Product Requirement Specifications: 3.3.1 Pole Species: Wood poles shall be Southern Pine Species or Douglas Fir. 3.3.2 Pole Fabrication: Poles shall be fabricated from the raw timber as defined by the American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) in their most recent copy in effect of American National Standard Specifications and Dimensions for Wood Poles, ANSI 05.1. Strict adherence shall be given to Sections pertaining to pole classes, prohibited defects, dimensions, manufacturing requirements and storage and handling. This shall include all applicable tables and figures. 3.3.3 Framing: Poles shall be framed and marked or branded as provided by MELP Drawing Number 03S0037 (Page 12). The pole butt shall also include the Inspector's stamp. 3.3.4 Preservative Treatment: Poles shall be cured and have all manufacturing processes completed prior to treatment. Poles shall be cured and treated full length in accordance with the latest revision of the American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) guidelines as published in the latest revision of their Book of Standards. Treatment shall be accomplished using DCOI UltraPole NXT with methods, preparation and solvents as directed in the AWPA Book of Standards. 3.3.5 Treatment Reports. Treated poles shall be tested for penetration and retention using AWPA Standards. Treatment reports shall be approved by the Inspector and shall be furnished with the pole shipment...
