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1、BS 5709:2006 Gaps, gates and stiles Specification ICS 91.090 NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW BRITISH STANDARD Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Mon Dec 04 16:20:16 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI Publishing and copyright information The BSI
2、 copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the document was last issued. BSI 2006 ISBN 0 580 48107 7 The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard: Committee reference B/201 Draft for comment 05/30144012 DC Publication history First published as BS 5709, March 197
3、9 Second edition, June 2001 Third edition, April 2006 Amendments issued since publication Amd. no.DateText affected BS 5709:2006 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Mon Dec 04 16:20:16 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BSI 2006i BS 5709:2006 Contents Foreword iii 1Scope 1 2Terms and
4、 definitions 1 3Selection of gap, gate or stile order of preference 3 4Performance requirements for structures 5 Annexes Annex A (informative) Barbed wire, razor wire, farm type electrical fences 25 Bibliography 26 List of figures Figure 1 Example of a gap constructed in a hedge 7 Figure 2 Example o
5、f a Kent Carriage Gap 8 Figure 3 Example of a one-way opening timber, unlatched, pedestrian gate 10 Figure 4 Example of a self-closing two-way opening timber bridle gate using a slotted plate self-closing mechanism 11 Figure 5 Example of a trapezial timber kissing gate 13 Figure 6 Example of a recta
6、ngular timber kissing gate 14 Figure 7 Example of a curved metal kissing gate with RADAR bypass 15 Figure 8 Example of a wide post and rail stile 18 Figure 9 Example of a narrow post and rail stile 20 Figure 10 Example of a stone stile 21 Figure 11 Example of a horse stile 22 Figure 12 Example of a
7、dog gate attached to a timber post and rail stile 24 List of tables Table 1 Accessibility of structures conforming to BS 5709 on footpaths 5 Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to iv, pages 1 to 26, an inside back cover and a back cover. Licensed Co
8、py: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Mon Dec 04 16:20:16 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 5709:2006 ii BSI 2006This page deliberately left blank Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Mon Dec 04 16:20:16 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BSI 2006iii BS 5709:2006 Foreword This
9、British Standard was published by BSI and came into effect on 28 April 2006. It was prepared by Technical Committee B/201, Fences and gates. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary. Supersession This British Standard supersedes BS 5709:2001,
10、which is withdrawn. Information about this document Country walking, cycling and riding have continued to increase since the first edition of this standard was published in 1979. For path users, recent thinking and legislation has focused on the need for less able bodied and disabled people to be ab
11、le to access the countryside. The proportion of walkers of advancing years, with decreased mobility associated with arthritis of the knee and hip and other age related disabilities, has also increased. This revision continues to place emphasis on the needs and safety of all path users in the context
12、 of the actual agricultural needs of the landowners. In addition recognizing that the standard applies to many field gates on paths. The United Kingdom is noted for the variety of structures which enable crossings to be made of boundaries where animals need to be contained. Whilst local traditional
13、forms of structures should not be lightly discarded for a standard design, it should be borne in mind that the main objective is for structures to be adequately stockproof (and sometimes motor vehicle proof) while providing good access for all legitimate users. Accordingly this edition continues to
14、specify structures by their functional performance, thus allowing many designs of structure to conform to the requirements. However, it also tries to meet the need for actual buildable designs by means of examples that meet the functional performance criteria. This standard is intended to be used by
15、: a)those planning, specifying, or approving new structures on paths (e.g. highway authorities, district councils, landowners, tenants, user groups, and others handling diversions, creations or dedications of paths subject to gaps, gates and stiles); b)those making and buying path structures or kits
16、; c)those installing path structures (e.g. landowners, contractors, volunteers); d)those replacing, maintaining and inspecting path structures (e.g. farmers, highway authority officers and volunteers). Most of the functional performance criteria are field measurable but this standard also gives guid
