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DKS 2776:2017
KENYA STANDARD
INSPECTION AND SUPPLEMENTAL
TREATMENT OF TREATED WOODEN
UTILITY POLES
Public Review Draft 2017
© KEBS 2017
First Edition 2017
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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION
The following organizations were represented on the Technical Committee:
1.Marlow Link Timber
2.KAKUZI
3.HIGHCHEM
4.Millennium Trading House Limited
5.National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA)
6.Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)
7.Pest Control Products Board (PCPB)
8.University of Eldoret
9.PEMAK
10.Alogo Enterprises
11.COSTEK ALMA
12.Kenya Power
13.Kenya Wood Preservers Association
14.Muringa holdings
15Kenya Bureau of Standards – secretariat
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INSPECTION AND SUPPLEMENTAL
TREATMENT
OF
TREATED
WOODEN UTILITY POLES
KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS (KEBS)
Head Office: P.O. Box 54974, Nairobi-00200, Tel.: (+254 020) 605490, 602350, Fax: (+254 020)
604031
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Coast Region
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20100
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210555
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Lake Region
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Rift Valley Region
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Fax: (+254 057) 21814
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Foreword
This Kenyan Standard was prepared by the Timber and Wooden Poles Technical Committee under
the guidance of the Standards Projects Committee, in accordance with the Kenya Bureau of
Standards procedures.
This standard addresses post factory inspection of timber and subsequent interventions –
remediation. The standard will be continuously revised to address new challenges in post- factory
inspections, technological development in inspection and remediation, legislation and compatibility in
standards development.
In the preparation of this standard, reference was made to the following publications;
SANS 10324 Ed.1.01 (2007) - Inspection and supplemental treatment of treated wooden utility poles
Acknowledgement is hereby made for the great assistance derived from these sources.
KENYA STANDARD
1. Scope
This standard covers the field inspection of in-service wooden utility poles to determine damage done
by physical and/or biological factors and the supplemental treatments to be used for prolonging the
serviceability of the poles.
2. Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies. Information on currently valid national and
international standards can be obtained from the Kenya Bureau of Standards.
KS 516 wood poles for power and telecommunications lines – specification
KS 094 – Preservation of timber – Specification
KS 1002 Anti-termite measures in buildings - Pre-constructional chemical treatment measures.
3. Terms
3.1.
air/ground-line region
The critical area extending to 50 mm above and 300 mm below the ground-line
3.2.
approved supplemental treatments
Registered and approved external and/or internal treatments consisting of chemicals designed to
protect the ground-line area against fungal decay and insect attack (See Annexure D).
3.3.
BIL
Basic Insulation Level (electrical grounding wire)
3.4.
Crack
A crack in a pole is where the pole is split and where the split is parallel to the grain of the wood
with a width greater than 5 mm and longer than the width of the pole midway along the crack.
Cracks nearer than 5 mm from the adjacent crack are measured as one crack.
3.5.U
Customer
The Utility requesting the inspection and supplemental treatment of its wood utility poles
3.6.
Contractor
The Inspection Company conducting the inspection and/or supplemental treatment of in-service
utility poles as agreed upon between the customer and the contractor (see Annexure A).
3.7.
core sample
A sample consisting of either a cylindrical piece of wood extracted using an increment borer or
shavings extracted using a drill bit.
3.8.
drill bit
A twist or auger type drill bit consisting of a shank length capable of drilling a 250 mm deep hole
and a cutting diameter of 16 mm
3.9.
plastic plugs
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Used for plugging inspection and treatment holes. These plugs are inserted into the 16 mm
diameter holes that are drilled in the poles. The overall length of a plug is 33 mm with a small end
diameter of 14 mm and the large end diameter of 18 mm. It is made of UV protected PVC.
3.10.
qualified inspector
An inspector shall be deemed qualified when accredited and certified by a qualified inspection
body to be competent for inspection of poles.
3.11.
check scraper
A triangular shaped sharp instrument used to externally probe the outside layer of the pole.
3.12.
shell thickness indicator
a tool designed specifically to extract wood fibre from the holes drilled, to probe for internal decay
or termite attack and to measure the remaining sound shell thickness.
