United Rentals offers several different temporary fence rental options for our customers to choose from. Rent a fence for privacy, as a barrier or as a wind screen for your jobsite or event. We also offer our fence rental equipment with sandbags or driven posts for additional support when needed. Professional delivery and installation are included for more information on our temporary fencing options.

FAQs About Temporary Fencing

How tall are construction fences?

• OSHA requires construction fencing to be a minimum of 4 feet high  for residential construction and, typically, at least 6 feet high for commercial and industrial construction. Our fence panel rentals are 6 feet tall while our bicycle rack barricades are 4 feet tall.

What is fencing in construction?

• Fencing in construction is usually made up of free-standing interlocking panels that are flexible and portable. The same type of temporary fencing is often used at events, parking lots and emergency relief sites.

When is a construction fence required?

• Fencing and project information signs are required on construction sites that meet any of the following criteria: new residential or commercial structure, demolition of at least 10% of an existing structure or any additions greater than 600 square feet.