Anti Climb

Many of us will recall how it was once common to see walls topped with broken glass, set into concrete. This form of anti climb protection is now illegal, replaced by a variety of specialist products which we examine in this post. Anti Climb Devices and the Law While its perfectly acceptable for properties to be protected with anti-climb wall toppings its important to be aware of legal restrictions. For example, Section 164 of the Highways act 1980, states that where, on land adjoining a highway, there is a fence or boundary that has anti climb toppings installed and this...

Exterior drainpipes play a vital role in routing rainwater, collected in rooftop guttering, to main drainage systems. While these downpipes were once predominantly made from metal, these days they are primarily made from plastic. House-breaking burglars are experienced in using drainpipes as ladders, enabling them to reach upper storey windows. Opportunist thieves who spot an open upper storey window and adjacent drainpipe have been recorded on CCTV systems climbing the pipework to easily break into the premises. Exterior pipework can also attract children who will attempt to climb almost anything, without any thought for the consequences. Potential for Damage Modern,...

A question that’s often asked about anti climb wall and fence spikes is - do they work? Anti climb spikes have two primary functions: They need to both deter any would-be intruder and present a physical barrier to prevent intruders from gaining access to a property. Who Are the Intruders? Intruders may be criminals who want to access a property to commit crime, such as burglary. They may also be vandals who want to cause mischief and damage or they may be people who want to use facilities (such as swimming pools) while property owners are away. Government and military...

Perimeter security, around our homes, workplaces, schools and elsewhere, is vitally important. But keeping burglars out, preventing vandalism and protecting our properties from unwanted intruders can be extremely challenging. People often choose to raise the height of their perimeter boundaries and some consider installing wall spikes or fence spikes as anti climb deterrents. In this post we look at the legal requirements and restrictions that apply when using anti climb fence and wall spikes. United Kingdom Legal Requirements The relevant UK legislation includes the 1957 Occupiers’ Liability Act, the Occupiers Liability Act 1984  and the Highways Act 1980.  The Occupiers...

If you are researching anti climb devices and solutions then you need to be aware of a number of important considerations. Maybe your aim is to bolster existing perimeter security, or maybe you’ve already experienced unwanted intruders coming onto your property. In this post we look at what you need to consider when selecting the best anti climb solution for your needs. Define Your Objectives Rather than rushing to purchase and install wall and fence spikes around your property its worth taking some time to define exactly what you want to achieve. Here are some questions that you should consider:...