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Electric fences intended for deterring birds, household pet containment or
training animals such as cows need only be supplied from low output
energizers to obtain satisfactory and safe performance.
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In electric fences intended for deterring birds from roosting on buildings, no
electric fence wire shall be connected to the energizer earth electrode. A
warning sign shall be fitted to every point where persons may gain ready
access to the conductors.
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Where an electric fence crosses a public pathway, a non-electrified gate
shall be incorporated in the electric animal fence at that point or a crossing
by means of stiles shall be provided. At any such crossing, the adjacent
electrified wires shall carry warning signs.
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Ensure that all mains-operated, ancillary equipment connected to the
electric animal fence circuit provides a degree of isolation between the fence
circuit and the supply mains equivalent to that provided by the energizer.
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Protection from the weather shall be provided for the ancillary equipment
unless this equipment is certified by the manufacturer as being suitable for
use outdoors, and is of a type with a minimum degree of protection IPX4.
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