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SECURITY DIRECTIVES
FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES

SEC-02

Security Fencing

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Table of Contents

1.0. ADMINISTRATION........................................................................................................................... 3
1.1. SCOPE................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2. APPLICATION..................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3. CONFLICTS & DEVIATIONS ................................................................................................................ 3
2.0. DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1. TERMINOLOGY .................................................................................................................................. 4
3.0. REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................... 4
4.0. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 6
4.1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 6
4.2. FENCE DEFINITION METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................. 6
4.3. CATEGORY 1 FENCING SYSTEM......................................................................................................... 7
4.4. CATEGORY 2 FENCING SYSTEM....................................................................................................... 10
4.5. CATEGORY 3 FENCING SYSTEM....................................................................................................... 13
4.6. CATEGORY 4 FENCING SYSTEM ....................................................................................................... 15
4.7. SHARED FENCING BETWEEN ADJACENT FACILITIES ......................................................................... 16
4.8. CLEARANCES - GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 16
4.9. MAIN GATES ................................................................................................................................... 17
4.10. EMERGENCY GATES ........................................................................................................................ 18
4.11. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR FENCING SYSTEM COMPONENTS ....................................................... 18
4.12. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................. 23
4.13. FENCE PENETRATION ...................................................................................................................... 28
5.0. DRAWINGS ...................................................................................................................................... 31

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1.0. Administration
1.1. Scope
This Directive provides the minimum requirements for companies and
establishments that are subject to the supervision of the High Commission for
Industrial Security (HCIS), Ministry of Interior, for fencing requirements at
industrial facilities.

1.2. Application
This Directive is applicable to all facilities, including new projects, the expansion of
existing facilities, and upgrades. For application to existing facilities, the Owner
shall assess his facilities against the requirements of these Directives and coordinate
with the General Secretariat of the High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS)
to comply with the Security, Safety, and Fire Protection requirements according to
these Directives and add to or modify the existing facilities as required. Where the
HCIS has assessed deficiencies in existing facilities during a survey, comparing the
current state of the facilities to the requirements of these Directives, those identified
deficiencies shall be corrected by the Owner.

1.3. Conflicts & Deviations

Where implementation of a requirement is unsuitable or impractical, where other
equivalent company or internationally recognized Standards and Codes are
followed, or where any conflict exists between this Directive and other company
standards and Codes, the deviations shall be resolved by the HCIS. Deviation lower
than the requirements of this directive shall be listed and submitted in a report of
compliance or non-compliance, with justification and reason, for each applicable
requirement of these security directives, and approval shall be received from the
HCIS prior to implementation. The documents shall be retained by the company in
its permanent engineering files.

2.0. Definitions
HCIS High Commission for Industrial Security. The HCIS is part of the
Ministry of the Interior. It is responsible for the development, and
implementation, of security, safety and fire protection strategies
Kingdom-wide.
Owner: Company or owner of a facility.

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SD Security Directives
Shall: Indicates a mandatory requirement.
Should: Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not
required.
PTZ Pan-Tilt-Zoom: A method of mounting a surveillance camera that
allows it to pan, tilt and zoom while being controlled from a
remote location.
SCC Security Control Center: A facility that monitors the complete
security environment in a designated area and manages alarms and
responses to security events.

2.1. Terminology

The definition of terms relating to chain link fencing can be found in ASTM F552.
The definition of terms relating to barb tape can be found in ASTM F1379.

3.0. References
This directive adopts the latest edition of the references listed.
The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance,
operation and repair of equipment and facilities covered by this Security Directive
shall comply with the latest edition of the references listed in each Security
Directive, unless otherwise noted.

ASTM A121 Standard Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel Barbed

Wire
ASTM A123 Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on
Iron and Steel Products
ASTM A392 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence
Fabric
ASTM A641 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel
Wire

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ASTM C94 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete

ASTM F1043 Standard Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on
Steel Industrial Chain Link Fence Framework
ASTM F1083 Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
ASTM F1379 Standard Terminology Relating to Barbed Tape
ASTM F1664 Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC) and Other
Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Tension Wire Used
with Chain-Link Fence
ASTM F1910 Standard Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
ASTM F1911 Standard Practice for Installation of Barbed Tape
ASTM F552 Standard Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
ASTM F567 Standard Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
ASTM F626 Standard Specification for Fence Fittings
ASTM F668 Standard Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Other
Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
ASTM F934 Standard Specification for Standard Colors for Polymer-Coated
Chain Link Fence Materials
PAS-68 BS PAS 68:2007, Specification for vehicle security barriers
SD-STD- US Department of State standard, “Specification for Vehicle
02.01, Rev A Crash Test of perimeter barriers and gates

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4.0. General Requirements

4.1. Introduction
The perimeter of facilities shall be protected by a fence system in accordance with
the requirements stated in this Security Directive.
4.1.1. The type of fence used in a facility shall be based on the facility
classification. Facility classifications are performed by the HCIS.
Guidelines can be found in SEC-01 “Application of Security Directives”.
4.1.2. This Security Directive defines fences and emergency gates in fences.
There are four distinct fence types numbered Category 1 through Category
4. Category 1 fences provide the highest security while Category 4 fences
are designated for lower security requirements.
4.1.3. The fence is defined in terms of functional aspects followed by specific
details of fence material requirements and installation requirements.

