Secured by Design - Interactive Toolkit

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Security fencing materials include welded mesh and expanded metal ideally in coloured coatings. Railings of various designs can be used to good effect and all fencing types can be fitted with toppings to deter climbing. Whilst SBD recommends that security fencing should be effective without creating a ‘fortress’ impression it is accepted that certain business locations or business operations may actively seek to promote the security of their premises and hence utilise fencing that creates a strong visual deterrent.

The security fencing systems used are transparent to facilitate observation from outside. The height and security rating of the fence will be determined by estimated crime risk and local circumstances.

In most circumstances heights between 1.2m (demarcation) and 2.4m (higher security) will be appropriate.
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Solid fence reduces surveillance into and out of the area. Timber is generally less resilient to attack and should be avoided as security fencing.

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Security fencing needs to be appropriately specified. For instance timber fencing offers poor resistance to attack and steel palisade fencing provides an unattractive boundary. It is acknowledged that there may be locations where steel palisade is appropriate. If specified it should be certificated to the relevant standard required by SBD.

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