Abstract
Abstract In this study the minimum standards are investigated which must be imposed on fences in order for them to act as a barrier to children from the particular risk group (2 and 3-year-olds).The study sought to establish the minimum height usable, because a fence of this type can be climbed more easily by older children and young people, and hence damage due to vandalism (by these older people in order to pass it) is less likely to occur. This is very important, because damage of this kind also destroys the fence's ability to protect very young children. By means of a literature study parameters were identified that are relevant for the ease with which fences can be climbed. These include: personal characteristics and fence characteristics such as: height, geometry (chain-link fabric, bars, and welded steel wires), top geometry and post flexibility. A design set-up was made having 5 different types of fences and the effective height of the fence could be changed during the study by means of steps in f...
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