BRITISH STANDARD BS 1722-8:

1997

Fences —
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Part 8: Specification for mild steel (low

carbon steel) continuous bar fences and
hurdles

ICS 91.090
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Committees responsible for this

British Standard
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The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by Technical

Committee B/201, Fences, to Subcommittee B/201/2, Fences — Steel, upon
which the following bodies were represented:

Association of Security Consultants

British Iron and Steel Producers’ Association
Cold-rolled Sections Association
Countryside Commission
County Surveyors’ Society
Department of the Environment (Security Facilities Executive)
Electricity Association
European Fencing Industry Association
Fencing Contractors’ Association
Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management
National Association of Steel Stockholders
National Fencing Training Authority
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Scottish Office (Agriculture and Fisheries Department)

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Sector Board
for Building and Civil
Engineering, was published
under the authority of the
Standards Board and comes
into effect on Amendments issued since publication
15 November 1997

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The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference B/201/2
Draft for comment 96/102031 DC

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Contents

Page
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Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Dimensions and general characteristics 1
4 Materials and construction 1
5 Gates and points of access 6
6 Erection 6
7 Corrosion protection 7
Annex A (normative) Specifying a continuous bar fence 8
Annex B (informative) Examples of designs for gates 9
Figure 1 — Continuous bar fence 2
Figure 2 — Welded bar hurdle fence 4
Figure B.1 — Examples of designs for gates 9
Table 1 — Types, categories and dimensions of continuous bar fences 1
Table 2 — Types, categories and dimensions of welded hurdle fences 3
Table 3 — Spacing of horizontals 3
Table 4 — Dimensions of intermediate and joiner posts 5
Table 5 — Dimensions of end and corner posts 5
List of references Inside back cover

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Foreword

This Part of BS 1722 has been prepared by Technical Committee B/201, Fences.
It is a revision, taking current practice into account, of BS 1722-8:1992, which is
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withdrawn.
BS 1722 is published in the following Parts:
— Part 1: Specification for chain link fences;
— Part 2: Specifications for rectangular wire mesh and hexagonal wire netting
fences;
— Part 4: Specification for cleft chestnut pale fences;
— Part 5: Specification for close boarded fences;
— Part 7: Specification for wooden post and rail fences;
— Part 8: Specification for mild steel (low carbon steel) continuous bar fences
and hurdles;
— Part 10: Specification for anti-intruder fences in chain link and welded mesh;
— Part 11: Specification for woven wood and lap boarded panel fences;
— Part 12: Specification for steel palisade fences;
— Part 14: Specification for open mesh steel panel fences;
— Part 16: Specification of organic powder coatings for use as a plastics finish
to components and mesh.
The various Parts specify requirements for the types of fence that are 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 “patent” proprietary fencing
systems. It is recommended, however, that the structure of such fences or gates
should conform to those clauses of this Part of BS 1722 that are applicable.
It has been assumed in the drafting of this Part of BS 1722 that the 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 1722:1997; or
b) be currently registered for the appropriate NVQ or SVQ in Fence Erection
(Level 2), relevant to this Part of BS 1722:1997, provided such registration has
not been in place for a period greater than 5 years from the date of registration
without successful assessment having taken place.
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 will normally be
acceptable to use larger sizes, except where this would adversely affect the fitting
of components, or where replacement parts are needed to match up with those
already present. The choice of fence is affected by factors such as its intended
purpose, the desired service life, aesthetic considerations, and the availability of
components. The specifier can match a suitable choice of fence to its intended
purpose by reference to Table 1, and also inform those erecting the fence of the
basic characteristics that need to be provided.
This standard includes requirements for protective treatments. However,
maintenance requirements for the fence after its erection are outside the scope of
this standard. Premature failure of the fence can be avoided by taking care not to
damage protective treatments during installation.

