Police crowd control barriers are the heavy duty end of the crowd control barrier range. They are built for deployments where a standard bar barrier is not sufficient. Large scale events, demonstrations, high footfall public gatherings, and venues where crowd management demands a barrier capable of withstanding sustained lateral pressure are the environments these are designed for. Event managers, local authorities, and security teams choose the police specification when they need a barrier line that holds position. Altrad Generation supplies police crowd control barriers with barrier hire available across the UK branch network alongside outright sale.
The barriers are manufactured from heavy gauge hot dip galvanised steel, comply with BS7818, and weigh 27kg per unit. That is significantly heavier than standard crowd control barriers, providing greater resistance to displacement under the load conditions typical at large events. The barriers interlock to form a continuous boundary line.
The difference between a police specification barrier and a standard crowd control barrier is weight, gauge, and resistance to lateral displacement. The police barrier is heavier at 27kg and uses heavier gauge steel, giving it greater resistance to the pressure generated by dense crowds. Where the standard bar barrier is the right specification for construction sites and lower footfall events, police barriers are specified where the crowd control requirement is more demanding. Contact your nearest Altrad Generation branch to discuss quantities and availability for your event.
Key Features and Benefits
Police Specification, BS7818 Compliant: Heavy duty design meeting the demanding standards required for policed events and large scale crowd management. Compliant with BS7818.
Heavy Gauge Hot Dip Galvanised Steel: 27kg per unit. Greater wall thickness and weight than standard bar barriers. Designed to resist sustained lateral crowd pressure.
Interlocking System: Connects with adjacent barriers to form a continuous, stable boundary line across any deployment length.
Barrier Hire or Sale: Available on short term barrier hire for individual events or for purchase for venues and event companies with regular requirements.
National Stock: Available from Altrad Generation's UK wide branch network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are police crowd control barriers?
A. Police crowd control barriers are heavy duty barriers built to a specification that meets the requirements of policed events and high footfall public gatherings. Compliant with BS7818 and manufactured from heavy gauge hot dip galvanised steel, they provide greater lateral strength than a standard crowd control barrier. You use them where crowd density or crowd behaviour demands a more robust barrier line.
Q. What makes police barriers different from standard crowd control barriers?
A. The key differences are weight, gauge, and construction. Police barriers weigh 27kg per unit and use heavier gauge hot dip galvanised steel, giving them greater resistance to the lateral pressures generated by dense crowds. Standard bar barriers are appropriate for construction sites, queuing management, and lower footfall events. Police barriers are specified where the crowd control requirement is more demanding.
Q. Are police crowd control barriers available for hire?
A. Yes. Altrad Generation offers police crowd control barriers for both barrier hire and outright sale. Hire is the right choice for single events or short term deployments. Purchase makes sense for event management companies and venues that regularly require police specification barriers. Contact your nearest branch to check stock availability and get a quote.
Get In Touch With Us
Contact your nearest Altrad Generation branch to discuss Police Crowd Control Barriers and our full range of Crowd Control Barriers for your event or site.
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