Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Ornamental Steel Picket Fence Systems for Security Purposes

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Ornamental steel picket fence systems can be designed to provide greater levels of security by selecting styles and configurations that increase the difficulty to penetrate and in turn increase delay time. Some examples include: increasing the height of the fence, using ornamental picket styles that curve outward to form a parapet on the attack side of the fence, and decreasing the spacing between vertical pickets.  
4.2 Security hardening of ornamental steel picket fence systems can be achieved by adding fence security accessories (that is, barbed wire to the top; barbed tape to the top, side or bottom of the fence; or spiked railing supplements along the top rail) or by attaching supplemental security fence fill materials (that is, expanded metal, barbed tape mesh, welded wire mesh, or chain-link mini-mesh fabric). Slats or screening panels can be inserted to restrict visibility when required.  
4.3 Multiple fence lines can be installed to create isolation zones that enhance the ability to patrol or visually monitor the area.  
4.4 Anti-ram cable systems may be added to resist vehicle penetration into a protected perimeter.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides the material and installation standards for selection in the design of an ornamental steel picket fence system for security applications. The proper material selection and system installation and layout can substantially increase the difficulty to penetrate; thereby, increasing the intrusion delay time.  
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2814 − 09 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Guide for
Design and Construction of Ornamental Steel Picket Fence
Systems for Security Purposes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2814; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F1911 Practice for Installation of Barbed Tape
F2200 Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Con-
1.1 This guide provides the material and installation stan-
struction
dards for selection in the design of an ornamental steel picket
F2408 Specification for Ornamental Fences Employing Gal-
fence system for security applications. The proper material
vanized Steel Tubular Pickets
selection and system installation and layout can substantially
F2453/F2453M Specification for Welded Wire Mesh Fence
increase the difficulty to penetrate; thereby, increasing the
Fabric (Metallic-Coated or Polymer Coated) for Meshes
intrusion delay time.
2 2
of 6 in. [3871 mm ] or Less, in Panels or Rolls, with
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Uniform Meshes
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
F2548 Specification for Expanded Metal Fence Systems for
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Security Purposes
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
F2589 SpecificationforOrnamentalFencesEmployingSteel
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Tubular Pickets
F2656 Test Method for Crash Testing of Vehicle Security
2. Referenced Documents
Barriers
2.1 ASTM Standards: 3
2.2 U.S. Department of State
A121 Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel
SD-STD-02.01, Revision A, March 2003 Test Method for
Barbed Wire
Vehicle Crash Gate Testing of Perimeter Barriers and
A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence
Gates.
Fabric
2.3 U.S. Department of Defense
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link
UFC 4-010-01 United Facilities Criteria, DoD Minimum
Fence Fabric
Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefin
and Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric
3. Terminology
F1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizon-
tal Slide Gates
3.1 Terms defined in Specifications F2408 and F2589 shall
F1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal also apply to ornamental steel picket fence systems under the
Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
jurisdiction of this guide.
F1379 Terminology Relating to Barbed Tape
3.2 Terms defined in Terminology F1379 shall apply to the
F1665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and
use of barbed tape obstacles referenced in this guide.
Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Barbed
3.3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Wire Used With Chain-Link Fence
3.3.1 fence security accessory—an accessory product added
F1910 Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
at the extremities of an ornamental steel picket security fence
system to broaden its coverage range and increase the time and
difficulty necessary to breach the system (for example, barbed
This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is
wire, barbed tape, spiked railing supplements, etc.).
the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.50 on High Security Fences and
Perimeter Barriers.
Current edition approved July 1, 2015. Published August 2015. Originally
approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved as F2814-09. DOI: 10.1520/
F2814-09R15. Available from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security,
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Office of Physical Security Programs, Physical Security Division, SA-14, Washing
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM D.C. 20529-1403.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available electronically from United Facilities Criteria (UFC) Index http://
the ASTM website. 65.204.17.188//report/doc ufc.html
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F2814 − 09 (2015)
3.3.2 supplemental security fence fill—a secondary fence 5.1.2 Consideration should be given to the fence location to
filler material (for example, expanded metal, welded wire providetheproperoffsettoprotectabuildingorprovideaclear
mesh, chain-link mini-mesh fabric, etc.) attached to or inte-
zone from trees, underbrush, buildings and structures. Quali-
grated with the vertical pickets of the ornamental steel picket fying federal building sites require specified fence set back
fence system.
distances from the building in compliance with the DoD
Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, UFC 4-010-
4. Significance and Use
01.