3.13.
sound pole
a pole that has no apparent internal or external form of degradation except for allowed cracks,
classified as a Class 1 pole.
3.14.
serviceable pole
a pole that is classified a Class 2 or Class 3 pole. A Class 3 pole will require stubbing to enable it
to remain serviceable.
3.15.
unsafe pole
a pole that has been rejected after assessment and that shall be replaced. An unsound pole is a
Class 4 pole or a Class 3 pole that will not be stubbed.
3.16.
recorded poles
poles that are recorded only, in an inspection process, due to being a non-wood pole or a pole
with access problems.
3.17.
Boron Rod
a solid diffusible boron-based wood preserving rod for internal supplemental treatment of inservice wood utility poles against fungal decay
4. Requirements
4.1.Responsibilities
4.1.1.The relevant Responsible Person appointed in terms of the Occupational Health and
Safety Act shall be responsible to ensure compliance with this standard and that the
correct inspection techniques and pole treatments as required are undertaken
4.1.2.he shall also be responsible to ensure that all pole inspection and treatment records are
kept after completion of the inspection. These Records shall be stored for a minimum of
15 years.
4.2.Inspection
4.2.1.Qualified Inspector
An inspector of poles is considered qualified when the criteria in 3.10 have been met.
Furthermore;
4.2.1.1.Only inspectors approved in terms of 39.10 shall do inspections as documented in
this standard.
4.2.1.2.The qualified inspector shall inspect the pole, probe the drilled holes, decide on
the classification of the pole, mark the poles as required and ensure that the
correct chemical treatment and dosage are applied and that soil compaction after
inspection and/or treatment is done correctly.
4.2.2.i Inspection procedures
4.2.2.1.A qualified inspector shall inspect all poles even if they appear to be in a good
condition.
4.2.2.2.The first inspection of a new line shall be done not later than 10 years after the
line was first commissioned. The line shall then be re-inspected every 10 years
thereafter. In certain areas it may be necessary to inspect the poles on a more
frequent cycle due to the severity of fungal attack or termite infestation in that
area. This will be determined by the concerned Engineer.
4.2.2.3.All poles in a line shall be inspected and an internal chemical treatment shall be
applied as prescribed.
4.2.2.4.The inspection and test procedures detailed in 3.2.5 and 3.2.6 shall be used to
determine the extent of biological degradation and whether a pole is sound,
serviceable or unsafe.
4.2.2.5.A pole that is assessed as being sound, serviceable or unsafe (rejected) shall be
marked in accordance with 3.4.
4.2.2.6.The results of each inspection shall be recorded in a Pole Inspection and
Treatment Report similar to the record form given in Annexure E.
Note: A pest Control Product Operator should have a license as a Pest control product operator (PCO) as having met
conditions for Licensing Pest Control Operators (PCOs) and requirements for Premises Licenses (Licensing of Premises)
Regulations – L.N.145/1984).
4.2.3.Visual above-ground inspection
4.2.3.1.Inspect the area above the ground-line of the pole including wooden cross-arm.
Record the following information for each pole inspected:
the pole manufacturer’s name;
if no manufacturers tag is visible, it shall be recorded;
the year that the pole was manufactured;
the pole number and, if no pole number is visible, the pole shall be numbered
in accordance with the client’s numbering plan as agreed in the contract;
the pole species, e.g. “E” (Eucalyptus species) or “P” (Pine species);
the length of the pole, if indicated on the pole tag;
any lightning damage;
the width of cracks on the pole;
any poles leaning , see section 3.3.2.4;
any fire damage or decay visible on the exterior pole surface;
cross-arms not at right angles to the conductors;
the compaction of the soil around the pole;
mechanical damage to stays or stay wire;
mechanical damage to the pole in any way;
any woodpecker damage on the pole or cross arm;
damaged or broken BIL down wires.
4.2.4.Excavation of the pole
The soil shall be removed around the pole to a depth of 300 mm to enable an inspection and
assessment to be made on the physical state of the pole below the ground.
4.2.5.External inspection of ground-line region
This is the most critical area and it shall be thoroughly inspected in accordance with the
following procedure:
Remove the soil that is stuck to the pole by cleaning the exposed area with a wire brush,
taking care not to disturb any existing external degradation that still has to be
assessed.
