The protection of Critical National Infrastructure is something CLD Fencing Systems has been doing for over 40 years with it’s innovative Rigid Mesh Fencing Systems that offer guaranteed delay against attack thanks to being accredited to LPS 1175.
Whether you are working in the Water, Gas, Electric or Nuclear Utilities Industry, our range of permanent and temporary utilities fencing and gate systems will keep your next project secured.
From Security Rated Fencing and Gates, to specially designed and manufactured Non Conductive GRP Isolation Panels and Gates for use on electric sites, every systems comes backed by years of experience in providing the best utilities fencing solutions across the UK.
How does GRP Fencing work for the Utilities Sector?
With electrical conductivity remaining the number 1 risk in the Utilities and National Infrastructure sectors, it goes without saying that good electrical resistance is key when it comes to perimeter fencing at these locations. In most cases, traditional metal fencing will simply not do and so GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) fencing is often the sought-after solution. Offering strength and flexibility but most importantly, boasting non-conductivity, frangibility and radio transparency, GRP Fencing such as that we manufacture here at CLD Fencing Systems is crucial.
What are the requirements for Utility & National Infrastructure perimeter fencing?
All perimeter fencing installed at Utility and National Infrastructure sites must be UK Government approved and hold appropriate security ratings. Governed by the CPNI (Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure), perimeter fencing and gates at these high-risk areas should follow a certain set of requirements, in order to achieve a safe work environment by:
- Delineating the boundary
- Deterring intruders
- Providing a delay to an intruder
- Acting as a barrier to vehicles
- Enabling external view through the fence line
Whatever the purpose of your perimeter fencing, it must provide suitable security. It is therefore recommended that perimeter fencing at Utility sites is used in conjunction with other security measures such as CCTV or security lighting for instance. Where possible, there should be a limited number of gates to minimise the number of access points available to potential trespassers.
All perimeter fencing must be regularly reviewed to ensure they remain fit for purpose.
What is the importance of utility fencing?
Utility fencing is of paramount importance not only for maintaining a secure environment but also for a range of other aspects, including:
- Defining perimeters to highlight the extent of a site or building
- Defining access points where it is safe to both enter and exit
- Defining sterile zones
- Deterring a breach in security
- Detection of suspicious behaviour
- Detection of unauthorised intrusions
- Detecting threats early to allow for appropriate response and verification
- Delaying how long it takes for an attacker to breach the perimeter
- Delay or prevent an attack
- Minimising the impact of an attack
There are a number of reasons why we’re the go-to for GRP utility fencing, so to find out more about how we can help – get in touch with our team today!