4.2. Fence Definition Methodology

The following functions are combined to produce a specific category type fencing
system.
4.2.1. The functions constituting the fencing system are as follows:
4.2.1.1. External Interface - Encompasses the requirements external to
the fence and generally consists of patrol roads and associated
clearances.
4.2.1.2. Anti-Personnel Barrier - Describes the components that provide
anti-personnel characteristics of the fencing system.
4.2.1.3. Anti-Vehicle Barrier - Describes the components that provide
physical impediments to vehicle ingress through the fencing
system.
4.2.1.4. Intrusion Sensors / Surveillance Layer - Defines the installation
environments for electronic, fence mounted, sensing systems &
volumetric sensors that comply with the requirements of SEC-
05”Integrated Security System” for detection of attempts to cut
or climb the fence or penetrate the fencing system.
4.2.1.5. Lighting - Describes the requirements for perimeter and shared
fence lighting as defined in SEC-04 “Lighting”.

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4.2.1.6. Internal Interface - Encompasses the requirements internal to

the fence and generally consists of patrol roads and associated
clearances on the inside of the perimeter
4.2.2. While the description is provided in terms of discrete, functional layers,
these discrete functions are physically combined to achieve the specified
functionality. All functions shall be installed contiguous to each other or
may be co-located depending on specific fence configuration.
4.2.3. All clear zones and areas between fences shall be graded and cleared of all
vegetation, building or any other obstacles.
4.2.4. The requirements for each layer are summarized in the following sections
followed by specific fence material and installation requirements in the
Design Detail Section.
4.2.5. Drawings for all fence elements are shown in section 5.0 of this security
directive.

4.3. Category 1 Fencing System

Category 1 fencing systems are used at facilities where the highest level of security
is required. Category 1 fences implement a layered approach to security consisting
of an external interface layer, anti-vehicle layer, anti-personnel layer, intrusion
sensor layer, lighting layer and an internal interface layer.
Elevation & isometric drawings of the fencing system are shown in figures 1 & 2 of
section 5.0. A general layout of the chain link fence can be found in figure 9.
Each layer is defined below.

4.3.1. Category 1 External Interface Layer

The Category 1 fencing system requires an external interface layer
comprised of an outer patrol road and required clear zones. The external
interface describes the requirements external to the fencing system.
This outer patrol road is used by security personnel to patrol the perimeter
from the outside. It must be level, a minimum of 4.6m wide and paved
(concrete or asphalt) to ensure road is passable under all weather conditions.
This clear zone for this area refers to an area, on the outside of the fencing
system, cleared of all vegetation & obstructions, and maintained in this state.
This clear zone, measured as the distance from the anti-vehicle barrier (see

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next section), on the outside of the fencing system, shall be at least 15m
wide. The patrol road shall be located within this clear zone.

4.3.2. Category 1 Anti-Vehicle Layer

The Category 1 fencing system requires an anti-vehicle layer comprised of a
crash rated barrier and associated clear zone. The anti-vehicle layer is
contiguous to the inside of the external interface layer.
The anti-vehicle layer consists of a crash-rated barrier that meets or exceeds
the requirements set by the US Department of State standard SD-STD-02.01,
revision A, or PAS-68.

4.3.2.1. Crash Barrier Rating

• Crash-rated barriers vary widely on the level of impact they
will absorb. The rating of the crash-rated barrier for the
anti-vehicle layer in a Category 1 fencing system will
depend on the surrounding terrain.
• If the terrain presents obstacles that will prevent a vehicle
from accelerating to the maximum speed listed in SD-STD-
02.01, revision A or PAS-68, then a lower rated barrier can
be used. Obstacles that preclude vehicle acceleration could
be, for example, sandy, rocky or hilly terrain in the
surrounding area.
• An Owner can use a K4 or K8 rated barrier (using SD-
STD-02.01, revision A as an example) where the
surrounding terrain presents adequate obstacles to slow
down any approaching vehicle to the maximum speed for
these ratings. Where the terrain, and distance, allows
acceleration to the maximum speed listed in SD-STD-
02.01, revision A or PAS-68, the crash-rated barrier shall be
rated at the maximum rating (K12/L3 in SD-STD-02.01,
revision A as an example).
• The Owner shall develop the required rating of the crash-
rated barrier in consultation with HCIS.
• The clear zone associated with this layer will extend 800m-
15m inside the anti-vehicle barrier. The 800m clearance is

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required when the surrounding area is vacant at the time the

facility is designed while 15m is the minimum clearance.

4.3.3. Category 1 Anti-Personnel Layer

• The Category 1 fencing system requires an anti-personnel layer
contiguous with the anti-vehicle layer clear zone.
• The anti-personnel fence shall consist of a 3m high fence configured
with three rolls of concertina wire. The concertina wire shall be
mounted on top of the fence with a second roll mounted on the front
top and the third roll mounted on the bottom. The details of the fence
installation can be found in the Design Details section of this Security
Directive.
• Each pole on the anti-personnel fence will be reinforced by bracing
each pole with a brace post, on the inside, attached at a point
1500mm above the ground plane and extending downwards towards
the inside of the fence at 45o in the vertical plane which is
perpendicular to the plane of the fence. The details of the brace posts
can be found in the Design Details section of this Security Directive.

4.3.4. Category 1 Intrusion Sensors Layer

• The Category 1 fencing system requires intrusion sensors to detect
any attempt at entering the facility through the fencing system.
• The sensors shall incorporate at least two types of sensing
technologies in order to provide a high level of probability of
detection of an unauthorized penetration attempt. These sensors shall
work in an integrated environment to detect such intrusions and shall
be mounted as needed in the area inside the anti-personnel fence.
• At least one of the sensors shall be capable of detecting vertical and
lateral movement within the field.
• Cameras mounted for assessment or as a sensor shall supply video
imagery of the fencing system and shall detect any motion within
their field of view.
• The field of view for the camera shall be designed so as to provide an
uninterrupted view up to the next camera.

