Decision Number 74342- GO 95 Rule 49.3-B

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Rule 49.3-B

49.3-B. Size

1) Wood Pins: The minimum diameter of the shank shall not be less than 1 Ľ inches.

2) Metal Pins: The minimum diameter of the shank shall not be less than ˝ inches.

3) Fastenings and Tie Wires: Fastenings and tie wires shall have no sharp edges at points of contact with conductors, and shall be applied in such a manner as not to damage the conductor. The materials and minimum sizes of tie wires for the various sizes and types of conductors shall be as shown in Table 7. Flat tie wire having a cross-sectional area not less than that of round wire of the gage specified for tie wires may be used.

Table 7 Size and Material of Tie Wires
Line conductor		Tie Wire
Material	Size	Size	Material
Copper, bronze, copper-covered steel, or composition of any of them	6 AWG and smaller	Same as line conductor	Soft copper or annealed copper-covered steel
	4 AWG	6 AWG
	2 AWG and larger	4 AWG
Galvanized iron or galvanized steel	10 BWG and smaller	Same as line conductor	Soft or galvanized iron or galvanized steel
	9 BWG	10 BWG
	8 BWG	9 BWG
	4 and 6 BWG	8 BWG
Aluminum or ACSR	4 AWG and smaller	Same as line conductor	Soft aluminum
Aluminum or ACSR	2 AWG and larger	4 AWG	Soft aluminum

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Rule 49.3-B

49.3-B. Size

1) Wood Pins: The minimum diameter of the shank shall not be less than 1 Ľ inches.

2) Metal Pins: The minimum diameter of the shank shall not be less than ˝ inches.

Table 7 Size and Material of Tie Wires
Line conductor		Tie Wire
Material	Size	Size	Material
Copper, bronze, copper-covered steel, or composition of any of them	6 AWG and smaller	Same as line conductor	Soft copper or annealed copper-covered steel
	4 AWG	6 AWG
	2 AWG and larger	4 AWG
Galvanized iron or galvanized steel	10 BWG and smaller	Same as line conductor	Soft or galvanized iron or galvanized steel
	9 BWG	10 BWG
	8 BWG	9 BWG
	4 and 6 BWG	8 BWG
Aluminum or ACSR	4 AWG and smaller	Same as line conductor	Soft aluminum or aluminum alloy
	4 AWG and smaller	Or 6 AWG	Strong aluminum alloy*
	2 AWG and larger	4 AWG	Soft aluminum or aluminum alloy
	2 AWG and larger	Or 6 AWG	Strong aluminum alloy*

*Minimum tensile strength of 350 pounds.

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Rule 49.3-B

49.3-B. Size

1) Wood Pins: The minimum diameter of the shank shall not be less than 1 Ľ inches.

2) Metal Pins: The minimum diameter of the shank shall not be less than ˝ inches.

Table 7 Size and Material of Tie Wires
Line conductor		Tie Wire
Material	Size	Size	Material
Copper, bronze, copper-covered steel, or composition of any of them	6 AWG and smaller	Same as line conductor	Soft copper or annealed copper-covered steel
	4 AWG	6 AWG
	2 AWG and larger	4 AWG
Galvanized iron or galvanized steel	10 BWG and smaller	Same as line conductor	Soft or galvanized iron or galvanized steel
	9 BWG	10 BWG
	8 BWG	9 BWG
	4 and 6 BWG	8 BWG
Aluminum or ACSR	4 AWG and smaller	Same as line conductor	Soft aluminum or aluminum alloy
	4 AWG and smaller	Or 6 AWG	Strong aluminum alloy*
	2 AWG and larger	4 AWG	Soft aluminum or aluminum alloy
	2 AWG and larger	Or 6 AWG	Strong aluminum alloy*

*Minimum tensile strength of 350 pounds.