TRANSMISSION CONSTRUCTION STANDARD TCS-P-122.06, Rev.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE

2.0 PURPOSE

3.0 APPLICATION

4.0 ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION OF LATTICED STEEL STRUCTURES

4.1 General

4.2 Field Assembly

4.2.1 Handling and Storage of Materials

4.2.1 Damaged and Misfabricated Members
4.2.3 Assembly

4.3 Methods of Erection

4.3.1 Crane Erection

4.3.2 Gin Pole Erection

5.0 ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION OF TUBULAR STEEL STRUCTURES

5.1 General

5.2 Handling and Transportation

5.3 Monopole Structures

5.3.1 Assembly on Ground

5.3.2 Erection of Assembled Structures
5.3.3 Assembly in the Air

5.4 Framed Structures

5.4.1 Assembly on Ground

5.4.2 Erection
5.4.3 Assembly in the Air

5.5 Attaching Pole Structures to Foundations

5.6 Post Erection

5.6.1 Galvanized Coating Repair

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

APPENDIX-1 STRUCTURE INSTALLATION REPORT

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1.0 SCOPE

This standard presents various methods to be adopted in the assembly and erection of
self-supporting latticed and tubular steel structures for the overhead transmission line
system of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Saudi Arabia.

2.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this standard is to present in one document the construction

considerations for material delivery, assembly and erection of structures.

3.0 APPLICATION

 This standard is applicable to the assembly and erection of steel structures. Since
methods will be strongly influenced by the nature of each project, various methods that
have been successfully employed are presented.

The approach used within this standard is to first describe general information, which
is applicable to all phases of steel structure assembly and erection, and then to describe
the methods of erection.

Any legal requirements of national, regional or local regulations shall be observed.

4.0 ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION OF LATTICED STEEL STRUCTURES

4.1 General

This section covers the various methods and practices employed in assembling
and erecting self-supporting latticed steel structures. Structure foundation and
the dimensions between tower leg attachment points shall be checked prior to
erection.

The field assembly and erection methods chosen will be influenced by such
variables as line and structure design, line route, terrain, climatic and seasonal
weather conditions, the impact of any environmental restrictions, line route
access, and the availability of critical resources in both manpower and
equipment.

4.2 Field Assembly

4.2.1 Handling and Storage of Materials

In the unloading, handling and storage of structures, care shall be

exercised so as not to damage the surface coating or deform the
members.

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Materials shall not be dumped, dragged, barred, rolled or dropped but

shall be carefully loaded, unloaded and stored. A mechanical means
such as hoist or crane shall be used when materials cannot be properly
handled or placed by hand.

Bare wire rope or steel chains shall not be used for handling without
adequate protection of the surface coating. Heavy members shall not
be stacked on top of lighter members. Structural members shall be
stored according to size, lengths and markings. The maximum weight
of steel bundles shall not exceed a specified weight, typically 1600 kg
to 1800 kg, to facilitate handling and unloading. Members with
dissimilar finishes shall not be stored over one another to minimize
discoloration of the lower members.

All members shall be placed on wood blocking or other suitable

material to ensure that the materials to be stored are not in contact
with the ground. Blocking shall also be used to separate layers of
stacked materials. Members shall be supported in such a manner as to
prevent bending and distortion as well as to allow water to drain from
the materials.

Failure to provide for proper drainage of stacked galvanized steel

members could result in the formation of white rust. White rust (zinc
oxide) forms when two galvanized surfaces are closely rested for an
extended time without adequate ventilation. Ingress of water between
the surfaces forms an electrolytic cell, which may, in time, erode
some of the zinc layer. The white rusting action will stop after
exposure to air. Spacers placed between the nested pieces ensure
adequate ventilation when extended transport or storage is
anticipated.

The material yard shall be kept relatively neat and clean and the
growth of vegetation kept to a minimum. Good housekeeping
minimizes damage and loss of material handling; periodic physical
inventories and complies with environmental considerations.