All the soil or soft wood on the surface or in cracks or voids shall be scraped off.
Use a check scraper to probe for external decay pockets (shell rot).
Measure the depth of the shell rot (decayed wood) and record.
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4.2.6.Internal inspection
4.2.6.1.Drill two 16 mm inspection holes; the holes shall be at least 175 mm deep. Start
one hole near the ground-line at the point of deepest shell rot and one 200 mm
below the ground line; these two inspection holes shall be drilled diagonally
opposite each other as per Annexure B. The inspection holes are to be drilled
towards the centre of the pole using a “twist or auger type” drill bit. The holes shall
be drilled at an angle of 30° to the vertical (upright).
4.2.6.2.Use a shell thickness indicator to probe the holes for decay and termites, both
dormant and active, and record the findings.
4.2.6.3.Where applicable, measure the remaining sound wood (outer shell thickness) and
record the measurements separately for the two inspection holes on the Pole
Inspection and Treatment Record (See Annexure F and H), where Hole 1 is at the
ground-line and Hole 2 is 200 mm below the ground-line.
4.2.7.Inspection of poles with cables
All poles with cables attached to the poles shall be excavated to 300 mm deep around the
pole as per 3.2.4 and inspected as per 3.2.6. Extreme care shall be taken when excavating
around the pole to ensure the cable is not damaged. The contractor takes full responsibility
for any damage to any cable above or below the ground.
Note:
• Although the cable entry into the soil might be at one place, the cable might coil below the
soil at varying depths and positions.
• Extreme care should be exercised at H-pole structures where cables come down the one
pole as the cable might go past the other pole of the H-pole structure.
4.2.8.Inspection of strut poles
In the case of strut poles, only one 16 mm inspection hole shall be drilled at ground-line 30° to
the vertical and towards the butt end; 175 mm deep and inspected as per 3.2.6.2 and 3.2.6.3.
4.3.Utility pole classification
4.3.1.Classification
Each pole inspected shall be classified as being one of the following:
4.3.1.1.Class 1 (Sound poles)
Utility poles are classified as Class 1 poles if they comply with the following criteria:
 Utility poles without any apparent insect damage, fungal decay and internal or external
degradation;
 Individual cracks in the ground-line area shall not exceed15 mm in width;
 Individual cracks above the ground-line area shall not exceed 20 mm in width
4.3.1.2.Class 2
Utility poles that have areas of biological degradation or physical damage but that are of such a nature
that the pole can still be considered safe and serviceable. Damage to Class 2 poles shall be assessed
in accordance with the following criteria:
 Internal decay/heart rot alone, or in combination with shell rot, leaving a minimum shell
thickness, comprising of sound wood in excess of 70 mm;
 External decay, affecting less than 5 mm in depth of the shell;
 Mechanical, fire or lightning damage penetrating not more than 10 mm into the pole surface;
 Individual cracks in the ground-line area shall not exceed 20 mm in width.
4.3.1.3.Class 3
Utility poles that have ground-line areas with biological degradation or physical damage. Damage
shall be measured in accordance with the following criteria:
 Termite damage, with no living termites present; the remaining shell shall be more than 40 mm;
 Internal decay where the remaining shell is more than 40 mm;
 External decay shall not exceed 10mm in depth. When measuring the shell thickness at the
deepest point, the remaining shell shall be more than 40 mm;
 Individual cracks in the ground-line area shall not exceed 25 mm in width;
 Mechanical or lightning damage not penetrating deeper than 15 mm into the pole surface;
 Fire damage in the ground-line area not penetrating more than 10 mm into the pole surface.
4.3.1.4.(Rejected poles)
All utility poles that do not meeting the minimum criteria for a Class 3 pole.
4.3.2.Required action resulting from pole classification
4.3.2.1.Class 1 and Class 2 poles: Action required
Class 1 and Class 2 poles shall be treated internally with Boron Rods (See Annexure B). Two 16 mm
treatment holes shall be drilled diagonally opposite each other, at right angles to the two inspection
holes and starting at 50 mm above the ground-line; drill 30° to the vertical and directed towards the
centre of the pole. The holes shall be drilled at least 175 mm deep. One Eco Rod, 14 mm diameter
and 125 mm long, shall be inserted into each treatment hole. One Eco Rod shall also be inserted into
each of the two inspection holes (See 3.2.6), i.e. a total of 4 (four) rods shall be used to treat each
pole.
