Revised Specification 22nd December 2014

Neighbourhood Services
Technical Services,
Strategic Highways - Assets
Street Lighting

STREET LIGHTING INSTALLATIONS

For Lighting on New Residential Roads and Industrial Estates

STREET LIGHTING
SPECIFICATION

Terry Collins
Director of Neighbourhood Services
County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UQ

December 2014

Final
 Specification for Street Lighting

Section 38/278 Agreements

Index

Page

1. General Requirements 1

2 Planning & Programming 5

3 Prospective Residents Liaison 5

4 Siting of Equipment 6

5 Adoption of Lighting 6

6 Design Standards 7

9 Energy Conservation 9

10 Legislation, Regulations, Codes and Specifications 10

11 Obtrusive Light 11

13 Equipment (General) 12

14 PECU’s 12

15 Luminaires 13

16 LED’s & LED Drivers 15

17 General Specification 16

18 Columns & Brackets 19

19 Corrosion Protection for Steel Columns and Brackets 22

20 Light Sources 22

21 Clear Cut-Outs 23

22 Fuses 24

23 Cables 24

24 Cable Ducts 25
25 Cable Laying 25

26 Erection of Columns & Brackets 25

27 Internal Wiring 26

28 Illuminated Traffic Signs 26

29 Electricity Supply Services 27

30 Earthing 28

31 Painting 28

32 Electric Testing & Commissioning 86

Appendices

1,2,3,4 Typical Wiring Arrangements 30 to 33

5 Lighting Column Standard Foundation 34

6 Pedestrian Refuge Signs Standard Detail 35

7 Electrical Test Report Forms 36 & 37

8 DCC Scheme Approval Check List 38

 Street Lighting Specification for Street Lighting

Residential and Industrial Estates

1. General Requirements

1.1 This specification is intended as a guide and it must be borne in mind by the
developer that any and all proposals put forward are subject to approval by the
Street Lighting Manager for Durham County Council, Neighbourhood Services, and
Strategic Highways Assets. All proposals must conform to this specification.

1.2 Prior to site works of any kind the developer must contact the Director of
Neighbourhood Services, Strategic Highways Assets Street Lighting Section to
determine if any works are required to maintain electrical supplies to existing street
lighting or illuminated street furniture within or in the vicinity of the site.

1.3 The developer shall provide an approved form of street lighting as an integral part of
the estate development. Proposals for street lighting must be included with the
drawings and specifications and be submitted for approval to the Director of
Regeneration and Economic Development. The proposals shall include the
positions of lighting columns, type of columns, lanterns, cables, cable routes and
proposed Electricity Company Northern Power Grid or Independent Distribution
Network Operator service connections;. Two copies of each drawing shall be
provided. In addition an Auto-cad (DWG) drawing shall be e-mailed to the Director
of Neighbourhood Services, Strategic Highways Assets Street Lighting Manager at
[email protected] or the appropriate officer, together with a
copy of the design data showing proposed illumination levels. On the roads and
footpaths/ footways to be lit including the cable design calculations where
appropriate.

“Fees for checking standard of lighting design are taken from the supervision fees
included in the Section 38 agreement. However, where designs are complex or
involve major changes to the existing lighting system, additional fees may be
required and this will be identified to the developer/consultant at the time. Additional
fees may be required if a single submission is submitted without the required
changes on more than two occasions, again these will be identified to the
developer/consultant the time.”

1.4 Consultation

1.5 It is important for the consultant or developer to consult with the local authority
advising that the unmetered supply connections will be fed from and IDNO network.
Any questions, technical queries and advice needed can be addressed at the
design stage and before the site works commence.

1.6 Highway Electrical Equipment and Connections Design

1.7 Early exchange of information can help reduce delays, variations and hence costs.

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1.8 Highway Electrical designs - eg street lighting designs should be approved by
Durham County Council and information exchanged between the developer,
adopting authority and distribution network operator that will provide the electricity
connections.

1.9 Where possible the design of street lighting installations should be included with the
developer’s plot layout. Electricity mains can be designed a routed in such a way
that the positioning of street lighting columns can be optimised to reduce costs at
the outset.

1.10 Connection Arrangements

1.11 Street lighting connections will normally be via single connections to each column or
where specified by the local authority, a single point of connections will be provided
to a control point.

1.12 IDNO’s will tend to work at national level across the UK and therefore, there will be
a requirement to maintain a consistent connection arrangement for each point of
supply.

1.13 IDNO’s will utilise ‘Waveform’ CNE mains cables with a CNE service cable
terminated into a street lighting clear cut-out offering a PME earth terminal where
possible. IDNOs will endeavour to meet the requirements of adopting local authority
regarding their requirements for looped services, agreement should from the IDNO
prior to the installation of such services.

1.14 Secondary double pole isolation should be provided above the distribution network
operator’s clear cut-out and the owner of the street lighting equipment in
accordance with the local authority’s specification.

1.15 The IDNO/DNO will terminate the cable into the IDNO/DNO clear cut-out and
energise the short tails to the column by insertion of a fuse into the clear cut-out
after completing the necessary insulation resistance, polarity and earth loop
impedance checks, but will leave the fuse withdrawn from the secondary isolation.

1.16 Where a competent person is on site and can provide certificates of satisfactory
tests then the columns can be energised by that competent person.

1.17 Street Lighting Inventory

1.18 Details of the street lighting equipment should be supplied by the developer with the
street lighting connections application.

1.19 Details of the street lighting equipment should be submitted to the IDNO to establish
the unmetered supplies certificate (UMS) by either the developer.

1.20 The Local Authority will need to include the adopted street lighting equipment in
their inventory system. The LA inventory will be capable of clearly identifying items

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 connected to different DNO networks (where there is more than one DNO in a given
authority area) as well as multiple INDN networks. This will enable the LA to contact
the IDNO or DNO to report faults (eg loss of supply or damage to the asset).