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Ground conditions may indicate that a variation in the length of a post, or of the
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depth to which the post should be set, is desirable. The post setting depths
specified in this standard are for normal ground conditions, but where special
ground conditions exist, e.g. if the ground is softer or firmer than usual, and these
warrant variations in the specification, such variations should be agreed with the
specifier. This also applies to other similar variations.
It is assumed in this Part of BS 1722 that continuous bar fences and welded
hurdle fences are erected on horizontal ground. Where gradients are encountered,
continuous bar fencing is suitable, but special design measures may be deemed
necessary.
This Part of BS 1722 amends and augments the former Part 8 of BS 1722 in the
following respects:
— Steel specifications and horizontal lengths are amended to cover current
material availability and welding details are included.
— Obsolete fence types are deleted, and new additions made; guidance on
foundations is improved and post designs and types are amended accordingly.
— Design detail improvements are made; particularly for posts, wedges, gates
and connectors.
— Criteria for design and loading capacity of gates and gate posts are given.
It should be noted that in this Part of BS 1722 the fence post spacing is given in
terms of centre distances.
To assist the procedure of specifying fences, Annex A provides guidance on the
most important details that should be specified at the time of ordering.
Annex B provides some typical gate designs that meet aesthetic requirements
and loading criteria.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the 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.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to iv,
pages 1 to 10, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the
inside front cover.

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1 Scope 4 Materials and construction

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This Part of BS 1722 specifies requirements for mild 4.1 Steel

steel (low carbon steel) continuous bar fences for Flat, round and angle section steel shall conform to
farm animal containment applications and welded designation SJ275 of BS EN 10025:1993. Round
hurdle fences of continuous bar type. A range of five tube shall conform to BS 1387:1985. Cold formed
specifications of fence of both types available, in structural hollow sections shall conform to
three heights, is listed in Table 1 and Table 2. BS 6363:1983.
Requirements for the construction of suitable gates
NOTE Designation SJ275 was formerly known as Fe430A.
for these fences is given in clause 3, which states
certain functional requirements for the designs, but 4.2 Construction
does not specify the designs in detail. Continuous bar fence shall be constructed of a round
A list of information that should be obtained from top bar, mounted horizontally, and flat steel lower
the purchaser at the time of enquiry and/or order is horizontal bars with joiner posts at 6 m or 3 m
given in Annex A. centres. Intermediate posts shall be spaced at 1 m
intervals between joiner posts. Welded bar hurdles
2 Normative references shall be similarly constructed, but produced in 2 m
standard panels. End and corner posts shall be of
This Part of BS 1722 incorporates, by dated or hollow section or angle section (see Figure 1).
undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are made 4.3 Components
at the appropriate places in the text and the cited 4.3.1 Horizontal bars
publications are listed on the inside back cover. For 4.3.1.1 Size and cross section
dated references, only the edition cited applies; any
subsequent amendments to or revisions of the cited Horizontal bars shall be of the size and cross section
publication apply to this Part of BS 1722 only when given in Table 1 and Table 2.
incorporated in the reference by amendment or One end of each flat bar shall be prepared either by
revision. For undated references, the latest edition bending or welding (see Figure 1) to facilitate the
of the cited publication applies, together with any overlap at joiner posts.
amendments. The top flat horizontal bar shall be prepared with
a 12 mm × 4 mm slot or keyway on the underside to
3 Dimensions and general facilitate seaming to joiner posts (see Figure 1).
characteristics
The general dimensions of continuous bar fences
and welded hurdle fences shall be as given in
Table 1 and Table 2.
Table 1 — Types, categories and dimensions of continuous bar fences
Type reference Category Height of Posts Horizontals
fence
Depth in ground Distance Number Diameter Lower
(min.) apart of top flat
(max.) horizont horizont
With With al al
pronged thrust
feet or plate
base
plates

m mm mm m mm mm

CB/100/4 Light duty 1.00 300 400 1.00 4 16 25 × 6

CB/120/5 Medium duty 1.20 350 500 1.00 5 20 25 × 6
CB/120/6/H Heavy duty 1.20 350 500 1.00 6 25 30 × 6
CB/150/6 Medium duty 1.50 350 600 1.00 6 20 25 × 6
CB/150/6/H Heavy duty 1.50 350 600 1.00 6 25 30 × 6

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Figure 1 — Continuous bar fence

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Table 2 — Types, categories and dimensions of welded hurdle fences

