Foreword

Publishing information

This part of BS 1722 was published by BSI and came into effect on 31 December 2011. It was prepared by Technical Committee B/201, Fences and gates. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

This part of BS 1722 supersedes DD 1722‑18:2007, which is withdrawn.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 surrounds ¹⁾;
• 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 free-standing temporary steel mesh perimeter fencing systems.

Information about this document

The HSE welcomes this British Standard and will be participating in the development of a British Standard on free-standing temporary steel mesh perimeter fencing systems.

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.

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.

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

Date	Text affected

BS 1722-18:2011

Fences - Specification for free-standing temporary steel mesh perimeter fencing panels

Published:

31 Dec 2011

Withdrawn:

14 Dec 2020