In the mid-seventies Cessna, Piper and others simply stopped manufacturing
small planes for private use until they finally lobbied the government and
stopped all the foolish law suits and their liability because of the problem
associated with primarily Pilot error. I frankly don't blame any tower
company that doesn't supply other than simple drawings with materials used
for the same reasons. If the community you live in is on the ball they
won't let you install a tower until you provide a wet stamp approval by an
engineer. That removes the liability issue and you can then proceed with
the installation process. If you want to find an engineer that will provide
you with the information and set of wet stamped installation plans for your
upcoming tower installation simply contact a sign company in your area that
installs 30 to 100 foot free standing signs 25 to 75 square foot signs...
(they all must have a set of engineered plans to provide to the proper
authority before putting up one of those puppies, in each and every case).
Most states and municipalities require the company that installed the sign
to "sticker" the installation, usually somewhere on the pole itself. Or
look thru the yellow pages and call a couple of sign companies and call the
engineering firm they use. Sure, it cost a couple hundred bucks or so but
if you're cheap and want to save a buck or two, good luck! May it stay up
until YOU decide to take it down!! If you can get away with installation
without the proper permitting.
Van, K7VS
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