What is BS 1722-12 - Steel palisade fences about?
BS 1722-12 is the 12th part of the multi-series standard that is applicable to the specification of steel palisade fences.
BS 1722-12 specifies requirements for steel palisade fences and gates for general purpose (GP) fences for heights up to 2.4 m, and for security purposes (SP) fences for heights of 3 m and 3.6 m, all with posts at 2.75 m centers. BS 1722-12 also covers fences between 2.4 m and 3 m in height with components constructed to the SP specification.
Who is BS 1722-12 - Steel palisade fences for?
BS 1722-12 on steel palisade fences is useful for:
- Construction industries   
- Manufacturers, suppliers, and installers of steel palisade fences  
- Residential areas
- Commercial areas
- Building contractors  
- Civil engineers 
Why should you use BS 1722-12 - Steel palisade fences?
BS 1722-12 specifies general principles and test methods of steel palisade fences. The aim of this test is to determine a method of characteristic flexural strength of pales. It provides additional factors in gate safety and component performance requirements.
You can use BS 1722-12 while installing and manufacturing steel palisade fences in level, normal ground conditions.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS 1722-12:2016 supersedes BS 1722-12:2006, which is withdrawn.
