Steel Barricades

A standard 8.5-foot steel barricade is 43 inches tall, built from 16-gauge steel, and weighs about 42 pounds. That is heavy enough to hold a connected line against crowd pressure and wind, yet light enough for one or two people to carry, interlock, and load onto a barricade cart.

A flat, no-trip base works best on hard surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, and indoor floors. A bridge base provides extra stability on grass, gravel, or uneven terrain. Both use the same steel frame, so you can match the base to each venue without changing barricades.

Hot-dip galvanized barricades resist rust best and are the value choice for long outdoor service. Powder-coated barricades add a colored, branded finish in eight options for events and venues. Pre-galvanized frames cost the least and work well for indoor or short-term use — the right pick depends on environment and lifespan.

Calculate your perimeter length in feet and divide by your barricade length (7 ft or 8.5 ft). For example, a 200-foot perimeter needs approximately 23-24 8.5 ft barricades. Add 10-15% extra for gates, corners, and flexibility. For a 100-foot stage front, you'll need 11-12 8.5 ft barricades plus 2-3 extra for configuration adjustments. Contact our team at 855-720-0100 for complimentary quantity calculations tailored to your venue layout and requirements.

Steel barricades ship knocked-down and palletized, with each frame packed with two bases and hardware. A forklift is needed to unload the pallet; if you do not have one, request lift-gate service in your order notes so the carrier can lower the shipment.

Yes. Epic Crowd Control offers steel barricades to rent for single events as well as to buy in bulk at freight pricing. Renting suits one-off dates or overflow needs; buying is more economical for recurring events, venues, and municipalities that deploy barricades throughout the year.

Steel barricades provide temporary crowd control and perimeter security for concerts, festivals, construction sites, parades, sporting events, and any application requiring pedestrian management or restricted access. Also called bike rack barricades or police barriers, they create physical boundaries to guide foot traffic, protect equipment, establish work zones, manage queues, and separate event areas. Their interlocking design allows flexible configurations from straight lines to curves and enclosed areas.

Each 8.5-foot barricade uses a male/female hook system, with the top male hook angled for a true interlock. Panels link end to end into a continuous, hard-to-separate line, and detach just as quickly for setup and teardown — no tools required.

Yes. Choose the bridge base for grass, gravel, or uneven terrain, where its raised feet add stability. Flat, no-trip bases are better on concrete, asphalt, and indoor floors. Both bases fit the same frame, so you can match the base to each venue.

Heavy-duty steel barricades with hot-dip galvanization typically last 10-15 years with proper maintenance. Powder-coated models have a lifespan of 15-20 years due to the additional protective coating. Longevity depends on storage conditions, usage frequency, and maintenance. Annual weld inspections, replacing worn rubber feet every 3-5 years, touching up paint scratches, and storing indoors or under cover when not in use maximize lifespan. Many municipalities and venues have been using galvanized barricades for 15+ years with proper care.

Yes. Order powder-coated frames in eight colors, and add custom-printed barricade covers to turn a barrier line into branded, sponsor-ready signage for events and venues.