood from sustainable woodland management and is a versatile timber that can be used for rustic appearances such as chestnut post and rail fences, trellis, paling and lattice fencing including pergolas, gates arbours.

Kissing gates and Stiles:

British Standard for gates and stiles.

BS5709:2001, (ISBN 0 580 33287 X) is available. The publication is endorsed by the Countryside Agency and the National Farmers' Union and the Country Landowners' Association all of which were involved in the publication. It states that stiles should not be used for new structures except in exceptional circumstances and that where a structure is needed on a path a Gap should be the first choice, a Gate the second choice and a Kissing Gate a third choice. The new standard makes it clear that the least restrictive option will do - in this order; Gap, Gate, Kissing Gate, Stile and the first one capable of performing the required stockproofness must be used, afterall the priority is to secure animals.

However, whilst we need to protect livestock, we need to look at who will be using the stiles and gates. The above picture shows a wrong style of stile - it greatly slowed up their walk when many people were wanting progress because of 'very active' horses in the field. The absence of any handholds made it quite difficult for most people. So did the absence of a post to lean against. The step is too narrow. So far as BADFA (Bushey & District Footpaths Association) knows the stile is unlawful. A timber kissing gate is particularly useful in districts populated by elderly people where a stile is unsuitable. It serves two purposes, keeping the animals in (stockproofness) and allowing pedestrian entry, there may also be a third purpose it the restrictions of motorcycles.

 

manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of Electrified Perimeter Security Systems

Harper Chalice Group Limited are leading manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of Electrified Perimeter Security Systems and complementary products specifically designed to meet growing demands for reliable protection of people, property and assets.
PulseSecure™, FenceSecure™, WallSecure™, VoiceMasterA.T.S and Warning Active Infrared Beam equipment.

 

News Release By

Peter Yexley
UKHQ
Hertfordshire Internet
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