IS 6711 : 1972 Code of practice for maintenance of wood poles for overhead power and telecommunication lines

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers the maintenance requirements of woodpoles in service for overhead power and telecommunication lines,both treated and sapwood free untreated poles belonging tonaturally durable species including the following aspects:

a) Inspection and report,

b) Remedial treatment for biological damages, and

c) Remedial treatment for mechanical damages.

2 References

IS 2 : 1960Rules for rounding off numerical values

IS 401 : 1967 Code ofpractice for preservative of timber

IS 707 : 1968 Glossaryof terms applicable to timber and timberproducts

IS 876 : 1970Specification for wood poles for overhead power andtelecommunication lines