Image is showing the effect that the weight of a child could possible have on perforated material. The height of the barrier must not be less than 1200mm even when a weight is applied to the top rail.
Standard
AS2012
AS2007
AS1993
Section(s)
2.3.2
Figure
2.1
Helpful Note
Perforated materials used in a barrier are much more likely to be able to be climbed so special attention needs to be taken to the size of the perforations and the rigidity of the panel overall.
Image is showing the effect that the weight of a child could possible have on perforated material. The height of the barrier must not be less than 1200mm even when a weight is applied to the top rail.
Perforated materials used in a barrier are much more likely to be able to be climbed so special attention needs to be taken to the size of the perforations and the rigidity of the panel overall.
