New Product Launch: PG1 & PG2 Pedestrian Guardrail

What is BS 781:1995? 

Scope: Applies to metal pedestrian guardrails used in public spaces like roadsides, footpaths, and near schools.

Purpose: Provides standards for design, manufacture, and performance to ensure safety and durability.
Covers materials, corrosion protection, design loads, dimensions, and installation.

Intention: Aims to minimise injury risk to pedestrians and improve performance in traffic management.

How Does This Influence Design?

Structural Strength: Requires guardrails to withstand specified impact loads for pedestrian protection.

Heights & Gaps: Defines minimum height requirements and maximum gap sizes to prevent climbing or entrapment.

Driver Visibility: Influences design to maintain clear sight lines for motorists, especially near pedestrian crossings.

Protective Coatings: Mandates the use of corrosion-resistant finishes (e.g. galvanising) for durability.

Material Specifications: Details accepted metal grades and fabrication standards to ensure quality.

Installation Guidance: Sets out appropriate fixing and anchoring methods to ensure secure installation.

Urban Aesthetics: Encourages designs that are visually appropriate for the public realm, while ensuring safety compliance.

Two Versions of our Guardrails 

Our two types of guard rails are Pedestrian Guardrail (PG1) and Pedestrian Guardrail (PG2). Pedestrian Guardrail PG1 and PG2 are safety barriers designed to separate pedestrians from vehicular traffic, helping to guide foot traffic and reduce the risk of accidents. The main difference between them is visibility—PG1 features full-height vertical infill bars for maximum containment, while PG2 includes a visibility gap at the top to improve sightlines at crossings and junctions. Both types are manufactured to BS 7818:1995 standards.

Width Options 

A width to suit all widths, not every traffic island is equal...

To accommodate your specific project needs, our pedestrian guardrails are available in three standard widths: 0.5m, 1.0m, and 2.0m.

Our guardrails are engineered for safety and durability. Each rail stands at a standard height of 1.0m above ground and is constructed from a robust 50 x 30mm Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS). To ensure maximum longevity and protection against corrosion, the guardrails are hot-dip galvanised to ISO 1461 standards, making them suitable for long-term outdoor installation.

Infills to Suit all Roads and Applications 

Our guardrails are available with four distinct infill options to suit your visibility and design requirements: standard, single stagger, double stagger, and triple stagger.

Why use First Fence for Guardrails? 

Comprehensive O&M Guides

Full Drawings Available

Available in galvanised steel and a range of powder coated colours 

Nationwide Delivery 

High quality product

Contact Us

If you would like more information about our guard rails, then please contact our sales team on 01283 512111 or email sales@firstfence.co.uk.

Download our pdf version of New Product: PG1 & PG2 Pedestrian Guardrail Press Release.