![]() ![]() Non-reject poles in this category are treated with External Treatments to further protect and extend the service life of the pole.Ī wood utility pole’s original preservative treatment will begin to fail over time, allowing wood destroying fungi and insects to advance. When combined with Visual/Sound and Boring, this method of Pole Inspection gives the highest rate of inspection accuracy. ![]() By excavating all dirt from around the pole, to a depth of 18”, this method allows the inspector to view the entire underground shell condition. The most complete and comprehensive groundline pole inspection method. The Partial Excavation allows the inspector to spot-check for possible shell decay below the groundline without fully excavating the pole. When used in conjunction with Visual/Sound/Bore inspections, the Partial Excavation adds another degree of accuracy in pole inspection, while still being cost effective. Poles in this category are often treated with an Internal Fumigant Treatment. This process helps identify internal decay and insect infestation that would not be observed on a visual/sound inspection only. Visual + Sound + Bore InspectionĪdding a bore of the pole greatly increases the chances of identifying a pole with internal decay. ![]() Ranging from Alamon’s custom list of over 50 visual inspection items, all the way to NESC/GO95 Overhead Detailed Inspection. The first line of defense in identifying above ground pole issues or maintenance items. ![]()
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