BS 1722-8 2006

BS 1722-8:2006
BRITISH STANDARD
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Fences –
Part 8: Specification for mild steel
(low carbon steel) continuous bar
fences and hurdles
ICS 91.090
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BS 1722-8:2006
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ISBN 0 580 49505 1
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Committee reference B/201
Draft for comment 06/30139503 DC
Publication history
First published November 1951
Second edition September 1966
Third edition November 1978
Fourth edition December 1992
Fifth edition November 1997
Sixth (present) edition November 2006
Amendments issued since publication
Amd. no. Date Text affected

BS 1722-8:2006
Contents
Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Dimensions and general characteristics 2

4 Materials and construction 2
5 Construction of gates 8
6 Installation 10
7 Corrosion protection 12
8 Statement of conformity 13
Annexes
Annex A (informative) Specifying a continuous bar fence 14
Annex B (informative) Examples of designs for gates 15
Bibliography 17
List of figures
Figure 1 – Continuous bar fence 4
Figure 2 – Welded bar hurdle fence 6
Figure B.1 – Examples of designs for gates 16
List of tables
Table 1 – Types, categories and dimensions of continuous bar
fences 2
Table 2 – Recommended steel grades 3
Table 3 – Types, categories and dimensions of welded hurdle fences 5
Table 4 – Spacing of horizontals 5
Table 5 – Dimensions of intermediate and joiner posts 7
Table 6 – Dimensions of end and corner posts 7
Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover,
pages i to iv, pages 1 to 17 and a back cover.
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Foreword
This British Standard was published by BSI and came into effect
on 30 November 2006. It was prepared by Technical Committee B/201,
Fences. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be
obtained on request to its secretary.
Supersession
This part of BS 1722 supersedes BS 1722-8:1997, which is withdrawn.
Relationship with other publications

BS 1722 is published in parts as follows:
• Part 1: Specification for chain link fences;
• Part 2: Specification for strained wire and wire mesh netting
fences;
• Part 4: Specification for cleft chestnut pale fences;
• Part 5: Specification for close-boarded and wooden palisade
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 9: Specification for mild steel (low carbon steel) fences
with round or square verticals and flat horizontals;
• Part 10: Specification for anti-intruder fences in chain link
and welded mesh;
• Part 11: Specification for prefabricated wood panel fences;
• Part 12: Specification for steel palisade fences;
• Part 13: Chain link fences for tennis court surrounds1);
• Part 14: Specification for open mesh steel panel fences;
• Part 16: Specification for organic powder coatings to be used
as a plastics finish to components and mesh;
• Part 17: Specification for electric security fences – Design,
installation and maintenance;
• Part 18: Specification for steel mesh site perimeter temporary
fencing systems2).
Information about this document

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.
1) Obsolescent.
2) Part 18 is in development and will be published as a Draft for Development
(DD).
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This standard aims 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
installing 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. By reference to Table 1, the
specifier is able to match a suitable choice of fence to its intended
purpose and is also able to inform those installing the fence of the basic
characteristics that need to be provided.
This standard includes requirements for protective treatments but does
not include maintenance requirements. Premature failure of the fence
can be avoided by taking care not to damage protective treatments
during installation.
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, 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 installed 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:
a) Steel specifications and horizontal lengths are amended to cover
current material availability and welding details are included.
b) Obsolete fence types are deleted, and new additions made;
guidance on foundations is improved and post designs and types
are amended accordingly.
c) Design detail improvements are made; particularly for posts,
wedges, gates and connectors.
d) 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.
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Use of this document

It has been assumed in the drafting of this part of BS 1722 that the
execution of its provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and
experienced people. Before installation commences the lead installer
should hold a current FISS/CSCS registration card skilled level
(blue card) or equivalent and all other operatives should hold the basic
fence operative card (green card) or equivalent.
At the time of publication of this British Standard, the registration cards
are validated by the Joint Fencing Industry Scheme (FISS) and
Construction Scheme Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS). FISS/CSCS
maintains a national register of fence installers and operatives. There
might be other schemes available.
Presentational conventions
The provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright)
type. Its requirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal
auxiliary verb is “shall”.
Commentary, explanation and general informative material is
presented in smaller italic type, and does not constitute a
normative element.
Requirements in this standard are drafted in accordance with
The BSI guide to standardization – Section 2: Rules for the
structure, drafting and presentation of British Standards,
subclause 11.3.1, which states, “Requirements should be expressed
using wording such as: ‘When tested as described in Annex A, the
product shall ...’”. This means that only those products that are capable
of passing the specified test will be deemed to conform to this standard.
Contractual and legal considerations

