Zaun has achieved security ratings to LPS 1175 for a range of its fencing systems from the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) which was tested by the Buildings Research Establishment (BRE).

Hi-Sec Super10 fencing is believed to be the first single mesh to be certified to Security Rating 2 (certificate number 1164a/01) and entered into the Red Book for LPS 1175: Issue 7.

Two further Zaun security fencing systems have achieved Security Rating 1: Duo8 and Hi-Sec 358.

The certification detail is critical to the rigour of the LPCB Red Book, which is fast becoming the industry benchmark.

Products approved by LPCB have been rigorously tested in programmes designed to evaluate resistance to deliberate attack. It is important to ensure that specifiers only select products covered by the scope detailed on the approval certificate since products outside that scope may not provide an equivalent level of security.

LPS 1175 specifically covers the requirements and testing procedures for the LPCB approval and listing of intruder resistant building components, strongpoints, security enclosures and free-standing barriers.

BRE Physical Security Certification Scheme Manager Richard Flint said: "The threat to organisations from commercial crime and terrorism is diverse in both geography and levels of skill involved; it is persistent and requires appropriate measures to deter criminals and terrorists."

"Early detection backed up by effective physical security that provides a suitable delay while the response arrives reduces the likelihood of criminal acts being committed. This is supported by research and initiatives and in the UK, LPCB works closely with security equipment specifiers, insurers, government, police, and end users to develop methods by which the quality of product performance and product reliability can be assessed."

Zaun co-founder and technical and production director Alastair Henman said it was fantastic to achieve the certifications. He said: "other mesh panels that have achieved SR2 have had to employ double layers of mesh with extra reinforcment. The single layer Super10 gives better through-visibility for security patrols and CCTV, is kinder on the eye yet is as simple to install as our standard Hi-Sec system, which has also been entered into the Red Book, along with Duo8."

Zaun manufactures all three ranges in-house at its West Midland HQ, where the product testing and factory controls are rigorous and set the product apart from 're-sold' fencing.

He added: “We produce our own mesh, a claim many infer but do not do. Our doors are always open to the LPCB and potential customers who would like to see for themselves where the product is made and how its quality is assured."

"And I urge all specifiers and end users to insist not just on certified product but also that they are installed to the approved drawings."

Hi-Sec Super was developed to protect high profile and sensitive sites. It reduces attack options to vertical wires and increases delay from attack by hand and power tools.

Duo8 high performance fencing has 8mm horizontal wires sandwiching 6mm vertical wires for extra strength and robustness.

358 welded mesh is the 'original security fence' to repel intruders, used by the Home Office for prison perimeters. The close mesh makes it is almost impossible to climb.

Zaun systems are Secured by Design, licensed by the UK Association of Chief Police Officers for security products which ’design out crime’.