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Type reference Category Height of Posts Horizontals

fence
Depth in ground Distance Number Diameter Lower
(min.) apart of top flat
(max.) horizontal horizontal
With With
pronged thrust
feet or plate
base
plates

m mm mm m mm mm

WH/100/4 Light duty 1.00 300 400 1.00 4 16 25 × 6

WH/120/5 Medium duty 1.20 350 500 1.00 5 20 25 × 6
WH/120/6/H Heavy duty 1.20 350 500 1.00 6 25 30 × 6
WH/150/6 Medium duty 1.50 350 600 1.00 6 20 25 × 6
WH/150/6H Heavy duty 1.50 350 600 1.00 6 25 30 × 6
4.3.1.2 Spacing 4.3.2.2 Sizes and cross section for welded hurdle
Horizontal bars shall be spaced as in Table 3. fences
Table 3 — Spacing of horizontals Intermediate and joiner posts shall be flats of the
section shown in Table 4, and long enough to
Heigh Number Spacing between centres (starting provide the depth in ground given in Table 1
t of of from centre of top rail)
fence horizonta and Table 2.
ls 4.3.2.3 Base plates for concrete-in posts
m mm A 150 mm × 150 mm × 3 mm base plate shall be
1.00 4 300 280 250 — — welded to the base of the post when concreting is
specified (see Figure 1).
1.20 5 300 280 240 210 —
4.3.2.4 Feet and thrust plates
1.20 6 300 220 170 170 170
Posts shall have either:
1.50 6 300 280 270 260 220
— pronged feet of the same section as the post,
NOTE Approximately 150 mm space to ground line should be
given by these spacings.
with transverse bars not less than 350 mm in
length, and prongs not less than 230 mm
4.3.2 Intermediate and joiner posts (see Figure 1 and Figure 2); or
4.3.2.1 Sizes and cross section for continuous bar — if preferred [see A.3 a)], for intermediate posts,
fences a welded thrust plate 250 mm × 150 mm × 3 mm
(with the 250 mm dimension at right angles to
Intermediate and joiner posts shall be flats or
the vertical post). The minimum depth from
angles of the sections shown in Table 4, and long
ground level to the top of the thrust plate shall
enough to provide the depth in ground given
be 100 mm.
in Table 1 and Table 2.
NOTE The 150 mm dimension of the thrust plate may be
increased to suit poor soil conditions, if specified.

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Figure 2 — Welded bar hurdle fence

4.3.3 Ferrules and sockets 4.3.4 Wedges
At joiner posts, a split or solid 75 mm ferrule shall In continuous bar fences, split wedges of mild steel
pass through the post in order to receive the round shall be provided for fixing flat horizontals
horizontals. The ferrule shall be provided (see Figure 1). The wedges shall be driven into the
with 6 mm grub screws, fasteners or rivets for gap above the horizontal flats to achieve an
fixing. interference fit with respect to the post slot; the
NOTE The ferrule may be welded into the joiner post, provided upper leaf of the wedge being bent flush with the
that 50 % of the circumference is welded, on the uppermost face. post surface.
At end or corner posts a 40 mm socket shall be
welded to receive the round horizontals.

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Table 4 — Dimensions of intermediate and joiner posts

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Type reference Application Height of Flats Angles

