American Fence Association

Designed specifically for anyone new to the Fencing Industry, Fence Fundamentals provides a comprehensive overview of the terminology, safety practices and 5 Disciplines of the Fencing Industry.

Not sure where to begin? This is the place!

The Inspector Edition is an essential resource for gate installers, focusing on safety standards and best practices. This course covers topics like safe gate design, entrapment zones, and compliance with safety requirements for automated gates. Through various sections, the course highlights the importance of understanding these standards to ensure safety compliance and successful gate installations, supplemented by quizzes and assessments for knowledge reinforcement.

The Installer Edition offers a comprehensive overview of gate safety, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of inspectors. It covers various topics, including the importance of UL 325 and ASTM F2200 standards, understanding different gate types (swing, slide, overhead track, etc.), detailed exploration of gate operator classes, critical safety components like labels, warning signs, entrapment zones, and pinch points, along with a thorough gate safety review and checklist.

If you're fence, you're in the AFA. And there's no better way to gain exposure to others in the fence industry than by becoming a sponsor of AFA University online. Take a look at the options.