Do you need permission to put up a flag pole?
If you intend to fly the Union flag or national flag of any country then you do not need planning permission to install a flagpole. Mounted flagpoles used for advertising and promotional purposes are controlled under Advertisement Regulations and would normally require consent from your local council.
Can flagpole be placed in backyard?
It can be at the front of your house, in your backyard or wherever you'd like it to be displayed on your landscape. However, when installing a house flag pole, it's crucial to create a strong foundation to ensure the flag remains upright, Installation of most telescoping flagpoles should only take about an hour!
How far should a flagpole be from a house?
Place your flagpole away from other structures or other flagpoles the distance of at least 2 feet more than the length of the largest flag that will be flown.
What are the rules of a flagpole?
display it with the union down, except as a signal of distress. let the flag touch anything beneath it: ground, floor, water, merchandise. carry it horizontally, but always aloft. fasten or display it in a way that will permit it to be damaged or soiled.
Where should a residential flagpole be placed?
Flagpoles are often placed close to the front door, but you may prefer a different spot. If your house has an island in the middle of a circular driveway, you may want to put the flagpole there. You don't want your flagpole to be significantly taller than your home.
Can I fly an American flag in my backyard?
Nothing goes above the American flag Generally speaking, if you plan to display a flag in your yard with other flags, the American flag takes the position of honor, always. This means the U.S. flag should have the highest position in a group of flags, even if the flags are on the same pole.
Does a flagpole increase property value?
It can increase the value of your home, give you a durable aesthetic, and help you show off your values as a person. See below for an in-depth list of reasons why a flagpole for a house is always a splendid idea.
What side of the house does a flagpole go?
It is traditionally flown either to the right or the left of the front door. It can be on either side. When there is a choice, find a position of prominence. Sometimes that is the left of the door, sometimes the right, sometimes away from the door, but centered on the house (when you have a porch, for example).
What direction should a flagpole face?
Flag Orientation The U.S. flag needs to have the union (the stars) in the top left corner for the observer. This orientation should be true whether it's displayed horizontally or vertically. If you're hanging it in a window, the union must still appear to be in the top left corner for an observer outside the window.
Can the American flag be flown at night without a light?
In the case of the American flag, yes, it is illegal. The US Flag Code states that it is illegal to fly the US flag at night without adequate light. The American flag code is part of federal law.
Does the American flag have to be lit at night?
The Flag Code states it is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flag staffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
What are the rules for displaying an American flag?
i) When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag's own right, that is, to the observer's left. When displayed in a window, the flag should be displayed in the same way, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street.
Do flagpoles look better at different distances?
Different height flagpoles will look better at different distances from the home. Some homes lend their features to the right or left of the home, some right in front, with others in front of the breeze way. All in all this is you first and main consideration. Please consider the first and second rule when determining a location.
Can you put a flagpole on the roof?
First rule: Flagpole should not put the flag above the roof line. Certainly a 35′ flagpole in front of a small ranch will not look as good as a 35′ flagpole just off the side of the same house creating its own display with maybe a garden around the flagpole.
How deep should I dig a hole for a flag pole?
Prepare the Hole. Dig a round hole 12 inches in diameter and 30 inches deep. Pour about 8 inches of small gravel in the bottom of the hole for drainage under the flagpole. Insert the stop bolt that comes with the flagpole into the predrilled PVC sleeve.
Why do we fly the flag at half mast?
Flying the flag at half-staff is a sign of mourning. On Memorial Day, fly the flag at half-staff from sunrise until noon, then at full-staff until sunset. When saluting the flag, men and women in uniform should give the military salute.
How to raise a flag on a pole?
Start by setting the bottom of your pole into the installed ground sleeve. Clip the top and bottom of your flag to your flagpole using the spring clips that are included in the kit. Once the flag is secure, you can raise the top section until it stops.
What is the phone number for Titan flagpole?
For more inquiries, please feel free to reach out either by phone at 208-895-0463 or by email at info@flagpolefarm.com and we’ll be happy to assist you further!