fence
Intermediate Joiner Intermediate Joiner posts
posts posts posts
m mm mm mm mm
CB/100/4 Light duty 1.00 30 × 10 40 × 10 40 × 40 × 5 50 × 50 × 6
CB/120/5 Medium duty 1.20 40 × 10 50 × 10 40 × 40 × 5 50 × 50 × 6
CB/120/6/H Heavy duty 1.20 50 × 10 50 × 10 40 × 40 × 5 50 × 50 × 6
CB/150/6 Medium duty 1.50 40 × 10 50 × 10 40 × 40 × 5 50 × 50 × 6
CB/150/6/H Heavy duty 1.50 50 × 10 50 × 10 40 × 40 × 5 50 × 50 × 6
WH/100/4 Light duty 1.00 30 × 10 30 × 10 N/A N/A
WH/120/5 Medium duty 1.20 40 × 10 40 × 10 N/A N/A
WH/120/6/H Heavy duty 1.20 50 × 10 50 × 10 N/A N/A
WH/150/6 Medium duty 1.50 40 × 10 40 × 10 N/A N/A
WH/150/6/H Heavy duty 1.50 50 × 10 50 × 10 N/A N/A
Table 5 — Dimensions of end and corner posts
Height of fence Embedded depth of Circular hollow Square hollow section Rolled angle sections
post section tubes tubes
m m mm mm mm
1.00 0.45 60.3 o.d. × 3.2 50 × 50 × 3 50 × 50 × 6
1.20 0.55 60.3 o.d. × 3.2 50 × 50 × 3 50 × 50 × 6
1.50 0.60 60.3 o.d. × 3.2 50 × 50 × 3 50 × 50 × 6
4.3.5 End and corner posts 4.3.5.6 Connections
4.3.5.1 Cross section End and corner posts shall be connected to
End and corner posts shall be of the dimensions horizontals by means of:
given in Table 5. — welded sockets for round horizontals; or
4.3.5.2 Positioning — welded flat lugs, drilled for fastening.
NOTE Connection of joiner posts to end or corner posts may
End posts shall be provided at the ends of the fence. alternatively be facilitated by means of two threaded round
Corner posts shall be provided at all significant bosses, 20 mm in diameter and 20 mm long, welded to the end or
changes in direction. corner post (see Figure 1), or by use of two tubular spacers bolted
through the end joiner post into the tubular or square end or
4.3.5.3 Base plates corner post.
Each end and corner post shall be provided with a 4.4 Welding
base plate 200 mm × 200 mm × 3 mm.
4.4.1 General
4.3.5.4 Thrust plates
All connections between posts, flats and bars shall
Where specified, thrust plates shall be of fully fillet welded construction (WH). Welds
be 250 mm × 150 mm × 3 mm and shall have a shall be free from cracks, slag, and large gas holes,
minimum depth (from ground level to top plate) and shall be of neat appearance. Welds shall
of 100 mm. conform to Annex H, Table 18 and Table 19,
NOTE Thrust plates provide additional resistance to category D, of BS 5135:1984.
overturning in soft or loose ground. If required, they should be
specified at the time of enquiry and/or order [see A.3 a)]. 4.4.2 Fillet welds
4.3.5.5 Caps Fillet welds shall be of 3 mm minimum leg length.
The tops of tubular posts shall be capped off or 4.4.3 Butt welds
sealed to prevent moisture entering. Butt welds to pronged feet shall penetrate the full
material thickness.

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4.4.4 Thrust plate welds Unless otherwise agreed between the purchaser and
the supplier, erection of the fence shall not include
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Thrust plates shall be welded to posts by a

