+---
+title: Flagpoles
+category: Architectural / Specialties
+toc_depth: 3
+description: >
+ When to use: Freestanding exterior flagpoles for commercial, institutional,
+ governmental, and public-assembly projects — ground-set, ground-sleeve,
+ wall-mounted, and nautical/plaza-set assemblies in aluminum, fiberglass, or
+ steel at building entries, civic plazas, campuses, parks, and sports
+ facilities. Covers structural design under wind loading, halyard systems,
+ finishes, illumination provisions, hardware, and concrete foundation design.
+ Not intended for: permanent identification or wayfinding signs (use
+ sync/exterior-signage); site furnishings such as bollards, benches, and
+ planters (use sync/site-furnishings-and-bollards); lightning protection
+ down-conductor and grounding-electrode systems beyond the pole itself (use
+ sync/lightning-protection); exterior area-lighting poles and their
+ foundations (use sync/exterior-lighting); interior or decorative display
+ poles and banner hangers; and roof-mounted flagpoles on occupied roof
+ structures, which require separate structural-engineer coordination.
+---
+
+# Scope {toc}
+
+## This Section covers the design, fabrication, finish, hardware, foundation, and installation of freestanding exterior flagpoles. {note}
+
+## The work includes the pole shaft, base or sleeve, halyard system, ornamental truck and finial, foundation, and provisions for illumination and lightning protection coordination. It applies to single-pole and multi-pole installations at building entries, civic plazas, campuses, parks, and sports facilities. {note}
+
+## Flagpoles shall be furnished and installed complete, including shaft, foundation, halyard hardware, and ornamental fittings.
+
+## A flagpole is a structure subject to wind-load provisions of the building code, not merely a furnishing. Its structural adequacy must be certified for the project's design wind speed before fabrication, and the foundation must be designed for the same loads and the actual soil conditions. {note}
+
+## The following installation types are covered: ground-set, ground-sleeve, wall-mounted, and plaza/surface-mounted assemblies. {note}
+
+## Ground-set poles are embedded directly in a concrete foundation. Ground-sleeve poles drop into a galvanized steel sleeve cast in concrete and are removable. Wall-mounted poles cantilever from a building face on a single-arm bracket. Plaza or surface-mounted poles bolt to an anchor-bolt pattern on a concrete base, typically where the foundation top is exposed in finished paving. {note}
+
+## Roof-mounted flagpoles on occupied roof structures are excluded and require a separate roof-mounted section with structural-engineer coordination of the roof framing. {note}
+
+## Flags, flag carriers, and display cases are not part of this Section. {note}
+
+## This Section covers the structural pole and its hardware only. Flags themselves and any indoor display hardware belong to other Sections; specifying them here is a common classification error. {note}
+
+## Related work is specified elsewhere and is referenced where coordination is required. {note}
+
+## Exterior identification signage is covered by [[sync/exterior-signage]]; bollards and other site furnishings at the same plaza by [[sync/site-furnishings-and-bollards]]; the lightning protection system beyond the pole itself by [[sync/lightning-protection]]; adjacent area-lighting poles by [[sync/exterior-lighting]]; the concrete foundation material by [[sync/cast-in-place-concrete]]; and grounding and bonding of the metal pole by [[sync/grounding-and-bonding]]. {note}
+
+# Referenced Standards {toc}
+
+## Materials, design, and installation shall comply with the latest adopted edition of each of the following unless a specific edition is cited.
+
+## Where referenced standards conflict, the more stringent requirement shall govern unless the Engineer of Record directs otherwise in writing.
