White House Fence to Get Spikes
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Commission on Fine Arts(WASHINGTON) — The Commission on Fine Arts on Thursday approved temporary alterations to the White House perimeter fence aimed at helping to deter jumpers and intruders until a more permanent solution can be vetted and installed.
The new “no climb” features, to be installed this summer, incorporate “metal spikes to deter climbing,” CFA secretary Tom Luebke told ABC News.
CFA continues to solicit proposals for an entirely new permanent fence, which will go through the concept design review process this fall, according to the National Park Service.
On Thursday, the NPS and U.S. Secret Service presented some ideas to the CFA for discussion behind closed doors, but no vote was taken.
The Commission has already ruled out a moat, electrified fence and a solid wall, Luebke said.
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