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions
of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity
from legal obligations.
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1 Scope
This part of BS 1722 specifies requirements for mild steel (low carbon
steel) continuous bar fences for farm animal containment applications
and welded hurdle fences of continuous bar type. A range of five
specifications of fence of both types available, in three heights, is listed

in Table 1 and Table 3.
Requirements for the construction of suitable gates for these fences is
given in Clause 5, which states certain functional requirements for the
designs, but does not specify the designs in detail.
A list of information that should be obtained from the purchaser at the
time of enquiry and/or order is given in Annex A.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the
application of this document. For dated references, only the edition
cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
BS 1722-16, Fences – Part 16: Specification of organic powder
coatings for use as a plastics finish to components and mesh
BS 4620, Specification for rivets for general engineering purposes
BS 7371-3, Coatings on metal fasteners – Part 3: Specification for
electroplated zinc and cadmium coatings
hot dipped galvanized coatings
sherardized coatings
BS EN 287-1, Qualification test of welders – Fusion welding –
Part 1: Steels
BS EN 1011-1, Welding – Recommendations for welding of metallic
materials – Part 1: General guidance for arc welding
BS EN 1011-2, Welding – Recommendations for welding of metallic
materials – Part 2: Arc welding of ferritic steels
BS EN ISO 1461:1999, Hot dip galvanized coatings in fabricated
iron and steel articles – Specifications and test methods
BS EN ISO 2063, Thermal spraying – Metallic and other inorganic
coatings – Zinc, aluminium and their alloys
BS EN ISO 4014, Hexagon head bolts – Product grades A and B
BS EN ISO 12944 (all parts), Paints and varnishes – Corrosion
protection of settle structures by protective paint systems
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3 Dimensions and general

characteristics
The general dimensions of continuous bar fences and welded hurdle
fences shall be as given in Table 1 and Table 3.
Table 1 Types, categories and dimensions of continuous bar fences

Type Category Height of Posts Horizontals
reference fence
Depth in ground Distance Number Diameter Lower flat
(min.) apart of top horizontal
(max.) horizontal
With With
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
4 Materials and construction

4.1 Material form
Steel posts, gates and rails shall be produced from the following:
a) Rolled steel angle (RSA)3);
b) Flat section bar4) and round section bar5);
c) Rectangular or square hollow sections (RHS)6)7);
d) Circular hollow sections (CHS) 5)6) or round tubes 5)6).
4.2 Material grades

The steel grade(s) employed shall be specified by the customer
(the purchaser, fence designer, supplier, component manufacturer,
fabricator or installer, as applicable) on the basis of the mechanical
properties, formability and weldability required.
Appropriate mild steel grades shall be selected from national or
international standards.
3) Fence posts only.

4) Intermediate posts, joiner posts and horizontal rails.
5) Top rails only.
6) End, gate or corner posts only.
7) Gates.
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Steel grades to be considered shall have a minimum yield strength in

excess of 175 N/mm2, unless the design permits lower strength
materials to be employed.
NOTE 1 Tubes and hollow sections can be hot or cold formed.
Where components are to be hot dipped galvanized, the purchaser shall
confirm with the supplier that the steel composition is suitable.

