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METHOD STATEMENT

ERECT HOARDING (MINIMUM 3 M IN HEIGHT) AROUND SITE, INCLUSIVE OF

LOCKABLE GATES AND SIGNAGE

TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ARCHITECT AND THE PROJECT MANAGER

Definition:
The process in preparing a construction site by putting up a fencing system along the
perimeter of the site is referred to as erecting of hoarding. Fencing panels can be
rapidly assembled, however, care does need to be taken to ensure the panels are
stabilised correctly.

SITE CONSIDERATIONS
Assess access and condition of site for delivery and storage of hoarding stillages
Assess access and conditions of site for safe erecting procedures.
Assess condition of ground in the proposed perimeter.

STRUCTURAL CONSIDERATIONS
Ensure ground is able to support concrete fence bases.
Ensure consideration against wind loading is taken when erecting hoarding systems
in exposed location.

PROJECT PLANNING AND LOGISTICS

Ensure that hoarding will not interfere with other works on site, such as excavation
and delivery/deposit of material.
Ensure that all required equipment (basic hand tools, protective clothing) are
available and if applicable in good working condition.
Ensure all required personnel are available.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Hard hat, Safety footwear, Gloves and overalls should always be worn when erecting
hoarding systems.

METHOD

1. The disassembled hoarding is delivered on purpose built stillages to minimise

the risk of injury or damage.
2. Check precise location where hoarding, including the lockable gates, is to be
erected against contract drawings or with architect/project manager.
3. Using a Spirit level, and a spacing gauge or tape measure, position the fence
bases along the fence line at 2.2m (panel width) intervals ensuring at all times
that the bases are sitting on an even level surface.
4. If ground doesn’t provide even level surface, some crushed aggregate can be
lightly compacted beneath the fence base to make up for differences.
5. Two personnel will lift the first fence panel out of the stillage, and fit it into
position by inserting the legs of the fence panel into the central locating holes in
the fence base.
6. Insert the remaining panels along the fence line as noted previously until the
fence line is complete.
7. Insert the Gates (swing panels) along the fence line as indicated in drawings to
allow for authorized access to the site.
8. Once the fence line is completed speak once again to the architect/project
manager to discuss if the fence line is to the understanding of the original plan
and if any gates or fire exits have been positioned correctly etc.
9. An Anti-Lift device should then be inserted underneath the fence base then
attached to the fencing panel by means of a Heavy Duty Hoarding Coupler.
10. A further Heavy duty fencing couple should then be installed approximately
300mm down from the top of each panel joint, this should be left loose until the
stabiliser is attached.
11. Remove the nut from the top Heavy Duty Hoarding Coupler and locate in place
a Hoarding Stabiliser. Replace the nut on the hoarding coupler and tighten to
fix stabiliser in position.
12. A block tray is once again bolted to the base of the Hoarding stabiliser, and
then the tray is loaded with ballast to a weight of 128kg (4 x 32kg concrete feet)
13. The infill sheet is attached to the adjoining panels with 2 Heavy Duty Hoarding
Coupler and bridges the gap between panels to ensure total privacy, except
adjacent to gates.
14. The Ground skirt hooks over the inside edge of the channel at the foot of the
panel and is fixed to the panel by means of a rivet or screw. The ground skirt
deters opportunists gaining access under the fence.
15. Signage is then fixed to panels a minimum of 1.5m from ground level.
16. Clear away and dispose safely any rubbish that is caused by hoarding erection
(i.e. the banding straps for the panels).
A verbal risk assessment with the architect/project manager will be carried out to
point out hazards (i.e. obstacles and holes) opposing erection of hoarding.
 ASSESS SITE

YES

SITE
CONSIDERATIONS

CONFORMS NO REMEDIAL ACTIONS

YES

VERIFY
STRUCTURAL
CONDITIONS

AWAIT
ARCHITECT'S
NO INSTRUCTIONS TO
APPROVAL
PROCEED

YES

PROJECT PLANNING
& LOGISTICS

LOCATE FENCE LINE

FOR HOARDING

ENSURE
GROUND IS NO LEVEL GROUND
LEVEL

YES

SET FENCE BASES

AT 2.2M INTERVAL

FIT PANELS INTO

FENCE BASES

FIT GATES

ARCHITECT'S
NO REMEDIAL ACTIONS
APPROVAL

YES

FIT ANTI-LIFT
DEVICES

FIT HEAVY DUTY

FENCING COUPLES

FIX STABILISERS

FIT LOAD TRAY &

BALLAST
 ASSESS SITE

YES

SITE
CONSIDERATIONS

CONFORMS NO REMEDIAL ACTIONS

YES

VERIFY
STRUCTURAL
CONDITIONS

AWAIT
ARCHITECT'S
NO INSTRUCTIONS TO
APPROVAL
PROCEED

YES

PROJECT PLANNING
& LOGISTICS

LOCATE FENCE LINE

FOR HOARDING

ENSURE
GROUND IS NO LEVEL GROUND
LEVEL

YES

SET FENCE BASES

AT 2.2M INTERVAL

FIT PANELS INTO

FENCE BASES

FIT GATES

ARCHITECT'S
NO REMEDIAL ACTIONS
APPROVAL

YES

FIT ANTI-LIFT
DEVICES

FIT HEAVY DUTY

FENCING COUPLES

FIX STABILISERS

FIT LOAD TRAY &

BALLAST

FIT INFILL SHEETS

FIT GROUND
SKIRTS

FIT SIGNAGE

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