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DOMESTIC ANIMALS REGULATIONS 2015 - REG 6

Perimeter fencing for dangerous dog guarding non‑residential premises

    (1)     For the purpose of section 38(2)(a) of the Act, the requirements for perimeter fencing for a dangerous dog guarding non-residential premises are that—

        (a)     the fence has a minimum height of 1·8 m; and

        (b)     the fence is constructed of—

              (i)     brick, concrete, timber, iron or similar solid materials; or

              (ii)     mesh that complies with subregulation (2); or

              (iii)     any combination of those materials referred to in subparagraphs (i) and (ii); and

        (c)     if the fencing contains gates, the gates are kept locked when the dog is guarding the premises; and

        (d)     the fence is constructed and maintained in a manner which prevents the dog from being able to dig or otherwise escape under, over or through the fencing; and

        (e)     if directed by an authorised officer under subregulation (3), the fence has an inward‑facing overhang of 0·7 m angled at 35 degrees to the horizontal plane.

    (2)     Mesh used in the construction of perimeter fencing under this regulation must be—

        (a)     chain mesh manufactured from 3·15 mm wire to form a uniform 50 mm mesh; or

        (b)     weldmesh manufactured from 4 mm wire with a maximum mesh spacing of 50 mm.

    (3)     An authorised officer may direct an owner of a non-residential premises where a dangerous dog is kept to ensure that the perimeter fencing of the premises has an inward-facing overhang of 0·7 m angled at 35 degrees to the horizontal plane, if the officer reasonably believes that the dog has previously escaped over the perimeter of the property.



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