+
+| Standard | Title |
+|----------|-------|
+| ANSI/NAAMM FP 1001-07 | Guide Specifications for Design of Metal Flagpoles |
+| ASCE 7 | Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures |
+| ASTM B221 | Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes |
+| ASTM A500 | Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes |
+| ASTM A123 | Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products |
+| NFPA 780 | Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems |
+| NFPA 70 (NEC) | National Electrical Code (Article 250) |
+| IBC | International Building Code (Chapter 16) |
+| ADM | Aluminum Design Manual (Aluminum Association) |
+| AA-M12 | Aluminum Association Designation System for Anodic Finishes |
+
+## NAAMM FP 1001-07 is the latest published edition and was written to ASCE 7-05. On projects under IBC 2021 or IBC 2024, the newer ASCE 7 wind-speed maps apply, but the FP 1001 calculation methodology remains valid. The specifier must reconcile the two editions and state the governing wind speed explicitly so the manufacturer can certify the pole; the wind-speed map of the locally adopted ASCE 7 edition governs the design wind speed input to the FP 1001 methodology. {note}
+
+# Submittals {toc}
+
+## The Contractor shall submit the following action submittals for review before fabrication:
+- Product data for the pole, including material, alloy or grade, butt and top diameters, wall thickness, height, and weight.
+- Shop drawings showing the shaft profile, base detail, foundation, halyard system, ornamental truck and finial, and all hardware.
+- Structural design calculations for the pole and foundation, sealed by a professional engineer licensed in the project jurisdiction, demonstrating compliance with NAAMM FP 1001-07 for the specified design wind speed, exposure category, and flag size.
+- Finish samples showing the specified anodize class and color or the specified paint color and gloss.
+- Foundation embedment schedule or site-specific foundation design correlated to the geotechnical report.
+
+```datasheet
+label: Action submittals required
+type: checkbox
+options:
+ - Product data (material, dimensions, weight)
+ - Shop drawings (shaft, base, halyard, truck, hardware)
+ - Sealed structural calculations (pole and foundation)
+ - Finish samples (anodize class/color or paint)
+ - Foundation embedment schedule / site-specific design
+default:
+ - Product data (material, dimensions, weight)
+ - Shop drawings (shaft, base, halyard, truck, hardware)
+ - Sealed structural calculations (pole and foundation)
+ - Finish samples (anodize class/color or paint)
+```
+
+## The Contractor shall submit the following informational submittals:
+- Manufacturer's certification that the pole complies with NAAMM FP 1001-07 for the specified design conditions.
+- Mill certificates for aluminum alloy or steel grade.
+- Coordination drawing showing electrical conduit stub-up and lightning protection bonding at the foundation.
+
+```datasheet
+label: Informational submittals required
+type: checkbox
+options:
+ - NAAMM FP 1001-07 compliance certification
+ - Mill certificates (alloy/grade)
+ - Conduit and lightning-protection coordination drawing
+default:
+ - NAAMM FP 1001-07 compliance certification
+ - Conduit and lightning-protection coordination drawing
+```
+
+## The Contractor shall submit the following closeout submittals:
+- Operation and maintenance data for the halyard system, including motorized-winch instructions where provided.
+- Maintenance instructions for the specified finish, including washing frequency for anodized finishes in coastal exposures.
+- Warranty documents.
+
+```datasheet
+label: Closeout submittals required
+type: checkbox
+options:
+ - Halyard O&M data (and winch instructions if motorized)
+ - Finish maintenance instructions
+ - Warranty documents
+default:
+ - Halyard O&M data (and winch instructions if motorized)
+ - Finish maintenance instructions
+ - Warranty documents
+```
+
+# Quality Assurance {toc}
+
+## Structural design of the pole shall be performed in accordance with NAAMM FP 1001-07.
+
+## FP 1001 defines the wind-load methodology, flag loading, bending-moment and stress analysis, and minimum wall thickness for metal flagpoles. It is the primary governing standard, and a pole certified to it is the baseline expectation on a professional project. {note}
+
+## The pole and foundation design shall be sealed by a professional engineer licensed in the jurisdiction of the project.
+
+## The manufacturer shall be regularly engaged in producing flagpoles to NAAMM FP 1001-07 and shall certify compliance for the specified design wind speed, exposure category, and flag size.