1.21 The LA will need to submit a separate detailed inventory of equipment to the
Unmetered Supplies Operator (UMSO) for each IDN and DNO operating in the LA
area at the frequency agreed in the respective connection agreements. The format
of the detailed inventory would be as defined in section 4 of the Unmetered
Supplies Operational Information document produced by Elexon.

1.22 Unmetered Supply Operator (UMSO)

1.23 Each UMSO will prepare a summary of the inventory and send it to the LA’s Meter
Administrator who will then calculate the half hourly and non-half hourly
consumptions for the LA who has chosen to purchase their energy. The Meter
Administrator will run separate equivalent meters for each DNO/IDNO network.

1.24 Meter Point Administration Number (MPAN)

1.25 The distribution network operator provides a Meter Point Administration Number
(MPAN) which represents a reference point for billing purposes. There will be a
different MPAN issued to the LA for each distribution network operator.

1.26 The LA will be required to submit each Mpan to the energy provider for registration
and they will receive separate bills for each MPAN. The LA may choose to treat
lighting units on IDNO networks as non-half hourly or half hourly.

1.27 The Energy Supplier

1.28 The developer or LA cannot purchase energy from the distribution network
operator. The developer or LA can continue to purchase energy independently in a
competitive mark and use the distribution network operator to transport that the
energy. A supplier must be nominated before connection is made. The developer or
LA nominated supplier would bill the customer as normal.

1.29 Section 38 Agreements should not discriminate between and incumbent host DNO
and an IDNO.

1.30 The Meter Administrator

1.31 The Meter Administrator (MA can remain the same; the only change is that there is
an alternative name to the incumbent DNO on the inventory cross referenced to a
different MAPAN. The appropriate approach will depend on the commercial
arrangement between the LA and their MA.

1.32 Duos Charges

1.33 Distribution Use of System (Duos) charges are published in the individual
IDNO/DNO Duos Charging Statement which is approved by OFGEM. Duos charges

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 are charged to the supplier and remain unchanged between the DNO and
embedded IDNO network.

Comparison of key activities for street lighting installations connected to

DNO & IDNO networks

Street Lighting Street Lighting

Installation Connected Installation to IDNO
to a DNO Network Network
Unmetered Supply DNO IDNO
Operator (UMSO)
New Connection DNO IDNO
Provider
Street Lighting Inventory DNO IDNO
Issued to

UMS Certificate Provider DNO IDNO

Meter Point Identification DNO IDNO

Number (MPAN) issued by
Connection DNO IDNO
Maintenance/24-Hour
Emergency Response
Diversionary Works & DNO IDNO
Disconnections
Contact Details DNO Published IDNO Published
Telephone Numbers Telephone Numbers
Minimum Performance As per GSoP (to be As per GSoP (to be
Standards replaced by R11O-ED1) replaced by R11O-ED1)
DUoS Charge As Per DNO Charging Unchanged
Statement
Supplier Npower Npower
Meter Administrator Npower Npower

1.33 Service Level Agreements

1.34 DNO’s and IDNO’s are bound by the requirements of the Guaranteed Standards of
Performance (GSoP) as agreed and issued by Ofgem. It should be noted that it is
intended that the GSoP will be replaced by DNO incentivisation through R11O-ED1
in 2014.

1.35 DNO’s and IDNO’s should publish numbers and make these available to the LA’s
and developers to provide a point of contact during normal working hours and also
for 24 hour emergency cover.

1.36 Unmetered Supplies Certificate produced by the IDNO/DNO are issued to the
developer/LA for their use and issue to the Supplier.

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1.37 Emergency Response

1.38 DNO’s and IDNO’s have a duty to respond to emergencies, provide maintenance
services and to provide new connections/disconnections whilst recovering its
reasonable charges in doing so.

1.39 The approved drawings will be used on any subsequent adoption inspections,
therefore, any changes made to road or lighting layout should be re-submitted for
approval.

1.40 The drawing indicating the proposed lighting and electrical layout should indicate a
clear concise boundary line to identify the limit of adoption (footpaths/ footway and
roadway).

1.41 Where new accesses are formed onto existing highways/ footways, or alterations to
existing accesses, a conflict area is created. The developer shall be responsible for
the provision of new lighting or alterations to existing lighting to the relevant
standards.

1.42 Cabling and Servicing – Generally Electricity Company low voltage electrical
service connections from their mains system (type Ref: TS/57 manufactured by
Tofco/Lucy) double pole clear cut-outs but in the absence of such mains an
underground loop in/out system of cabling.

2.00 Planning and Programming

2.1 The developer shall plan all lighting works in conjunction with Durham County
Council’s Street Lighting Policies (available on DCC website at
http://www.durham.gov.uk/article/2380/Street-lighting) and standards relating to
developments. The developer shall provide Durham County Council a copy of the
working programme indicating installation works including any revisions thereto.

3.00 Prospective Residents Liaison

3.1 The developer shall show all lighting units and other illuminated equipment (signs
and bollards) on all construction/layout plans (including sales and legal/
conveyancing literature) in order that prospective residents are aware that there
may be equipment placed adjacent to any given plot or property. Durham County
Council will not involve itself in any dispute between the developer and prospective
resident. Neither will Durham County Council entertain any request to move or alter
any equipment arising from any such dispute arising from the developer not
appraising the prospective resident of the proximity of any equipment in relation to a
plot or property.

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3.2 Not Adopted’ Signs to be erected

3.3 On all lighting units and lit signs erected as part of the development (whether On-
site or Off-site), the developer shall attach, via non-metallic cable ties, one ‘Not
Adopted’ sign. These signs shall be attached to the lamp columns on erection and
remain until such time that the County Council adopts the equipment. The signs
shall generally face the carriageway. The pattern and legend of this sign shall be
approved by Durham County Council but the purpose is to advise residents to
whom they should refer any lighting defect or any other enquiry. On a large
development (consisting of more than one new road) Durham County Council would
advise the developer to erect an informative sign at the entrance to the site advising
residents of contact details for all maintenance purposes. It is essential that the
sign shall have accurate contact information for the developer or his agent.

