The longitudinal strength requirements for poles, towers and other supporting structures shall be met either by the structure alone or with the aid of guys and/or braces. Deflection shall be limited by guys and/or braces where such structures alone, although providing the strength and safety factors required, would deflect sufficiently under the prescribed loadings to reduce clearances below the required values.

Note:      Revised February 5, 2014 by Decision No. 14-02-015.