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Where an electric animal fence crosses a public pathway, a non-electrified gate shall
be incorporated in the electric animal fence at that point or a crossing by means of
stiles shall be provided. At any such crossing, the adjacent electrified wires shall carry
warning signs.
Any part of an electric animal fence that is installed along a public road or pathway
shall be identified at frequent intervals by warning signs securely fastened to the fence
posts or firmly clamped to the fence wires.
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The size of the warning sign shall be at least 100x200 mm (4x8").
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The background colour of both sides of the warning sign shall be yellow. The
inscription on the sign shall be black and shall be either:
or the substance of "CAUTION: Electric fence".
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The inscription shall be indelible, inscribed on both sides of the warning sign and
have a height of at least 25 mm (1").
Ensure that all mains-operated, ancillary equipment connected to the electric animal
fence circuit provides a degree of isolation between the fence circuit and the supply
mains equivalent to that provided by the energizer.
Protection from the weather shall be provided for the ancillary equipment unless this
equipment is certified by the manufacturer as being suitable for use outdoors, and is of
a type with a minimum degree of protection IPX4.
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