Protecting utilities sites with perimeter fencing | Blog | Jacksons Security Fencing

2022-05-20 23:24:11 By : Ms. Jane Fu

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Guaranteed for 25 years, our absorptive and reflective acoustic barriers reduce noise, increase privacy, and provide security, and can even be CE marked for road infrastructure.

Security Rated Fencing is integral to any well-planned perimeter security strategy as it provides the reassurance of tested performance against a range of threats.

Jacksons high security fencing and gates deliver integrated perimeter security and access control solutions for a wide variety of sensitive and critical applications.

Our range of hostile vehicle mitigation products includes PAS 68 bollards, road blockers, speed gates, manual arm barriers and crash fences.

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Jacksons Fencing has provided solutions for many applications and sectors, from high security national infrastructure to commercial premises and schools.

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We have five CPD presentations covering topics including gate automation, perimeter security, acoustic barriers, timber treatment, and fencing for the education sector, available throughout the UK and online.

All our installation teams are CSCS certified and DBS cleared to carry out work at schools, care homes and other institutions, and subject to vetting and approval by the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

Our gate automation service is fully CE accredited, conforming to all current regulations. All our engineers and technical advisors are Gate Safe compliant ensuring a long-lasting, safe solution for any application.

Whether you're looking for advice on a high security or schools project or want to know more about acoustic barriers, we've got a wide range of guides covering these topics available for immediate download.

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We have commissioned a series of research reports with a wealth of knowledge from experts in the field including education, acoustic and high security insights.

Our whitepapers are available for immediate download and contain essential guidance and information on key topics including schools, noise barriers, automated gates, data centres and high security.

We have developed a range of insight papers that provide a brief understanding of various security sectors, from independent schools to utilities and high security data centres.

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With a vast amount of experience providing fencing for many applications, we share advice from our industry knowledge about keeping a site safe and secure, product detail and information for architects, specifiers, contractors and end-users.

Discover more about the security industry through our blog, with a wide selection of articles covering topics including fencing, access control and noise barriers, as well as helpful guidance and advice about specialist subjects and most commonly asked questions.

We understand the various challenges our customers face and over the years we have delivered many successful projects and solutions to the highest standard across all applications and sectors throughout the UK and across the world. View some of our case studies in various sectors

With over 70 years of experience providing fencing, gates and access control for schools, commercial and residential properties and high security sites, discover the security solution that’s right for you through our case studies.

Jacksons Fencing is accredited by many standards and institutions, from BRE LPCB, RIBA and Secured By Design, to RISQS, Gate Safe and Safe Contractor.

We are proud of our British heritage. First established in 1947 in Kent supplying fencing stakes to farmers, we have always remained true to our British roots as the company has grown.

We exceed British Standards in various categories, whether it's residential timber fence panels, welded mesh, anti intruder fences, or hostile vehicle mitigation crash rated products.

Our fencing has gone through rigorous testing processes to ensure it is suitable for all environments, from schools to healthcare, railways, airports and airfields, as well as military sites, prisons, home office and government operations.

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We coat our products to the highest standard, with options for marine coating, Galfan®, galvanisation and polyester powder coating to provide a tough, durable, protective layer.

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We offer a market leading 25 year guarantee on all our timber and steel products, and a 25 month guarantee for automated products.

Jacksons Fencing is an environmentally conscious organisation with a focus on providing products and services of the highest quality and always improving over time.

We have been exporting our products since 2000. With a wide portfolio of security solutions, we have won contracts in a number of countries including Australia, Egypt, Algeria, Turkestan and Kazakhstan.  

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The Jakcure® timber treatment process has been refined and perfected over the years to allow us to provide our 25 year guarantee. Find out about the process of timber treatment here.

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At Jacksons our entire resource is geared around meeting your needs from sales to design site visits manufacturing and transport so please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements at the earliest stage of the project.

We have teams located at each of our three fencing centres and fencing managers located throughout the UK ready to respond to your enquiry.

With a vast amount of experience providing fencing for many applications, we share advice from our industry knowledge about keeping a site safe and secure, product detail and information for architects, specifiers, contractors and end-users.

The importance of utilities sites and critical national infrastructure (CNI) to the economy, and the widespread damage a security breach could cause, mean it is essential to offer utilities sites the very highest levels of protection from threats, ranging from opportunistic theft or vandalism to acts of terrorism.

Security breaches can have significant implications on public safety and service availability. In recent years, there has been a series of security incidents that highlight the importance of keeping sites safe, including a substation break-in that resulted in a power surge, setting four homes ablaze.

These high-risk environments demand that those in charge of security select products proven to withstand sustained attacks using a range of attack tools, including professional power tools. Furthermore, there is the commitment of ongoing inspection and maintenance of all physical security devices to identify and address weaknesses.

A typical security plan for utilities sites should employ the ‘Onion Principle’ to provide multi-layered protection, working from the outer perimeter into the centre, delaying the attacker and providing security staff time to respond. The outermost layer (perimeter security) should create an effective physical barrier that prevents unauthorised access.

For a guaranteed level of security, fencing systems that have been given LPS1175 certification and awarded an official Security Rating should be considered. Ranging from SR1 to SR5, Security Ratings are an accurate indication of fence strength, representing the levels of resistance to intruder attack. They are awarded to products after rigorous independent testing by BRE/LPCB; for security barriers, this takes the form of simulated, timed attacks. Furthermore, it’s vital to choose perimeter security products that are supported by a quality guarantee since they are an essential aspect of the infrastructure of a site and offer greater lifetime value.

Good perimeter security practice should also include thorough and regular maintenance. Perimeter fencing must be inspected on a regular basis to spot any changes that could affect performance. Access control systems such as gates, turnstiles, barriers and blockers also need to be regularly tested for mechanical wear and tear, which ensures the continued safety of everyone entering and exiting the site. Since automated gates and barriers are classed as machinery, they are covered by legislation requiring them to remain in safe working order; particular attention should therefore be paid to their safe operation.

Jacksons Security has a range of products relating to this article, all complete with our 25 year service life guarantee. If you cannot find the item you are looking for, please do not hesitate to call our friendly sales team.

We have completed a large number of High Security projects in various sectors, including data centres, embassy buildings, government properties and CPNI sites. Discover more through our portfolio of High Security case studies.

We have an extensive library of blogs about the High Security sector, covering a wide selection of topics including guides for choosing the right security product, understanding security ratings, and planning and designing secure sites.

From design and manufacturing to supply and installation, we can help you with your project. If you'd like to discuss anything in this article or need information or guidance, please feel free to contact us at any stage to discuss your requirements.

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