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• Cameras shall be located at a maximum distance of 7.5m from the

inside of the anti-personnel fence.
• Intrusion sensors & cameras shall meet the requirements stated in
SEC-05 “Integrated Security System”.

4.3.5. Category 1 Lighting Layer

The Category 1 fencing system shall include a lighting layer fully compliant
with SEC-04 “Security Lighting”. The lighting shall be installed a maximum
of 3m behind the camera pole location .

4.3.6. Category 1 Internal Interface Layer

The Category 1 fencing system requires an internal interface layer comprised
of required clear zones and an inner patrol road. The internal interface
describes the requirements internal to the fencing system.
This clear zone for this area refers to an area, on the inside of the fencing
system, cleared of all vegetation & obstructions, and maintained in this state.
This clear zone, measured as the distance from the lighting pole, shall be at
least 5m wide.
This inner patrol road is used by security personnel to patrol the perimeter
from the inside. It must be level, a minimum of 4.6m wide and paved
(concrete or asphalt) to ensure road is passable under all weather conditions.
It shall be located at the edge of the internal interface clear zone.

4.4. Category 2 Fencing System

Category 2 fencing systems are used at facilities where high levels of security are
required. Category 2 fences implement a layered approach to security consisting of
an external interface layer, anti-personnel layer, anti-vehicle layer, intrusion sensor
layer, lighting layer and an internal interface layer.
Elevation & isometric drawings of the fencing system are shown in figures 3 & 4 of
section 5.0. A general layout of the chain link fence are shown in figure 9.
Each layer is defined below.

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4.4.1. Category 2 External Interface Layer

• The Category 2 fencing system requires an external interface layer
comprised of an outer patrol road and required clear zones. The
external interface describes the requirements external to the fencing
system.
• This outer patrol road is used by security personnel to patrol the
perimeter from the outside. It must be level, a minimum of 4.6m
wide and paved (concrete or asphalt) to ensure road is passable under
all weather conditions.
• This clear zone for this area refers to an area, on the outside of the
fencing system, cleared of all vegetation & obstructions, and
maintained in this state. This clear zone, measured as the distance
from the inner edge of the patrol road to the Anti-Personnel fence
(see next section), shall be 15m wide.

4.4.2. Category 2 Anti-Personnel Layer

• The Category 2 fencing system requires an anti-personnel layer
comprised of an anti-personnel fence and associated clear zone. The
anti-personnel layer is contiguous on the inside of the external
interface layer.
• The anti-personnel barrier consists of a 3m high fence configured
with three rolls of concertina wire. The concertina wire shall be
mounted on top of the fence with a second roll mounted on the front
top and the third roll mounted on the bottom.
• The details of the fence can be found in the Design Details section of
this Security Directive.
• The clear zone associated with this layer will extend 10.5m inside the
anti-personnel fence. This clear zone will house sensors for intrusion
detection.

4.4.3. Category 2 Anti-Vehicle Layer

• The Category 2 fencing system requires an anti-vehicle layer
comprised of fence reinforcements. The anti-vehicle layer is co-
located with the antipersonnel fence.

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• Each pole on the anti-personnel fence will be reinforced by bracing

each pole with a brace post, on the inside, attached at a point
1500mm above the ground plane and extending downwards towards
the inside of the fence at 45o in the vertical plane which is
perpendicular to the plane of the fence. The details of the brace posts
can be found in the Design Details section of this Security Directive.
Lateral bracing, or other measures, may be added to increase the anti-
personnel fence to increase anti-vehicle characteristics.
• The Owner shall, in consultation with HCIS, add additional anti-
vehicle barriers, such as cable based or crash rated fences if required
by the Risk Analysis. In all circumstances anti-personnel
requirements and clearances shall be retained.

4.4.4. Category 2 Intrusion Sensors Layer

• The Category 2 fencing system requires intrusion sensors to detect
any attempt at entering the facility through the fencing system.
• The sensors shall incorporate at least two types of sensing
technologies in order to provide a high level of probability of
detection of an unauthorized penetration attempt.
• These sensors shall work in an integrated environment to detect such
intrusions and can be mounted as needed in the inside area of the
anti-personnel fence.
• At least one of the sensors shall be capable of detecting vertical and
lateral movement within the field.
• Cameras mounted for assessment or as a sensor shall supply video
imagery of the fencing system and shall detect any motion within
their field of view.
• The field of view for the camera shall be designed so as to provide an
uninterrupted view up to the next camera.
• Cameras shall be located at a maximum distance of 7.5m from the
inside of the anti-personnel fence.
• Intrusion sensors & cameras shall meet the requirements stated in
SEC-05 “Integrated Security System”.

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4.4.5. Category 2 Lighting Layer

The Category 2 fencing system shall include lighting layer fully compliant
with SEC-04 “Lighting”. The lighting shall be installed a maximum of 3m
behind the camera pole location.

4.4.6. Category 2 Internal Interface Layer

• The Category 2 fencing system requires an internal interface layer
comprised of required clear zones and an inner patrol road. The
internal interface describes the requirements internal to the fencing
system.
• This clear zone for this area refers to an area, on the inside of the
fencing system, cleared of all vegetation & obstructions, and
maintained in this state.
• This clear zone, measured as the distance from the lighting pole, shall
be at least 5m wide.
• This inner patrol road is used by security personnel to patrol the
perimeter from the inside. It must be level, a minimum of 4.6m wide
and paved (concrete or asphalt) to ensure road is passable under all
weather conditions. It shall be located at the edge of the internal
interface clear zone.

