BS 1990-1:1984

This standard BS 1990-1:1984 Wood poles for overhead power and telecommunication lines is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.240.99 Other equipment related to power transmission and distribution networks

This British Standard specifies requirements for solid softwood poles for power and telecommunication lines (see clause 3).

NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

This Part 1 of the revision of BS 1990, extends the range of species for which data are available, specifies water-borne preservative treatments in addition to pressure creosoting, gives a standard layout of markings and a test method for poles.