1.1This guide provides assistance for the site security engineer to select the proper components required to design a site-specific, welded-wire physical security perimeter barrier.

1.2This standard does not purport to address all of the physical protection security concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of the standard to establish the appropriate design level of physical protection required and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements or limitations.

1.3Specification F2453 is to be used in conjunction with this guide.

1.4The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Some specific hazards statements are given in Section 7 on Hazards.

1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.