PRESS RELEASE

Launch of Electric Security Fence Code of Practice

A new code of practice for Electric Security Fences was launched on 11 May 2004 at IFSEC as a result of collaboration between the Fencing Contractors Association, the Electric Security Fencing Federation and the British Security Industry Association.

The ‘Electric Security Fences – Design, Installation and Maintenance’ Code of Practice (PAS 47) has been produced over a three year period in consultation with manufacturers, installers and government departments.

FCA Chief Executive Wendy Baker says: ‘PAS 47 was sponsored by the FCA whose members were concerned by the various and often conflicting codes of practice in operation. During the last 10 years there have been an increasing number of electric security fence installations in the UK and the safety of system installers and end-users has been a concern.’

Newly elected FCA Chair and BSIA member company representative, Steve Buckley, of Gallagher Security Europe, comments: ‘The new code of practice addresses the specification and quality of manufactured products. It also provides client guidance in their selection of installation companies that, by their compliance with this standard, have the ability to design, install and maintain an electric security fence system. Electric fence installer competencies and training requirements included in this standard will, we are sure, provide greater assurance to customers – and a safer working environment for the installation team.’

‘Standards are the key to guaranteed service and delivery of products within our industry,’ says Martin Williams, Chairman of the BSIA Physical Security Section. ‘They are necessary to provide clarity and peace of mind for both end-users and security companies. PAS 47 will be instrumental in providing safe, best practice electric fence installations.’