4.1 Ornamental steel picket fence systems can be designed
5.1.3 Consideration should be given during design of the
to provide greater levels of security by selecting styles and fencetoensureitwillproperlysupporttheapplicationofadded
configurations that increase the difficulty to penetrate and in
intrusion detection devices. An integrated system using light-
turn increase delay time. Some examples include: increasing ing with video surveillance requires a specific fence layout, for
the height of the fence, using ornamental picket styles that
example, the fence must be located to avoid blocking the view
curve outward to form a parapet on the attack side of the fence, or reduce shadows.
and decreasing the spacing between vertical pickets.
5.1.4 Signage posted along the fence line should always be
4.2 Security hardening of ornamental steel picket fence a consideration.
systems can be achieved by adding fence security accessories
(that is, barbed wire to the top; barbed tape to the top, side or 6. Material Requirements
bottom of the fence; or spiked railing supplements along the
6.1 Tubular Picket Ornamental Fence System:
top rail) or by attaching supplemental security fence fill
6.1.1 Structural components of tubular picket ornamental
materials (that is, expanded metal, barbed tape mesh, welded
fence systems shall meet the material and coating requirements
wire mesh, or chain-link mini-mesh fabric). Slats or screening
of Specification F2408 or F2589, whichever is applicable.
panels can be inserted to restrict visibility when required.
6.1.2 There are multiple panel and picket design configura-
4.3 Multiple fence lines can be installed to create isolation
tions; those recommended for security fence applications are
zones that enhance the ability to patrol or visually monitor the
listed in Table 1.
area.
6.1.3 Because ornamental steel picket fence systems de-
4.4 Anti-ram cable systems may be added to resist vehicle
signed for increased security levels are generally taller and
penetration into a protected perimeter.
heavier than fences for other applications, and, because they
frequently are hardened by the addition of supplemental
5. Part 1—General
expandedmetal,weldedwire,orchain-linkfill,windresistance
5.1 List the scope of work included; the performance
is amplified. Fence system designs should be selected to meet
requirements of the overall project security design criteria; the
the anticipated wind loads based on the site geographical
performance design criteria for the fence system, referenced
location, soil strength and weather conditions.
contract documents, fence design and detail drawings, material
6.2 Fence Security Accessories:
specifications, related site work, site drawings with the specific
fence layout, product and data submittals, certifications, site 6.2.1 Barbed Wire—When barbed wire is specified, It is
recommended that polymer coated barbed wire in accordance
preparation, contractor qualifications, warranties and the fence
integration with other security products. with Specification F1665, Type II spacing at 3 in. (76 mm) on
center be selected. The color should match the color of the
5.1.1 Fence placement can be critical and should be well
thought out and defined by the contract specifications and ornamental fence, if possible to match the aesthetics of the
drawings. Placement should be coordinated with the grading fence system. Metallic coated carbon steel barbed wire, high
plan to ensure it does not inhibit drainage flow or cause debris security grade in accordance with Specification A121, is also
buildup. permissible.
TABLE 1 Panel & Picket Design Characteristics for Security Applications
Characteristic Design Recommendation
Panel Height Minimum 8 ft
Component Sizes Minimum F2408 or F2589, Industrial Class; pickets to be a minimum of 1 in. ×14
Ga.
Rail Spacing Minimum 80 in. clear span between rail(s) at top of fence panel and rail(s) at bot-
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Designation: F2814 − 09 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Guide for
Design and Construction of Ornamental Steel Picket Fence
Systems for Security Purposes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2814; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F1911 Practice for Installation of Barbed Tape
F2200 Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Con-
1.1 This guide provides the material and installation stan-
struction
dards for selection in the design of an ornamental steel picket
F2408 Specification for Ornamental Fences Employing Gal-
fence system for security applications. The proper material
vanized Steel Tubular Pickets
selection and system installation and layout can substantially
F2453/F2453M Specification for Welded Wire Mesh Fence
increase the difficulty to penetrate; thereby, increasing the
Fabric (Metallic-Coated or Polymer Coated) for Meshes
intrusion delay time.
