R.C.S.A. § 29-349-226
Tamping
Cite as Conn. Agencies Regs. § 29-349-226
Tamping shall be done only with wood rods without exposed metal joints, but non-sparking metal connectors may be used for jointed poles. Plastic tamping poles may be used, provided they have been approved by the State Fire Marshal. Violent tamping shall be avoided.