Original Version

Rule 84.6-F

84.6-F.    Protective Covering

Protective covering shall be attached to poles, crossarms, and structures by means of corrosion-resistant metal straps or staples which are adequate to maintain such covering in a fixed position.

Where such covering consists of hardwood moulding the, distance between straps or staples shall not exceed 3 feet.

Where such covering consists of a wood trough, due care shall be exercised to avoid the possibility of nails protruding through any inner surface.

Strikeout and Underline Version

Rule 84.6-F

84.6-F.    Protective Covering

Protective covering shall be attached to poles, crossarms, and structures by means of corrosion-resistant metal, lags, straps or staples which are adequate to maintain such covering in a fixed position.

Where such covering consists of hardwood or rigid plastic moulding the, distance between straps, lags, or staples shall not exceed 3 three feet on each side due care shall be exercised to avoid the possibility of nails protruding through any inner surface.

When U-shaped moulding is utilized appropriate gaps between sections shall be provided to permit expansion due to temperature variations and such gaps shall be covered by corrosion resistant straps to prevent contact with conductors covered by moulding.

Where such covering consists of a wood trough, due care shall be exercised to avoid the possibility of nails protruding through any inner surface.

Final Version

Rule 84.6-F

84.6-F.    Protective Covering

Protective covering shall be attached to poles, crossarms, and structures by means of corrosion-resistant, lags, straps or staples which are adequate to maintain such covering in a fixed position.

Where such covering consists of hardwood or rigid plastic moulding the, distance between straps, lags, or staples shall not exceed  three feet on each side due care shall be exercised to avoid the possibility of nails protruding through any inner surface.

When U-shaped moulding is utilized appropriate gaps between sections shall be provided to permit expansion due to temperature variations and such gaps shall be covered by corrosion resistant straps to prevent contact with conductors covered by moulding.