4.00 Siting of Equipment

4.1 All street lighting and associated cable works and ancillary equipment shall only be
installed within the area of the estate which it is proposed will be adopted as
highway. In exceptional circumstances, and with the prior approval of the Director
of Neighbourhood Services, the developer may be permitted to site apparatus
outside the highway if appropriate easements are granted to the County Council at
the developer’s expense.

4.2 Columns must not obstruct footpaths or vehicular accesses. They shall be sited in
accordance with BS5489-1:2013 + A2:2008, Code of Practice for the design of road
lighting part 1: Lighting of roads and public amenity areas and generally be planted
in the footpath at the rear or in the absence of a footpath, a minimum of 0.8 metres
from the kerb edge to the face of the column and within the highway to be adopted.
No obstruction or planting shall hinder access to the column base compartment or
the light distribution from the lantern

5.00 Adoption of Lighting

5.1 Every lighting unit and underground cable, on completion and before being
energised shall be inspected and tested to verify that the requirements of BS 7671
(Current Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations) have been met. The inspection and
the test results shall be submitted to the Director of Neighbourhood Services no
later than the time of requesting a Part 2 adoption inspection
.
5.2 It is the developer’s responsibility to obtain an Meter Point Administration
Number (Mpan) from Northern Power Grid or Independent Distribution
Network Operator. When requesting underground services for the lighting
installation from the electricity company. The developer will then be charged for the
energy consumed by the street lighting installation from the date of connection up to
and including the date of the final adoption certificate.

5.3 Durham County Council Application for Electrical Supply Methodology shall be
applied when applying for electrical connection.

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5.4 The developer shall be responsible for the maintenance (including replacement of
damaged columns and the like) of the new equipment and any existing equipment
affected by the works from the date of commencement of works up to and including
the date of the final adoption certificate.

5.5 Upon completion of the installation ‘as constructed’ drawings shall be forwarded to
the Director of Neighbourhood Services showing column positions, cable routes,
depths, sizes and positions, and service positions and centrally managed systems.

5.6 On request from the developer for formal adoption of the development the lighting
installation will be inspected and any remedial works shall be highlighted. The
developer shall be responsible for any remedial repairs together with a bulk lamp
change and clean prior to a final adoption certificate being issued. In addition,
dependent upon the age of the installation, the developer may be required to re-
test/ re-paint the installation at his own expense.

5.7 As soon as possible after the date of the final adoption certificate the developer
shall remove ‘Not Adopted’ signs.

6.00 Design Standards

6.1 All public lighting provided on the adopted highway shall be designed and installed
in accordance with BS5489-1:2013 + A2:2008,Code of Practice for the design of
road lighting part 1: Lighting of roads and public amenity areas and BSEN 13201-
2:2003, BS5489-2-2003, part 2 Lighting of Tunnels, PD CEN/TR 13201-1-1:2004
Selection of Lighting Classes, BS EN 13201-3:2003 Calculation of Performance, BS
EN 13201-4:2003 Methods of Measuring Lighting Performance and BS 5489 Guide
to General Principals.,

6.2 The actual level of public lighting to be provided shall be in accordance with
BS5489 2013 P6, however, P4 shall be provided in areas considered of high crime.

6.3 Deviation from Standards shall only be allowed with prior approval by the Director of
Neighbourhood Services.

6.4 In some areas of County Durham the provision of public lighting shall comply with
Local Strategies that have been developed, for example Durham City Vision,
Bishop Auckland Town Centre Lighting Strategy, and Barnard Castle Vision.

6.5 The Institution of Lighting Professionals ‘Guidance Notes for the Reduction of
Obtrusive Light’ recommendation for zoning of areas shall be used when assessing
lighting requirements.

6.6 Zone E1 – National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Sites of

Special Scientific Importance and other Dark Area.

6.7 Villages and settlements within a Zone E1 area shall only be provided with lighting
when requested by the Parish Council or residents and then limited to strategic

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 locations such as telephone boxes, bus stops etc. Lighting shall be restricted to
CEN Luminous Intensity Class G4/5 if possible otherwise Class G2/3, as specified
in Table A1 of luminous intensity classes in EN 13201-2:2003 Annex A.

6.8 In Zone E1 areas outside villages and settlements shall only be provided with
lighting where there is a known night time safety problem which cannot be
controlled by other methods such as reflective studs, signing etc. New lighting
installations shall be provided to the minimum level proposed by the Standard and
be full cut off, CEN Luminous Intensity Class G6. Consideration shall be given to
dimming or switching to reduce or vary lighting levels.

6.9 Zone E2 - Areas of Low District Brightness (Rural Location outside Zone E1)

7.0 Villages and settlements within a Zone E2 area shall generally be provided with
lighting in accordance with the relevant standard applicable to the type and use of
the highway. Consideration shall also be given to the lighting of footpaths and cycle
tracks with high night time use. Further details on the lighting of cycle tracks are
available in the Institution of Lighting Professionals Technical Report No 23, Lighting
of Cycle Tracks, 1998. However, where a cycle track or footpath is remote from a
highway or properties and an existing alternative lit route exists, regard should be
given to whether it is safe to attract people on to isolated areas by the provision of
lighting. Lighting shall be CEN Luminous Intensity Class G4/5 if possible otherwise
Class G2/3.

7.1 On roads between villages and settlements in Zone E2 areas lighting shall only be
provided where there is a known night time safety problem which cannot be
controlled by other methods. New lighting installations shall be provided to the
minimum level recommended by the Standard and be CEN Luminous Intensity
Class G6.

