Temporary fencing is a free standing, self-supporting fence panel. The panels are held together with couplers that interlock panels together making it portable and flexible for a wide range of applications. A common type of temporary fencing is Heras fencing.
Fence panels are supported with counter-weighted feet, have a wide variety of accessories including gates, handrails, feet and bracing depending on the application. Fence panels are commonly constructed of either chain link or weld mesh. The Standard for Australian temporary fencing is AS4687:2007 Temporary fencing and hoardings.
Fence panels are supported with counter-weighted feet, have a wide variety of accessories including gates, handrails, feet and bracing depending on the application. Fence panels are commonly constructed of either chain link or weld mesh. The Standard for Australian temporary fencing is AS4687:2007 Temporary fencing and hoardings.
Australian Standard approved temporary fencing: how is fencing tested?
Tests include a simulated climbing test to ensure the fence is secure and will protect against trespassing and unlawful entry. The fence is also subject to impact testing and a wind test which measures how much force is required to tip over the fence. The temporary fencing must meet minimum standards to pass these tests.
Testing for temporary fencing is made up of:
A climbing test that ensures the fence can withstand a 65kg load hanging off it for 3 minutesImpacting the fence with a 37kg weight, using 150 joules of impact energyA test to ensure that vandals can’t get a foot hold, by ensuring the aperture size of the mesh does not exceed 75mm, and that the individual parts of the mesh can sustain loadsA wind strength test, to ensure that the fence does not overturn when exposed to high winds
Testing for temporary fencing is made up of:
A climbing test that ensures the fence can withstand a 65kg load hanging off it for 3 minutesImpacting the fence with a 37kg weight, using 150 joules of impact energyA test to ensure that vandals can’t get a foot hold, by ensuring the aperture size of the mesh does not exceed 75mm, and that the individual parts of the mesh can sustain loadsA wind strength test, to ensure that the fence does not overturn when exposed to high winds
Australian temporary fencing and regulation rules!
Temporary fencing is everywhere on construction sites throughout Australia. It restricts access to unauthorized personnel, helps to secure and contain equipment and building materials, and can help to prevent construction activities from impacting on the surrounding area. It also helps to prevent rubbish, debris and lightweight material like plastic from escaping the work site and causing pollution.
For a temporary fence to function as it should, it must be strong and secure, and must be installed properly. Australian temporary fencing manufacturers such as Fortress Fencing make our fence panels to Australian Standards, ensuring a quality product that performs as intended.
The Australian Standard covers what the fencing should be made from, where and how to install it, and how to allow for changes to the fencing’s strength and balance which can occur when shade cloth is added.
For a temporary fence to function as it should, it must be strong and secure, and must be installed properly. Australian temporary fencing manufacturers such as Fortress Fencing make our fence panels to Australian Standards, ensuring a quality product that performs as intended.
The Australian Standard covers what the fencing should be made from, where and how to install it, and how to allow for changes to the fencing’s strength and balance which can occur when shade cloth is added.