2 2
of 6 in. [3871 mm ] or Less, in Panels or Rolls, with
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Uniform Meshes
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
F2548 Specification for Expanded Metal Fence Systems for
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Security Purposes
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
F2589 Specification for Ornamental Fences Employing Steel
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Tubular Pickets
F2656 Test Method for Crash Testing of Vehicle Security
2. Referenced Documents
Barriers
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2.2 U.S. Department of State
A121 Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel
SD-STD-02.01, Revision A, March 2003 Test Method for
Barbed Wire
Vehicle Crash Gate Testing of Perimeter Barriers and
A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence
Gates.
Fabric
2.3 U.S. Department of Defense
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link
UFC 4-010-01 United Facilities Criteria, DoD Minimum
Fence Fabric
Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefin
and Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric
3. Terminology
F1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizon-
tal Slide Gates 3.1 Terms defined in Specifications F2408 and F2589 shall
F1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal
also apply to ornamental steel picket fence systems under the
Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric jurisdiction of this guide.
F1379 Terminology Relating to Barbed Tape
3.2 Terms defined in Terminology F1379 shall apply to the
F1665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and
use of barbed tape obstacles referenced in this guide.
Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Barbed
3.3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Wire Used With Chain-Link Fence
3.3.1 fence security accessory—an accessory product added
F1910 Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
at the extremities of an ornamental steel picket security fence
system to broaden its coverage range and increase the time and
difficulty necessary to breach the system (for example, barbed
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is
wire, barbed tape, spiked railing supplements, etc.).
the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.50 on High Security Fences and
Perimeter Barriers.
Current edition approved July 1, 2015. Published August 2015. Originally
approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved as F2814-09. DOI: 10.1520/
F2814-09R15. Available from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security,
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Office of Physical Security Programs, Physical Security Division, SA-14, Washing
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM D.C. 20529-1403.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available electronically from United Facilities Criteria (UFC) Index http://
the ASTM website. 65.204.17.188//report/doc ufc.html
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F2814 − 09 (2015)
3.3.2 supplemental security fence fill—a secondary fence 5.1.2 Consideration should be given to the fence location to
filler material (for example, expanded metal, welded wire
provide the proper offset to protect a building or provide a clear
mesh, chain-link mini-mesh fabric, etc.) attached to or inte- zone from trees, underbrush, buildings and structures. Quali-
grated with the vertical pickets of the ornamental steel picket
fying federal building sites require specified fence set back
fence system. distances from the building in compliance with the DoD
Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, UFC 4-010-
4. Significance and Use
01.
4.1 Ornamental steel picket fence systems can be designed 5.1.3 Consideration should be given during design of the
to provide greater levels of security by selecting styles and
fence to ensure it will properly support the application of added
configurations that increase the difficulty to penetrate and in intrusion detection devices. An integrated system using light-
turn increase delay time. Some examples include: increasing
ing with video surveillance requires a specific fence layout, for
the height of the fence, using ornamental picket styles that example, the fence must be located to avoid blocking the view
curve outward to form a parapet on the attack side of the fence,
or reduce shadows.
and decreasing the spacing between vertical pickets.
5.1.4 Signage posted along the fence line should always be
a consideration.
4.2 Security hardening of ornamental steel picket fence
systems can be achieved by adding fence security accessories
(that is, barbed wire to the top; barbed tape to the top, side or 6. Material Requirements
bottom of the fence; or spiked railing supplements along the
6.1 Tubular Picket Ornamental Fence System:
top rail) or by attaching supplemental security fence fill
6.1.1 Structural components of tubular picket ornamental
materials (that is, expanded metal, barbed tape mesh, welded
fence systems shall meet the material and coating requirements
wire mesh, or chain-link mini-mesh fabric). Slats or screening
of Specification F2408 or F2589, whichever is applicable.
panels can be inserted to restrict visibility when required.