minimum of four welds, each of 25 mm minimum cutting or filling of the ground to vary the level.
length. The presence of any electricity, gas, water or other
underground services shall be established prior to
5 Gates and points of access commencement of excavation, drilling or erection in
the working area.
5.1 General
6.3 End and corner posts
The design of gates, including kissing gates, shall be
in accordance with BS 3470:1975 and End and corner posts shall be set in the ground to
BS 5709:1979. the depth indicated in Table 5. Unless concrete
fixing is specified, the post hole shall be as small as
Posts shall also conform to BS 3470:1975 and
practicable to allow for refilling with earth, which
BS 5709:1979 where appropriate.
shall be well rammed as the filling proceeds.
NOTE Some examples of designs for gates are given in
Annex B. 6.4 Procedure for continuous bar fences
5.2 Dimensions 6.4.1 Intermediate and joiner posts
5.2.1 Height Posts shall be erected at 1 m centres with a joiner
The top of the gate frame shall be not lower than the post every 6 m.
fencing height when hung, with the lower gate NOTE 1 Where necessary, a joiner post every 3 m may be
frame member not more than 150 mm above the specified, to suit individual site layouts.
ground line below the gate. Posts shall be driven vertically into the ground, to
the depths specified in Table 1.
5.2.2 Width
NOTE 2 Where ground conditions do not permit the foregoing
The widths between posts shall be as follows for procedure, intermediate and joiner posts should be erected as
standard gates. described in 6.3, ensuring that no part of any transverse bar or
plate projects above ground level.
a) Single gates
6.4.2 Horizontals
1.0 m; 1.2 m; 1.5 m; 2.0 m; 3.0 m; or 4.5 m.
6.4.2.1 Joining rounds
b) Double gates
Round horizontals shall be fitted into 24 mm
2.0 m; 3.0 m; or 4.0 m.
diameter ferrules that pass through joiner posts.
If non standard widths are required they shall be The ferrules shall have a minimum length
agreed between the manufacturer and specifier. of 75 mm. The horizontals shall be secured on either
Double gate leaves shall be of equal width unless side of the posts by 6 mm grub screws or rivets or
specified otherwise. fasteners, or a fillet weld conforming to 4.4. Ferrule
5.3 Construction fillet welds shall face upwards on the completed
fence. Holes shall be oriented vertically to avoid
NOTE The aesthetic aspects of continuous bar fencing should
be maintained in the design of gates.
water entrapment and to improve appearance.
The fencing shall conform to the flexural strength 6.4.2.2 Joining flats
requirements of Annexes C and D of BS 5709:1979 Flat horizontals shall overlap each other by a
and clause 13 of BS 3470:1975. minimum of 50 mm at all joiner posts and shall be
secured by a steel wedge. At least one of the flat
6 Erection horizontals shall also be secured to each
6.1 Assembly intermediate post with a steel wedge, placed above
the horizontal (see Figure 1).
Continuous bar fences shall be supplied
NOTE Optionally, a 12 mm × 4 mm keyway in the top flat
unassembled for assembly at site by the erecting horizontal at intermediate and joiner post positions may be
contractor. Welded hurdles shall be supplied specified to assist in maintaining vertical location of posts
complete for fixing by the erecting contractor. (see Figure 1).

6.2 Line and level

The fence shall be erected accurately on the line set
out by the purchaser. The top of the fence shall
approximately follow the profile of the ground, or
any levels indicated by the purchaser.

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At circular or square hollow section, or angle section 7.1 Works treatment

end, or corner posts, all round horizontals shall be
After fabrication of the fencing, including gates and
fitted into a socket welded to the end or corner posts,
punching or drilling holes and welding, the fencing
and secured by a 6 mm fastener, grub screw, or
shall receive one of the following works treatments
rivet. Flat horizontals shall be secured to a lug, of
as specified by the purchaser [see A.3 b)]:
the same section as the flat horizontal, welded to the
end or corner post. The lug and flat horizontal shall a) one works coat of steel priming paint
be drilled, and secured with a minimum M8 nut and conforming to BS 5493:1977;
bolt. NOTE This treatment is not intended to serve as a finishing
coat. If a painted finish is specified, immediately after
6.4.4 Rivets erection the fence should be rubbed down and a further coat of
primer applied, ensuring good coverage of the components,
Rivets shall conform to BS 4620:1970, and shall be before application of the finishing coats.
finished in accordance with clause 7.
b) hot dip galvanizing conforming to
6.5 Procedure for welded hurdle fence BS 729:1971.
6.5.1 Welded hurdles All rust, loose scale, oil and dirt shall be removed
Welded hurdles (see Figure 2) shall be supplied from the surface before treatment. If specified, shot
in 2 m lengths, and shall conform to Table 2, blasting shall be carried out as a preliminary
Table 3 and Table 4. The posts on each hurdle shall operation [see A.3 b)]. Closed hollow sections shall
be upright and driven into the ground to the depth be provided with vent holes as required by the
specified. Adjoining hurdles shall be connected with galvanizer.
M10 nuts and bolts. 7.2 Renovation of hot dip galvanized coating
NOTE Welded hurdle fences cannot accommodate large Small areas of hot dip galvanized coating that are
changes in gradient. Small changes in gradient may be
accommodated by adjustment in the hole positions for M10 damaged by welding or cutting, or through transit
connecting bolts, thus forming steps in the fence line to suit the or erection, shall be renovated with high zinc solids
ground contours. paint, which shall be applied to a thickness in
6.5.2 End connections accordance with BS 729:1971.
End and corner posts shall be secured to the welded 7.3 Fasteners and rivets
hurdles using two M10 nuts and bolts. Fasteners and rivets shall be either:
6.6 Fasteners — spin galvanized in accordance with
Fasteners shall conform to BS EN 24014:1992. BS 729:1971; or
— zinc electroplated in accordance with
BS 1706:1990.
NOTE FeZn/25 with a Class 1B chromate coating may be
specified [see A.3 b)].

