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Effective Date: June 2008 Leslie Forshey, Supervising Fire Prevention Inspector
Current Revision Date: 4/14/2023 Section 403.008
Next Revision (3) Date: 4/14/2026 Page 1 of 2
Fresno City Fire Department
400 Fire Prevention Manual
SECTION 403.008 ELECTRIC FENCES
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide direction for the required installation of electric
fences within the City of Fresno (City) and, where applicable, contract service areas.
APPLICATION
This policy applies to the Fresno Fire Department’s (FFD or Department) requirements
for the installation of electric fences as noted within the Fresno Municipal Code,
(FMC), Section 15-2010, Electric Fences.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
Permits must be obtained prior to the installation of an electric fence. Fences may not
be activated until approval of final inspection of the installation and the following
criteria are met:
1. Electric fences are only permitted in non-residential areas and must not
encroach into a public right-of-way.
2. Power must not exceed a commercial storage battery of twelve (12)
volts.
3. All electric fences must be completely surrounded by a non-electrical
fence or wall that is a minimum of five (5) feet in height. An electric fence
should not be higher than ten (10) feet.
4. Warning signs should be clearly identified and should read: “Warning
Electric Fence” at intervals of not less than 60 feet.
5. The property owner must execute a hold harmless agreement with the
City Attorney’s office, to indemnify the City against all claims related to
the fencing.
Effective Date: June 2008 Leslie Forshey, Supervising Fire Prevention Inspector
Current Revision Date: 4/14/2023 Section 403.008
Next Revision (1) Date: 4/14/2026 Page 2 of 2
6. An electrical disconnect device secured with a Police/Fire X-1 keyway
or other approved means for emergency access by Police and Fire
Departments must be provided at the location and approved by the Fire
Department.
7. The disconnect device must include an LED pilot light to indicate the
status of power to the electric fence.
8. The emergency access disconnect device must be located outside the
primary drive gate entrance of the property and must not be obscured
in any manner from the street/private driveway access. The details and
location of the disconnect device must be approved by the Department.
9. Approved signs stating the identification of such switches/controls in
addition to informational instructions as to how to disable the electrical
system must be installed to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshal, or
designee.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
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INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
Fresno Municipal Code (FMC)
Section 15-2010, Electric Fences