If delivery of material is made initially to the structure site for

storage, care shall be taken to avoid interference with foundation
construction, access roads or drainage. However, security of material
stored at a structure site is minimal and the subsequent loss of time
due to missing items can result in significant construction cost
increases.

4.2.2 Damaged and Misfabricated Members

Bent, twisted, damaged or misfabricated members, which prevent

proper assembly, and fit shall be immediately reported to the SEC
Representative for corrective action. The damaged or misfabricated
members shall not be repaired without written approval from the SEC

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Representative. Any damaged or wrongfully fabricated members

considered unsuitable for sound construction shall be replaced.

Field punching or drilling of holes and field clipping shall be done

only with the approval of SEC Representative, if the hole or clip was
missed in fabrication of the member but was called for on the
fabrication detail drawings. The edges of clipped angles, new or
reamed holes or any member which has its coating scratched or
damaged shall be repaired with a coating approved by the SEC
Representative. Members having mis-punched holes shall not be
repaired by welding and shall be replaced with correctly fabricated
members. If the field fabrication of a member is required, the bolt
spacing and edge distances shall be in accordance with the fabrication
detail drawings.

Reaming of holes shall be done only with the approval of SEC

Representative, and will be permitted, for the correction of undersized
holes, for removing excessive galvanizing, and for holes off gauge
line, to the extent that loosening bolts in related connections cannot
make the connection. No hole shall be reamed more than one-eighth
of its original diameter.

Reaming to remove fitting difficulty due to improperly set footings, to

correct improper tower assembly and erection, that would distort
holes or distort any member, or that would damage the galvanizing is
prohibited.

4.2.3 Assembly

Preassembly techniques are generally influenced by site terrain and

available equipment. Generally, the larger section that can be
preassembled, the more efficient is the assembly/erection operation.
Preassembly techniques shall consider placement of the assembled
sections to provide for the most efficient, safe lifting for erection.
Structural assemblies, which are not sufficiently rigid to be raised in
one piece, shall be stiffened by means of adequate temporary
bracings.

Towers assembled on the ground shall be placed on suitable blocking

so as to be kept free of dirt, mud or other foreign material that might
adhere to the structure or damage the coating. Blocking shall be
placed in such a manner as to provide a flat surface in order to prevent
overstressing or distortion of members and to maintain the true
geometric shape of the assembled members. Mud, dirt, white rust and
other foreign material shall be removed from the contact surfaces of
joints prior to assembly. Steel members shall not be dragged over the
ground or otherwise handled in such a manner as to damage the
galvanizing.

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The structures shall be assembled in accordance with the fabricator’s

erection and detail drawings. The diameter, type, and length of bolts
as shown on these drawings shall be used for each connection.
Orientation of bolts can facilitate access, final tightening, installation
of locking devices and subsequent checking of the erected structure.
Tower bolts shall normally be installed so that the nuts are to the
outside of the tower or, in the case of horizontal members, to the top
of the connection unless such positioning is clearly impracticable.

Installation of bolts by hammering or any method that damages the

galvanized coating shall not be allowed.

Nuts may be tightened during ground assembly, or they may be partly

tightened followed by final tightening before stringing. For long
slender members, the nuts shall be tightened before lifting to
minimize deflections during the lifting operation. Retightening of
nuts may be required after stringing and sagging.

Only torque wrenches, which properly fit the nuts and bolts, shall be
used. The use of wrenches, which in any way deform the nut or cut
or flake the galvanizing is prohibited. Unless otherwise specified in
the project SOW/TS and/or recommended by the manufacturer, the
bolts shall be torqued as per values given in Table 06-1 below:

Table 06-1: Recommended Bolt Torque

Bolt Diameter (mm) Bolt Torque (kg-m)

16 10 to 14

20 17 to 23

During assembly and erection, members shall not be bent or

overstressed to force them into place. In extreme cold weather the
assembly or erection workers shall exercise care to avoid subjecting
members to sudden stresses, which could cause brittle fractures.