4.5. Category 3 Fencing System

Category 3 fencing systems are used at facilities where medium levels of security
are required. Category 3 fencing systems implement a layered approach to security
consisting of an external interface layer, anti-personnel layer, anti-vehicle layer,
lighting layer, surveillance layer, and an internal interface layer.
Elevation & isometric drawings of the fencing system are shown in figures 5 & 6 of
section 5.0. A general layout of the chain link fence are shown in figure 9.
Each layer is defined below.

4.5.1. Category 3 External Interface Layer

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The Category 3 fencing system requires an external interface layer

comprised of required clear zones. The external interface describes the
requirements external to the fencing system.
This clear zone for this area refers to an area, on the outside of the fencing
system, cleared of all vegetation & obstructions, and maintained in this state.
This clear zone, measured as the distance outside the Anti-Personnel fence,
(see next section), shall be at least 6m wide.

4.5.2. Category 3 Anti-Personnel Layer

• The Category 3 fencing system requires an anti-personnel layer
comprised of an anti-personnel fence and associated clear zone. The
anti-personnel layer is contiguous to the external interface layer.
• The anti-personnel barrier consists of a 3m high fence configured
with two rolls of concertina wire. The concertina wire shall be
mounted on the front top and the second roll mounted on the top.
• The details of the fence installation can be found in the Design
Details section of this Security Directive.
• The clear zone associated with this layer will extend 5m inside the
anti-personnel fence.

4.5.3. Category 3 Anti-Vehicle Layer

The Category 3 fencing system requires an anti-vehicle layer comprised of
fence reinforcements co-located with the anti-personnel fence.
Each alternate pole on the anti-personnel fence will be reinforced by bracing
each pole with a brace post, on the inside, attached at a point 1500mm above
the ground plane and extending downwards towards the inside of the fence at
45o in the vertical plane which is perpendicular to the plane of the fence.
The details of the brace posts installation can be found in the Design Details
section of this Security Directive.

4.5.4. Category 3 Surveillance Layer

• The Category 3 fencing system shall include a Surveillance layer
fully compliant with SEC-05 “Integrated Security System”.

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• Surveillance cameras can be selected at owner discretion and may be

fixed or Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) types.
• These cameras shall be sited to provide a clear view of the perimeter
and with adequate zoom capability to discern facial features of an
intruder.
• Cameras shall be located at a maximum distance of 7.5m from the
inside of the anti-personnel fence.

4.5.5. Category 3 Lighting Layer

The Category 3 fencing system shall include an Area lighting layer fully
compliant with SEC-04 “Security Lighting”. The lighting shall be installed a
maximum of 5m behind the camera pole location.

4.5.6. Category 3 Internal Interface Layer

The internal interface describes the requirements internal to the fencing
system. The Category 3 fencing system requires an internal interface layer
comprised of a clear zone.
This clear zone for this area refers to an area, on the inside of the fencing
system, cleared of all vegetation & obstructions, and maintained in this state.
This clear zone, measured as the distance from the fence towards the inside
of the facility, shall be at least 5m wide.

4.6. Category 4 fencing System

• Category 4 fencing systems are used at facilities where low levels of security
are required. Category 4 fencing systems implement a simple approach to
security consisting of an anti-personnel layer with associated internal and
external clear zones.
• The anti-personnel function is provided by a 3m high fence with a single roll
of concertina wire mounted on outriggers along the top of the fence. The
fence perimeter should have at least a 5m clear zone on the inside and
outside of the fence.

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• Lighting is at Owner discretion but Area lighting is recommended. The

lighting can be located within the inner clear zone if required.
• Elevation & isometric drawings of the fencing system are shown in figures 7
& 8 of section 5.0. A general layout of the chain link fence are shown in
figure 9.
• The details of the fence installation can be found in the Design Details
section of this Security Directive.

4.7. Shared Fencing between adjacent facilities

4.7.1. Adjacent facilities present a special case for fencing. As a general rule, the
first facility that is being constructed shall implement all fences, clearances
and clear zones.
4.7.2. Facilities built after the first facility is built shall implement a modified
version of the requirements.
4.7.3. Lighting shall comply with the requirements stated in SEC-04 “Security
Lighting”. for Shared Fence Lighting.
4.7.4. Camera and sensor locations for each category fence shall be modified so
that they minimize interaction between adjacent security systems.
4.7.5. A clear zone of 5m shall be established between the shared fence and the
new facility. This clear zone shall house sensors as needed by the fence
category. All remaining clearances for that particular fence category shall
remain.

4.8. Clearances - General

Refers to the minimum distance, including the clear zone, inside the inner fence, at
which Class 1, 2, 3, & 4 facilities may be located.
Clearances to the nearest critical element within the facility shall be located as
shown below. Critical elements located with the facility are items such as, but not
limited to, main electrical facilities, storage tanks (non water), pump stations,
control rooms and processing facilities. Owner shall determine critical elements
needed for the facility and ensure clearances are complied with. HCIS shall have
the right to designate elements to comply with clearance requirements.

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Category 1: 60m Critical elements only

Category 2: 60m Critical elements only
Category 3: 60m Critical elements only
Category 4: As required by the Owner
These clearances apply to the distance that critical elements are located from the
fence. This does not apply to non-critical elements which can be located closer to
the fence as long as safety and building codes are complied with.