17、ance on design where field-measurement is physically difficult or subjective. NOTEThis standard confines itself to the main structure across boundaries (e.g. hedge, fence, wall). Where the path is wider than this structure an additional structure needs to fill the rest of the width. This may be the
18、original hedge or fence or a new one. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Mon Dec 04 16:20:16 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 5709:2006 iv BSI 2006 On public paths, gates and stiles, and also gaps where the side structure or growth restrict the full width of the way, are legall
19、y obstructions unless the path has been dedicated subject to those limitations, or unless they have been authorized by the Highway Authority, or by a public path order or creation agreement (see Highways Act 1980 1). Gates, stiles and the side structures or growth alongside gaps are required to be m
20、aintained by the landowner to a standard of repair required to prevent unreasonable interference with the rights of persons using the footpath or bridleway (see Highways Act 1980, S146 1). This British Standard provides specifications for gaps, gates and stiles to ensure that they cause the minimum
21、of inconvenience to users whilst fulfilling the requirement for gates and stiles of substantially preventing the passage of animals and, for all structures, where appropriate and lawful, preventing access to some of those not entitled to use the path. In considering if and what type of structure is
22、necessary the needs of those with disabilities should be taken into account (see Disability Discrimination Act 1995 2 and the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 3). The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 4 requires local authorities authorizing the installation of gates, stiles and other works o
23、n footpaths and bridleways to have regard to the needs of people with mobility problems. Use of this document It has been assumed in the preparation of this British Standard that the execution of its provisions will be entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people, for whose use it has
24、 been produced. Presentational conventions The provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its requirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is “shall”. Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in smaller italic
25、 type, and does not constitute a normative element. Contractual and legal considerations This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal ob
26、ligations. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Mon Dec 04 16:20:16 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BSI 20061 BS 5709:2006 1 Scope This British Standard specifies field-measurable performance requirements for gaps, gates and stiles for footpaths and bridleways and other routes used
27、 by the public. It can also be used on wholly private ways. It provides a hierarchy of performance requirements to enable choices to be made as to which type of structure is most appropriate in given circumstances. In regard to stiles, this standard is aimed at the repair and refurbishment of existi
28、ng ones. This British Standard does not apply to stiles with moving parts. 2 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this British Standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 2.1bridle gate device hinged at one side installed in a boundary such as a fence, hedge or wall which acts as a bar
29、rier to livestock and motor vehicles, but which allows the passage of horse-riders, cyclists, pedestrians and their dogs, and mobility vehicles 2.2bridleway where the context allows, bridleway includes any route where horses are allowed 2.3cycle wheeled, non-motorized, pedal or hand powered vehicle
30、2.4cyclist user of wheeled, non-motorized, pedal or hand powered vehicle 2.5dog gate device allowing the passage of a dog, whilst preventing the passage of livestock 2.6enclosure see refuge (2.17) 2.7footpath where the context allows, footpath includes any route where walkers are allowed, e.g. acces
31、s land 2.8gap unimpeded way through a boundary together with any structure defining its width 2.9horse stile non-moving structure designed to allow horses to pass whilst forming a deterrent to motorcycles 2.10kissing gate device consisting of a hinged gate that is constrained to swing between two po
32、sts at the opening of an enclosure forming part of the structure, and which allows the passage of legitimate users, whilst preventing the passage of livestock etc. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Mon Dec 04 16:20:16 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 5709:2006 2 BSI 2006 2.11l
33、ivestock animals such as cattle, sheep (including lambs) and horses, but not including dogs and deer 2.12manoeuvring space space needed by persons, horses, cycles, mobility vehicles to traverse the gap or structure conveniently and safely 2.13mobility vehicle wheeled vehicle such as a wheelchair, in