+
+## A residential or light-duty pole shall not be substituted for a commercial-grade pole on a commercial, institutional, or governmental project.
+
+## Residential poles use a 0.125 in (1/8 in) wall and light cleat hardware that cannot withstand daily institutional flag cycles or the wind loads typical of an exposed commercial site. Commercial poles use a minimum 0.188 in (3/16 in) butt-section wall and heavier hardware. Substituting a lighter pole is a frequent and serious error. {note}
+
+# Environmental and Service Conditions {toc}
+
+## The design wind speed and exposure category shall be stated on the Drawings and used as the basis for the pole and foundation design.
+
+## A pole height specified without a design wind speed and exposure category cannot be structurally certified by the manufacturer and generates an RFI on every project. Wind speed is the 3-second gust at 33 ft per the locally adopted ASCE 7 edition; typical US values range from roughly 85 mph to 150 mph depending on geography and exposure. {note}
+
+```datasheet
+label: Design wind speed (3-second gust at 33 ft)
+type: range
+unit: mph
+min: 85
+max: 180
+step: 5
+default: 115
+```
+
+```datasheet
+label: ASCE 7 exposure category
+type: radio
+options:
+ - "Exposure B (urban/suburban, wooded)"
+ - "Exposure C (open terrain, scattered obstructions)"
+ - "Exposure D (flat unobstructed, coastal/water)"
+default: "Exposure C (open terrain, scattered obstructions)"
+```
+
+## Poles in coastal or chloride-rich environments shall be specified for that exposure.
+
+## Chloride attack degrades a Class I anodize over time, and steel components corrode rapidly in salt air. In severe coastal exposures the standard Class I anodize is insufficient on its own. {note}
+
+## In severe coastal exposures, fiberglass shafts or a high-class anodize with a defined washing regimen should be specified, and the maintenance specification should state the washing frequency.
+
+```datasheet
+label: Site corrosion exposure
+type: radio
+options:
+ - "Standard inland"
+ - "Industrial / de-icing salt exposure"
+ - "Coastal / marine chloride exposure"
+default: "Standard inland"
+```
+
+## The flagpole location shall maintain the clearance from overhead power lines required by the building code and the serving utility.
+
+## Utility and code clearance from overhead conductors can govern flagpole placement more stringently than the architectural layout assumes. The location must be verified against overhead utilities before the foundation is set; coordinate placement on the site plan [[drawing: flagpole location and overhead-utility clearance]]. {note}
+
+# Pole Material and Shaft {toc}
+
+## The pole material shall be selected for the height, wind exposure, and corrosion environment of the installation.
+
+## Aluminum is the most common material for commercial heights and offers the best strength-to-weight and finish options. Fiberglass suits coastal and corrosive environments where metal corrodes. Steel is reserved for very tall poles, generally 80 ft and above, where aluminum sections become impractical. {note}
+
+```datasheet
+label: Pole material
+type: radio
+options:
+ - "Aluminum, alloy 6063-T6 (ASTM B221)"
+ - "Fiberglass (filament-wound or pultruded)"
+ - "Steel, structural tubing (ASTM A500), galvanized or painted"
+default: "Aluminum, alloy 6063-T6 (ASTM B221)"
+```
+
+## Aluminum shafts shall be extruded from alloy 6063-T6 conforming to ASTM B221, with minimum tensile strength of 30,000 psi and minimum yield strength of 25,000 psi.
+
+## Steel shafts shall conform to ASTM A500 and shall be hot-dip galvanized to ASTM A123 or finished with an architectural coating system.
+
+## The shaft wall thickness shall be not less than 0.188 in (3/16 in) at the butt section for commercial and institutional poles.