4.8.1. Clearances - Coastal Facility

If facility is built in coastal areas the following additional requirements apply.
Coastal facility clearance refers to the minimum distance, in front of the anti-
personnel barrier, to the high water mark.
This distance shall be 60m which will include outer patrol road clearances.

4.8.2. Clearances - Elevated Pad

If facility is built on an elevated pad, 1.5m or higher, the following additional
requirements apply.
The requirements shall be maintained as shown in table 1, distances include clear
zones:
Requirement Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4
Clearance; Toe of berm to 30m 30m 20m 20m
fence
Slope; Toe of berm to 0.3m in 30m
fence
Slope; Fence to distance 0.3m in 6.1m
outside the fence
Table 1 – Elevated Pad clearances

4.9. Main Gates

Main gates shall be setup as specified in SEC-03 “Gatehouse Architecture”.

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4.10. Emergency Gates

4.10.1. Emergency gates in the perimeter shall meet the requirements of SD-STD-
02.01, revision A, “Specification for Vehicle Crash Test of perimeter
barriers and gates” or PAS-68, “Publicly Available Specification-68 for
crash ratings”.
4.10.2. Owner shall implement a maintenance program for monthly testing of each
gate.
4.10.3. Emergency gates shall have video surveillance that is monitored in the
local SCC.
4.10.4. Gate width shall be at least 5m or greater if needed due to operational
requirements.

4.11. Design Requirements for Fencing System Components

Drawings of individual design elements are shown in section 5.0 of this security
directive.

4.11.1. Materials
Materials shall be uniform and consistent and shall meet the following
requirements:

4.11.2. Fabric
4.11.2.1. Fabric shall be vinyl-coated chain link with a 50 mm diamond
mesh and a height of 2700 mm (±12 mm), with the top and
bottom selvages twisted and barbed. The standard length of roll
shall be 15 m and shall be woven continuously without splices.
Exception:
Galvanized fabric shall be permitted when required by section
4.12.8.
4.11.2.2. Vinyl-coated chain link fabric shall be PVC fusion bonded
fabric per ASTM F668, Class 2b and shall consist of 6-gage
(4.88 mm in diameter) core wires uniformly galvanized in

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accordance with ASTM A641, Class I, and coated with 0.20

mm (8 mil) of PVC applied by the fusion method over a thermo
set plastic bonding agent.
4.11.2.3. The minimum breaking strength for the fence fabric shall be
9650 N (2170 lbs).
4.11.2.4. The color of the PVC shall be dark green or black as per ASTM
F934.
4.11.2.5. If galvanized fabric is used, as required in 4.12.8., it shall
consist of heavy galvanized chain link material, conforming to
ASTM A392, Class II, 2-inch (50-mm) mesh 6-gage wire and a
height of 2700 mm (± 12 mm).

4.11.3. Line Posts

4.11.3.1. Line posts shall be NPS 3 schedule 80 steel pipe (OD = 89 mm
[3.5 inch]), high strength 83,000 grade (minimum tensile
strength shall be 585 MPa [85,000 psi] and minimum yield
strength shall be 572 MPa [83,000 psi]) as per ASTM F1083
Group 1A, galvanized internally and externally in accordance
with Type A of ASTM F1043.
4.11.3.2. The line post shall be 3600mm in total length, including length
in foundation, unless otherwise stated.
4.11.3.3. Line posts shall receive 10 to 12 mils thermal fusion coating of
PVC.
4.11.3.4. Line Post installation drawings are shown in figure 11, section
5.0 of this security directive.

4.11.4. Terminal, Corner, and Pull Posts

4.11.4.1. Terminal, corner, and pull posts shall be NPS 4 schedule 80
steel pipe (OD = 114 mm [4.5 inch]), high strength 83,000
grade (minimum tensile strength shall be 585 MPa [85,000 psi]
and minimum yield strength shall be 572 MPa [83,000 psi]) as
per ASTM F1083 Group 1A, galvanized internally and
externally in accordance with Type A of ASTM 1043.
4.11.4.2. Posts shall receive 10 to 12 mils thermal fusion coating of
PVC.

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4.11.4.3. Line Post installation drawings are shown in figure 11, section
5.0 of this security directive.

4.11.5. Brace Post

4.11.5.1. Brace post shall be NPS 2 schedule 40 steel pipe (OD = 60 mm
[2.375 inch]) regular grade as per ASTM F1083 Group 1A,
galvanized internally and externally in accordance with Type A
of ASTM 1043.
4.11.5.2. Brace post shall receive 10- to 15-mils thermal fusion coating
of PVC.

4.11.6. Top Rail

4.11.6.1. Top rail shall be NPS 2 schedule 40 steel pipe (OD = 60 mm
[2.375 inch]), regular grade as per ASTM F1083 Group 1A,
galvanized internally and externally in accordance with Type A
of ASTM 1043.
4.11.6.2. Rails shall receive 10- to 15-mils thermal fusion coating of
PVC.

4.11.7. Tension Wire

4.11.7.1. Tension wire shall be a minimum of 7-gage steel, 4.5 mm in
diameter in accordance with ASTM F1664.
4.11.7.2. Tension wire shall be vinyl-coated, class 2b in accordance with
ASTM F934, to match the same type of coating (PVC Fusion-
bonded) specified for the fence fabric.

