Rod Telescopic 7M

Rod Telescopic 7m – Fibreglass Clearance Height Measuring Rod

The Rod Telescopic 7m is a professional fibreglass measuring rod designed to enable installers and overhead line personnel to accurately gauge dropwire clearance heights at road crossings and access points.

Engineered for telecom and infrastructure environments, this lightweight yet durable rod extends up to 6.5 metres to verify compliance with installation height regulations before pole access or connection works are undertaken.

Regulatory guidance states that dropwires must be installed at a minimum height of 5.5 metres at carriageways, and poles must not be accessed by ladder if a connecting dropwire is below 5.2 metres. The Rod Telescopic provides clearly marked height indicators to ensure safe working practices and compliance with industry standards.

Manufactured from robust fibreglass for electrical safety and durability, the rod features clear sectional marker rings and height markings to support precise on-site measurement and annual calibration checks.

Key Features:

• Extends up to 6.5m maximum height

• Manufactured from durable fibreglass

• Designed for dropwire and aerial cable clearance measurement

• Clearly marked height indicators for regulatory compliance

• Lightweight and easy to deploy on site

• Supports safe working practices before ladder or pole access

• Suitable for telecom and overhead line installation teams

• Compatible with Mills calibration and inspection jig procedures

Height Markings:

The Rod Telescopic clearly displays the following reference heights:

• 2.0m – Dropwires and aerial cables – Distance from buildings

• 3.0m – Minimum height – Private flown over

• 3.7m – Bridleways, towpaths, walkways, cycle paths

• 4.0m – Non-carriageway private and public entrances

• 4.8m – Retention height

• 5.0m – Non-navigable waterways

• 5.2m – Safe climbing height

• 5.5m – Retention – Carriageways, private and public entrances

• 5.6m – Aerial cables – Carriageways, private and public entrances

• 5.9m – Dropwires – Carriageways, private and public entrances

• 6.5m – Maximum extended height

Technical Specifications:

• Product Type: Telescopic clearance measuring rod

• Material: Fibreglass

• Maximum Extended Height: 6.5m

• Application: Dropwire and aerial cable height verification

• Sections: Multi-section telescopic design with visible marker rings

• Inspection Requirement: Annual inspection and calibration recommended

Applications:

• Telecom dropwire installation

• Overhead line clearance checks

• Road crossing height verification

• Infrastructure compliance inspections

• Pre-access safety checks before ladder use

Inspection & Calibration Requirements:

Industry regulations require the Rod Telescopic to be checked annually by a competent person. Inspection criteria include:

• Fully extended rod with white marker ring visible above each section

• All height marking lines clearly visible and undamaged

• No damage or excessive wear to any section

• Rubber foot free from damage or wear

• Calibration label affixed to the bottom section showing inspection date