My neighbour has had a very dangerous fence erected , each metal strip has 3 very sharp points on it (like on a fishing hook) If a kid fell on it they would get badly maimed or killed is this legal
2006-08-07 09:29:57 · 14 answers · asked by wordykat 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I live in Scotland
it is not barbed wire, much more severe than barbed wire
2006-08-07 09:38:08 · update #1
I'm assuming that you're in the UK (from your previous answers) in which case the fence is illegal.
Fences have to be constructed in such a way that they can't cause accident or injury - barbed wire for example must be high up or on the side of the fence away from the public. For similar reasons spiked railings are always so high that you can't fall onto them (unless you fall out of a window). Currently prisons are having to remove the barbed wire around them in case prisoners injure themselves whilst trying to escape.
I'd have though your best bet would be to discuss the situation with your neighbour and explain your concerns and see if you can come to some amicable arrangement where he (or she) replaces or modifies the dangerous parts. In the absence of any co-operation from your neighbour you could try contacting the Health and Safety department of your local council, if it's a tall fence or is restrictive in any way then contact the Planning Department as well and if the dangerous parts are alongside a road or public footpath then contact the Highways and Lighting department.
You can find details fo your local council and the various departments on this web page... http://www.direct.gov.uk/Dl1/Directories/LocalCouncils/fs/en
2006-08-07 09:42:06 · answer #1 · answered by Trevor 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's called barbed wire, and it's perfectly legal. I take it from your spelling of neighbor that you aren't from the United States. Barbed wire is exceedingly common over here, and no one thinks twice about it. I've been climbing over it all of my life, no problems.
2006-08-07 09:36:21 · answer #2 · answered by yellowcab208 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU must check with your local city hall and find out the building ordinance. In all probability, the fence is legal as long as it's on the other guy's property and not in violation of height restrictions.
2006-08-07 09:36:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably not legal. Besides some innocent child getting injured, some low life trying to break into the property may injure themselves and end up successfully suing your neighbour.
2006-08-07 09:44:08 · answer #4 · answered by migelito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that some laws in Scotland are different from England, but the planning dept can help, or if its a council property the council maintenance department. if is adjacent to your garden you could erect some thing in front of it, so a) its not such an eye sore b) safer for your family? have you tried talking to them about it?
2006-08-08 00:07:24 · answer #5 · answered by dianafpacker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your city...in mine, you could have razor wire on it as long as you put it up with a building PERMIT!
start there--inquire as to whether this neighbor obtained the proper construction permits to erect said fence.
GL
2006-08-07 09:34:13 · answer #6 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Wordykat,
It depends on the laws in your state / country. Feel free to message and I can direct you to some statutes.
-j.
2006-08-07 09:34:06 · answer #7 · answered by classical123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is but maybe you can suggest he puts a warning sign up to warn of the danger?
2006-08-07 09:33:20 · answer #8 · answered by Tony Hi_teck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it's legal or not, but I'd certainly check into it. Call your city or county government offices and check into it. Glad he's not my neighbor!
2006-08-07 09:39:35 · answer #9 · answered by rosecitylady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is this legal , Id say this is the question. ei8ht29
2006-08-07 09:52:16 · answer #10 · answered by jeffrey k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