4.11.8. Barbed Wire

4.11.8.1. Barbed wire shall consist of two strands of 12.5-gage galvanized
wire according to ASTM A121, with 14-gage, 4-point barbs
spaced 125 mm.
4.11.8.2. Barbed wire shall consist of six rows attached to V-shaped
heavy-pressed galvanized arms capable of withstanding 1,112

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N (250 pounds) downward pull at the outermost end of the arm

without causing permanent deflection of the arm.
4.11.8.3. Barbed wire shall be secured to the extension arm by lock wire.
Lock wire shall be ASTM A641, 360 mm long by 3.75 mm
nominal diameter wire, minimum, annealed and galvanized
with a 25 mm diameter hook on one end.
4.11.8.4. Barbed wire shall be vinyl-coated, class 2b in accordance with
ASTM F1664, to match the same type of coating (PVC Fusion-
bonded) specified for the fence fabric.
4.11.8.5. Angle arms shall receive 10- to 15-mils thermal fusion coating
of PVC.

4.11.9. Tie Wire

The core wire shall be 9-gage, 2.65 mm nominal diameter minimum,
galvanized in accordance with ASTM F626. Tie wire shall be coated the
same type of coating (PVC fusion-bonded or extruded) as specified for the
fence fabric.

4.11.10. Post Tops

4.11.10.1. One post tops shall be provided for each post, with openings to
permit through passage of top rail.
4.11.10.2. Post tops shall be made of pressed steel designed as a
watertight closure cap for tubular posts.
4.11.10.3. Tops shall receive 10 to 15 mils thermal fusion coating of PVC.

4.11.11. Fittings
Fittings shall be in accordance with ASTM F626 with the followings
specific requirements:
4.11.11.1. Tension and brace bands shall be 3.17 mm by 25.4 mm (1⁄8
inch by 1 in.) secured using 9.5 mm (3⁄8 in.) galvanized steel
carriage bolts and nuts.
4.11.11.2. Hog rings shall be 9-gage steel wire PVC coated in accordance
with ASTM F668, class 2b, color to match the fence system.

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4.11.11.3. Tension bars shall be 6 mm x 19 mm (0.25 inch x 0.75 inch)

galvanized steel in accordance with ASTM A123.
4.11.11.4. Bands and bars shall receive 10 to 15 mils thermal fusion
coating of PVC.
4.11.11.5. Drawings of fittings are shown in figure 12, section 5.0 of this
security directive.

4.11.12. Brace Rail

4.11.12.1. Brace rail shall be NPS 2 schedule 40 steel pipe (OD = 60 mm
[2.375 inch] regular grade as per ASTM F1083 Group 1A,
galvanized internally and externally in accordance with Type A
of ASTM 1043.
4.11.12.2. Brace rail shall be equipped with 9.5 mm (0.375 inch)
galvanized steel truss rods and truss tighteners in accordance
with ASTM F626.
4.11.12.3. Brace rail, truss rods, and truss tighteners shall receive 10 to 15
mils thermal fusion coating of PVC.

4.11.13. Razor Tape

Barbed tape materials and configurations shall be in accordance with
ASTM F1910 with the following specific provisions:
4.11.13.1. Barbed tape shall be 600 mm diameter (± 50 mm). Each loop
shall consist of 24 (±1) clusters of four needle-sharp barbs on
100 mm centers, each barb measuring a minimum of 30 mm in
length.
4.11.13.2. The barbed tape shall be fabricated from Series 430 stainless
steel. The barbed tape shall be permanently cold-clenched over
an austenitic mechanical spring core wire.
4.11.13.3. The wire shall have a diameter of 2.5 mm with a minimum
tensile strength of 965 kN/m2 (140 psi). The barbed tape shall
have a minimum 230° wrap about the core wire.
4.11.13.4. Adjacent alternate loops shall be clipped together in five (5)
locations around the circumference to obtain the concertina
effect.

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4.11.13.5. Clip spacing of the extended coil shall be 300± 50mm. Clips
shall be capable of withstanding a minimum pull load of 900 N
(200 lbs). Each coil shall contain 51 loops and cover 7.5m.
4.11.13.6. Where barbed tape is placed on the ground, each coil shall be
anchored to the ground at 1.5 meter intervals using anchors
formed from 10 mm diameter reinforcement bars. Each
reinforcement bar anchor shall have a 50 mm hook formed at
the top and shall be driven a minimum of 300 mm into the
ground.
4.11.13.7. Razor Tape drawings are shown in figure 13, section 5.0 of this
security directive

4.11.14. Concrete
4.11.14.1. Concrete shall have a minimum 28-day compressive strength of
28 MPa (4000 psi).
4.11.14.2. The maximum aggregate size shall be 25 mm (1 inch).
4.11.14.3. The maximum slump shall be 75 mm (3 inch), and entrained air
shall be between 2 percent and 4 percent.
4.11.14.4. Concrete mix design shall be in accordance with ASTM C94.
4.11.14.5. Cement shall be type V sulfate resistant.

4.12. Installation
The fence shall be installed in accordance with ASTM F567 and the specific
provisions in this section. Section 5.0 of this security directive contains drawings of
installation requirements.
4.12.1. Fabric
4.12.1.1. The fencing fabric shall be attached to all line posts by means
of tie wire spaced at intervals not exceeding 350 mm along
each post. Fasten the fabric to the rail or tension wire at
intervals not exceeding 600 mm.
4.12.1.2. The chain link fence fabric shall be installed so that the posts
are enclosed.

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4.12.1.3. The bottom of the chain link fabric shall be tied to a continuous
concrete anchor constructed according to Figure 2.
4.12.1.4. Tension bars shall be used with fabric bands spaced at
maximum 375 mm intervals to fasten fabric to line posts.
4.12.1.5. The bottom edge of fabric shall be fastened to the tension wire
with wire ties at intervals not exceeding 12 inches (250 mm).
4.12.1.6. The fabric shall be stretched tautly so as not to deflect more
than 76 mm (3 inch) in the center of the fence panel in between
the two line posts. Fabric shall be fastened securely to the
posts.