7.2 Roundabouts are areas of high traffic conflict and are therefore generally provided
with a system of lighting. Rural roundabouts in Zone E2 areas shall be provided
with a system of lighting to the minimum level recommended by the Standard and
be CEN Luminous Intensity Class G6.

7.3 It may be possible to provide adequate lighting for the safety of the motorist in such
locations by means of a single centrally mounted lighting column instead of a
proliferation of lighting columns around the perimeter of the roundabout. The height
of the column shall be kept to the minimum but adequate to ensure that the whole of
the carriageway around the island is correctly illuminated.

7.4 Complex junctions in Zone E2 areas shall only be lit when it can be shown that
there is a significant night time traffic flow and no alternative remedial safety actions
are effective. New lighting shall be provided to the minimum level recommended by
the Standard and be limited to the minimum area necessary for road safety. Careful
consideration shall be given to the height and number of columns and to the
wattage of the lamp used. New lighting shall be CEN Luminous Intensity Class G6.

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7.5 Care shall be taken where there is a cycle track or footpath adjacent to a lit
roundabout, lit complex junction or lit rural road to ensure that any conflict points
where cyclists, pedestrians and motorists meet or cross are adequately illuminated.

7.6 Areas of special environmental interest in Zone E2 areas shall be subject to an

individual assessment to determine the benefits or otherwise of providing a system
of street lighting.

7.7 Consideration shall be given to dimming or switching to reduce or vary lighting

levels

7.8 Zone E3 - Areas of Medium District Brightness (Urban Location)

7.9 Within an urban location all highways shall be lit in accordance with the relevant
standard applicable to the type and category of the highway.

(a) Primary Routes

(b) District Distributors
(c) Local Distributors
(d) Access Roads
(e) Shared Access Roads
(f) Secondary Access Roads

8.0 Category a) b) and c) roads will mainly be classified as traffic routes and shall be lit
accordingly. Glare shall be restricted to CEN Luminous Intensity Class G2/3 but
Class G4 used if possible.

8.1 Category d) e) and f) roads will generally be considered as residential and lit
accordingly. Glare shall be restricted to CEN Luminous Intensity Class G2/3.

8.2 Consideration will also be given to the lighting of footpaths and cycle tracks with
high night time use. However, where a cycle track or footpath is remote from an
adjacent highway or properties and an existing alternative lit route exists, regard
shall be given to whether it is safe to attract people on to isolated areas by the
provision of lighting. Glare shall be restricted to CEN Luminous Intensity Class
G2/3.

8.3 Areas of special environmental interest in an urban area would normally be lit
subject to an individual assessment to determine the benefits or otherwise of
providing a system of street lighting at such locations and to assess any
environmental restrictions on the type and level of lighting to be provided.

9.0 Energy Conservation

9.1 At the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio, the developed Countries agreed to voluntarily
reduce emissions of greenhouse gases to 1990 levels by the year 2000.

9.2 At the Climate Change Convention in Kyoto in 1997, the developed Countries were
legally committed to reduce greenhouse gases affecting the environment.

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9.3 The UK Government set a target of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 12.5% on
1990 levels by the year 2010, however, the corporate target is 40% by 2015

9.4 Lighting systems shall be capable of dimming to allow the Strategic Highways
Authority to control such systems to reduce C02 and energy and therefore, meet the
corporate requirements as detailed above.

9.5 The County Council has an obligation to comply with the Carbon Management Act
and reduction of the baseline of 18% for street lighting and the Carbon Reduction
Commitment.

9.6 Energy efficient equipment shall be used at every opportunity and investigations
and monitoring of technological developments undertaken.

9.7 The advent of electronic ballasts with reduced energy consumption, near unity
power factor, and ability to be used in a lamp dimming mode shall be specified
when appropriate.

9.8 The use of lower wattage white light sources such as CDM-T, PL compact
fluorescent, CPO, and LED (Light Emitting Diodes) shall be considered as research
is being conducted to show that lower levels of lighting can be provided using white
light to achieve the same visual appearance and reduction of energy and
maintenance.

10.0 Legislation Regulations, Codes and Specifications

10.1 All materials used and work done shall comply with all relevant Acts and current
Statutory and other Regulations (including those of the Department for Transport),
Codes of Practice, British Standards Specifications and European Standard
Specifications and particularly the Institution of Electrical Engineers “Regulations for
Electrical Installations”, The New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, The Traffic
Signs Regulations and Directions 1994, the Traffic Safety Code for Roadwork’s,
Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and all successive or amending legislation or
regulation.

10.2 All public lighting systems installed and maintained should fully comply with the
following Legislation and Regulations:

 Highways Act 1980

 Goods and Services Act
 The Local Government Contract Act
 The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1982
 Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (in force 1990)
 Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1991
 Disabled Persons Act 1981
 Road Humps Regulations 1990
 New Roads and Street Works Act 1991

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  BS 7671: Regulations for Electrical Installations 1992
 BS 5489: Parts 1 – 10 ‘Code of Practice for Road Lighting’
 BS EN 60529: ‘Specification for Clarification of Degrees of Protection
provided by Enclosures’
 BS EN 60598 – 2-3: 1994, Luminaires for Road and Street Lighting
 BS5649: ‘Lighting Columns’
 BS EN 40-1;1992 Lighting Columns. Definitions and Terms
 BS EN.40-2: 2004 Lighting Columns. General Requirements
 BS EN 40-1:191, EN 1990, EN 1991-1-4-2005 & 40-3-1-2000 Design and
Verification for characteristic loads.
 BS.EN 40-3-2:2013 Lighting Columns. Designs and Verification.
Verification by Testing
 BS 40-3-3:2013 Lighting Columns. Design by Verification. Verification by
Calculation
 BS 40-5-2002 Lighting Columns. Requirements for Steel Columns
 BS 40-6:2002 Lighting Columns. Requirements for Aluminium lighting
columns
 BS 5469-5:1982, EN 40-5:1982 Lighting Columns. Specification for base
compartments and cableways
 BS.6547:2004+A1:2009 Guidance for the use of BS 40-3-1 and BS EN 4-
3-3
 BS EN 12697-40:2012 Bitumous Mixtures. Test methods for hot mix
asphalt. In situ drain ability
 BS EN 12767 Passively Safe Street Lighting and Sign Posts
 Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions Departmental
Standard BS26/99 – ‘Design of Lighting Columns’
 The Wildlife & Countryside Act (1981) (as amended)
 the Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc) Regulations 1994 (as amended)
 Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions Advice Note TA
49/07 – ‘Appraisal of New and Replacement Lighting on Trunk Roads and
Trunk Road Motorways’
 Passively Safe Road BS EN12767 and Institution of Lighting Professionals
Technical Report TR30, and Durham County Council Street Lighting
Policy.

