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Which of the following heights of fence deters only casual trespassers?

The correct answer is A. 3 to 4 feet. A fence 3 to 4 feet high is the standard physical security threshold recognized as sufficient only to deter casual or accidental trespassers, not determined intruders.

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Question

Which of the following heights of fence deters only casual trespassers?

Options

  • A3 to 4 feet
  • B8 feet
  • C2 to 2.5 feet
  • D6 to 7 feet

How the community answered

(44 responses)
  • A
    89% (39)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    7% (3)

Why each option

A fence 3 to 4 feet high is the standard physical security threshold recognized as sufficient only to deter casual or accidental trespassers, not determined intruders.

A3 to 4 feetCorrect

In established physical security standards, a 3-to-4-foot fence is low enough that a motivated person can step over or easily climb it, so it serves only as a psychological boundary marker that discourages people who have no real intent to intrude. It does not provide meaningful resistance to anyone with a deliberate plan to enter.

B8 feet

An 8-foot fence, especially when topped with barbed wire, is considered a high-security barrier that deters even determined intruders, not merely casual ones.

C2 to 2.5 feet

A 2-to-2.5-foot fence is effectively a decorative or boundary marker and provides essentially no deterrent value even against casual trespassers.

D6 to 7 feet

A 6-to-7-foot fence is difficult to climb without tools and deters most intruders, going well beyond the casual-trespasser deterrence level.

Concept tested: Physical security fence height classifications

Source: https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/isc-physical-security-criteria-federal-facilities-second-edition-2013-508.pdf

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#physical security#perimeter fencing#deterrence#environmental controls

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