BS EN 12839:2012

What is BS EN 12839 - Precast concrete products for fences about?  

BS EN 12839 specifies precast products in reinforced or pre-stressed concrete with or without 

fibres, to be used together or in combination with other elements to erect fences e.g., boundary fences. BS EN 12839 covers both mechanical resistances determined by calculation and load-bearing capacity determined by testing. 

Note 1: Normal weight concrete or lightweight concrete elements include posts, solid or open panels, slabs, rails, spurs, struts and base panels. 

Note 2: Intended uses of BS EN 12839 may be non-structural or lightly structural. 

Note 3:BS EN 12839 provides for the evaluation of conformity of elements. Marking conditions are included. 

Who is BS EN 12839 - Precast concrete products for fences for?  

BS EN 12839 on fences is useful for: 

• Construction industries   
• Manufacturers, suppliers and installers of fences  
• Residential area  
• Building contractors  

Why should you use BS EN 12839 - Precast concrete products for fences?  

Solid fences, open-work fences, mesh or wire fences, mixed fences, rail fences, and anti-intruder fences are the six main types of fences. 

BS EN 12839 specifies the general standards, test methods, conformity assessment, and technical documentation for precast concrete fences used in combination with other fence components. 

Overall, you can utilize BS EN 12839 to inspect the elements of your building site's fences.