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.
The size of the warning sign shall be at least 4x8
”
(100x200 mm).
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”.
The inscription shall be indelible, inscribed on both sides of the warning sign and
have a height of at least 1”(25 mm).
Definition of special terms
Unit/Charger/Energiser - An appliance that is intended to periodically deliver
voltage impulses to a fence connected to it.
Fence - A barrier for animals or for the purpose of security, comprising one or
more conductors such as metal wires, rods or rails.
Electric fence - A barrier which includes one or more electric conductors,
insulated from ground, to which electric pulses are applied by a unit.
Ground rod - Metal structure that is driven into the soil near a unit and
connected electrically to the Fence ground terminal of the unit, and that is
independent of other grounding arrangements.
Connecting lead-An electric conductor, used to connect the unit to the electric
fence or the ground rod.
Requirements for electric animal fences
Electric animal fences and their ancillary equipment shall be installed, operated
and maintained in a manner that minimises danger to persons, animals or their
surroundings.
Warning!
Avoid contacting electric fence wires especially with the head, neck or
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