In boundary pole audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Park Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspectors name

• Inspectors signature

  Sign
• Location
  Address

• Company Name

• Pole image

  Media

Pole angle - Pole excessively leaning - leaning to such an extent so as to have or cause secondary consequences that compromise safety or performance.

• Low risk area

• Plant attached to pole

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pole leaning no more then 20 deg

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Pole leaning no more then 30 deg

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• High risk area

• Plant attached to pole

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pole leaning no more then 15 deg

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Pole leaning no more then 20 deg

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there any secondary consequences of pole lean

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mains are excessively slack and evidence of conductor clashing can be seen

• Inadequate ground clearance

• A leaning pole and / or road with camber can contribute to motor vehicles clipping and damaging poles.

• Leaning pole is caused by significant ground erosion.

Fungal Decay

• Evidence of fruiting bodies or other evidence of head rot

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Evidence of fruiting bodies approx one metre above the ground, usually associated with internal brown rot.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• White flat growth, on the pole surface

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Shaggy external appearance, may also indicate the presence of white rot - refer to inspectors manual for photographic examples.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fungal decay evident in X arms

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Pole head cap is in place

• Cracks in pole filled with mud - indicates termite activity

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any earth mud mounds on pole exterior

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mud tracks on pole exterior

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Termite activity around bumps or branch stubs

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Knot holes associated with cracks allowing the ingress of water

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Pole exhibits major cracks to 50% of its length

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Splits that may impact the integrity of the pole

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Vehicle impact damage is evident that may reduce the pole integrity

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary of pole condition - 1 = immediate action required to repair pole - 2 = further investigation required (core drill and inspect) - 3 = currently safe maintain and review in 2 years - 4 = currently safe audit in 5 years - 5 = new pole audit in 5 years as a low priority

• Send electronic audit to BCC representative immediately

• Detail major area of concern

• Photo of follow up action required

  Media