6.1.2 There are multiple panel and picket design configura-
4.3 Multiple fence lines can be installed to create isolation
tions; those recommended for security fence applications are
zones that enhance the ability to patrol or visually monitor the
listed in Table 1.
area.
6.1.3 Because ornamental steel picket fence systems de-
4.4 Anti-ram cable systems may be added to resist vehicle
signed for increased security levels are generally taller and
penetration into a protected perimeter.
heavier than fences for other applications, and, because they
frequently are hardened by the addition of supplemental
5. Part 1—General
expanded metal, welded wire, or chain-link fill, wind resistance
5.1 List the scope of work included; the performance
is amplified. Fence system designs should be selected to meet
requirements of the overall project security design criteria; the
the anticipated wind loads based on the site geographical
performance design criteria for the fence system, referenced
location, soil strength and weather conditions.
contract documents, fence design and detail drawings, material
6.2 Fence Security Accessories:
specifications, related site work, site drawings with the specific
6.2.1 Barbed Wire—When barbed wire is specified, It is
fence layout, product and data submittals, certifications, site
preparation, contractor qualifications, warranties and the fence recommended that polymer coated barbed wire in accordance
with Specification F1665, Type II spacing at 3 in. (76 mm) on
integration with other security products.
5.1.1 Fence placement can be critical and should be well center be selected. The color should match the color of the
ornamental fence, if possible to match the aesthetics of the
thought out and defined by the contract specifications and
drawings. Placement should be coordinated with the grading fence system. Metallic coated carbon steel barbed wire, high
plan to ensure it does not inhibit drainage flow or cause debris security grade in accordance with Specification A121, is also
buildup. permissible.
TABLE 1 Panel & Picket Design Characteristics for Security Applications
Characteristic Design Recommendation
Panel Height Minimum 8 ft
Component Sizes Minimum F2408 or F2589, Industrial Class; pickets to be a minimum of 1 in. × 14
Ga.
Rail Spacing Minimum 80 in. clear span between rail(s) at top of fence panel and rail(s) at bot-
tom of panel when space between pickets exceeds 2- ⁄4 in. (No minimum if space
between pickets is le
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Designation: F2814 − 09 F2814 − 09 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Guide for
Design and Construction of Ornamental Steel Picket Fence
Systems for Security Purposes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2814; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide provides the material and installation standards for selection in the design of an ornamental steel picket fence
system for security applications. The proper material selection and system installation and layout can substantially increase the
difficulty to penetrate; thereby, increasing the intrusion delay time.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A121 Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel Barbed Wire
A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefin and Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric
F1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizontal Slide Gates
F1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
F1379 Terminology Relating to Barbed Tape
F1665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Barbed Wire Used
With Chain-Link Fence
F1910 Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
F1911 Practice for Installation of Barbed Tape
F2200 Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction
F2408 Specification for Ornamental Fences Employing Galvanized Steel Tubular Pickets
F2453/F2453M Specification for Welded Wire Mesh Fence Fabric (Metallic-Coated or Polymer Coated) for Meshes of 6 in.
[3871 mm ] or Less, in Panels or Rolls, with Uniform Meshes
F2548 Specification for Expanded Metal Fence Systems for Security Purposes
F2589 Specification for Ornamental Fences Employing Steel Tubular Pickets
F2656 Test Method for Crash Testing of Vehicle Security Barriers
2.2 U.S. Department of State
SD-STD-02.01, Revision A, March 2003 Test Method for Vehicle Crash Gate Testing of Perimeter Barriers and Gates.
2.3 U.S. Department of Defense
UFC 4-010-01 United Facilities Criteria, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.50 on High Security Fences and Perimeter
Barriers.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2009July 1, 2015. Published December 2009August 2015. Originally approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved as F2814-09.
DOI: 10.1520/F2814-09.10.1520/F2814-09R15.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Available from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Physical Security Programs, Physical Security Division, SA-14, Washing D.C.
20529-1403.
