Standards applicable to step bolts and manhole steps; load requirements for step bolts.
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May 5, 2003
Brian Lacoursiere, P.E.
V.P. Engineering, Utility Products
International Utility Structures Inc.
1800, 777-8th Ave., S.W., Calgary
Alberta, Canada T2P3R5
Dear Mr. Lacoursiere: