§ 15.32.060. Construction

A. Masts and/or antennas shall not be supported by combustible material nor fastened directly to a roof, but shall be mounted on an approved base, securely anchored to the roof. No mast or antenna shall be fastened to, or in any manner braced or supported by, any chimney, vent or other structure that extends vertically from a roof. Anchor screws shall be securely fastened to substantial framing members. Every roof-mounted antenna or mast, including base, guys, anchors, turnbuckles and all other appurtenances, shall be noncombustible material and either corrosion-resistant or adequately treated or painted to resist corrosion.

B. Turnbuckles, if used, shall be securely locked against turning loose from vibration. Guy wires shall be not less than six stand, Number 18 gauge cable or equivalent. The attachment of guy to anchor, mast, turnbuckles or other fastenings shall be made with adequate guy thimbles or equivalent.

C. All structures, unless designed as freestanding, shall be securely guyed.

(Prior code § 4-706)