1.1 House piles
This Standard sets performance criteria for timber piles referred to in NZS 3604, and describes a means of compliance.
1.2 Construction piles and poles
This Standard sets performance criteria for naturally round timber piles and poles to meet the design data assigned in NZS 3603, and describes a means of compliance.
C1.2
This Standard does not cover transmission line poles although, with the addition of a specification of gaining and boring patterns, it could serve this purpose. The provisions for proof testing given in Appendix C are based on testing of transmission line poles.