ASTM D4923-01 - 10.2.2001
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers reinforced thermosetting plastic poles used for outdoor lighting. Such poles may be applicable to electric power and telecommunication distribution installations.

1.2 The design parameters of the poles shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and supplier and should take into consideration the anticipated service conditions of installation and transportation of the product.

1.3 This specification includes poles with above-ground or standard mounting height of 10 ft (3.05 m) through 50 ft (15.24 m). Two classes of poles are covered, one of standard design, the other of stiff design.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. Equivalent SI units are indicated in parentheses.

1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion of this specification, Section 10: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A153-82(1987)

Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware

C131-06

Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine

D149-25

Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power Frequencies

D257-14(2021)e1

Standard Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 5/6/2021).

D635-22

Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position

D883-26b

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics (Includes all amendments and changes 8/24/2026).

E29-22

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals, 1985