B.3.16 Antennas and Support Structures

Antennas will be installed on support structures in accordance with instructions provided by the manufacturer.

Support structures include all towers, buildings, poles or base mounts used to provide a permanent or temporary location for a transmit/receive antenna. All support structures will be grounded and be provided with lightning protection in accordance with FM 11-487-4. Tower base foundations shall be designed based on manufacturing specifications utilizing current soil borings of the site.

Aircraft warning lights will be placed on all towers in excess of 60 feet. Proposed support structures located in or adjacent to flight paths shall be approved by the Fort Carson Flight Safety Office.

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