Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) Engineering Report Clause Samples
The Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) Engineering Report clause requires the preparation and submission of a technical report that evaluates the structural capacity of utility poles to support additional equipment or modifications. This report typically includes calculations, diagrams, and assessments of existing and proposed loads, ensuring that the poles can safely accommodate new attachments such as telecommunications or electrical hardware. By mandating this analysis, the clause helps prevent overloading, ensures compliance with safety standards, and mitigates the risk of pole failure, thereby protecting both infrastructure and public safety.
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Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) Engineering Report. For each Pole subject to a Permit Application, Licensee will provide a PLA Report. For Pole Loading Analysis purposes, Licensee’s Equipment shall be constructed to NESC Medium Loading District; Grade C Construction, ½ half inch ice thickness; 4.0 (psf) wind pressure; and a pole strength factor of 85%. If more than one condition applies to the construction of an overhead line, the condition requiring the higher grade of construction is to be used. It is recognized that deformation, deflections, or displacement of parts of the structure may change the effects of the loads assumed. In the calculation of stresses allowances may be made, with agreement from the District, when the effects can be evaluated. To facilitate generating the PLA Report, the District can provide Licensee specific Pole and Facility information as well as calibrated pictures for each Pole as requested by Licensee. At the District’s discretion, District will accept PLA Reports, Pole images, and installation diagrams generated from pole loading software programs such as, but not limited to, PLS Pole CADD, O-Calc Pro, PoleForeman, SPIDACalc.