Tension members are often detailed slightly short in order to

introduce a prestress in the members, therefore a reasonable amount
of drifting, utilizing tools such as drift pins or spud wrenches is
generally acceptable during assembly and erection. These members
may be identified on the drawings or by the addition of a spud hole.
Care shall be taken to avoid distorting the hole with a drift pin. Bolts
shall not be driven in any manner that will distort them or damage the
threads. Prior to assembly, all joint surfaces, including those adjacent
to the bolt heads and nuts shall be free of any material that would
prevent solid seating of parts.

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4.3 Methods of Erection

Towers shall be erected by any suitable method in the sequence best adapted to
the equipment, workers’ experience and site conditions which will not
overstress structure members.

The assembly and erection methods proposed by the Contractor shall be

submitted to the SEC Representative for review and approval, prior to
commencing assembly. These methods shall be reviewed to ensure that
members are not overstressed.

Tower erection work on any tower foundation shall not take place until the
concrete has achieved strength of at least seventy five percent (75%) of the
specified compressive strength. However, in no case shall tower erection start
until at least ten (10) days after pouring the concrete foundations of a tower has
been completed. Towers can be subjected to stringing loads after the concrete
has achieved its hundred percent (100%) of specified compressive strength.

When handling assembled portions of the structure, spreader bars or other

devices with proper points of attachment shall be used to avoid distorting or
overstressing members and to maintain the true geometric shape of the section.

Adequate tag lines shall be used to ensure that no section of the tower being
lifted will drag on the ground or against any section of the tower already
erected.

At all times at least fifty percent (50%) of the bolts in each connection of the
erected tower members shall be inserted. Until all the bolts in the face of a
section of a tower are inserted, those bolts inserted in that face during erection
shall be finger tightened.

Temporary guying may be required when erecting a structure in sections. Any

temporary guying system shall be checked to ensure that the structure section is
stable before workers are allowed to work on the section.

Structures shall be completely erected, correctly oriented, with all members in

place, all bolts and palnuts (locknuts) installed and properly tightened, and the
entire structure checked in accordance with the specifications prior to the
installation of insulators, conductors and shield wires.

When erecting structure members or sections in the vicinity of energized lines,

care shall be taken to ground these members or sections before any workers
come in contact with them. Prior approval of the procedures and methods to be
adopted under such cases shall be obtained from SEC representative.

Tower numbering/designation, Danger and Bone & Skull warning signs, shall
be installed on tower for ground and aerial patrolling, as shown in the
Construction Standard TCS-P-122.21. Anti-climbing barrier shall be installed
after the conductor stringing operations are completed on the transmission line.

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4.3.1 Crane Erection

The use of a crane is generally an efficient method of erecting latticed

steel structures. With ground pre-assembly of sections, the time spent
in final erection can be greatly reduced.

Cranes with telescoping booms can be more efficient than rigid boom
cranes in rough terrain. Considerable productivity can be lost in the
process of assembly and disassembly of rigid boom cranes. In
addition, continuous handling of boom sections can lead to boom
damage. Preplanning of the crane location at the structure site allows
for any necessary grading work (building of ramps, soil stabilization
etc.) to be accomplished during the foundation construction
operations when suitable equipment is available at the site.
Depending on soil conditions, additional bearing support may be
required under outriggers, tracks, and tires. All soil shall be returned
to a condition acceptable to the SEC Representative after erection.

4.3.2 Gin Pole Erection

Any of the following methods shall be used when tower heights and
weights exceed the capability of a crane or where access to the site is
restricted and it shall be noted that experienced knowledgeable
workers are required for a safe and efficient operation:

Gin Pole, Piece-by-Piece, Section-by-Section or Tilt-Up

A gin pole is a boom of steel or aluminum pipe, wood pole or latticed

truss secured at its base and usually inclined at a slight angle to the
vertical. Two wire-guys about 60º to 90º apart in the plan view are
attached to the top of the gin pole to resist or support the load to be
lifted. For safety, a third, and preferably a fourth guy, are installed in
front to prevent the pole from falling over backward in the event of an
unexpected impact or the sudden release of load.