NOTE 2 A non-exhaustive range of recommended material grades is
given in Table 2.
Table 2 Recommended steel grades

Material Dimensional standard Material standard Material gradeA)
Rolled steel angle BS EN 10056-1 — —
Flat bar BS EN 10058 BS EN 10025-2 S185/S235JR
Round bar BS EN 10060 — —
Circular, square or BS EN 10210-2 BS EN 10210-1 S235JRH
rectangular hollow sections BS EN 10219-2 BS EN 10219-1 S235JRH
Circular tubes BS EN 10255 BS EN 10255 S195T
BS EN 10296-1 BS EN 10296-1 E155B)/E190/E195
DIN 1615 DIN 1615 ST 33
Plate for baseplates, caps, etc. — BS EN 10025-2 S185/S235JR
A) Where applicable, the use of higher strength or more enhanced grades than those shown is permissible, provided that
they meet the necessary requirements for formability, weldability or galvanizing.
B) Where the design permits.
4.3 Construction
A continuous bar fence shall be constructed of a round top bar, mounted
horizontally, and flat steel lower horizontal bars with joiner posts at 6 m
or 3 m centres. Intermediate posts shall be spaced at 1 m intervals
between joiner posts. Welded bar hurdles shall be similarly constructed,
but produced in 2 m standard panels. End and corner posts shall be of
hollow section or angle section (see Figure 1).
4.4 Components
4.4.1 Horizontal bars

4.4.1.1 Size and cross-section
Horizontal bars shall be of the size and cross-section given in Table 1
and Table 3.
One end of each flat bar shall be prepared either by bending or welding
(see Figure 1) to facilitate the overlap at joiner posts.
The top flat horizontal bar shall be prepared with a 12 mm × 4 mm slot
or keyway on the underside to facilitate seaming to joiner posts
(see Figure 1).
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Figure 1 Continuous bar fence

Dimensions in millimetres
30
6
25
25
25
1 2 3 4 5
6
8 10 13
7 9 11
12 14
250
250
12
4
16
24
20
17 18
12
230
15
19
4
Key
1 End or corner post with round bosses or lugs 12 Flat horizontals overlapping at end of rail. Rails
2 Round horizontal top secured to joiner posts with steel wedges.
3 Flat or angle intermediate posts 13 Alternative for driving against kerbs etc
4 Steel wedge at each junction of intermediate post 14 Alternative corner or end post design
and flat horizontal top rail 15 Enlarged view of typical pronged foot
5 Joiner ferrule at top rail 16 Top flat horizontal locked into position at joiner post
6 Flat or angle joiner post by 12 × 4 mm keyway, wedge installed above
7 Base plate horizontal
8 Thrust plate (if specified) 17 Detail of ferrule for top round horizontal
9 Thrust plate 18 Enlarged view of typical wedge
10 Double pronged feet 19 Detail of 12 × 4 mm keyway in top flat horizontal at
each junction of intermediate and joiner post
11 Post suitable for concrete foundation
(see 6.4.2.2 note)
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Table 3 Types, categories and dimensions of welded hurdle fences

Type Category Height of Posts Horizontals
reference fence
Depth in ground Distance Number Diameter Lower flat
(min.) apart of top horizontal
(max.) 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
4.4.1.2 Spacing
Horizontal bars shall be spaced as in Table 4.
Table 4 Spacing of horizontals

Height of Number of Spacing between centres (starting from centre of top rail)
fence horizontals
m mm
1.00 4 300 280 250 — —
1.20 5 300 280 240 210 —
1.20 6 300 220 170 170 170
1.50 6 300 280 270 260 220
NOTE Approximately 150 mm space to ground line should be given by these spacings.
4.4.2 Intermediate and joiner posts

4.4.2.1 Sizes and cross-section for continuous bar fences
Intermediate and joiner posts shall be flats or angles of the sections
shown in Table 5, and long enough to provide the depth in ground given
in Table 1 and Table 3.
4.4.2.2 Sizes and cross-section for welded hurdle fences

Intermediate and joiner posts shall be flats of the section shown in
Table 5, and long enough to provide the depth in ground given in
Table 1 and Table 3.
4.4.2.3 Base plates for concrete-in posts

A 150 mm × 150 mm × 3 mm base plate shall be welded to the base of
the post when concreting is specified (see Figure 1).
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4.4.2.4 Feet and thrust plates

