Cape Town takes regulations for electric fencing far further than the national regulations

[mylesillidge]

Important information about electric fence rules in South Africa

Electric fencing in South Africa is regulated by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), among other legislation. However, one major metro takes these regulations a step further.

While metros like Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, eThekwini, and Mangaung generally rely on national regulations, the City of Cape Town stands out for its approach.

 

[EmmanuelGoldstein]

Can't have the criminals being shocked... their rights > your rights

 

[notayoba]

My pet hate.

A lovely sleep with the sound of rain. Rudely interrupted by the loud SNAP! SNAP! .. SNAP! of the paranoid and deaf neighbour's electric fence.

 

[wingnut771]

 

[vigras rojara]

Can't have the criminals being shocked... their rights > your rights

You probably should also have the right not to be shocked by your neighbour's dodgy hillbilly installation, though.

 

[EmmanuelGoldstein]

You probably should also have the right not to be shocked by your neighbour's dodgy hillbilly installation, though.

Or to be mauled by his Pit Bull Terrier

 

[wingnut771]

You probably should also have the right not to be shocked by your neighbour's dodgy hillbilly installation, though.

Doesn't the national regulations deal with that?

 

[vigras rojara]

Or to be mauled by his Pit Bull Terrier

That too!

 

[vigras rojara]

Doesn't the national regulations deal with that?

Presumably yes.

 

[Murmaider]

Rather than trying to regulate electric fences to protect criminals, why not solve the crime issue so no one needs to put up an electric fence....

 

[wingnut771]

Presumably yes.

A better more expensive life for all:

 

[EmmanuelGoldstein]

Rather than trying to regulate electric fences to protect criminals, why not solve the crime issue so no one needs to put up an electric fence....

As I said... the ANC needs to keep the criminals in business.

 

[purrr]

I actually read the article. Seems like a non article to me. Your installation company will comply with the rules, this is not something you need to be concerned about.

 

[vigras rojara]

Rather than trying to regulate electric fences to protect criminals, why not solve the crime issue so no one needs to put up an electric fence....

Abracadabra!

 

[EmmanuelGoldstein]

I actually read the article. Seems like a non article to me. Your installation company will comply with the rules, this is not something you need to be concerned about.

Most articles here are non-articles generated by AI to sell clicks.

 

[Crowley]

Most articles here are non-articles generated by AI to sell clicks.

And you commenting on each non-article drives up engagement which generates more non-articles.

 

[ghaye]

I actually read the article. Seems like a non article to me. Your installation company will comply with the rules, this is not something you need to be concerned about.

Except of course paying for it.

 

[EmmanuelGoldstein]

And you commenting on each non-article drives up engagement which generates more non-articles.

Noted thank you. So should I not comment at all then?

 

[purrr]

Except of course paying for it.

Huh?

 

[ghaye]

Huh?

Well, I bought my current property more than 10 years ago with the electric fence installed. A few years later CoCT change the rules and I have to pay for somebody to come and confirm that the system is legal. That kind of "please spend some more money" bs.