General Order 95

Section VIII

Detailed Construction Requirements for Communication Lines
(Class C Circuits)

81.3    Material and Strength

Communication poles shall meet the material and strength requirements specified in Section IV .

A.    Replacement of Wood Poles in Grade F Construction

Wood poles in Grade F construction shall be replaced or reinforced before the safety factor has been reduced to less than one, except that the circumference of sound solid wood within 18 inches above and below the ground line on such poles before replacement or reinforcement shall not be less than as follows:

Note:    Revised November 21, 1990 by Resolution SU–6 and January 13, 2006 by Decision No. 05-01-030