The rods shall be pushed right down to the bottom of the hole. The holes shall then be plugged with
plastic plugs. The plugs shall be flush with the pole surface.
Note:
Pieces of any broken rods may be used for treatment of poles provided that the combined length of
the pieces inserted in a hole is equal or more than the length of a whole rod.
4.3.2.2.Class 3 and Class 4 poles: Action required
Class 3 and Class 4 poles shall be replaced within six months after being inspected and reported.
4.3.2.3.Leaning poles
All poles that are out of plumb by more than 500 mm shall be straightened within six months after
being reported
4.3.2.4.Cross arms not square with the conductors
When cross arms are not square with the conductors, determine if the regulation (sag) of the
conductors is all even on both sides of the structure. If not, record.
4.4.Marking after inspection
Each pole shall be legibly and indelibly marked vertical in line with the structure identification mark;
the tag shall be applied at 1.8 m above the ground-line of the pole.
4.4.1.Class 1 and Class 2 poles
The round aluminium or galvanised steel tag shall be 25 to 30 mm in diameter. The tag shall have a
hole to facilitate attachment. The tag shall be attached with a 15 mm galvanized nail. The tag shall
bear the following information:
 the letters “BR” (for Boron Rod treatment) on the top part;
 the company identification, consisting of the name, trade name or trade mark of the contractor
that undertook the inspection and treatment;
 the month and year in which the inspection and treatment took place; and
 the class of pole, i.e. “C1” for a Class 1 pole or “C2” for a Class 2 pole.
4.4.2.Class 3 and Class 4 poles
The square shaped aluminium or galvanised steel tag shall measure 25 mm x 25 mm. The tag shall
have a hole to facilitate attachment. The tag shall be attached with a 15mm galvanized nail. The tag
shall bear the following information:
 the company identification, consisting of the name, trade name or trade mark of the contractor
that undertook the inspection;
 the month and year in which the inspection took place; and
 the word “REJECT”.
 A single white line, 50 mm wide, shall be painted horizontally around the pole; it shall be an oilbased paint. This line shall be painted above the class tag, about 50 mm wide. This signifies
that the pole must be removed and replaced.
4.5.Restoration of the inspection area
4.5.1.After the inspection and remedial treatment work has been completed; the area around
each pole shall be restored, using the following procedure:
 Back filling shall be done by replacing the excavated material in 100 mm layers and compacting
each layer by ramming the soil with a stamper, taking care not to damage any cables.
 The soil around the pole shall be level with general ground level without hollows where water
could accumulate.
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 Vegetation shall not be included in the back filling material.
 The area surrounding the pole shall be left in a clean and orderly state and all debris shall be
removed from the site.
4.6.Recording
Full details of every inspected pole in the utility line shall be recorded on Pole Inspection and
Treatment Report form (See Annexure E and Annexure F).
A copy of all the recorded inspection results as well as a summary report of the line inspection
shall be submitted to the person concerned as indicated in the contract.
4.7.Quality assurance
Quality assurance shall be ensured by implementing and maintaining the “Application monitoring
and auditing control system for remedial and supplemental preservative treatment of wooden
utility poles” given in Annexure H.
4.8.
Annexure A
(normative)
Agreements between the customer and the contractor
The following shall be agreed upon, in writing, between the customer and the contractor carrying out
the inspections and supplemental treatment:
1. Unless otherwise agreed, the replacement of ”rejected” poles shall be the responsibility of the
customer.
2. Whether Class 3 poles shall be classified as Class 4 poles and replaced.
3. The contractor shall submit his Quality Policy and Plan before commencing with the inspection.
4. Should the contractor need any assistance with the interpretation of the inspection standard, he
shall seek that before commencing with the inspections.
5. On completion of a line inspection, the contractor shall supply a copy of all the inspection sheets
and a summary report of the line inspection. These reports shall be submitted to the customer
within one week after the completion of the line inspection.
