New Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard (Part 6) covers the guidelines relating to the erection of self-supporting lattice towers for overhead transmission lines.

1.1.1 Provisions regarding loads, permissible stresses and design considerations have been covered in IS 802 (Part 1/Sec 1) and IS 802 (Part 1/Sec 2). Provisions regarding fabrication, galvanizing, inspection and packing have been covered in IS 802 (Part 2). Provisions regarding prototype testing have been covered in IS 802 (Part 3).

1.2 This standard does not cover erection aspects of guyed towers and tubular/pole structure towers.

2. REFERENCES

The Indian Standards given in Annex A contain provisions, which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the edition indicated was valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of the standard.