Posts shall have either:
a) pronged feet of the same section as the post, with transverse bars
not less than 350 mm in length, and prongs not less than 230 mm
(see Figure 1 and Figure 2); or;

b) for intermediate posts, a welded thrust plate
250 mm × 150 mm × 3 mm (with the 250 mm dimension at right
angles to the vertical post).
The minimum depth from ground level to the top of the thrust plate shall
be 100 mm.
NOTE The 150 mm dimension of the thrust plate may be increased to suit
poor soil conditions, if specified.
Figure 2 Welded bar hurdle fence
5
4
Key
1 NOTE. Rotation of alternate panel 4 Welded hurdle with double prong feet
2 Panel fixing holes 5 M10 connecting nuts and bolts
3 Enlarged view of single sided hurdle prong 6 Enlarged view of double pronged foot in Figure 1
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4.4.3 Ferrules and sockets

At joiner posts, a split or solid 75 mm ferrule shall pass through the post
in order to receive the round horizontals. The ferrule shall be provided
with 6 mm grub screws, fasteners or rivets for fixing.
NOTE The ferrule may be welded into the joiner post, provided that 50%
of the circumference is welded, on the uppermost face.
At end or corner posts a 40 mm socket shall be welded to receive the
round horizontals.
4.4.4 Wedges
In continuous bar fences, split wedges of mild steel shall be provided for
fixing flat horizontals (see Figure 1). The wedges shall be driven into the
gap above the horizontal flats to achieve an interference fit with respect
to the post slot; the upper leaf of the wedge being bent flush with the
post surface.
Table 5 Dimensions of intermediate and joiner posts

Type Application Height of Flats Angles
reference fence
Intermediate Joiner posts Intermediate Joiner 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 6 Dimensions of end and corner posts

Height of fence Embedded depth Circular hollow Square hollow Rolled steel angle
of post section section
m m mm mm mm
1.00 0.45 60.3 × 3 50 × 50 × 3 50 × 50 × 6
1.20 0.55 60.3 × 3 50 × 50 × 3 50 × 50 × 6
1.50 0.60 60.3 × 3 50 × 50 × 3 50 × 50 × 6
4.4.5 End and corner posts

4.4.5.1 Cross section
End and corner posts shall be of the dimensions given in Table 6.
4.4.5.2 Positioning
End posts shall be provided at the ends of the fence. Corner posts shall
be provided at all significant changes in direction.
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4.4.5.3 Base plates

Each end and corner post shall be provided with a base plate
200 mm × 200 mm × 3 mm.
4.4.5.4 Thrust plates

Where specified, thrust plates shall be 250 mm × 150 mm × 3 mm and

shall have a minimum depth (from ground level to top plate) of 100 mm.
NOTE Thrust plates provide additional resistance to overturning in soft
or loose ground. If required, they should be specified at the time of enquiry
and/or order [see A.3 a)].
4.4.5.5 Caps
The tops of tubular posts shall be capped off or sealed to prevent
moisture entering.
4.4.5.6 Connections
End and corner posts shall be connected to horizontals by means of:
a) welded sockets for round horizontals; or
b) welded flat lugs, drilled for fastening.
NOTE Connection of joiner posts to end or corner posts may alternatively
be facilitated by means of two threaded round bosses, 20 mm in diameter
and 20 mm long, welded to the end or 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 corner post.
4.5 Welding
All welding operations shall be carried out in accordance with
BS EN 1011-1 and BS EN 1011-2, by suitable personnel qualified in
accordance with BS EN 287-1.
5 Construction of gates
5.1 General
Gates shall be fabricated from steel tubes or hollow sections and joints
shall be continuously welded, with all corners mitred or saddled square.
The section sizes and grades of steel selected shall be of sufficient
strength to satisfy the gate type, size and load specified by the purchaser
(see Annex A).
NOTE 1 Recommended steel grades are given in Table 2.
Gates shall be of a single or double leaf type and shall be suitably braced
to prevent any natural frame distortion when the gate is under a load
that would render it unserviceable.
NOTE 2 Some examples of gate designs are given in Annex B.
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5.2 Gate posts

