Product Description
The Chiefs are a traditionally styled hot dip galvanised steel panel that will stand the test of time. Strength and versatility are combined with a panel that can be installed either way up for flat or rod top. Add your choice of decorative spears to achieve the traditional wrought iron aesthetic.
The 1.2H panel is designed to be both pool and Balustrade compliant, meeting the safety from falling standards and has a PS1 available.
| Steel Rails : |
40 x 40mm SHS |
| Round Pickets : |
16mm Dia |
| Picket Gap: |
94mm |
| Standard Width : |
2.386m |
| Heights : |
1.2m, 1.5m, 1.7m, 2.0m |
| Heights with Spike Top : |
1.8m, 2.1m |
Available in Hot Dip Galvanised finish or can be powder coated to your desired specification.
Various gate options available to match The Chief Panel that can be coupled with Europe's leading Automation Brand 'Roger Technologies'.
All supported by our limited warranty. Refer to web site for details.
Scope of use
Used anywhere that requires a barrier where there is a fall greater then one metre.
Required to be installed on SHS65 posts.
Used in Residential, Schools, parks, industrial applications and can be paired with taller panels so you have continuity around the property.
Occupancy type C3 from Table 3 in AS/NZS 1170.3 :2003
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b)
- Clause F4 Safety from falling: Performance F4.3.1, F4.3.4, F4.3.4(a), F4.3.4(b), F4.3.4(c), F4.3.4(d), F4.3.4(e), F4.3.4(f), F4.3.4(g), F4.3.4(h), F4.3.5, F4.3.5(a)
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
Edgesmith PS1 for The Chief Balustrade Panel is readily available on request or via the website.
Use in Service History
As a fence panel the Chief has been used in the market for 10+ years.
April 2020 we increased the size of the rail to better meet Balustrade requirements and had it tested for compliance and gained a PS1 for The Chief 1.2H panel.
Maintenance requirements
Maintenance is required to meet any warranty claims.
-
Remove
Sap from trees
No
contact with water with high mineral content
- No
contact with landscape or gardening equipment
No
contact with chemicals that may cause damage
- Remove
attachment of foreign articles abrasive to the product
- Remove
plant life of any sort that has grown directly upon or in contact with any
portion of the product
- Periodically
washing your fence with water paying attention to areas not rinsed/clean
during rainfall
- Periodically
check all fixings and replacing any that require it