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Annexure B
(Normative)
Pole inspection and internal pole treatment procedures
Treatment holes (Class 1 and 2 poles):
2 Holes @ 16mm diameter; drilled at 30 ⁰
and 175 mm deep; Insert one Eco Rod per
hole.
ent holes 2 Holes @ 12mm diameter;
Ground-line
200mm
mmmm
300mm
Note:
1. All poles shall be excavated and inspected as illustrated above.
2. Class 1 and Class 2 poles shall have chemical rods (i.e. Boron Rods) applied internally as
indicated above.
50mm
50mm
50mm
Excavation depth
0
175mm
50mm
50mm
50mm
50mm
Initial inspection holes:
2 Holes @ 16mm diameter; drilled at 30 ⁰ and
175 mm deep; Insert one Boron Rod per
hole.
Annexure C
(Normative)
Accredited inspectors
The following are the requirements for an inspector to be accredited and to remain accredited:
1. An inspector shall have inspected a minimum of 1000 poles under supervision of an accredited
inspector, or he shall have attended a training course given by a qualified and customer approved
Trainer. He shall also have passed a theoretical test.
2. After training, the apprentice inspector shall undergo approval inspections from a competent
inspector before being accredited. This shall be re-evaluated every time a tender is issued.
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Annexure D
(Normative)
Supplemental treatment chemicals approval
Only supplemental treatment chemicals that have been registered and approved by the Department of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for applications on wooden poles in ground contact shall be used.
The appointed engineer of the relevant utility body (“The Customer”) shall give the final approval
before such chemicals may be used for supplemental treatment of wood utility poles.
Supplemental treatment chemicals that have been approved in terms of the above requirements shall
be communicated to the inspectors that have been appointed to do the inspection and supplemental
treatment work.
Annexure E
(normative)
Recording of pole inspection results
Results from the inspection, testing and supplemental treatment procedures shall be recorded on a
Pole Inspection and Treatment Record form (See Annexure F).
The following is the minimum information that shall be included in the Line Pole Inspection Report:
1. The date of inspection and remedial treatment;
2. The identification of the inspector;
3. The address and location of the office where the reports are to be handed in;
4. The information on the pole manufacturer’s tag, e.g. trade mark of treater and month and year of
treatment;
5. The pole number;
6. The terrain and vegetation where the pole is set;
7. The pole species, e.g.”P” (pine) or “E” (eucalyptus);
8. Details of all forms of degradation and damage found on the pole, whether physical, mechanical
or biological;
9. The classification of the pole as assessed, e.g. class 1,2,3 or 4;
10. The supplemental treatment carried out on the pole (if classified as treatable).
A Pole Inspection and Treatment report shall be completed for every pole inspected in a utility line
and shall be submitted to thie utility body on a weekly basis once the work has begun and until such
work is completed.
Abbreviated codes used on the forms are listed in Annexure G.
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Annexure F
(normative)
Pole Inspection and Treatment Record
Sheet No.: …….…..
Customer: .............................................. Depot: ...................................... Location: ...................................... NWB: .................. kV: ................
Inspection Company: ............................................. Inspector: .................................. Date: ...................................
Minor
defects
Major
defects
Shell
thickness
(mm)
Hole
1
Symbol
Unsafe
Rejected *
Number of rods
used *
Treated internally *
Inspected, only *
Recorded, only *
Pole classification
Last cycle
Ground line Ø
(mm)
Species
ID mark
Pole
accessories
Year
Serviceable
Cross-arm type
Pole No.
