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Appendix B
The warning sign shall typically appear as depicted in the figure below or have the
substance of “CAUTION: Electric fence”. The inscription shall be indelible, inscribed on
both sides of the warning plate and have a height of at least 25mm.
The warning sign should be legible from the secure area and the public access area.
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.
Warning signs shall be place adjacent to each sign related to chemical hazards for the
information of emergency services
Gates in electric animal fences shall be capable of being opened without the person
receiving an electric shock.
Connecting leads that are run inside buildings shall be effectively insulated from the
earthed structural parts of the building. This may be achieved by using insulated high
voltage cable.
Connecting leads that are run underground shall be run in a conduit of insulating
material or else insulated high voltage cable shall be used. Care shall be taken to avoid
damage to the connecting leads due to external factors.
Connecting leads shall not be installed in the same conduit as the mains supply wiring,
communication cables or data cables.
Connecting leads and electric fence wires shall not cross above overhead power or
communication lines.
Mains supply wiring shall not be installed in the same conduit as signaling leads
associated with the electric security fence installation.
