What is BS 1722-17 - Specification for electric security fences about?
BS 1722-17 is the 17th part of the multi-series standard that is applicable to specifications for electric security fences.
BS 1722-17 specifies requirements for the design, installation and maintenance of electric security fences. It is applicable to installations where the electric security fence is to provide both a deterrent effect and a physical barrier.
Note: It does not outline the specific method to be used in construction. Construction specifics are covered in the appointed approved manufacturer’s installation courses and material available only to accredited installation dealers and marketing partners
Who is BS 1722-17 - Specification for electric security fences for?
BS 1722-17 on the specification for electric security fences is useful for:
- Construction industries  
- Manufacturers, suppliers and installers of fences 
- Residential area 
- Building contractors 
- Civil engineers
Why should you use BS 1722-17 - Specification for electric security fences?
Due to the increasing number of electric security fencing installations in the UK and the various and sometimes conflicting codes of practice in operation, BS 1722-17 has been produced in order to provide a specification that can be used across the electric security fencing industry.
BS 1722-17 provides the specification that is applicable in situations where the electric security fence is designed to provide both a deterrent effect and a physical security barrier. It, therefore, sets out the minimum criteria for the physical characteristics for the wire to be used in the barrier.
BS 1722-17 will help you with the following:
- The specification and quality for manufactured products
- Guidance for design, installing and maintaining an electric security fence system
- Competences and training requirements of the electric security fences
What’s changed since the last update?
BS 1722-17:2017 supersedes BS 1722-17:2006, which is withdrawn.