Terrain and vegetation
Inspection and treatment data
Pole particulars
Remarks
Hole
2
*Add up the total per column as indicated
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Annexure G
(normative)
Abbreviated codes
Terrain and soil
Vegetation
Pole Accessories
CL
Clay
A
Agricultural
BEW
Broken earth wire
M
Marsh
F
Forestry
BSW
Broken stay wire
N
Normal
G
Grassland
CA
Cable
RO
Rocky
I
Irrigation
EW
Earth wire
S
Steep
R
Rural
IS
Isolator
SA
Sandy
T
Thorn veldt
LS
Links
V
Valley
U
Urban
MB
Meter box
SA
Surge arrestor
SB
Stub
SP
Stay-pole
SW
Stay-wire
TR
Transformer
Abbreviated codes (continued)
Pole attributes
Cross-arms
Other
FD
Fire damage
BI
Broken isolator
CON
Pole in concrete
ID
Internal decay
HC
Hot connection
CP
Concrete pole
IND
Incipient decay
LC
Large crack
ROC
Pole in rocks
LC
Large crack
LD
Lightning damage
STE
Steel pole
LD
Lightning damage
LN
Lost nut
MD
Mechanical damage
LS
Loose stay bracket
Structure Type
OP
Overplanted pole
LU
Loose U-bolt
D
Delta
PC
Pole cut-off
SD
Suspect decay
H
Horizontal
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PL
Pole leaning
TW
Cross-arm
squareness
HP
H-pole
SC
Severe cracks
WP
Woodpecker damage
S
Staggered
SR
Shell rot
SS
Suspension structure
TI
Termites
ST
Strain structure
UP
Under planted pole
V
Vertical
WP
Woodpecker damage
W
Wish-bone
PT
Pole twist
Annexure H
(Normative)
Application monitoring and auditing control system for remedial and supplemental
preservative treatment of wooden utility poles
1 Background
The main cause of premature failure of wood preservatives in wooden poles as a result of fungal decay
is inadequate impregnation, i.e.:


Sapwood has not been adequately penetrated with the wood preservative, and/or
Preservative retention has been insufficient.
Through the system of line pole inspections, poles with biological degradation are identified. Depending
on the extent of degradation, the poles are either supplementary and/or remedially treated with Boron
Rods, or the poles are removed from service and replaced with new poles.
2 Purpose
To ensure that the remedial / supplemental preservative treatment chemicals are applied in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions appearing on the packaging label, this application monitoring and
auditing control system has been developed and consists of all relevant quality control procedures and
documents.
3 Pack sizes
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Boron Rods (14 mm diameter x 125 mm long) are packed in boxes of 100 rods per box and in cartons
containing 4 boxes, i.e. 400 rods per carton. Plastic plugs are also available in pack sizes of 200 or
1000 each.
4 Control procedure
4.1
The system is designed to record the particulars of poles requiring remedial and/or supplemental
treatment during the inspection phase. This is done on the POLE INSPECTION AND TREATMENT
RECORD. An example of a typical record sheet is attached. However, it is imperative that the record
provides for columns where the treatment details can be recorded.
4.2
The purchase and issue details of chemicals to inspectors are recorded by the company on the
attached BORON ROD RECEIPT AND ISSUE RECORD. Invoices / Delivery Notes are used to verify
purchased quantities. Information could also be verified with the supplier(s) of the chemicals.
A weekly/ monthly reconciliation between purchasing and usage is performed to determine usage and
accuracy of record keeping. The attached BORON ROD STOCK CONTROL RECORD is used to
perform this purpose.
4.3
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Completion of records
5.1RECEIPT AND ISSUE RECORD
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
Complete the Receipt and Issue Record for Boron Rod (See attached).
Enter either the Delivery Note or the Invoice number in the second column of the record.
Complete details of stock received and stock issued to inspectors and also the Balance column
after each issue. Verify that the actual balance in stock corresponds with the figure in the Balance
column.
IMPORTANT: After a stock reconciliation has been performed, draw a line beneath the last entry.
5.2STOCK CONTROL RECORD
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
Complete the Stock Control Record for Boron Rod (See attached).
The record is self-explanatory.
Complete the calculations to determine the quantities of Boron Rods used per pole.
The values obtained in 6.1 and 6.2 ( of the Stock Control Record) should be close to each other if
the poles have been treated correctly and accurate records have been kept.
Verify actual stock against the Balance on Receipt and Issue Record.
5.3POLE INSPECTION AND TREATMENT RECORD
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
Complete the Pole Inspection and Treatment Record (See attached).
Fill in the relevant information at the top of the record sheet.
Fill in all columns of the sheet (as applicable).
Enter the totals of each column in the bottom line.
BORON ROD
Record Form No. TL01
Sheet No:
BORON ROD RECEIPT AND ISSUE RECORD
Packaging:
100 rods per box
Inspection Company: .............................................................
RECEIPT DETAILS (boxes)
Date
receive Deliver
d
y No.