Gate posts shall be of a sufficient strength to properly support the gate,
even when subject to all loading criteria (see Annex A). Posts shall be
constructed from steel hollow or open sections, with all joints
continuously welded. The tops of hollow section gate posts shall be

closed by either a welded cap or a push fit plastic cap. A steel baseplate
shall be fitted to the bottom of all steel posts to support and retain them
after installation.
NOTE 1 Recommended steel grades for posts, baseplates and caps are
given in Clause 4 and Table 2.
Gate posts shall be equipped with fittings to suit the gate and fence
panel requirements (see A.3).
NOTE 2 Gate posts may be freestanding or combined gate pillar and end
posts.
5.3 Dimensions
5.3.1 Height
The overall height of the gate, when fixed, shall match the height of the
adjacent fencing, and the lower gate frame member shall not be more
than 150 mm above the ground line below the gate.
5.3.2 Width
The widths between posts shall be as follows for standard gates.
a) Single gates
1.0 m; 1.2 m; 1.5 m; 2.0 m; 3.0 m; or 4.5 m.
b) Double gates
2.0 m; 3.0 m; or 4.0 m.
If non standard widths are required, they shall be agreed between the
manufacturer and specifier. Double gate leaves shall be of equal width
unless specified otherwise.
5.4 Welding
All welding operations shall be carried out, in accordance with
BS EN 1011-1 and BS EN 1011-2, by suitable personnel qualified
according to BS EN 287-1.
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6 Installation
6.1 Assembly
Continuous bar fences shall be supplied unassembled for assembly at
site by the installing contractor. Welded hurdles shall be supplied

complete for fixing by the installing contractor.
6.2 Line and level

The fence shall be installed accurately on the line set out by the
purchaser. The top of the fence shall either follow the approximate
profile of the ground, or any levels indicated by the purchaser.
NOTE Unless specified (see Annex A), the installation of the fence does
not include cutting or filling of the ground to vary the levels.
The presence of any electricity, gas, water or other underground
services shall be established prior to commencement of excavation,
drilling or installation in the working area.
6.3 End and corner posts

End and corner posts shall be set in the ground to the depth indicated
in Table 6. Unless concrete fixing is specified, the post hole shall be as
small as practicable to allow for refilling with earth, which shall be well
rammed as the filling proceeds.
6.4 Procedure for continuous bar fences
6.4.1 Intermediate and joiner posts

Posts shall be installed at 1 m centres with a joiner post every 6 m.
NOTE 1 Where necessary, a joiner post every 3 m may be specified, to
suit individual site layouts.
Posts shall be driven vertically into the ground, to the depths specified
in Table 1.
NOTE 2 Where ground conditions do not permit the foregoing procedure,
intermediate and joiner posts should be installed as described in 6.3,
ensuring that no part of any transverse bar or plate projects above ground
level.
6.4.2 Horizontals
6.4.2.1 Joining rounds
Round horizontals shall be fitted into 24 mm diameter ferrules that pass
through joiner posts.
The ferrules shall have a minimum length of 75 mm. The horizontals
shall be secured on either side of the posts by 6 mm grub screws or
rivets or fasteners, or a fillet weld conforming to 4.4. Ferrule fillet welds
shall face upwards on the completed fence. Holes shall be oriented
vertically to avoid water entrapment and to improve appearance.
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6.4.2.2 Joining flats

Flat horizontals shall overlap each other by a minimum of 50 mm at all
joiner posts and shall be secured by a steel wedge. At least one of the
flat horizontals shall also be secured to each intermediate post with a
steel wedge, placed above the horizontal (see Figure 1).
NOTE Optionally, a 12 mm × 4 mm keyway in the top flat horizontal at

intermediate and joiner post positions may be specified to assist in
maintaining vertical location of posts (see Figure 1).
6.4.3 End connections

All round horizontals – at a circular or square hollow section, or angle
section end, or corner posts – shall be fitted into a socket welded to the
end or corner posts, and secured by a 6mm fastener, grub screw, or
rivet. Flat horizontals shall be secured to a lug, of the same section as
the flat horizontal, welded to the end or corner post. The lug and flat
horizontal shall be drilled, and secured with a minimum M8 nut and bolt.
6.4.4 Rivets
Rivets shall conform to BS 4620, and shall be finished in accordance
with Clause 7.
6.5 Procedure for welded hurdle fences
6.5.1 Welded hurdles