+
+## The 0.188 in minimum butt wall is the dividing line between commercial-grade and light-duty poles. The structural calculation may require a greater thickness for tall poles or high wind speeds; the value here is the floor, not the design value. {note}
+
+```datasheet
+label: Above-grade pole height
+type: range
+unit: ft
+min: 15
+max: 100
+step: 5
+default: 30
+```
+
+```datasheet
+label: Minimum butt-section wall thickness
+type: range
+unit: in
+min: 0.188
+max: 0.375
+step: 0.063
+default: 0.188
+```
+
+## The shaft form shall be selected for the specified height and shipping constraints.
+
+## A one-piece tapered shaft is preferred for clean appearance and is standard up to common commercial heights. Sectional (butt-and-splice) shafts are used for tall poles or where shipping length is limited. Telescoping shafts are used for the tallest poles. The form affects the appearance of the finished pole and any visible splice joints. {note}
+
+```datasheet
+label: Shaft form
+type: radio
+options:
+ - "One-piece tapered"
+ - "Sectional (butt-and-splice)"
+ - "Telescoping"
+default: "One-piece tapered"
+```
+
+## The butt diameter shall be sized per the manufacturer's published table for the specified height, wind speed, and flag size, and shall not be less than the values commonly tabulated for commercial poles.
+
+## NAAMM FP 1001 sizing is load-driven, not a fixed ratio. As a planning reference, commercial butt diameters run approximately 4 in at 20 ft, 5 to 6 in at 30 ft, 6 to 7 in at 40 ft, and 7 to 8 in at 50 ft. The certified calculation governs the final selection. {note}
+
+```datasheet
+label: Nominal butt diameter
+type: select
+unit: in
+options:
+ - "4"
+ - "5"
+ - "6"
+ - "7"
+ - "8"
+ - "10"
+ - "12"
+default: "6"
+```
+
+# Flag Size and Loading {toc}
+
+## The flag size shall be specified together with the pole height so the pole can be sized for the resulting wind load.
+
+## NAAMM FP 1001 sizing is governed by flag load, so an undersized pole carrying an oversized flag can fail in high wind. As a planning reference, a 30 ft pole commonly flies a 4 ft by 6 ft or 5 ft by 8 ft flag. {note}
+
+## The flag fly dimension should not exceed 25% of the above-grade pole height.
+
+```datasheet
+label: Primary flag size (fly by hoist)
+type: select
+options:
+ - "3 ft x 5 ft"
+ - "4 ft x 6 ft"
+ - "5 ft x 8 ft"
+ - "6 ft x 10 ft"
+ - "8 ft x 12 ft"
+ - "10 ft x 15 ft"
+default: "5 ft x 8 ft"
+```
+
+## The number of flags to be flown simultaneously shall be specified, as it affects the halyard system and the design load.
+
+## A single flag uses one halyard. Two flags flown on one pole require two separate halyards. The total flag load drives the pole sizing, so the flag count must be fixed at design time, not left to the operator. {note}
+
+```datasheet
+label: Flags flown per pole
+type: radio
+options:
+ - "Single flag, one halyard"
+ - "Two flags, two halyards"
+default: "Single flag, one halyard"
+```
+
+# Halyard System {toc}
+
+## The halyard system type shall be specified based on the security and operational needs of the site.
+
+## An external halyard runs the rope and snap hooks down an exposed cleat on the shaft; it is simple and economical but exposed to tampering and rope theft. An internal halyard encloses the rope within the shaft behind a locking access door operated by a cam cleat or winch. A motorized internal winch raises and lowers the flag electrically. {note}
+
+## An internal halyard shall be specified as the default for schools, transit, urban plazas, and other high-traffic or vandalism-prone locations.
+
+## External cleat hardware in public locations is routinely tampered with and the rope is stolen. The internal halyard with a locking access door is the appropriate default wherever the pole is within reach of the public. {note}
+
+```datasheet
+label: Halyard system
+type: radio
+options:
+ - "External halyard (exposed cleat, rope and snap hooks)"
+ - "Internal halyard, cam cleat with locking access door"
+ - "Internal halyard, hand winch with locking access door"
+ - "Internal halyard, motorized electric winch with remote"
+default: "Internal halyard, cam cleat with locking access door"
+```
+
+## Internal halyard access doors shall be flush, weather-resistant, and provided with a keyed or cylinder lock.
