BS 6579-4:1990

This standard BS 6579-4:1990 Safety fences and barriers for highways is classified in these ICS categories:

• 93.080.30 Road equipment and installations

This Part of BS 6579 specifies requirements for the components to be used in the construction of tensioned rectangular hollow section (200 mm × 100 mm), type TRHS 2 safety fence supported on ‘Z’ posts.

Requirements are made in respect of materials, dimensions, protective finishes and identification.

Erection and tensioning of the assembled fence is outside the scope of this Part of BS 6579 (see 0.3).

NOTE. The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Materials and dimensional requirements for components. Includes recommendations for connections to bridge parapets.