SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET LIGHTING

SYSTEM OF SPINE ROAD

PART J

ITEM SPL 1100

Special Items (including Sacobia Bridge)

STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
The item shall consist of furnishing and installing the street
lighting system as required by the Plans and as described in this
Specification. The work shall include the following:
a. Electrical services, including all conduits, junctions boxes,
fittings, and wiring from the Power Utility Company supply
and meter to lighting panelboards, and poles with luminaries.
b. Lighting panels
c. Complete street luminaries
d. Lighting Standard poles and foundations
e. Photo electric switches Grounding system for luminaries
f. Cable trench, excavation and backfilling
MATERIALS / PRODUCTS
1. General Requirements
General. All materials and equipment to be used and to be
installed shall be new and of the approved type bearing the
stamp of approval of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Fungus Control. No substitute will be accepted, unless the
materials and equipment specified herein are not available.
Locally manufactured and/or any other substitute materials
and equipment may be accepted, provided they are better or
the full equivalent in design, quality and size of materials and
workmanship, and provided further, they carry the written
approval before they are installed.
All electrical equipment and materials except otherwise
specified shall be treated to resist moisture and fungus.
Electrical components such as switches, breakers, fuses,
contacts, and heater elements shall not be treated. Other

materials and components, which are inherently fungus

resistant or protected by hermitically sealing, need to be
treated.
All other circuit elements that have a temperature rise of not
more than 30C when operating at full load shall be coated
with a fungus resistant varnish. Circuit elements include
but are not limited to cables, wires, contractors, panels,
terminals and terminal junction blocks capacitors and coils.
Circuit Breakers. The molded case circuit breakers shall be
of the thermal magnetic type having inverse-time tripping
characteristics on overload and instantaneous trip on short
circuits, shall be equipped with arc quenches, shall have
quick-make and quick-break toggle mechanism, shall have
trip-free operating handles. Each multipole breaker shall
have a common trip so that an overload on one pole will
automatically cause all poles of the breakers to open. The
circuit breakers shall have an interrupting rating of not less
than 10,000 symmetrical amperes at 230 volts.
2. Street Lighting Poles and Luminaries
Pole. Provide Lighting Standard poles designated for wind
loading of 100 kilometers per hour determined in accordance
with AASHTO LTS-2 while supporting luminaries having
effective projected areas indicated. Poles shall be anchor
base type designated for use with underground supply
conductors. Galvanizing shall be in accordance with the
requirements of ASTM A-120 for the poles and A-153 for the
fittings. Effective height shall be 12.0m, mast length equals
3.0m, round tapering.
Luminaires: UL 1572, IP55 construction. Provide luminaries
complete with lamps of the number, type and wattage
indicated. The details, shapes and dimensions indicated are
of the general type desired, but are not intended to restrict
selection of luminaries of any particular manufacturer.
Luminaries of similar design and equipment, light distribution
and brightness characteristics will be acceptable as
approved. Luminaries shall be as manufactured by General
Electric, Philips Netherlands or approved equal. Luminaries
other than the required IES Distribution Types are not
acceptable.
Lamps: Provide the type and wattage indicated in the
drawings:

High Pressure Sodium Lamps: 250-watt conforming to ANSI

C78. 1351 (26,000 lumen).
Ballasts for High-Intensity-Discharge (HID) Luminaries: UL
1029 and ANSI C82.4 and shall be constant wattage
autotransformer (CWA) or regular, high power factor type.
Ballast shall be designed to operate on the voltage system to
which they are connected. Provide single lamp ballasts with
a minimum starting temperature of minus 30C.
High Pressure Sodium Lamps (HPS) ballast shall have a
solid state ignito / starter with an average life in the pulsing
mode of 10,000 at am ignitor / starter case temperature of
75C. Average life is defined as the time after which 50%
will have failed and 50% will have survived under normal
conditions.
3. Photocell Switch
UL 773 of UL 773A hermetically sealed cadmium sulfide cell
rated 220 volts AC, 60 hertz with single throw contacts rated
1800 VA, 220 volts. Mount switch in a high impact
resistant, non corroding and non conductive molded
plastic housing with a EEI NEMA locking type receptacle.
The switch shall turn on below 10.76 lux and off 32.28 lux. A
time delay shall prevent accidental switching from transient
light sources. Mount a directional lesh in front of the cell to
prevent fixed light sources from creating a turn off
condition.
Aim switch according to manufacturers
instructions.
Photo Electric Lighting Control
General: Provide photoelectric control for exterior lighting.
Photoelectric unit shall automatically turn lights ON at dusk,
OFF at dawn.
Photo Electric Devices: Base and cover constructed of high
impact resistant, non corroding molded materials,
complete with encapsulated cadmium sulfide photocell for
long life and reliability with built in surge protection and time
delay.
4. Conduit
Intermediate Mettalic Conduit. Intermediate mettalic
conduit shall be galvanized and shall conform to ANSI
Standard C 80. Fittings of types approved by the Engineer