+
+## Halyard rope, snap hooks, and counterweights shall be corrosion-resistant.
+
+## Halyard rope, snap hooks, and counterweights shall be rated for the flag size and pole height.
+
+## Motorized halyard systems shall include the electrical disconnect, control wiring, and remote control specified by the manufacturer, and the supply circuit shall be coordinated with the electrical work.
+
+## A motorized winch requires a dedicated circuit and a weatherproof control location. Coordinate the supply and control routing with the electrical contractor [[drawing: motorized halyard power and control routing]]. {note}
+
+# Ornamental Truck and Finial {toc}
+
+## The truck (top assembly) shall house the halyard sheave or internal-halyard mechanism and shall be sized to the pole.
+
+## The truck is the rotating or fixed top fitting that carries the halyard over a sheave. On internal-halyard poles it integrates the upper pulley. It is selected to match the pole top diameter and the halyard system. {note}
+
+## The finial ornament shall be specified by type and size.
+
+## The standard finial is a spun ball sized to the pole, commonly stated as a diameter. Eagles and custom finials are available for civic and ceremonial installations. {note}
+
+## The finial type should match the architectural intent of the project.
+
+```datasheet
+label: Finial ornament
+type: radio
+options:
+ - "Standard ball"
+ - "Eagle"
+ - "Custom finial (per design)"
+default: "Standard ball"
+```
+
+```datasheet
+label: Ball finial diameter
+type: select
+unit: in
+options:
+ - "5"
+ - "6"
+ - "8"
+ - "10"
+ - "12"
+default: "8"
+```
+
+# Finish {toc}
+
+## The pole finish shall be specified by type, class, and color.
+
+## Clear anodize is the most common metal finish and is economical and durable. Dark bronze anodize and architectural paint or polyester powder coat are selected where color is part of the design. Fiberglass poles are typically furnished with a factory gel-coat or painted finish. {note}
+
+```datasheet
+label: Pole finish
+type: radio
+options:
+ - "Clear anodized, Class I"
+ - "Dark bronze anodized, Class I"
+ - "Polyester powder coat (color as scheduled)"
+ - "Architectural paint (color as scheduled)"
+ - "Fiberglass gel-coat / factory finish (color as scheduled)"
+default: "Clear anodized, Class I"
+```
+
+## Anodized finishes shall be Class I with a minimum coating thickness of 0.7 mil, conforming to the Aluminum Association AA-M12C22A41 designation or equivalent.
+
+## Class I anodize at 0.7 mil minimum is the durable architectural grade. A thinner Class II anodize is decorative only and is not appropriate for an exterior pole, particularly in coastal exposures where periodic washing is also required to preserve the finish. {note}
+
+```datasheet
+label: Minimum anodize coating thickness
+type: range
+unit: mil
+min: 0.4
+max: 1.0
+step: 0.1
+default: 0.7
+```
+
+# Foundation {toc}
+
+## The foundation shall be designed for the specified design wind speed and the actual soil conditions, and shall not rely on a rule-of-thumb embedment alone.
+
+## A common rule of thumb sets ground-set embedment at roughly 10% of the above-grade height — about 3 ft for a 30 ft pole. This is a planning figure only. The manufacturer's published embedment table for the specified wind speed, or a site-specific structural design correlated to the geotechnical report, governs the actual embedment, which can be non-conservative in soft, expansive, or seismic soils. {note}
+
+## Foundation design responsibility shall be assigned explicitly.