Welded hurdles (see Figure 2) shall be supplied in 2 m lengths, and shall
conform to Table 3, Table 4 and Table 5. The posts on each hurdle shall
be upright and driven into the ground to the depth specified. Adjoining
hurdles shall be connected with M10 nuts and bolts.
NOTE Welded hurdle fences cannot accommodate large changes in
gradient. Small changes in gradient may be accommodated by
adjustment in the hole positions for M10 connecting bolts, thus forming
steps in the fence line to suit the ground contours.
6.5.2 End connections

End and corner posts shall be secured to the welded hurdles using
two M10 nuts and bolts.
6.6 Fasteners
Fasteners shall conform to BS EN ISO 4014.
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7 Corrosion protection
7.1 Works treatment
After fabrication of the fencing, including posts and gates, and following
the punching or drilling of holes and completion of all welding

operations, the fencing shall be suitably protected against corrosion by
one or more of the following treatments as specified by the purchaser
[see A.3 b)]:
a) hot dip galvanizing in accordance with BS EN ISO 1461;
b) thermal spray coating of zinc or aluminium in accordance with
BS EN ISO 2063;
c) organic powder coating in accordance with BS 1722-16;
d) painting in accordance with BS EN ISO 12944 (parts 1 to 8), as
applicable, to meet the durability requirement specified.
All loose scale, oil and dirt shall be removed from the surfaces before
treatment. If specified by the customer [see A.3 b)], grit blasting shall
be carried out as a preliminary operation. Closed hollow sections to be
hot dipped galvanized shall be provided with the necessary drain holes.
7.2 Renovation and repair of hot dipped galvanized

coating
The fence shall be inspected after installation and any damaged
areas found in the hot dipped galvanized coating shall be repaired
in accordance with one of the procedures set out in
BS EN ISO 1461:1999, 6.3.
COMMENTARY ON [7.2] These include thermal spraying with zinc
(per BS EN ISO 2063) or use of a suitable zinc rich paint. The zinc content
of such a paint should conform to BS 4652 (i.e., at least 80% in the dry
film).
The coating thickness in the repaired area shall exceed that of the local
galvanized coating layer.
NOTE For guidance on suitable proprietary coating repair products,
reference should be made to the Galvanizer’s Association8).
7.3 Fasteners and rivets

The corrosion protection to be applied to mild steel fasteners and rivets
shall be at the discretion of the fence supplier and selected from the
following options:
a) galvanizing in accordance with BS 7371-6;
b) sheradizing in accordance with BS 7371-8;
c) zinc electroplating in accordance with BS 7371-3;
d) other suitable proprietary treatments.
8) www.hdg.org.uk
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8 Statement of conformity
8.1 Fence manufacturer
On delivery, the manufacturer/supplier of the fence shall provide the
installer with a certificate, conforming to 8.3, confirming that the fence

and/or gates are manufactured in accordance with the client’s
instructions.
NOTE This certificate can be in the form of an invoice provided this
conforms to 8.3.
8.2 Fence installer

On completion, the fence installer shall provide the end user with a
certificate conforming to 8.3 confirming that the installation, and
materials used, are in accordance with the client’s instructions.
NOTE This certificate can be in the form of an invoice provided this
conforms to 8.3.
8.3 Certificate
In addition to the requirements of 8.1 and 8.2, the certificate shall also
include the following information:
a) the supplier’s name and address;
b) the contract or order number;
c) the date of delivery or installation, as appropriate;
d) the purchaser’s name and address.
8.4 Statement
The manufacturer and/or installer shall make a statement to the effect
that it is their policy to conform to a previously client agreed and
documented specification and to offer goods and/or services
accordingly.
NOTE This could be done by inclusion in trade advertising and “terms of
trading” statements supplied with quotations.
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Annex A (informative) Specifying a continuous bar fence

