This document specifies requirements for precast concrete poles (also commonly called masts) (either all of a piece or composed of elements), reinforced and/or prestressed as structural elements; they may be hollow or solid and may receive or include additional components (e.g. cross-arms, platforms etc.), inserts and connectors. Additional elements may be connected to pole elements.
Structures made from such elements in mono- or multi-legged form may be used for :
- overhead electrical lines;
- telecommunication lines;
- overhead electrical lines for railways, trams and similar;
- supports for lighting;
- supports for loudspeaker installation;
- antenna and telecommunication poles;
- supports for wind turbines;
- and similar installations.
This document does not cover lighting columns for use in traffic circulation areas.
Legislation related to this standard
Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
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EN 12843:2004
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prEN 12843 rev
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Nov 5, 2021