shall be provided as required for connection to junction, pull

and outlet boxes and to equipment.
5. Insulated Conductors
Conductors in raceway shall be a copper with moisture and
heat resistant rubber or thermoplastic insulation. Wires
and cables shall be type THW with nylon jacket for all wires.
All types shall be PAS approved and shall conform to NEMA
Standard Rubber Insulated Wire and Cable for the
Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy. Phelps
Dodge brand or approved equal shall be used.
For circuit ground wire use TW type, thermoplastic heat and
moisture resistant.
6. Grounding Installation
All street lighting poles and panelboards shall be effectively
grounded. Conductor and ground wires shall be bare copper
as shown and sizes as indicated in the plans.
All
connections shall be mechanically and electrically sound and
secured by insulating tape of approved type. Grounding wire
shall be made of bare copper stranded, softdrawn wire and
shall be installed in one continuous length without splices or
joints.
Ground rods shall be made of copper clad steel and shall
be driven full length into the earth, sizes of which shall be as
indicated on the plans for grounding details. Connection to
the grounding rod shall be done by exothermic weld.
7. Light Pole Concrete Footings
All electrical light pole footing shall be reinforced concrete
with dimensions as indicated on the plans. Concrete shall be
Class A and together with the reinforcing steel shall conform
with the requirements of the DPWH Standard Specifications
for Public Works and Highways, 2004 Edition: Volume II
Highways, Bridges and Airports.
8. Backfilling Materials:
Suitable soil materials free from any objectionable matters.

CONSTRUCTION METHODS
1. Codes and Regulations
All work shall be done in accordance with the requirement of
the latest edition of the PHILIPPINE ELECTRICAL CODE
and the NATIONAL SAFETY CODE, with the applicable
ordinances of the local government, and with the
requirements of the local power company that will eventually
furnish the service. Nothing contained herein or shown on
the plans shall be constructed as to conflict with the
requirements of these codes, which are hereby made part of
the work of this item.
2. Contractor Submittals
The Contractor shall be required to submit shop drawings
which shall include outline dimensions, mounting
connections and clearance, ratings, elementary wiring
diagrams, interconnection wiring diagrams, together with
catalogs and descriptive data for the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Lighting panels
Streetlights, including lighting standard poles.
Photocell switch
Manufacturers Data. When data that described more
than one type, size, model, or item is submitted, clearly
mark the data to indicate which type, size, model, or item
is being provided. Data shall be sufficient to show
conformance to specified requirements:
1. Luminaires
2. Lighting Standard poles
3. Photocell Switch

e. Shop Drawings:
Luminaires: Include dimension, accessories and
installation and construction details. Photometric data,
including Zonal lumen data, average and minimum ration
aiming diagram and computerized candlepower
distribution data shall accompany shop drawings.
Poles. Include dimensions, wind load determined in
accordance with AASHTO LTS-1, pole deflection, pole
class, and other applicable information and pole design
calculations.

f. Certified Test Reports:

Luminaires:
1. Computerized horizontal illumination levels in foot
candles or lux at ground level, taken every 3 meters.
Include average maintained foot candle level and
maximum ratio.
2. Distribution data according to IES classification type of
M-S-III as defined in IES Lighting Handbook.
Luminaries not conforming to this standard are not
acceptable.
3. Test Guarantee
When the installation is reported, as completed and ready for
acceptance, the Contractor, at his own expense, in the
presence of the Engineer, shall make test as directed.
The Contractor shall supply all apparatus, materials and
labor required for making the tests.
The Contractor shall furnish a guarantee covering all labor
and materials for a period of one year from the date of final
acceptance of his work and he shall agree to repair and
make good at his expense any and all defects which may
develop during that time, if in the opinion of the Engineer
such defects shall arise from defective workmanship or
materials.
4. Installations
Lighting Panels. The Contractor shall install the
panelboards at the locations in proper position and shall be
completely wired and ready for operation. All power and
control wire and cables shall enter the control equipment
enclosure through conduits.
Conduit. Electrical conduits and fittings shall be installed in
their correct positions and locations as shown on the plans.
Conduit and fittings to be embedded in concrete shall be
held securely in position while the concrete is being placed.
All threaded conduit connections shall be painted with relead
sealing compound or glypical varnish.
All conduit bends shall be of standard radii bent without
heating and shall be free from kinks, indentions, or other
deformations which reduce the cross sectional area. Burrs
and sharp edges at the end of each piece of conduit shall be

removed with a taper reamer. Bend shall not exceed more

than 4 quarter bend in laying conduit from boxes to boxes.
Bushing shall be installed on the ends of conduits at boxes
or cabinets to protect conductors from abrasion, and locknuts
and bondnuts shall be installed to provide tight grounded
connections between conduits and boxes.
Conduits emerging from concrete surfaces
terminated with conduit coupling and pipe plugs.

shall

be

During construction, ends of conduits shall be plugged at all

outlets or boxes to keep the conduits dry and prevent the
entrance of foreign matter into the conduits.
Locknuts and bondnuts shall be installed to provide tight
ground connections between conduits and boxes, control
board and cabinets. The ends, if conduits are terminating at
cabinets, control boards or outdoor boxes, shall be sealed
with an approved sealing to prevent air circulation from the
conduit into the panel cabinet boxes.
Concrete
foundations: Comply with
details
for
reinforcement and for anchor bolts, nuts, and washers.
Verify anchor bolt template by comparing with actual pole
bases furnished.
Pole Installation. Use web fabric slings (not chain or cable)
to raise poles. Mount pole to foundation with leveling nuts,
and tighten top nuts to torque level recommended by pole
manufacturer. Secure poles with level, plumb and square.
Grout void between pole base and foundation.
Use
nonshrinking or expanding concrete grout firmly packed in
entire void space. Use a short piece of 13 mm diameter pipe
to make a drain hole through grout.
Luminaire
supports.

Attachment:

Fasten

to

indicate

structural

Lamp luminairies with indicated lampls according to

manufacturers written instructions. Replace malfunctioning
lamps.
Field Quality Control, testing and commissioning shall be in
accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
Provide necessary testing tools and equipment and to
include the following:

Measure light intensities at night if specific illumination

performance is indicated.
Use photometers with
calibration referenced to NIST standards, or approved
equal.

Check intensity and uniformity of illumination.

Check excessive noisy ballast.

Excavation and Backfilling.

Prior to excavation, all
necessary clearance shall be secured in advance for all
underground facilities that can be found along cable trench.
Backfilling shall be done in approved manner using suitable
excavated materials free from any objectionable matter and
place in layers to be compacted thoroughly and evenly using
mechanical tamper to a maximum density.
Conduit under Roadway. Installation shall be such as to
avoid pocket in the conduit run. All run shall be straight as
possible and shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike
manner. Conduits under roadway shall be encased in
reinforced concrete.
Electrical Conductors and Grounding. Electrical
conductors and ground wires shall be furnished and installed
by the Contractor. All insulating tape and compounds, solder,
flux and connectors for making grounding connections shall
be mechanically and electrically tight and secure.
All grounding connectors shall be furnished by the
Contractor. The Contractor shall install electrical conductors
and shall make all required connections as shown on wiring
diagrams to be furnished or as directed by the Engineer. The
conductors shall be installed so that there will be no cuts or
abrasions in the insulations or protective covering of the
conductor. No splices shall be made in conductors, except at
boxes, outlets or cabinets.
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
The whole work under this item will be paid for each of the items
provided in the Bill of Quantities. Payments shall be full
compensation or for all materials, labor, plant, equipment, tools
and incidentals, including all necessary tests electrical permits
that may be required and all other incidentals to put the whole
electrical lighting system and each individual luminaire as
detailed in the project drawings.