ISSUE DETAILS (boxes)
Batch Quantity Received Date Quantity Batch
No.
received
by
issued issued
No.
Issued
to
Issued
by
Balance
Balance brought
forward :
Total A:
boxes
Total B:
Balance carried over,
boxes :
Balance carried over = Total A - Total B (to be entered as “Balance brought forward” on next sheet)
Supervisor:
___________________________
______
Inspector:
_______________________
Date:
___________________________
______
Date:
_______________________
BORON ROD
Sheet No:
Record Form No. TL02
BORON ROD STOCK CONTROL RECORD
Inspection Company: ____________________________________
Inspector:
______________________________
/fro
m
Month/Period:
____________________
______________ to ________________ inclusi ____________
___
ve
____
_____
1. Opening stock
1.1
Quantity brought forward, (A) = (C)+ (D) from previous sheet no : ____________ Rods
(A)
___
1.2 Quantity received:
_____ Boxes x 100 rods
__
:
_____________ rods
___
Total number of rods received,
:
____________ Rods
(B)
___
2. Closing stock
2.1 Quantity in stock:
_____ Boxes x 100 rods
__
:
_____________ rods
____
Total number of rods in stock,
:
____________ Rods
(C)
___
2.2 Quantity in process (issued stock not used):
a)
_____ Boxes x no. of rods
_
b)
_____ Boxes x no. of rods
_
_____ Boxes x no. of rods
_
c)
d)
_____ Boxes x no. of rods
_
_____________ rods
____
:
:
_____________ rods
____
:
_____________ rods
____
:
_____________ rods
____
Total number of rods in process,
:
____________ Rods
(D)
___
3. ECO RODS used by stock reconciliation,
(1) = (A) + (B) – (C) – (D)
:
____________ Rods
(1)
___
4. ECO RODS used by inspection sheet calculation,
(2) = sum of totals for inspection sheet _______ to _________ Inclusiv ____________ Rods
(2)
No.’s
__
e :
___
5. Number of poles treated by inspection sheet
calculation,
(3) = sum of totals for inspection sheet _______ to _________ inclusiv ____________ Poles(
3)
No.’s
__
e
: ___
6. Average ECO ROD usage per pole
6.1 By stock reconciliation,
(1)
/(3)
____________ Rods/
: ___
pole
By inspection sheet calculation,
6.2 (2)/(3)
Remarks:
:
____________
___
Rods
/pole
Supervisor: ______________________
______
Inspect _______________________
or:
______
Date:
Date:
______________________
______
_______________________
______
POLE INSPECTION AND TREATMENT RECORD
Sheet No.: …………………
Customer: ……………………………………. Depot: …………………………………. Location: ……………………………….. NWB: …………………… kW: ……………
Inspection and treatment data
Pole particulars
Remarks
*Add up the totals per column as indicated
Major
defects
Shell
thickness
(mm)
Hole
1
Hole
2
Symbol
Minor
defects
Unsafe
Rejected *
Number of
rods used*
Treated
*
internally
Inspected*
Pole
Classificatio
Last cycle
Groundline
ø (mm)
Species
Pole
accessories
ID mark
Serviceable
Cross-arm
type
Year
Pole No.
Terrain & vegetation
Inspection Company: ………………………………………… Inspector: ……………………………………… Date: ……………………………..
CD: 2015
Annexure I
Requirement of pole inspectors
(Normative)
The pole inspector needs the following skills;
1.Grading against
 Spiral grains
 Knots – not near and not too large
 Crooks – should be straight.
2.Inspection for Pole Remediation.
oPole attacking organisms- termites, Fungi,
oVisual assessment and understanding of rates of attack on wood over time – fungi, termites,
colour change etc.
oEffect of attack on the strength of the poles
oUnderstanding of sampling methods
‐ Rate of infestation
oSkills in assessing leaching – sample extraction and laboratory assessments
oSkills in assessment of pole attack from the core part
‐ Can the pole life be lengthened?
oUnderstanding of pole remediation mechanisms and procedures
oSkills in application of the available pole remediation mechanisms
Annexure J
Tools used in inspection f poles
(Normative)
Tools used in inspection of poles should conform to KS 1002:1999 Anti-termite measures in buildings Pre-constructional chemical treatment measures