4.12.2. Posts
4.12.2.1. Where solid rock is encountered, posts shall extend 600 mm
into concrete footings.
4.12.2.2. All posts, except brace posts, shall be installed in a vertical
position, plumb and in line.
4.12.2.3. Footings for all posts shall extend 100 mm below the end of the
post.
4.12.2.4. The soil shall be moistened before placing the concrete.
4.12.2.5. All line posts shall be equally spaced at intervals of not more
than 3 m.
4.12.2.6. Terminal posts (Corner, End, Gate or Pull) shall be installed at
the beginning and end and at a maximum of 90 m intervals of
fence fabric and at changes in vertical and horizontal
alignments exceeding 22½° deflection angle.
4.12.2.7. Except for gateposts, the exposed surface of the concrete
foundation shall be set 25 mm above surrounding grade with a
smooth 13 mm crown, sloping away from the post.
4.12.2.8. Before placing components such as fabric, rails, tension wire,
and gates, the concrete shall have cured a minimum of 7 days
unless the concrete reaches at least 75 percent of its design
strength.
4.12.2.9. Line, corner, pull, and terminal posts shall be set vertically in
cylindrical concrete foundations in accordance with Table 2.

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Comment:
The values in Table 2 below are the minimum; site soil
conditions may require a bigger size in diameter, depth, or
embedment.

Table 2– Post Installation Schedule

Post Type Foundation Foundation Post Embedment
Diameter (mm) Depth (m) (m)
Fence Post
Line Post 350 1.0 0.9
Corner, Pull &
450 1.1 1.0
Terminal Posts
Brace Post 300 1.0 0.9
Gatepost OD (mm)
73 300 1 0.9
168 600 1.2 1.1
219 800 1.5 1.4

4.12.2.10. All posts shall be supplied with the necessary holes drilled for
the appropriate fittings.
4.12.2.11. Barbed arms shall be riveted or bolted to the post.
4.12.2.12. Brace posts shall be attached at a point 1500 mm above ground
level and extend downward toward the inside of the fence at
45° in a vertical plane which is perpendicular to the plane of
the fence.
4.12.2.13. Pull post intervals shall not exceed 90 m (300 ft).
4.12.2.14. Anchor post installation details are shown in figure 10, section
5.0 of this security directive.

4.12.3. Top Rail and Tension Wire

4.12.3.1. Fence shall be installed with a top rail and bottom tension wire.
4.12.3.2. The top rail shall be continuous except over drive gates. One
expansion/contraction coupling shall be used for every 30 m of
rail.

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4.12.3.3. If it is necessary for a top rail to be omitted, a top tension wire

shall be installed.
4.12.3.4. The tension wire shall be secured to the chain link fabric with
hog rings spaced no greater than 305 mm (12 in) on center.
4.12.3.5. Tension wire shall be secured to terminal posts by means of a
winding bracket.

4.12.4. Bracing in Plane of Fence

4.12.4.1. Each brace assembly shall consist of one top and one
intermediate compression member both of 60 mm O.D. pipe
and one adjustable diagonal tension rod of 9.5 mm diameter.
The top rail is the top compression member. Pipe used for the
compression members shall be of one piece without couplings
in the bracing panel.
4.12.4.2. Gate and end posts shall be braced to the nearest line post with
one complete brace assembly.
4.12.4.3. Corner and pull posts shall be braced to the two nearest line
posts with one complete brace assembly to each line post.

4.12.5. Barbed Wire

4.12.5.1. Six strands of barbed wire shall be installed.
4.12.5.2. Strands shall be spaced uniformly and attached to frame with
bands, clips, or eyebolts.
4.12.5.3. The strands of barbed wire shall be stretched to remove sag and
be anchored firmly to extension arms.

4.12.6. Miscellaneous Installation

4.12.6.1. The tie wires shall clasp the pipe and fabric firmly with ends
twisted at least two full turns.
4.12.6.2. Coatings damaged in the field shall be repaired using methods
and techniques recommended by the manufacturer.
4.12.6.3. Posts and rails shall be one piece free of welded sections.

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4.12.6.4. Installation of barbed tape shall follow the practice of ASTM

F1911.

4.12.7. Alignment
4.12.7.1. Fence shall run in straight lines as far as possible. Where
changes of direction are required the angle shall not be less
than 90 degrees.
4.12.7.2. When fully constructed the barbed wire, tension wire, fabric,
and truss rods shall be stretched tautly.
4.12.7.3. Where the fence crosses features such as streams and drainage
ditches and where conforming of the fence to the ground
contour is impractical, the fence shall span the depression,
unless otherwise indicated in the contract documents.
The space below the bottom of the fence shall be closed with
extra fence fabric or barbed wire as indicated in the contract
documents. If extra length fence posts are required at such
locations, they shall be furnished and installed in lieu of
standard length posts, together with any intermediate posts,
stakes, braces, extra fabric, or wire as may be required.
4.12.7.4. A reasonably smooth profile at the fence line shall be provided.
The bottom of the fence shall not be more than 25 mm (1 inch)
above the finished ground line.