Available electronically from United Facilities Criteria (UFC) Index http://65.204.17.188//report/doc ufc.html
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F2814 − 09 (2015)
3. Terminology
3.1 Terms defined in Specifications F2408 and F2589 shall also apply to ornamental steel picket fence systems under the
jurisdiction of this guide.
3.2 Terms defined in Terminology F1379 shall apply to the use of barbed tape obstacles referenced in this guide.
3.3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.3.1 fence security accessory—an accessory product added at the extremities of an ornamental steel picket security fence
system to broaden its coverage range and increase the time and difficulty necessary to breach the system (for example, barbed wire,
barbed tape, spiked railing supplements, etc.).
3.3.2 supplemental security fence fill—a secondary fence filler material (for example, expanded metal, welded wire mesh,
chain-link mini-mesh fabric, etc.) attached to or integrated with the vertical pickets of the ornamental steel picket fence system.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Ornamental steel picket fence systems can be designed to provide greater levels of security by selecting styles and
configurations that increase the difficulty to penetrate and in turn increase delay time. Some examples include: increasing the height
of the fence, using ornamental picket styles that curve outward to form a parapet on the attack side of the fence, and decreasing
the spacing between vertical pickets.
4.2 Security hardening of ornamental steel picket fence systems can be achieved by adding fence security accessories (that is,
barbed wire to the top; barbed tape to the top, side or bottom of the fence; or spiked railing supplements along the top rail) or by
attaching supplemental security fence fill materials (that is, expanded metal, barbed tape mesh, welded wire mesh, or chain-link
mini-mesh fabric). Slats or screening panels can be inserted to restrict visibility when required.
4.3 Multiple fence lines can be installed to create isolation zones that enhance the ability to patrol or visually monitor the area.
4.4 Anti-ram cable systems may be added to resist vehicle penetration into a protected perimeter.
5. Part 1—General
5.1 List the scope of work included; the performance requirements of the overall project security design criteria; the
performance design criteria for the fence system, referenced contract documents, fence design and detail drawings, material
specifications, related site work, site drawings with the specific fence layout, product and data submittals, certifications, site
preparation, contractor qualifications, warranties and the fence integration with other security products.
5.1.1 Fence placement can be critical and should be well thought out and defined by the contract specifications and drawings.
Placement should be coordinated with the grading plan to ensure it does not inhibit drainage flow or cause debris buildup.
5.1.2 Consideration should be given to the fence location to provide the proper offset to protect a building or provide a clear
zone from trees, underbrush, buildings and structures. Qualifying federal building sites require specified fence set back distances
from the building in compliance with the DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, UFC 4-010-01.
5.1.3 Consideration should be given during design of the fence to ensure it will properly support the application of added
intrusion detection devices. An integrated system using lighting with video surveillance requires a specific fence layout, for
example, the fence must be located to avoid blocking the view or reduce shadows.
5.1.4 Signage posted along the fence line should always be a consideration.
6. Material Requirements
6.1 Tubular Picket Ornamental Fence System:
6.1.1 Structural components of tubular picket ornamental fence systems shall meet the material and coating requirements of
Specification F2408 or F2589, whichever is applicable.
6.1.2 There are multiple panel and picket design configurations; those recommended for security fence applications are listed
in Table 1.
6.1.3 Because ornamental steel picket fence systems designed for increased security levels are generally taller and heavier than
fences for other applications, and, because they frequently are hardened by the addition of supplemental expanded metal, welded
wire, or chain-link fill, wind resistance is amplified. Fence system designs should be selected to meet the anticipated wind loads
based on the site geographical location, soil strength and weather conditions.
6.2 Fence Security Accessories : Accessories:
6.2.1 Barbed Wire—When barbed wire is specified, It is recommended that polymer coated barbed wire in accordance with
Specification F1665, Type II spacing at 3 in. (76 mm) on center be selected. The color should match the color of the ornamental
fence, if possible to match the aesthetics of the fence system. Metallic coated carbon steel barbed wire, high security grade in
accordance with Specification A121, is also permissible.
6.2.2 Barbed Tape Obstacles—When barbed tape is specified, select the diameter, design and configuration in accordance with
Specification F1910.
F2814 − 09 (2015)
TABLE 1 Panel & Picket Design Characteristics
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