Nuclear Security Regulations

9 (1) Every protected area shall be enclosed by a barrier that is located at its perimeter.

(2) The barrier must be designed and constructed to inhibit any unauthorized entry into the protected area and must be one or a combination of the following structures:

• (a) a fence at least 2.4 m in height constructed of wire chain links made of wire not smaller than gauge number 11, having openings whose sides do not exceed 6 cm in length, and topped with at least three strands of barbed wire or barbed tape installed parallel to the fence on brackets angled outward;

• (b) a wall at least 2.4 m in height, including any wall that forms part of a building, constructed of steel, wood, concrete, masonry or other substantial material or composites of such materials and, if it does not form part of a building, topped with at least three strands of barbed wire or barbed tape installed parallel to the wall on brackets angled outward; or

• (c) a structure that provides the same level of protection as those referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b).

(3) Each gate, door, window or other means of entry or exit in the barrier shall be

• (a) constructed so that it can be closed and locked; and

• (b) kept closed and locked except when it is under the direct visual surveillance of a nuclear security guard.

(4) The barrier shall be continuously illuminated at an intensity sufficient to permit clear observation of the barrier.