Using this method to erect towers, the tower shall be paneled meaning
that sections of legs and bracings are bolted loosely together then
moved into position for final tightening.

a. Piecemeal Method

Three techniques are commonly used for this method. The first
method is to install a lifting line from one of the erected legs for
use in lifting other members. The second is to rig a small boom
to one of the erected legs for hoisting purposes, if the design
allows. The third method is to position the base of a single gin
pole in the center of the structure by suspending it from the leg
members at any elevation using bridle slings. The attachment

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points for slings and any guys shall be checked for structural
integrity.

b. Section Method

Another method using the gin pole is commonly referred to as

the section method. Face panels or partially assembled tower
sections are hoisted into position by gin pole and bolted in
place. The procedures for using the gin pole are the same as in
the piecemeal method. Temporary guying of the face panels
may be necessary.

c. Tilt-Up Method

In this method, the entire structure assembled on the ground can

be raised into position by using a gin pole. Note that this
method may cause additional shear load on the foundation, and
additional temporary guys are required to ensure stability of the
structure during erection.

5.0 ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION OF TUBULAR STEEL STRUCTURES

5.1 General

This section covers the recommended procedures for the assembly and erection
of tubular steel structures (poles). These procedures may also apply to single
shaft and H-framed structures. The process will be divided into two main
categories, monopole structures and framed structures i.e. two or more poles
joined by rigid members.

Steel pole erection work on foundation shall not take place until the concrete
has achieved strength of at least seventy five percent (75%) of the specified
compressive strength. However, in no case steel pole erection shall start until
at least ten (10) days after pouring the concrete foundation of a steel pole has
been completed. Steel poles can be subjected to stringing loads after the
concrete has achieved its hundred percent (100%) of specified compressive
strength.

Erection techniques vary greatly depending on the specific job variables. An

erection crane with self-erecting and self-storing boom is an efficient method
for structure erection. If extensive preassembly of the boom is required, the
time spent in final erection is greatly reduced.

Preplanning of desired crane locations at the structure site allows for any
necessary grading work (building of ramps, soil stabilization, etc.) to be
accomplished during the foundation construction operations, when suitable
equipment is available at the site.

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High reach aerial lifts can be effective in providing a safe work position for
workers handling large connection bolts to make aerial connections. The aerial
lift can eliminate the need to install a variety of either temporary or permanent
rigging and climbing devices on each structure. Whenever possible, stringing
travelers and finger lines installed during erection can greatly expedite the wire
stringing operation.

5.2 Handling and Transportation

Poles, which consist of one or more sections, shall be assembled either at the
structure site or in a marshalling yard and then transported to the site.

When delivering poles from the storage area to the erection sites, special care
shall be taken during the loading, hauling and unloading to prevent any damage
to the surface of the poles and arms. Slings for handling the poles and arms
shall be made of or covered with nylon or some other non-metallic material to
protect the finish. Poles shall be handled in such a manner that no portion of
the pole is dragged along the ground or against the pole trailer or other objects
that could damage the structure.

A check of each component’s identification marking and the required

quantities during this phase of work can minimize potential lost time during the
assembly of the structure.

Proper initial placement of pole sections can increase the efficiency of the
assembly operation.

Poles and arms shall be placed on suitable cribbing to prevent damage and
provide a level plane that will prevent overstressing of the structure
components.

5.3 Monopole Structures

5.3.1 Assembly on Ground

All assembly shall be as shown on the drawings using methods and

equipment which will not cause damage or distortion of any part of
the structure. Methods of assembly and erection shall be subject to
review and approval by the SEC Representative.

When pole sections, arms and other miscellaneous hardware are

assembled prior to erection, assembly shall be on level blocking
placed outside the splice areas so as to maintain the true alignment of
the assembled structure. The sections shall be oriented so that all
attachment points are accessible and all attachments can be added
without the need to rotate the structure.

