This practice is intended to provide standard requirements utilizing specialized equipment and hand tools.

Ensure that the barbed tape is fabricated from acceptable material and well constructed. Field verification of the barbed tape's acceptability shall be in accordance with the project's specifications and this specification.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the installation procedure for barbed tape.

1.2 The primary purpose of this practice is to guide those responsible for or concerned with the installation of barbed tape on chain link fences, masonry walls, roofs or used as ground barriers. This standard is not intended to cover aspects of perimeter security for establishing levels of product performance or give analysis relating to various design comparisons.

1.3 This standard involves the use of material, that may cause injury, including exposure to hazardous materials, and operation of specialized equipment.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5 This 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

Keywords

barbed tape; barbed tape, installation; Fences/fencing materials; Helical security coils; Installation--security materials/applications; Security barriers; Barbed tape; Single helical (security) coils;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 77.140.65 (Steel wire, wir ropes and link chains); 95.020 (Military engineering. Military affairs. Weapons)

Citing ASTM Standards

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