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Annex A (normative) A.3 Construction of the fence

Specifying a continuous bar fence
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The following items shall at least be agreed between

the supplier and purchaser at the time of enquiry
A.1 General
and/or order:
This Part of BS 1722 specifies requirements for
materials and how they are combined and erected to a) Posts
provide serviceable fences. Because a fence is made 1) whether flats or angles are required for
up of a number of separate components of which the intermediate and joiner posts (see 4.3);
particular features may vary, there will be a 2) any requirements for thrust plates on end
number of permissible combinations available to the and corner posts (see 4.3);
user. When preparing a specification for a fence it is 3) special requirements for the capping design
therefore important to give precise details of the of end and corner posts (see 4.3);
requirements of the fence and of the erection site.
This annex lists those items that should at least be 4) any requirements for post bases (pronged
specified. As conditions vary from site to site, the feet, thrust plates, base plates) (see 4.3.2.4);
annex should not be assumed to be exhaustive in its 5) any particular requirements for post
listings. spacing;
A.2 Site conditions 6) the length of thrust plates if the standard
The following items shall at least be agreed between length is not suitable;
the supplier and purchaser at the time of enquiry 7) whether ferrules are to be provided loose or
and/or order: fixed to joiner posts;
a) the line and length of the fence (see foreword 8) whether a keyway is required in the top flat
and 6.2); horizontal bar (see note to 6.5.2.2).
b) the height and type of fence (see Table 1, b) Protective treatment
Table 2 and Table 3); 1) requirements for initial treatment (steel
c) the site preparation (see 6.2): priming paint, hot dip galvanizing, shot
1) site clearance; blasting, chromate coating for fasteners and
rivets);
2) cutting or filling of ground level;
2) requirements for final finish (painted finish)
d) any specific requirements for non-standard (see 7.4).
post lengths or thrust plates due to ground
conditions (see foreword); 3) requirements for organic powder coatings
(see BS 1722-16:1992).
e) the type of panel presentation:
1) components supplied loose (“continuous bar
fences”);
2) components welded into panels (“welded
hurdle fences”);
f) any special measures required due to site
gradients;
g) the number, specification and position of any
gates.
NOTE The requirements for the lengths of posts in this Part of
BS 1722 (see Table 1) have been related to normal ground
conditions. This Part of BS 1722 does not cover situations where
the ground is particularly firm or soft, where it may be necessary
to modify the specified lengths or provide base plates.

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Annex B (informative)
Examples of designs for gates
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Figure B.1 gives some examples of designs for gates.

Figure B.1 — Examples of designs for gates

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List of references (see clause 2)

Normative references
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BSI publications
BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, London

BS 729:1971, Specification for hot dip galvanized coatings on iron and steel articles.
BS 1387:1985, Specification for screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubulars and for plain end steel tubes
suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21 pipe threads.
BS 1722, Fences.
BS 1722-16:1992, Specification for powder coatings to be used as a plastics finish to components and mesh.
BS 1706:1990, Method for specifying electroplated coatings of zinc and cadmium on iron and steel.
BS 3470:1975, Specification for field gates and posts.
BS 4620:1970, Specification for rivets for general engineering purposes.
BS 5135:1984, Specification for arc welding of carbon and carbon manganese steels.
BS 5493:1977, Code of practice for protective coating of iron and steel structures against corrosion.
BS 5709:1979, Specification for stiles, bridle gates and kissing gates.
BS 6363:1983, Specification for welded cold formed steel structural hollow sections.
BS EN 10025:1993, Hot rolled products of non-alloy structural steels — Technical delivery instructions.
BS EN 24014:1992, Hexagon head bolts — Product grades A and B.

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