Table 6: Poles

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Table 6: Poles -Cont.

TABLE 6: POLES

Poles arc usually round and are partially embedded in the earth.

Poles are to be used to support utility or distribution equipment.

Treatment Standard: REA Specification DT-5C which references

AWPA C4

Brands: The producer shall brand each pole 10 feet from the butt end

(larger end) if 50' or less in length, and 14 feet from the butt end if 55' or

longer. Each brand shall show as a minimum:

Example Interpretation

Code Ltrs

Brand Information

Company name or logo

ABCO

Supplier's Brand

Quality Assurance

Mark

WQC

Plant Designation

Location & date treated

D-86

and Year of

Treatment

Species of Timber

Douglas Fir treated

DFC-H

with creosote

Treatment and

H = Heavy, S = Standard

Retention

As per specification

3-40

Class and Length

Acceptable Species

Code

Southern Pine

Douglas Fir

Northern white cedar

Lodgepole Pine

Red (Norway) Pine

Western red cedar

Western Larch

Alaska yellow cedar

C-12