Shakespeare Composite Structures
19845 Highway 76
Newberry, SC 29108
803.276.5504   Fax: 803.276.8940  Toll-free: 1.800.800.9008
http://www.skp-cs.com



SAMPLE SPECIFICATION FOR SHAKESPEARE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES COMPOSITE UTILITY POLES


Direct burial, tapered shaft fiberglass reinforced composite [specify]
color utility pole shall be [specify] feet overall with a [specify] foot
burial depth. The Class [specify] pole shall be equal to or stronger than
the same class wood pole (lateral load test minimum failure load:
[specify] pounds). The deflection shall be equal to or less than western
red cedar. The circumference 6' from the base shall be [specify] inches,
nominal.

1. POLE CONSTRUCTION

The pole shaft shall be manufactured by the filament winding process
using "E" type continuous fiberglass roving combined with a thermosetting
polyester resin. The resin shall be pigmented the same color as the final
coating. While the fiberglass is still on the mandrel, a pigmented
resin-impregnated, non-woven polyester veil shall be wrapped over the
fiberglass. A highly weather resistant pigmented polyurethane coating
with a minimum dry film thickness of 1.5 mils shall be applied over the
polyester veil. The pole shall be chemically resistant and non-conductive 
electrically. The interior shall be hollow and have a minimum clear ID of
6 inches. The pole shall be flame resistant in accordance with ASTM
D635. Specimens shall cease to burn before the gage mark of 100 mm (3.9
inches is reached). 

2. TOP CAP 

A removable cap shall be securely mounted to the top of the pole. The cap
must remain in place when subjected to maximum wind loads for which the
pole is designed.

3. BUTT PLUG

The bottom of the plug shall be securely plugged. The plug shall have an
opening(s) to permit any water collecting in the pole base to drain. 

4. ID TAG

An aluminum ID tag containing the manufacturer's name or trademark, pole
class, length, year and month of manufacture shall be securely attached
to the pole 10' from the base.

5. HARDWARE ATTACHMENT

Poles will be drilled per the customers specification for hardware
attachment. The minimum separation between holes shall be 6". Field
drilling at any point along the length of the pole shall be
acceptable. Hardware shall be attached with curved washers on both sides
of the pole.

6. STEP ATTACHMENT

When specified, step attachments shall be per specifications. If no
specification exists, include Shakespeare Composite Structures
specifications.

Step attachments shall be staggered, 14" apart and shall begin [specify]
in. or ft. from the base of the pole and end [specify] inches from the
top. Where specified, additional step attachments shall be located at 90
degrees to provide access around the pole. Steps will not be furnished
with the pole but may be ordered separately from Shakespeare Composite
Structures (catalog 4OPST-1) or from others. Steps shall be AB Chance 
#6236 or approved equal.


7. PACKAGING

When specified, each pole shall be individually wrapped for
protection during shipping and storage.




For further information or assistance in preparation of your
specifications, just call.