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Crash-Rated Fencing, Gates & Bollards
We've installed K8 crash-rated hydraulic bollards, and on every project we install crash-rated fence, gate and bollard systems to the specified rating, built exactly to the manufacturer's tested details and the engineer's drawings.
Facility managers and GCs: email opportunities to josh@gomrfencefl.com
Crash-rated perimeters protect entrances, utilities, government buildings and other high-value sites from vehicles. They only work if they are installed exactly as tested. Footing size, embedment depth, rebar, concrete strength and anchoring all matter.
We are a customer service company that happens to install fences, and on a crash-rated job that means careful work, clean documentation and no shortcuts.
What we install
- Crash-rated bollards. Fixed, removable and automatic (retractable) bollards set in the specified footings.
- Crash-rated gates. Sliding, cantilever and swing gate systems with the rated posts and foundations.
- Crash beams and barrier arms. Manual and powered beam barriers for vehicle entrances.
- Cable-reinforced fence. Fence systems with anchored cables that are rated as a system.
- Wedge barriers. Shallow-mount and deep-mount systems where the design calls for them.
- Operators and access control. Our gate division Mr. Gate handles operators, keypads and access control.
Where crash-rated barriers are used
Crash-rated systems are common at government buildings, military installations, courthouses, utilities, data centers, ports and storefronts with heavy foot traffic.
They're often part of a larger perimeter that also includes standard commercial fencing, gates and access control. We can install the whole perimeter, so one W-2 crew owns the schedule from the first post to the last operator.
How crash ratings work
Most U.S. projects specify barriers tested to ASTM F2656. A rating like M50 P1 has two parts:
- Vehicle and speed. "M" is a 15,000-pound medium-duty truck. M30, M40 and M50 mean about 30, 40 and 50 mph. Other classes cover cars, pickups and heavy trucks.
- Penetration. P1 means the vehicle's front stopped within 1 meter of the barrier. P2, P3 and P4 allow more travel.
Older specifications use the Department of State K4, K8 and K12 ratings for the same truck at 30, 40 and 50 mph with about 1 meter of penetration. They roughly match M30, M40 and M50 at P1.
The rating belongs to the barrier system that was tested, including its foundation. That's why we build to the manufacturer's certified details and the engineer of record's drawings, and we don't substitute parts or change a footing in the field.
Our process
- Review the specification We confirm the required rating, the specified product and the foundation details before we price the job.
- Submittals Manufacturer data, shop drawings and certification paperwork from the manufacturer go to your team for approval.
- Locates and layout We call in utility locates and lay out the barrier line and footings to the drawings.
- Foundations We excavate, set reinforcing and anchors, and pour to the specified depth and concrete strength.
- Install and test We set the barrier, connect operators with Mr. Gate, and test function with your team.
- Closeout Product and installation records, warranty information and a walk-through.
Crash-rated work we've completed
For every other project, we install crash-rated systems to the rating the project specifies.
Related gate and access work we've completed
These projects were not crash-rated. We list them to show the gate, operator and barrier work our crews already do.
See more of our commercial work on the Our Projects map.
What to send for a crash-rated bid
The more of this we have up front, the faster and tighter the bid:
- Specification and rating. The spec section and the required rating, ASTM F2656 or a K rating.
- Specified product. The manufacturer and model, or the approved equals.
- Foundation details. The engineer of record's drawings and the manufacturer's tested details.
- Site conditions. Known utilities, existing paving or slab, and drainage.
- Operation. Manual or automatic, plus power and access-control needs.
- Schedule and access. Phasing, work hours and site access rules.
Why choose Mr. Fence of Florida
- Founded in 2019, with W-2 crews and no subcontractors.
- Lifetime craftsmanship warranty on our installs.
- Hundreds of 5-star Google reviews.
- Book 24/7/365 by chat, or call or text our office.
Related services: commercial fencing, military base fencing, correctional facility fencing and guardrails and traffic barriers.
Crash-Rated Fencing FAQs
Straight answers from Mr. Fence of Florida for Panama City and the Florida Panhandle.
Do you install crash-rated barriers?
Yes. We've installed K8 crash-rated hydraulic bollards in Miami, and we install crash-rated fence, gate and bollard systems to each project's specified rating. We follow the manufacturer's tested foundation and anchoring details and the engineer's drawings.
What does a K8 rating mean?
K8 is the Department of State crash rating for a 15,000-pound truck at about 40 mph, stopped within about 1 meter. It's roughly comparable to ASTM F2656 M40 P1.
Who gives a barrier its crash rating?
The rating belongs to the barrier system that was crash tested, including its foundation. The installer doesn't create the rating. Our job is to build the certified system exactly the way it was tested and specified.
What is the difference between M50 and K12?
Both describe a 15,000-pound medium-duty truck at about 50 mph. M50 is the ASTM F2656 rating and comes with a penetration rating such as P1. K12 is the older Department of State rating, roughly equal to M50 P1.
Can crash-rated gates be automated?
Yes. Many crash-rated sliding gates, wedge barriers and retractable bollards use operators. Our gate division Mr. Gate handles operators and access control.
Do you use subcontractors for the install?
No. Our in-house W-2 crews do the excavation, foundations and installation. We don't hand the work to subcontractors.
What should I send for a crash-rated bid?
The spec section and required rating, the specified product, the foundation drawings, known site conditions and your schedule. Email it to josh@gomrfencefl.com.
Can you install the rest of the perimeter too?
Yes. We can install the standard commercial fence, gates and access control around the crash-rated barrier, so one W-2 crew owns the schedule from the first post to the last operator.