4. New Guyed Tower Procedures

4.1 The geotechnical report should include information regarding the corrosivity of the soil, stating as a minimum the soil resistivity in ohm/cm.

4.2 The tower site conditions shall be noted with regard to applicability of items listed in Section 3 herein.

4.3 Any tower purchase checklist should include "guy anchor corrosion control."

4.4 The grounding system should be specified to minimize corrosion on the anchors due to dissimilar metals. Ground rods should be galvanized steel and grounding wire should be tinned copper wire.

4.5 At each anchor point, care should be taken to ensure uniform backfill conditions along the anchor.

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