Foundation and Pole base

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I want to know what is the difference between concrete foundation and a pole base (breakaway). These two things, I believe are different. Does the concrete foundation sits below the ground level and the breakaway pole base above the foundation ?
I would really appreciate the response.
 

LEO2854

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I want to know what is the difference between concrete foundation and a pole base (breakaway). These two things, I believe are different. Does the concrete foundation sits below the ground level and the breakaway pole base above the foundation ?
I would really appreciate the response.
I think it is above it.
 

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I think that the foundation can still extend above ground level and have the breakaway section above that. There is just a limit on how far the foundation can extend above ground and not become a hazard on its own.
In CA the breakaway section is often just a set of slotted plates which bolts to the foundation and to the pole. It only adds a few inches to the height of the bottom of the pole.

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