Round Straight Steel
Embedded Pole
Product Code: RSSE
One-piece hot-rolled welded steel construction engineered for direct burial in concrete. Features a removable dome cap with pre-drilled openings on two sides — each sealed with rubber plugs when not in use. Designed for through-bolt luminaire arm attachment without a slip-fitter tenon. Factory-applied below-grade asphaltum coating and wire access slots are included standard.
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Key Features
Dome Cap — Pre-Drilled Two Sides
Removable dome pole cap with rectangular pre-drilled openings on two opposite sides of the pole top. Each opening is fitted with a rubber plug for a weather-tight finish when unused. Openings accommodate through-bolt luminaire arm hardware without a tenon or slip-fitter.
Direct Burial Installation
RSSE poles are set directly in a concrete foundation — no anchor bolts, no base plate, no template required. Simplifies installation and reduces material cost for residential and light commercial applications.
Below-Grade Asphaltum Coating
Factory-applied asphaltum coating on the embedded section protects the steel from soil moisture, corrosive soils, and groundwater. The above-grade to below-grade transition is clearly marked on every pole.
Wire Access Slots
Oval wire access slots on the embedded section allow conduit and wiring to enter the pole below grade. Eliminates surface-mounted conduit runs and maintains a clean above-grade appearance.
Hand Hole with Locking Bar
3\u{2033} \u{00D7} 5\u{2033} hand hole at 18\u{2033} above finished grade on side A. Includes a matching cover plate with a locking bar for tamper resistance and an integrated grounding lug on every pole.
Powder-Coat over Galvanization
Above-grade dual-layer corrosion protection: hot-dip galvanization base plus exterior powder coat. Standard colors: Black, Dark Bronze, Silver Gray, White. Premium: Pine Green, Corten Brown.
Technical Specifications
Structural Data
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Construction | Hot-rolled welded steel, one-piece |
| Shaft Yield Strength | 55 KSI Minimum |
| Installation Method | Direct burial in concrete (no anchor bolts) |
| Top Configuration | Removable dome cap, pre-drilled two sides |
| Pre-Drilled Hole Size | [PDF] — verify from spec sheet |
| Plugs | Rubber plugs, factory-installed, included |
| Shaft Diameter | [PDF] — verify from spec sheet |
| Wall Thickness | [PDF] — verify from spec sheet |
| Overall Length | [PDF] — verify from spec sheet |
| Above-Grade Height | [PDF] — verify from spec sheet |
| Embed Depth (below grade) | [PDF] — verify from spec sheet |
| Below-Grade Coating | Factory-applied asphaltum |
| Wire Access Slots | [PDF] — verify dimensions from spec sheet |
| Hand Hole Dimension | 3″ × 5″ at 18″ above grade |
| Above-Grade Finish | Powder-coat over galvanization |
| Standard Colors | Black, Dark Bronze, Silver Gray, White |
| Premium Colors | Pine Green, Corten Brown |
| Structural Warranty | 5 Years |
| Finish Warranty | 3 Years |
Wind Load Ratings — ASCE 7-05 (EPA ft²)
| Catalog No. | Weight | 90 MPH | 100 MPH | 110 MPH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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EPA values per AASHTO 2013 / ASCE 7-05 for side-mounted fixtures only. Full Florida (FBC 2023 / ASCE 7-10) wind ratings and 120–140 MPH columns are included in the downloadable spec sheet. Consult factory for bracket arm or luminaire through-bolt loading criteria.
Applications
Streetscapes
Residential Sites
Commercial Exteriors
Parks
Pathways
Municipal Lighting
Downloads
Download the complete RSSE specification sheet for full engineering data, ordering matrices, wind load tables, embed depth schedules, and installation guidelines.
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