11.0 Obtrusive Lighting

11.1 Obtrusive light is lighting, which falls outside the area to be illuminated, which can
cause discomfort, annoyance, distraction, or reduces the ability to see. Obtrusive
light is referred to as light pollution which can be divided into three main categories:
a) Sky Glow
Glare
b) Light trespass

The obtrusive light should be restricted by:

a) The control of the type of light source

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 b) Restricting the level of light emitted at high angles between 70 and 90
degrees
c) The use of full horizontal cut off (flat glass) luminaries where appropriate

11.2 Attention is drawn to the ILP Guidance Notes for the reduction of Light Pollution,
which includes the recommendation that for road lighting installations, light near to
and above the horizontal should be minimised. The use of full horizontal cut off
luminaries at 0uplift will minimise visual intrusion within the landscape as well as
upward light. In urban situations luminaries fitted with shallow bowls provide good
control of light near to and above the horizontal.

11.3 Within urban locations in areas of medium district brightness glare should be
rectified by the use of lanterns with a CEN luminous intensity class of 2 or 3

12.0 Equipment (General)

12.1 Urban Traffic Routes, Main Distributor Roads – Generally 10 metre mounting height
column supporting LED luminaires as appropriate to meet the requirements for the
appropriate ME lighting class.

12.2 Industrial Estate, Local Distributor and Access Roads – Generally 8-10 metre
mounting height column supporting LED luminaires to meet the requirements for
the appropriate lighting class.

12.3 Residential Roads Access Roads and Footpaths – Generally 6 metre mounting
height column supporting LED/ as appropriate to meet the requirements for the
appropriate S lighting class.

13.0 Photo Electric Cell Units (PECUs)

13.1 All Photo Electric Cell Units (PECUs) shall:

 Conform to BS 5972 and be. Manufactured under the QA System and Procedures
of BS5750, ISO9002 or EN29002

 Be suitable for mounting at 5 and/or 6 metre and be of the miniature type fitted to
the lantern with conduit thread fixing

 Be guaranteed for a minimum life of 6 years from the date of manufacture and this
date shall be clearly marked on the unit

 Provide Class 2 protection against electric shock and have a minimum protection
rating of IP67 to BS EN 60529

 Operate on 220 to 270 volts 50Hz AC and shall be capable of switching discharge
lighting load of 2 no. 250 watt high pressure sodium lamps with a pre-set switch
on/off level of 35/18 lux and a negative switching differential of 1:0.5

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  Incorporate a time delay circuit to ensure lamps are not switched on by transient
changes of illuminance; the delay shall be between 15 and 30 seconds

 Be designed to fail in the ON position, such that in the event of a fault in the cell, the
controlled lights will switch on

 Be switched be relay assisted triac or a synchronous switch method and be fully

solid state with switching activated by a filtered silicon photo diode to match the CIE
photopic response.

 Have zero drift over its guaranteed life, have a power consumption not exceeding
0.5 watts under load conditions and be capable of operating within a temperature
range of -20°C to +80°C, comply with European EMC Emission Directives and
conform to BS2011 in respect to vibration

14.0 Luminaires

14.1 All luminaires shall be constructed from LM5 marine grade aluminium or equivalent
with a polyester powder coating, grey, silver or black, over a ROHS compliant
chrome passivation substrate; the polyester powder coat finish shall withstand the
standard cut tests as defined in BS EN 2409 and BS3900.

14.2 The luminaires should be manufactured to BS EN 60598-2-3 1994 (BS4533) and

incorporate an efficient optical system to direct the light onto the highway. To
ensure minimum environmental pollution of the night sky the upward light emitted.
Luminiares will be specified with due consideration of the Institution of Lighting
Professionals Guidance Notes for the Reduction of Obtrusive Light and shall be of
the side entry type unless otherwise agreed by the Director of Neighbourhood
Services.

14.3 Luminaires shall have and integral flexible mounting system and be capable of
being mounted 42mm to 60mm diameter side entry and 60 to 76 post top mounted
without the need for separate spigot adaptors.12.4 Luminaires shall be
environmentally friendly and all component parts shall 98% recyclable at the end of
life.

14.4 Bowls/protectors shall be vandal resistant and stabilised to minimise loss of

transparency due to weathering and exposure to ultra violet light.

14.5 Fully assembled luminaires shall weigh 10kg max with a maximum windage of
0.15sq m and impact rating shall be IK08 minimum in accordance with BS EN
62262:2002.

14.6 Luminiares shall comply with BS EN 60598-1, BS EN 60598-2-3 and the luminaire
optical system and the control gear compartment have a minimum protection rating
of IP66 to BS EN 60529.

14.7 Luminiares shall provide a light output ratio in excess of 90% with an upward light
output ratio of no more than 0.5%.

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14.8 The Imax above 95 shall be zero.

14.10 Luminiares shall be self-clean.

14.9 Luminiares shall have integral control gear.

14.10 Luminiares shall have an option to retrofit proprietary from and/or rear shields,
which shall reduce unwanted spill. The colour of the shields shall match the
luminaire.