+
+## For routine sites the manufacturer's standard embedment table is acceptable. For high-wind sites, soft or expansive soils, or seismic zones, a site-specific foundation designed by the project structural engineer is required. {note}
+
+```datasheet
+label: Foundation design basis
+type: radio
+options:
+ - "Manufacturer standard embedment table"
+ - "Site-specific structural-engineer design"
+default: "Manufacturer standard embedment table"
+```
+
+## Concrete for the foundation shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi at 28 days and shall comply with [[sync/cast-in-place-concrete]].
+
+```datasheet
+label: Foundation concrete compressive strength (28-day)
+type: range
+unit: psi
+min: 3000
+max: 5000
+step: 500
+default: 3000
+```
+
+## Ground-set poles shall be embedded directly in the concrete foundation on a leveling base, with the foundation depth taken from the approved embedment schedule.
+
+## The embedment depth is a function of pole height, wind speed, and soil, and is taken from the approved schedule or the structural design rather than estimated in the field. The foundation dimensions and the embedment depth are shown on the foundation detail [[drawing: flagpole foundation depth and dimensions]]. {note}
+
+## Ground-sleeve poles shall be set in a galvanized steel sleeve cast in the foundation, with the sleeve wall not less than 7 gauge (0.188 in) and hot-dip galvanized to ASTM A123.
+
+## A thin-wall sleeve corrodes and fails within five to ten years in wet soil, leaving the pole loose. Specifying the sleeve as "galvanized steel" without a minimum wall thickness is a frequent omission; the 7-gauge minimum and ASTM A123 galvanizing are required for service life. {note}
+
+## Plaza and surface-mounted poles shall be anchored to a cast-in anchor-bolt pattern with a leveling and grout detail.
+
+## The anchor-bolt pattern shall be set from a template before the concrete is placed.
+
+# Lightning Protection and Electrical {toc}
+
+## The flagpole shall be coordinated with the lightning protection design and shown on the lightning protection drawing.
+
+## NFPA 780 Section 5.2.1 requires a flagpole to have a strike termination device, a down conductor, and a connection to the grounding electrode system. A metal flagpole 15 ft or taller may serve as its own air terminal. Omitting the pole from the lightning protection drawing is a classic coordination gap in which the MEP engineer and the landscape architect each assume the other handled it; the broader system is specified in [[sync/lightning-protection]]. {note}
+
+## A metal flagpole 15 ft or taller may serve as the air terminal of the lightning protection system in lieu of a separate strike termination device.
+
+## The metal flagpole shall be bonded to the grounding electrode system in accordance with NEC Article 250 and [[sync/grounding-and-bonding]].
+
+## Where illumination is provided, an electrical conduit shall be stubbed up at the foundation before the concrete is placed.
+
+## Coring a foundation after the fact to add illumination is costly and is often left to a tenant who cannot perform it. The conduit stub-up must be coordinated and installed before the pour. Provide a minimum 1 in EMT or rigid galvanized steel conduit, with the equipment grounding conductor sized per NEC 250.122. The conduit stub-up location is shown on the foundation detail [[drawing: illumination conduit stub-up at flagpole base]]. {note}
+
+```datasheet
+label: Illumination provision
+type: radio
+options:
+ - "None"
+ - "Conduit stub-up only (fixture by others)"
+ - "External floodlight, building- or pole-mounted"
+ - "Internal LED uplighting with base conduit"
+default: "Conduit stub-up only (fixture by others)"
+```
+
+```datasheet
+label: Minimum illumination conduit size
+type: select
+unit: in
+options:
+ - "1"
+ - "1-1/4"
+ - "1-1/2"
+default: "1"
+```
+
+# Multi-Pole and Nautical Sets {toc}
+
+## A nautical or plaza set of multiple poles shall be designed and detailed as a coordinated group, not as individual poles.