34、valid carriage or childrens pushchair or pram NOTE This term includes invalid carriages of Classes 1, 2, and 3 as defined in S.I. 1988 No. 2268 Road traffic The Use of Invalid Carriages on Highways Regulations 1988 5. 2.14path including public and private routes as well as ways through fences onto a
35、nd from land such as commons and access land where no specific paths exist 2.15pedestrian gate device hinged at one side, installed in a boundary such as a fence, hedge or wall which acts as a barrier to livestock etc., but which allows the passage of pedestrians and their dogs, and mobility vehicle
36、s 2.16RADAR lock lock operated by a key (RADAR key), normally only available to disabled people NOTEThe key is the design of the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR), 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF. 2.17refuge or enclosure area within which the gate of a kissing gate swings or
37、 the area between a pair of gates comprising one structure 2.18self-closing gate gate which always returns to a position touching, or in line with, the closing post 2.19stile fixed device allowing the passage of pedestrians over or through a fence, wall or hedge, while forming a barrier to livestock
38、 or other animals, cycles and vehicles NOTE 1Stile does not include horse stile. NOTE 2Stiles with moving parts are not covered by this standard because they are prone to failure or vandalism and can cause a safety hazard. 2.20stockproof structure that is intended to prevent the passage of livestock
39、 and/or the passage by other animals or things, for example rabbits or motorcycles NOTEAnimals other than livestock, including wild animals, might require specially designed structures (e.g. tall kissing gates to prevent the passage of deer). Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Mon Dec 04 16
40、:20:16 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BSI 20063 BS 5709:2006 3 Selection of gap, gate or stile order of preference 3.1General The selection of a gap, gate or stile, which permits people to use a path crossing a field boundary such as a hedge, fence or stone wall, shall result in as littl
41、e restriction as possible for potential users, including users of mobility vehicles, while meeting the actual agricultural needs of the landowners (principle of least restrictive option see 3.1.3). 3.1.1Rights of Way users Structures shall be assessed to ensure that they are suitable, as a minimum,
42、for the following legitimate path users with respect to categories of rights of way (see Highways Act 1980 as amended 1 and Countryside Act 1968 6): a)footpaths: 1)walkers (pedestrians); 2)wheelchair users; 3)walkers with dogs under control; 4)walkers with prams/pushchairs. b)bridleways: 1)all footp
43、ath users; 2)horse riders; 3)cyclists; 4)persons leading horses. c)restricted byways: 1)all bridleway users; 2)horse drawn vehicles. NOTE 1Where a landowner grants access by concession there is scope to define the range of users differently from those in right of way legislation for public paths. Fo
44、r example, a permissive path could allow walkers and horse riders but preclude cyclists. NOTE 2Care is required in planning and installing gaps, gates and stiles on all routes where restrictions to mobility vehicle users might be created (see Foreword). 3.1.2Reasonableness If a gate, kissing gate or
45、 stile is to be provided on a path an assessment shall be made of whether such action is reasonable. The assessment shall as a minimum include the following: a)what alternative measures might be taken to avoid the need for a structure or a particular type of structure; NOTE 1For example a swathe of
46、land including the path might be fenced-in so as to keep stock completely off the paths surface. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Mon Dec 04 16:20:16 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 5709:2006 4 BSI 2006 b)the likelihood of the structure, taken in the context of its environme
47、nt, causing some restriction to users (e.g. a gate will be difficult for some people with reach or dexterity difficulties); c)the extent of any restriction which will be created (e.g. a stile will create an absolute barrier to wheelchair users and many walkers with pushchairs as well as those with l
48、imited agility). 3.1.3Least restrictive In general terms the principle of applying the least restrictive option means that a path crossing a field boundary shall in the first instance be through a gap (see 4.1 and 4.2). If a gap is inappropriate, for example because of the need to control livestock,
49、 the second choice shall be a gate (see 4.1 and 4.4), which is easy to operate in both directions of travel by all people entitled to use the path. If a gate is inappropriate, a kissing gate (see 4.1 and 4.5) shall be chosen. New structures shall not be stiles unless exceptional circumstances require them. NOTE 1As no single structure provides access across field boundaries that is satisfactory in all situations, this standard provides a hierarchy of performance requirements to enable choices to b
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