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BOS 204-1:2014 ed.2
P627.00
Wooden poles, droppers, guardrail posts and spacer blocks — Part 1: Hardwood — Specification
Description
This standard specifies requirements for preservative-treated hardwood structural poles, agricultural poles, fencing poles, round droppers, guardrail posts and spacer blocks. The poles are intended for the erection of
fences and vine trellises, for general use in orchards and for structural purposes. The droppers are intended
for fencing. The posts and spacer blocks are intended for the erection of steel guardrails at the sides of roads.
Timber used in ground contact and exterior above ground contact, should have an expected life span of at
least 20 years when treated in accordance with the requirements applicable to the exposure classes (see
tables 3 and 4). Timber treated for interior above ground exposure class should have an expected life span
equal to that of the structure it is used in.
NOTE Except under the certification mark scheme, assessment of compliance with the requirements of 6.2 to 6.6
(inclusive) and, except in the case of units treated with creosote or a creosote and waxy oil mixture, 4.4, requires special
agreement between the supplier and the purchaser.