This Standard sets out the minimum requirements for visually graded timber piles. These minimum requirements apply at the time of grading.

NOTES:

1 Purchasing guidelines are given in Appendix A.

2 Information on preservative treatment is given in Appendix B.

3 The stress grades applicable to the strength groups are given in Appendix C.

4 The design requirements for piling are given in AS 2159 and the timber properties in general are given in AS 1720.1.