14.11 All luminaires shall have a facility to fit additional LED’s or modify existing fittings to
provide surround light to properties to extend the field of luminance and when post
top mounted must be capable of being set at adjustable inclinations.

14.12 The luminaire must include surge protection by means of a transient voltage
suppression chip or equivalent, designed to provide uniformity of lighting output in
the event of individual LED failures and effectively control of thermal management
suitable for the use at an ambient temperature of 15 degree C.

14.13 The luminaire shall be fully compatible for dimming, allowing diagnostic and
dimming functions.

14.14 Photometric data must be based on test results from a verified lab using absolute
photometry in accordance with methods and conditions detailed in LM-79-08 or
equivalent.

14.15 Luminiares shall be designed to prevent jamming injuries during installation and be
free of sharp edges.

14.16 Luminiares shall be designed to prevent the supply cable being damaged during
installation.

14.17 All luminiares shall be fitted with bowls of sound and robust construction capable of
being easily dismantled for maintenance or repair purposes. All lanterns shall be
fitted with bowls manufactured from vandal resistant material and stabilised to
minimise loss of transparency due to weathering and exposure to ultra violet light.

14.18 The bowl or other component giving access to the interior of the lantern shall, when
in a closed position, be firmly attached to the body of the lantern; in the open
position it shall be attached in such a way that there is no likelihood of it becoming
accidentally detached.

14.19 All hinges, toggle catches, captive screws and nuts shall be made of non-corrosive
material.

14.20 Luminaires shall be reasonably weather and dust-proof and shall be fitted with a
suitable gasket between the body of the lantern and the bowl. The IP Rating of the
lantern shall not be less than IP 65.

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14.21 The means of supporting the lamp shall be so designed that the position of the lamp
in the lantern relative to any optical equipment remains substantially the same
under all conditions of service and throughout the life of the lantern.

14.22 The optical equipment controlling distribution should include high purity aluminium
reflectors and/or prismatic refractors and these shall have a smooth exterior surface
or be protected by hermetically sealed cover plates to prevent an accumulation of
dirt and to facilitate cleaning. Refractors wholly within a totally enclosed lantern
need not be sealed.

14.23 All luminaires shall be fitted with a porcelain terminal block, earth terminal, cable
clamp and lamp holder ready wired to connector block with heat resisting type
cable. Luminiares for use with LED’s shall be suitable for the operation of both the
standard and higher lumen output arrays..

14.24 All luminaires shall be fitted with integral control gear and have a heat barrier
between the lamp enclosure and gear compartment. The control gear shall be fitted
to a tool-less, quick release gear tray, equipped with a plug and socket connector
for ease of maintenance or replacement purposes.

14.25 Electrical equipment shall be installed so that levels of radio interference given in
BS EN 55014-1 are not exceeded.

14.26 Luminaires shall provide a light output ratio of 90% with and upward lighting output
ratio of no more that 0.5%.

14.27 Luminaires shall be securely fitted to bracket arms or columns and the lamp and all
parts affecting the photometric performance shall be in a clean condition and
correctly orientated.

14.28 Luminaires shall be fitted with integral variable dimmable ballasts pre-set electronic
ballasts factory pre-set to allow dimming by 25% 10pm to 12pm, and 50% 12pm to
5am and also allow for dimming regimes of increments of 1%. All lanterns must be
supplied with necessary dimming regimes and shall have an Elexon Charging
Code..

14.29 Luminaires shall have variable stepped electronic, dimmable ballasts enabled for
to be connected to standard electronic photocell controls

14.30 Ballasts shall be approved for use under the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC)
Unmetered Supplies Arrangements and shall have all necessary UMSUG codes.

14.31 Ballasts shall comply with EN61000-3-2:2000, EN61347-2-12-2005, EN61000-3-

3:2001, BS EN 61347-1, BS EN 61347-2-1, BS EN 61347-2-8, BS EN 61347-2-9
and BS EN 60921 or BS EN 60923 as appropriate and be tap selected to the
specified operating voltage of the network.

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15.0 LED & LED Modules-Drivers,& Future Proofing & Guarantees

15.1 Drivers shall comply with EN61000-3-2:2000, EN61347-2-13-2006, EN61000-3-3-

2001, BS EN 61347-1, BS EN 61347-2-1, BS EN 61347-2-8, BS EN 61347-2-9 and
BS EN 60921:2004 and BS EN 609923:1966 and subsequent amendments as
appropriate and be tap selected to specified operating voltage..

15.2 All LED drivers and dimming modules shall be contained within the lanterns housing
and shall have voltage range of 180 – 250 volts and conform to BS EN 61347-2-
9:2001, BS EN 60921:2004 and BS EN 609923:1996 and subsequent
amendments.

15.3 The LED driver, operating at constant current, shall be housed in a separate gear
compartment to LED modules. The driver shall have a minimum operating efficiency
of 90%.

15.4 The driver shall be independently tested and EN-EC certified in accordance with
EN60598-1:2008 and EN60598-2-3:2003 by an independent approval body
recognised by the European Community; current validation certification must be
provided.

15.5 The driver shall be tested in accordance with NEN-EN-IEC62471 (2006-07) for
Photo-biological Safety and shall comply with Group 1 classification; current
validation must be provided.

15.6 All terminals shall be shrouded to IP2X so that live parts cannot be accidently
touched. They shall be fitted with group 1 classification, current valid certification
must be provided.

15.7 Drivers shall be electronic with the capability of being altered to multiple output
levels in electronic, stepless 1% increments via a PDA, central management
system, or similar device without having to change the driver.

15.8 Drivers shall be compatible with all other components including LED and PECU.

15.9 Drivers shall be stable power consumption over full operating voltage range.

15.10 Drivers shall indicate all wiring connections and operating voltages via indelible
markings.

15.11 The LED driver shall be protected against overheating by an over-temperature

sensing system and have surge protection of 6KV.

