shall be in accordance with ATIS O5.1, except that pointed tools capable of
producing indentations more than inch in depth shall not be used. Nails
and holes are not permitted in top of poles. Metal poles shall be handled
and stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Consider materials specified herein or shown on contract drawings which are
identical to materials listed in RUS 202-1 as conforming to requirements.
2.2
POLES
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NOTE: Use "class" for wood poles and "strength" for
concrete and steel poles. Follow local utility
practice regarding grounding metallic items on
poles, after coordination with local DPW/BCE.
Specify clearances and climbing space in accordance
with IEEE C2 or applicable state code.
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Poles shall be of lengths and [classes] [strengths] indicated.
2.2.1
Wood Poles
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NOTE: For LANTNAVFACENGCOM projects, do not use
lodgepole pine or Western Larch poles.
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Wood poles machine trimmed by turning, [Douglas Fir] [Lodgepole Pine]
[Western Larch] [Southern Yellow Pine] [_____] conforming to ATIS O5.1 and
RUS 1728F-700. Gain, bore and roof poles before treatment. Should
additional gains be required subsequent to treatment, metal gain plates
shall be provided. Pressure treat poles with [pentachlorophenol,]
[ammoniacal copper arsenate (ACA),] [chromated copper arsenate (CCA)],
except that Douglas Fir and Western Larch poles shall not be treated with
CCA in accordance with AWPA C1 and AWPA C4 as referenced in RUS 1728F-700.
The quality of each pole shall be ensured with "WQC" (wood quality control)
brand on each piece, or by an approved inspection agency report.
2.2.2
Steel Poles
Steel poles shall be designed to withstand the loads specified in IEEE C2
multiplied by the appropriate overload capacity factors, shall be hot-dip
galvanized in accordance with ASTM A 123/A 123M and shall not be painted.
Poles shall have tapered tubular members, either round in cross-section or
polygonal, and comply with strength calculations performed by a registered
professional engineer. Calculations shall be submitted in accordance with
the design data portion of paragraph entitled "SUBMITTALS." Provide
certification, from the manufacturer, that the technical requirements of
this specification shall be met. Pole shafts shall be one piece. Poles
shall be welded construction with no bolts, rivets, or other means of
fastening except as specifically approved. Pole markings shall be
approximately 900 to 1270 mm 3 to 4 feet above grade and shall include
manufacturer, year of manufacture, top and bottom diameters, length, and a
loading tree. Attachment requirements shall be provided as indicated,
SECTION 16301N
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