+
+## A grouping of three, five, or seven poles must share a unified layout and foundation design so that spacing, alignment, and any foundation overlap are engineered together. Detailing the poles individually produces misalignment and foundation conflicts. The group layout, spacing, and matching heights are shown on a dedicated layout drawing [[drawing: nautical/plaza pole-group layout and spacing]]. {note}
+
+## All poles in a set shall match in height, butt diameter, finish, and ornamental fittings unless the design intentionally varies them.
+
+```datasheet
+label: Pole grouping
+type: radio
+options:
+ - "Single pole"
+ - "Two-pole set"
+ - "Three-pole nautical/plaza set"
+ - "Five-pole nautical/plaza set"
+ - "Seven-pole nautical/plaza set"
+default: "Single pole"
+```
+
+# Installation {toc}
+
+## The flagpole shall be installed plumb, with the foundation cured to the manufacturer's required strength before the pole is raised.
+
+## Raising a pole before the foundation has reached adequate strength risks loosening the embedment or sleeve. The pole is set plumb and braced until the grout or backfill is complete and cured. {note}
+
+## Ground-set poles shall be braced and held plumb while the foundation concrete and any wedging or grout cures.
+
+## Ground-sleeve poles shall be set in the sleeve with the wedge or shim system and flashing collar furnished by the manufacturer, and the annular space shall be sealed against water entry.
+
+## Water standing in the sleeve annulus accelerates corrosion and freeze damage. The flashing collar and sealant keep water out of the sleeve, and the wedge system holds the pole plumb while allowing removal. {note}
+
+## Wall-mounted poles shall be installed on a single-arm bracket anchored to structural backing capable of resisting the cantilever wind load, with the outreach and mounting height as scheduled.
+
+## The bracket transfers a significant cantilever moment into the wall, so the anchorage must land in structural backing, not finish material. The outreach and mounting height are shown on the elevation [[drawing: wall-mounted flagpole bracket location and outreach]]. {note}
+
+## Dissimilar metals shall be isolated at the base, anchorage, and sleeve to prevent galvanic corrosion.
+
+## The Contractor shall verify overhead-utility clearance and final pole location with the Owner before excavating the foundation.
+
+# Delivery, Storage, and Handling {toc}
+
+## Poles shall be delivered in protective wrapping and shall remain wrapped until installation to protect the finish.
+
+## Anodized and painted finishes are easily marred during handling. The protective wrapping stays on through storage and is removed only after the pole is set, so that scaffolding and rigging do not scratch the finished surface. {note}
+
+## Poles shall be stored off the ground on padded supports and shall not be dragged or rolled on abrasive surfaces.
+
+## Slings used to lift poles shall be nonmetallic or padded to avoid marring the finish.
+
+# Warranty {toc}
+
+## The manufacturer shall warrant the pole shaft and finish against defects in materials and workmanship for the period specified.
+
+## Commercial flagpole shafts are commonly warranted for a long term, and the finish carries its own warranty period. The motorized winch, where provided, typically carries a shorter mechanical warranty. State the required periods so the submittal can be checked against them. {note}
+
+```datasheet
+label: Pole shaft warranty period
+type: select
+unit: years
+options:
+ - "5"
+ - "10"
+ - "20"
+ - "Lifetime (limited)"
+default: "10"
+```
+
+```datasheet
+label: Finish warranty period
+type: select
+unit: years
+options:
+ - "2"
+ - "5"
+ - "10"
+default: "5"
+```
+
+# Spare Parts {toc}
+
+## The Contractor shall furnish spare halyard rope and snap hooks for each pole.
+
+## Halyard rope and snap hooks are the wearing components most likely to need replacement, and matching spares avoid downtime when a flag cannot be raised. Spare quantities are stated below. {note}
+
+```datasheet
+label: Spare halyard rope (per pole)
+type: select
+options:
+ - "One full halyard length"
+ - "Two full halyard lengths"
+default: "One full halyard length"
+```
+
+```datasheet
+label: Spare snap-hook sets (per pole)
+type: range
+unit: sets
+min: 0
+max: 4
+step: 1
+default: 2
+```