All finish touch-up shall be done prior to erection. Once the structure
is assembled, it shall be thoroughly inspected. Climbing devices,

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where they may interfere with the erection process, shall be

temporarily removed from the structure.

a. Slip Jointed Sections

For slip joints, the structure designer’s recommendations shall

be followed. In general, the pole sections shall be level and
over lapped as far as possible prior to the jacking operation.
Hands shall be kept away from the slip joint anytime the joint is
being assembled.

Upper and lower pole sections in the area of the slip joint shall
be marked for proper orientation and as a guide for
minimum/maximum slip lengths. Proper orientation and slip
length tolerance for each slip joint shall be as per fabricator’s
drawings. Care shall be taken to match orientation marks
properly while verifying proper alignment of arm connections,
hardware and climbing devices.

Various methods may be used to jack the sections together,

depending on their size. Hydraulic jacking devices are
generally recommended. The mating surfaces shall be clean.

In most cases, the hydraulic jacking units are secured to

permanent attachment points (jacking lugs) on either side of the
slip joint for application of the jacking force recommended by
the fabricator. All workers should stand at a safe distance from
jacking units during operations. Equal loads shall be applied to
each jacking unit. A vibrator attached to the pole or a small up
and down movement of the upper section will assist in securing
a tight joint. Jacking force greater than that recommended by the
manufacturer and shown on the assembly drawings shall not be
applied.

Generally, all the following conditions shall be met to achieve

satisfactory joint assembly.

i. Proper slip joint length engagement to within allowed

tolerances.

ii. A reasonably tight fit without major gaps or

misalignment between the two pole sections being
joined.

iii. The proper jacking force to assure adequate mating of

pole sections.

The allowed slip joint lengths, tolerances, fit and jacking

pressures shall be as recommended by the structure designer.

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Shimming of slip joint connections to overcome fitting

problems shall not be allowed. SEC Representative shall be
advised if the joint does not engage properly.

b. Attachments to Pole Sections

Arms or other attachments shall be blocked and leveled to the

proper position. Attachment bolts and nuts shall be tightened as
specified by the structure designer/manufacturer.

If the conductor and ground wire arms are assembled to the

structure and the wire is not installed in a reasonable period of
time, there may exist a potential of fatigue failure due to wind-
induced vibration. These arms can have their natural frequency
or damping characteristics modified sufficiently to eliminate
this type of damage. Two acceptable methods are suspending
weights of insulators from the ends of the arms or by tying the
arm tips together and to the structure.

5.3.2 Erection of Assembled Structures

The structure shall be laid out in accordance with a predetermined

plan to minimize effort and maximize safety during the erection of the
structure.

As a safety precaution, slip joints below the lift point shall be secured
with a link between the jacking lugs on mating sections during
erection.

Steel poles may be erected by using the lifting lug(s) (if provided) or
by rigging the pole with a padded cable choker. The lift point shall be
supplied by the fabricator or field determined as it varies with the
number of arms and accessories on the pole. Tall, slender structures
may require a two-point lift to prevent overstressing during erection.

During the structure lifting, tag lines shall be used to guide the
structure to its foundation. Once the structure is in place, its vertical
alignment shall be checked, preferably with a transit.

Deflection limitations shall be met by field raking the structure during

erection. In these cases, the poles shall be raked by adjusting the
leveling nuts in accordance with the erection drawings.

Deflection caused by uneven solar heating in tubular steel poles is

common and shall be considered during final plumbing of the
structure. Steel poles are in their most natural state of straightness in
the early morning, prior to direct exposure to the sun.

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5.3.3 Assembly in the Air

At times, the terrain and environment dictate the need for aerial
assembly. Close inspection of all parts to ensure proper fit is highly
recommended prior to the lift operation.

The bottom pole section is set first, inspected for vertical alignment,
and secured to the foundation. As each subsequent pole section is
stacked, the joint is secured.

Proper engagement of the slip joint may be achieved by lowering the

upper pole sections onto the previously placed section. If a
satisfactory joint, within tolerances, does not result, jacking units
shall be used to complete the joint.

