Temporary fencing

Other uses for temporary fencing include venue division at large events and public restriction on industrial construction sites, when guardrails are often used.

[1] Temporary fencing is also often seen at special outdoor events, parking lots, and emergency/disaster relief sites.

Plastic temporary fencing has been used during English cricket games since 2001 as a form of crowd control.

Notably, during the Roman Empire, the 'Code of Justinian' mandated the use of temporary fencing, or 'circumvallation,' as a tactical measure during sieges.

For instance, the United States mandates certain industries to utilize temporary fencing for safety compliance, demonstrating how historical practices persist in shaping present-day regulations.

Temporary fencing on a building site in Sydney, Australia .
Temporary fencing in storage on a site in Switzerland .