15.12 Failure rate of external control gear shall be included in the overall assessment of
total life/failure rate.

15.13 Lumen Maintenance life time testing shall be in accordance with LM80 or equivalent
and extrapolated methodologies as per TM-21; current validation must be provided.

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15.14 Maintained Luminous Flux at 25% rated life shall be greater than 90%, ie Lumen
Maintenance Code 9.

15.15 LED flux and luminaire data shall be presented for an ambient temperature of 15%
Celsius.

15.16 Led light source data shall be measured at a junction temperature of 25% Celsius.

15.17 Colour temperature (CCT) of the LED’s shall be equal to or greater than 4000K
(Kelvin).

15.18 Colour Temperature tolerances beyond a 5 step Macadam ellipse are not
acceptable.

15.19 Rated Colour Rendering Index shall be code 7 (CRI) range 67-76) or greater.

15.20 Each LED shall be mounted beneath an individual lens providing photometric
footprint base on an overlay methodology be mounted within a self-contained
module (LED module) that can be removed, replaced using simple tools and lenses
and manufactured from optical grade polycarbonate or PMMA acrylic thermoplastic.

15.21 In order to maximise opportunities for the Council to benefit from advances in LED
technology and product developments the proposed equipment shall be flexible and
allow for easy installation of upgrades and replacements by the Council

15.22 Where an LED luminaire is superseded by a more energy efficient model then such
a model will be replaced at the originally specified. The Developer must ensure that
all original component parts are available for the guaranteed Life of the Luminaire

15.23 Should, during development period should technology progress to enable the
required lighting levels to be achieved using a more efficient, lower wattage LED
luminaire, the developer shall replace defective equipment with the lower wattage
version

15.24 The Developer must provide replacement parts/equipment free of charge where any
item fails to meet the minimum guarantees or any extended guarantees offered
within specified materials.

16.0 General Specification

16.1 All equipment including LED, Luminaires, Drivers, and Pecu’s shall be approved for
use under the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) Unmetered Supplies
Arrangements and shall have all necessary charge codes.

16.2 All luminaires shall comply in all respects with the latest edition of the British
Standard and European Norms, be suitable for residential road lighting as defined
14.3in 14.3 BS 5489-1:2013, BS EN13201-2:2003 and BS EN13201-3:2003, BS
EN 13032:1 2004, and subsequent amendments.

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16.4 All Electrical Equipment shall be installed to that levels of radio interference given in
BS EN 55014-1 or equivalent are not exceeded.

16.5 The system power factor shall be greater than 0.85 at full power and when dimmed.

16.6 Drivers shall be pre-set to dim by 25% between 10pm and midnight and by 50%
between midnight and 5am.

16.6 The successful bidders shall apply for the required Multi-level Switch Regime for
their equipment in accordance with Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC)
procedures.

16.7 The Contractor will be responsible for making all necessary arrangements for the
collection and disposal of all luminaires replaced during the contract period in
accordance with WEEE directive; any WEEE charges shall be included in the
Luminaire price.

16.8 The Contractor may be required to provide technical support with the design of
luminaires to meet the requirements of the British and European Standards and
subsequent amendments, following contract award. This must be provided
throughout the period of the contract.

16.9 All luminaires shall be supplied fully assembled in all respects with LED, dimmable
driver and photo electric control unit at 70/35 lux.

16.10 Details the standard range of street lighting luminiares to which all persons
providing new lighting will be expected to adhere wherever possible. Any departures
from these standards are to be agreed in writing with the Street Lighting Engineer
prior to work commencing. Where no such prior agreement has been made the
County Council reserves the right not to adopt the equipment.

16.11 Consideration shall generally be given to non-standard columns/ lanterns in

conservation areas only based upon individual assessment and future revenue
implications.

16.12 Where non-standard equipment is approved the developer shall supply to Durham
County Council, at no cost, spare equipment eg lantern, bracket, column etc. The
quantity to be supplied shall be 10% (rounded up) of that installed or 1no if fewer
than 10 are installed.

16.13 Ballasts, Lamps, Controls etc shall be approved for use under the Balancing and
Settlement Code (BSC) Unmetered Supplies Arrangements and shall have all
necessary UMSUG codes.

16.14 The luminaire life in hours shall be 80,000 hours/20year minimum

16.15 All luminaires shall be delivered pre-wired with 8 metres of 1.5 mm2 3 core arctic
flex:

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16.16 Standards: BS7919 Table 44, VDE281

16.17 Conductor: Class 5 flexible plain copper conductors to BS EN 60228:2005

(previously BS6360) 3 x 1.5mm2

16.18 Insulation: Arctic grade PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

16.19 Sheath: Arctic grade PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

16.20 Sheath Colour: Blue

16.21 Voltage Rating: 300/500V

16.22 Temperature Rating: -40ºC to +70ºC

17.0 Columns and Brackets

17.1 Columns shall be manufactured from galvanised tubular/ sheet steel, or aluminium
and shall conform to the following:

17.2 The column and bracket manufacturer shall be registered with and accredited under
the Quality Assurance Scheme ISO9002 for the manufacture, supply and
verification of lighting columns. A copy of the accreditation document shall be
supplied to the Engineer on request.

17.2 All columns and brackets shall be manufactured, supplied and installed in
accordance with the requirements of BS5649 or revision of such. Columns shall be
manufactured in accordance with the requirements of BSEN40 and amendments by
BD 26/04. The design of all columns shall include for the mounting of a sign plate
5kg x 0.3m2 x 1.8 shape co-efficient mounted 2.5 metres above ground and with
300mm eccentricity.

