Managing electric fences on Magaliessig's complex perimeters
Magaliessig is about 9 km north-west of Sandton City. In Magaliessig, security is often a collective responsibility, with most properties being apartments, townhouses, or clusters within secure complexes. This means the electric fence is not a private installation but a long, shared perimeter managed by a body corporate. These fences run along busy thoroughfares like Witkoppen Road and Leslie Avenue, meaning the entire system's integrity is important for the security of dozens of homes at once.
Our approach to Magaliessig's complex perimeters focuses on reliability and ease of management for the trustees. We recommend splitting long fences into multiple zones, so a fault on one section doesn't compromise the entire boundary and allows for quick identification of the problem. We make sure energisers and batteries are correctly specified for the length of the fence, providing continuous protection during power cuts, and that electrified gates at entrances function safely without shocking residents.
When a unit sells in a Magaliessig complex, the electric fence certificate is for the entire perimeter and is held by the body corporate. The seller's agent should request a copy from the managing agent early in the sales process. If no certificate exists for a fence altered after 1 October 2012, or if a new energiser was installed, the body corporate must arrange for an inspection. Tyson is registered with the Department of Employment and Labour as an electric fence installer and can issue the certificate; proof of registration is available on request.
Everything we install and repair, and how a job runs from first call to handover, is on our electric fencing page.
Questions from Magaliessig
Our complex fence keeps tripping. How do you find the fault on such a long wall?
If the fence is correctly zoned, the energiser will show which section has the fault. We then walk that specific zone, testing it to pinpoint the issue, which could be anything from vegetation to a faulty insulator or a rusted wire. We provide a report to the trustees before starting repairs.
We are trustees of a Magaliessig complex. Who holds the fence certificate?
The Electric Fence System Certificate is issued to the body corporate for the entire perimeter fence system. It is not issued to individual homeowners. The managing agent should keep a copy on behalf of the body corporate for when owners sell their units.
Tell us what you have in Magaliessig now and what is going wrong, and we will tell you plainly whether it needs a repair, an upgrade or a new electric fence system, then put the quote in writing.