4.12.8. Grounding
4.12.8.1. Fences which are within 10 m of an enclosed ground grid or
ground loop that is connected to equipment operated at 1000 V
or greater shall not be PVC coated and shall be grounded at
intervals not exceeding 15 m to the ground grid or loop. All
fences within 3 meters of a ground grid or ground electrode
shall be bonded at the nearest fence post to the ground grid or
ground electrode.
4.12.8.2. Fences that pass under a transmission line operating at 69 kV
and above shall not be PVC coated and be grounded at intervals
not exceeding 15 m on that portion of the fence within 100 m
of the power line.

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4.12.8.3. Fences that cross over a ground grid or conductors that connect
two ground grids shall not be PVC coated and shall have a
bond between the grid or conductors and the nearest post. If the
crossing area is extensive, the bond is required every 50 m.
Exception:
If the ground conductors used to connect the ground grids are
insulated and sleeved with PVC conduit at points within 10 m
of the fence, then the bond is not required

4.12.9. Gates
4.12.9.1. Gates shall be installed in accordance with the locations, type,
and size specified in the contract documents.
4.12.9.2. Gates shall be furnished with necessary fittings and hardware.
4.12.9.3. Gates shall be installed plumb, level, and secure for the full
opening without interference.
4.12.9.4. Ground items shall be set in concrete in accordance with gate
manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.12.9.5. Parts and attachments shall be inspected for defects.

4.12.10. Quality Assurance

4.12.10.1. The supplier shall be solely responsible for quality control of
all furnished materials, installations, and workmanship,
including those items or installations furnished by any of the
supplier’s subcontractors or vendors.
4.12.10.2. The purchaser reserves the right to make inspections at any
time during the receipt and installation of fencing materials.

4.13. Fence Penetration

Fence penetration by pipelines shall be either under or over the fence and
shall comply with any of the following approved methods.

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4.13.1. Under Fence Penetration

4.13.1.1. The pipeline shall be buried at least 18m on either side of the
fence for Category 1, 2 & 3. Where fence design configuration
requires greater distances, the pipeline shall be buried outside
those clearances. For Category 4 fences, the distance at which
the pipeline is buried is at Owner discretion.
4.13.1.2. Under Fence penetration shall be carried out by direct burial for
all fence Classifications.
4.13.1.3. Direct Burial requires that the pipeline be buried to a depth
compliant with applicable codes but, in no case, less then 1.5m
deep.
4.13.1.4. Under fence penetrations shall require the construction of a
concrete culvert above/at/below ground level with opening(s)
for the pipeline. The opening shall be sealed on both sides with
bars and a collar to prevent ingress of humans or small animals.
The fence shall conform to the culvert shape.
4.13.1.5. Stout guardrails shall be installed at the transition point where
the pipeline enters/exits the ground to prevent vehicle damage
to the pipeline.
4.13.1.6. A dedicated camera shall be provided that will permit video
monitoring of the pipeline/collar in the local SCC.

4.13.2. Over Fence Penetration

4.13.2.1. Over fence penetrations shall be at least 7m above the ground
plane for Category 1, 2 & 3 fences. Category 4 fence height
clearances shall be at Owner discretion.
4.13.2.2. No exposed pipe less than 7m above the fence shall be
permitted within 18m on either side of the Category 1, 2 or 3
fence.

Where fence design configuration requires greater distances,

the pipeline shall be buried outside those clearances.

For Category 4 fences, the distance at which the pipeline is

buried are at Owner discretion.

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4.13.2.3. For Category 1, 2 &3 fencing systems the pipeline on exterior

side of fence, and 5m on the inside of the fence, shall be
covered with concertina wire, installed the same way as the top
of a Category 1 fence. The concertina shall terminate 2m
before ground entry on the exterior side of the fence.

For Category 4 fencing systems pipeline on both the interior,

and exterior, side of the fence shall be covered with concertina
wire for a distance of 5m centered on the fence.
4.13.2.4. Stout guardrails shall be installed at the transition point where
the pipeline enters/exits the ground to prevent vehicle damage
to the pipeline.
4.13.2.5. Owner shall ensure that fence sensors are not affected by the
pipeline.
4.13.2.6. A dedicated camera shall be provided that will permit video
monitoring of the pipeline/collar in the local SCC.

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5.0. Drawings
This section contains drawings that provide a visual representation of the
information presented in this security directive.
The following drawings are available in this section:

1. Figure 1 Class 1 Fencing System - Elevation

2. Figure 2 Class 1 Fencing System - Isometric
3. Figure 3 Class 2 Fencing System - Elevation
4. Figure 4 Class 2 Fencing System - Isometric
5. Figure 5 Class 3 Fencing System - Elevation
6. Figure 6 Class 3 Fencing System - Isometric
7. Figure 7 Class 4 Fencing System - Elevation
8. Figure 8 Class 4 Fencing System - Isometric
9. Figure 9 General Layout – Chain link Security fence
10. Figure 10 Fence Anchor Details
11. Figure 11 Fence Post Assembly
12. Figure 12 Fence Attachments & Fittings
13. Figure 13 Barbed Tape (Concertina) Details

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Figure 1
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Class 1 Fencing System – Elevation

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Figure 2
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Class 1 Fencing System – Isometric View

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Figure 3
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Class 2 Fencing System – Elevation
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Class 2 Fencing System – Isometric View
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Figure 5
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Class 3 Fencing System – Elevation
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Class 3 Fencing System – Isometric
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Class 4 Fencing System – Elevation
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Class 4 Fencing System – Isometric
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Figure 9
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General Layout – Chain Link Fence
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Figure 10
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Fence & Post Details
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Figure 11
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Fence Post Assembly
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Figure 12
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Fence Attachments & Fittings
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Figure 13
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Barbed Tape (Concertina) Details
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