5.4 Framed Structures

The most common example of a framed structure is the H-frame. The

assembly process is very similar to that of a single pole structure. Permanent
locking devices may be required at slip joints in order to prevent joint
movement after the structure is erected and loaded. Maximum adjustability in
a framed structure is maintained by leaving all connections loosely bolted until
complete assembly.

5.4.1 Assembly on Ground

Poles shall be assembled as described in section 5.3.1. It is

recommended that slip jointed poles of framed structures be
assembled on the ground. Minor variations in assembled pole lengths
can be accommodated by adjusting the leveling nuts on base plate
type foundations prior to setting the structure.

After the poles have been assembled, place the poles in proper
relation to each other and level. Install the arms and then the X-
braces (if required) leaving all connections loosely bolted. Special
care shall be taken to maintain the structure geometry when installing
X-braces with adjustable bands. The correct distances between pole
shafts shall be verified before tightening the pole bands. Squareness
of the framed structure shall be checked. It is preferable to erect and
plumb the structure before final tightening of bolted connections.
This procedure shall minimize frame distortion and reduce the
potential for erection-induced stresses. All bolts and nuts shall be
tightened as specified.

All finish touch-up shall be done prior to erection. Insulators,

hardware, travelers and climbing devices (if specified by SEC) may
also be added while the structure is on the ground. Once the structure
is assembled, it shall be thoroughly inspected. Climbing devices,

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where they may interfere with the erection process, shall be

temporarily removed from the structure.

5.4.2 Erection

A spreader bar or yoke shall be used between the two legs on an H-

framed type structure when being lifted. On some structures it may
be necessary for a smaller crane to lift the base of the structure, due to
site conditions or weight of the structure.

Tag lines shall be used to guide the structure to its foundation.

Equipment, such as a bulldozer, tractor or truck, may be required to
guide the structure.

On an anchor bolted H-framed structure, it may be necessary to

position one pole on its foundation and slightly rotate the other pole
using a chain hoist or other means to line up the holes in the base
plate with the anchor bolts. Care shall be taken not to damage the
anchor bolt threads. Once the structure is in position the top anchor
bolt nuts may be installed and the structure plumbed.

5.4.3 Assembly in the Air

Single piece poles or flanged joints are recommended for structures

requiring assembly in the air. This method shall not be used in the
erection of framed structures with slip type joints, as it is very
important that the structure’s legs be of equal length.

For smaller framed structures, each lower pole section shall be set and
then the entire upper frame shall be preassembled on the ground and
erected as one unit. For larger framed structures, each piece shall be
lifted and attached independently.

Each joint shall be loosely connected until all parts of the structure are
installed. This is necessary to allow adjustments while positioning
and attaching each subsequent part.

The tightening operation shall begin only after all parts are assembled
and all bolts are installed. While tightening the joints, plumbness,
level and orientation shall be continuously checked.

5.5 Attaching Pole Structures to Foundations

In the case of the anchor bolted concrete type foundation with a base plated
structure, the structure is simply lifted onto the anchor bolts.

The leveling nuts shall be threaded on each bolt sufficiently down on the
threads to allow for the addition of the base plate and top nut. These lower nuts
shall be positioned so that when the base plate is set on the top of them the base

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plate will be level and as close as practical to the foundation. After adding the
top nuts, check the structure to ensure if it is oriented and aligned correctly. If
the structure requires raking to allow for load deflections, the nuts above and
below the base shall be readjusted to move the structure out of plumb to the
required position.

When tightening anchor bolt nuts, all nuts on the topside of the base plate shall
be brought to a snug tight condition, and then the nuts on the bottom side of the
base plate shall be brought to a snug tight condition and checked to make sure
that they are bearing completely against the base plate. It is important that the
bottom nuts under the base plate be tightened. Final tightening of the nuts shall
proceed as specified by the manufacturer. If required, anchor bolt nuts may be
secured to the base plate in a manner to prevent unauthorized turning or
removal.

Upon completion of pole erection, the void between the base plate and the
concrete foundation may be filled with non-shrinking, flowable grout.

