Poles
Potpourri
By the Numbers
Safety First
Starts with the letter "B"
200

Temporary pole placed to facilitate the placement of a permanent pole.

What is a gin pole?

200

The extention bolt reinforcing strap should be attached to the pole with this.

What is a 5/8 inch bolt ?

200

The size of strand used for a head guy can be the same as the suspension strand size when this minimum lead over height ratio is met.

What 3/4 ?

200

This is the minimum height of a defined heel.

What is 1/2 inch ?

200

These three factors that govern it's use... Strand size, section length, and ambient temperature. 

What is the "B" Strand Dynomometer ?

400

The general guideline distance for setting a pole near a fire hydrant.

What is four feet?

400

When attaching cable to a pole, the top and bottom straps should be this distance from either end.

What is six inches ?

400

A true 90 degree corner is created at this size corner.

What is a 70 foot corner ?

400

This is the length of the "B" grounding cord.

What is 66 inches ?

400

This tool maintains a continuous path to ground for a moving conductor. 

What is the "B" grounding roller ? 

800

Storm loading district the majority of Verizon footprint falls under.

What is the Heavy storm loading district?

800

In reference to strand the M stands for this.

What is 1000 ?

800

The minimum stringing tension for a 10M slack span when temperature is 60 degrees.

What is 300 pounds ?

800

This is the voltage rating of the insulating blanket.

What is 17kV ?

800

This tool is used to temporarily ground a metallic object in your work space.

What is the "B" temporary bond ?

1200

Term used to describe purposely setting a pole out of plumb.

What is raking?

1200

If an MGN vertical ground is not available a hub should be bonded to this.

What is the strand or strands ?

1200

The separation between bolt holes when framing a false dead end.

What is six inches ?

1200

This identifies hazards where you will be working and equipment, supplies, and protective devices you will need.

What is a Documented Pre-job Hazard Survey  ?

1200

He is credited with the invention of the telephone.

Who is Alexander Graham Bell ?

2000

In solid rock, this is the depth of set for a forty foot pole.

What is four feet ?

2000

Maximum lifting capacity of the rear bar on T40 placer.

What is 6000 pounds ?

2000

This is the holding capacity of a file tooth grip.

What is 8000 pounds ?

2000

This is the ANSI electrical classification of the Verizon hardhat.

What is Class E ? 

2000

This tool is used to counter cable dancing in self supporting cable.

What is the "B" cable spiraled?