Flagpoles can be designed in one piece with a taper (typically a steel taper or a Greek entasis taper), or be made from multiple pieces to make them able to expand. In the United States, ANSI/NAAMM guide specification FP-1001-97 covers the engineering design of metal flagpoles to ensure safety.

Flag orientation

Most flags are flown horizontally, with the shorter edge attached to the pole (no. 1 in the following illustration.) Vertical flags, with the longer edge attached

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