Special care shall be taken when installing grout so that the pole drains will not
be dislodged or plugged. After the grout has set and the forms removed, each
drain shall be cleared to assure that it is open and free to allow drain water to
flow.

5.6 Post Erection

As soon as possible after erection, the contractor shall connect the ground wire
to the grounding attachment on the pole. The wire shall be shaped to fit closely
to the foundation and base of the pole and any excess length shall be trimmed.

Pole numbering shall be installed on pole prior to erection for ground and aerial
patrolling as shown in Construction Standard TCS-P-122.21. Danger & Bone
and Skull warning signs shall be installed on each pole as shown in the
Construction Standard TCS-P-122.21.

Structures shall be completely assembled with all bolts securely tightened

before the start of conductor or shield wire stringing operations. Steps or
ladders (if provided on the lower portions) shall be removed from all structures
after completion of construction to discourage unauthorized climbing.

5.6.1 Galvanized Coating Repair

The damaged area shall be cleaned using a wire brush and solvent if
necessary to remove rust, grease and other foreign matter. When dry,
the area shall then be coated, using a brush or spray, with a cold
galvanizing compound approved by SEC Representative. As many
coats as necessary shall be applied to obtain a minimum dry film
thickness as specified.

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6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Complete inspection during assembly and erection of each structure is recommended.

SEC Representative shall make inspections of both materials and workmanship at each
stage of the work, focusing attention on such items as:

6.1 Material, weld and test certification

6.2 Material coatings

6.3 Missing or incorrect items

6.4 Fit of engagement of members and bolts

6.5 Bent, deformed or otherwise damaged items (i.e. deformed members may
reflect mislocated footings)

6.6 Field modifications and repairs

6.7 Bolt and nut tightness

6.8 Installation of locking devices

6.9 Length and type of bolts

6.10 Tubular crossarms secured against vibration damage

6.11 Plumbness of poles and orientation of erected structures (the final erected
position of a rigid latticed structure will generally be governed by the accuracy
of the installation of the foundations)

6.12 Pretension of guys

6.13 Installation of grout

6.14 Installation of structure ground

6.15 Installation of miscellaneous attachments (that is, signs, anti-climbing devices,

climbing devices, insulator washing pipe, etc.).

Typical Proforma for keeping the record of monitoring, inspection and installation of
structures is attached as an Appendix-1. This Proforma shall be signed by the
Contractor as well as by SEC Representative.

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APPENDIX-1

STRUCTURE INSTALLATION REPORT

Project:

Contractor:

Temperature: Weather:

Structure No: Structure Type:

& Deflection Angle

Tower/Pole: Body Extension:

Leg Extensions: 1. 2.________ 3. 4.

1. Any damage to material due to contractor’s material handling or operational methods

Specify:
__________________________________________________________________

2. Method used to correct damage:

3. How was structure erected? Crane (Specify Type)

Gin Poles

4. Any items missing – bolts, nuts, washers, or members. Yes/No

If yes, specify

5. All members/sections installed according to drawings. Yes/No

If no, specify

6. Slip joint lengths of pole sections engaged properly. Yes/No

If no, specify the corrective action applied

7. Any manufacturer’s defects to cause any of the following corrective action?

• Reaming (Specify No. of holes)

• Drilling (Specify No. of holes)

• Clipping or Blocking (Specify No.)

• Touch-up paint (Specify)

• Others (Specify)

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8. Structure/Phase Identification and Danger Sign Plates installed Yes/No.

9. Bolts torqued as per specifications. Yes/No. If yes, specify torque values

. If no, specify % under torqued.

10. Date foundation casted :

Date structure delivered to site :

Date structure assembled :

Date structure erected :

Date structure back bolted :

11. Structure complete including erection and back bolting

12. Aerial Marker installed. Yes/No.

13. Step Bolts, Anti-climbing Barriers

and Washing System installed. Yes/No.

General Remarks

Contractor’s Representative SEC’s Representative

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