A.1 General
This Part of BS 1722 specifies requirements for materials and how they
are combined and installed to provide serviceable fences. Because a

fence is made up of a number of separate components of which the
particular features may vary, there will be a number of permissible
combinations available to the user. When preparing a specification for
a fence it is therefore important to give precise details of the
requirements of the fence and of the installation site. This annex lists
those items that should at least be specified. As conditions vary from
site to site, the annex should not be assumed to be exhaustive in its
listings.
A.2 Site conditions

The following items shall at least be agreed between the supplier and
purchaser at the time of enquiry and/or order:
a) the line and length of the fence (see Foreword and 6.2);
b) the height and type of fence (see Table 1, Table 3 and Table 4);
c) the site preparation (see 6.2):
1) site clearance;
2) cutting or filling of ground level;
d) any specific requirements for non-standard post lengths or thrust
plates due to ground conditions (see Foreword);
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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A.3 Construction of fence

As a minimum, the following items shall be agreed between the supplier
and purchaser at the time of enquiry and/or order:
a) Posts:
1) whether flats or angles are required for intermediate and

joiner posts (see 4.4);
2) any requirements for thrust plates on end and corner posts
(see 4.4);
3) special requirements for the capping design of end and corner
posts (see 4.4);
4) any requirements for post bases (pronged feet, thrust plates,
base plates) (see 4.4.2.4);
5) any particular requirements for post spacing;
6) the length of thrust plates if the standard length is not
suitable;
7) whether ferrules are to be provided loose or fixed to joiner
posts;
8) whether a keyway is required in the top flat horizontal bar
(see note to 6.4.2.2);
b) Protective treatment:
1) requirements for the protective treatment to be applied to the
fence and whether grit blasting shall be carried out before
application.
NOTE Guidance on the appropriate protective coatings to use
in specific environments and recommended coating thickness
can be found in BS EN ISO 14713.
Annex B (informative) Examples of designs for gates

Figure B.1 gives some examples of designs for gates.
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Key
2 Plan
1 Side elevation
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2
1
4
3
Figure B.1
Kissing gate
Front elevation
Examples of designs for gates
2
4
3
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For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any

amendments) applies.
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specifications of fence of both types available, in three heights, is listed

3 Dimensions and general

Table 1 Types, categories and dimensions of continuous bar fences

4 Materials and construction

4.2 Material grades

3) Fence posts only.

Steel grades to be considered shall have a minimum yield strength in

confirm with the supplier that the steel composition is suitable.

Table 2 Recommended steel grades

4.4.1 Horizontal bars

Figure 1 Continuous bar fence

Table 3 Types, categories and dimensions of welded hurdle fences

Table 4 Spacing of horizontals

4.4.2 Intermediate and joiner posts

4.4.2.2 Sizes and cross-section for welded hurdle fences

4.4.2.3 Base plates for concrete-in posts

4.4.2.4 Feet and thrust plates

(see Figure 1 and Figure 2); or;

Figure 2 Welded bar hurdle fence

4.4.3 Ferrules and sockets

Table 5 Dimensions of intermediate and joiner posts

Table 6 Dimensions of end and corner posts

4.4.5 End and corner posts

4.4.5.3 Base plates

4.4.5.4 Thrust plates

Where specified, thrust plates shall be 250 mm × 150 mm × 3 mm and

5.2 Gate posts

continuously welded. The tops of hollow section gate posts shall be

site by the installing contractor. Welded hurdles shall be supplied

6.2 Line and level

6.3 End and corner posts

6.4 Procedure for continuous bar fences

6.4.1 Intermediate and joiner posts

6.4.2.2 Joining flats

NOTE Optionally, a 12 mm × 4 mm keyway in the top flat horizontal at

6.4.3 End connections

6.5 Procedure for welded hurdle fences

6.5.1 Welded hurdles

6.5.2 End connections

the punching or drilling of holes and completion of all welding

7.2 Renovation and repair of hot dipped galvanized

7.3 Fasteners and rivets

installer with a certificate, conforming to 8.3, confirming that the fence

8.2 Fence installer

Annex A (informative) Specifying a continuous bar fence