17.3. Unless agreed otherwise columns and brackets shall be designed to be capable of
accepting lanterns with the following weights and windage of lanterns:

Mounting Height Metres Lantern Weight Kg Windage Area Sq Metres

5 post top 12 0.15
6 post top 12 0.15
8 post top 16 0.19
10 post top 20 0.19
12 post top 20 0.27
5 side entry 0.5 m projection 12 0.15
6 side entry 0.75 m projection 12 0.15
8 side entry 1.00 metre projection 16 0.19
10 side entry 1.5 metre projection 20 0.19
12 side entry 2.00 metre projection 20 0.27

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17.4 All columns shall have a root for planting to a depth shown by the middle range
listed in Clause 5 of Part 2 of BS 5649 as follows:

5 metre columns 800mm planting depth

6 metre columns 1000mm planting depth
8 metre columns 1200mm planting depth
10 metre columns 1500mm planting depth
12 metre columns 1700mm planting depth

17.5 All columns shall have a cable entry slot 75mm x 150mm with the top of the slot
350mm below ground level.

17.6 Columns manufactured in galvanised tubular steel shall have shaft and base
sections manufactured from continuous lengths of new steel tube and shall not
contain any welded or stepped sections.

17.7 The base section of columns shall have a minimum wall thickness of 3.2mm and
have base compartment openings of a minimum

500 x 100mm for 5 and 6 metre columns

600 x 115mm for 8, 10 and 12 metre columns

17.8 The shaft sections shall have minimum diameters of 76mm and 114mm for 5/6 and
8/10 metre columns respectively.

17.9 The height above ground of the base sections shall be 1250mm.

17.10 Column roots shall be treated with dense bitumen

17.11 Unless agreed otherwise all columns shall be designed for the following conditions:-

(a) Mean hourly wind speed Vref of 24m/s.

(b) Site altitude of 250 metres.
(c) Terrain category III for 5 and 6 metre columns.
(d) Terrain category II for 8, 10, and 12 metre columns.
(d) Topography factor f, shall be 1.0.
(e) The Partial Safety Factor on loads shall be Class B, wind load 1.2 and dead load
1.2.
(f) The maximum horizontal deflection of the lantern connection shall be Class 3,
0.1 (h+w).

17.12 Tubular steel columns shall, where specified, be provided with detachable web type
steel brackets and shall have a welded web gusset between the spigot and pipe
arm and shall have a welded steel spigot cap. For 8 metre columns, and above, the
fixing of the bracket to the column shall be over a reduced diameter spigot to
maintain the smooth parallel line between the column and bracket arm. The bracket
arm shall be held in position by stainless steel screws allowing fixing in any one of
four 90o positions relative to the door opening.

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17 13 A means of preventing undesired rotational movement of the bracket, once fixed in
position, to the column shaft shall be incorporated in the column design.

17.14 Bracket arms shall, , provide an incline of lantern of 5° , or 0° in Environmental Zone

E1 or specified otherwise, when fitted to spigots of:

(a) 42mm OD x 110mm long for 5 and 6 metre columns

(b) 42mm OD x 127mm long for 8,10 and 12 metre columns.

17.15 The method of joining the base section and the shaft shall be by a swage joint with
an internal centralising washer. All welding procedures shall be in accordance with
the requirements of BS EN288 and all welders approved to the requirements of BS
EN287 with welding carried out in accordance with BS 5135.

17.16 The same pattern of door lock shall be used throughout all columns. Keys shall be
supplied for 10% of all columns supplied. The door fixing bolt shall have a tapered
end to facilitate self centering when closing.

17.17 An internal full length base board, equivalent to the door size, substantially non-
hygroscopic, shall be fitted in each compartment for mounting control gear. Base
board fixing studs or bolts shall not protrude beyond the front face of the base
board. The base board shall be firmly bolted in position. On delivery, the column
door shall come assembled on the column.

17.18 All columns shall be fitted with M8 x 30mm brass earth studs, threaded the
whole length, with two plain washers and two nuts within the base compartment and
that are easily accessible. Column doors shall be provided with an internal lug to
enable earthling of the column door with an M8 brass earth stud.

17.19 There shall be no sharp edges within columns or bracket arms to damage electrical
cables during installation or service. An anti-chafe ring shall be fitted where cable
routes change direction from horizontal to vertical within the bracket.

17.20 Raise and Lower columns:

17.21 shall be installed at such locations where vehicular access is severely limited, for
example, remote footpaths or where the presence of a maintenance vehicle may
impede the free flow of traffic. Refuge Island beacon posts may fall within this latter
category.

17.22 shall generally comply with the Clauses above and shall be erected in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. The oiling point, provided
for the lubrication of the hinged cam, shall be attended to during Routine
Maintenance visits.

17.23 shall be supplied with:

17.24 No door - access to electrical equipment only in lowered position, or,

Columns shall be either mid or base hinged

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17.25 All new roads above 50mph shall be designed to include passively safe street
lighting columns and sign posts in accordance with the British/CEN standards
EN12767 and reference shall be made to the County Surveyors, Transport for
London research document SL04/07, the Institution of Lighting Professionals
Technical Report TR30, and the passive revolution shall be considered and DCC
Street Lighting Policy.

18.00 Corrosion Protection for Steel Columns and Brackets

18.1 All columns and bracket arms shall be galvanised unpainted. Additional protection
shall be used for columns and bracket arms within a conservation area or as agreed
with the Director of Neighbourhood Services. Additional protection, as per the
treatment below, shall be applied before leaving the factory.

i) Hot dipped galvanised in accordance with BS EN 150 1461 1999.

ii)The galvanised surface shall then be degreased and left with a smooth
finish to prepare for painting.

18.2 The paint system shall comprise:

1st Coat - On the internal root section, to 250mm above ground level and on the
overall external surfaces, one coat of Mordant Solution, T wash.
2nd Coat - On the internal root section, to 250mm above ground level, one coat of
modified vinyl micaceous iron oxide with high solids to give a high build
coating colour grey to provide a minimum dry film thickness of 60 microns.
3rd Coat - On the external surface overall, one coat of two pack high build epoxy zinc
phosphate primer, light grey to provide a minimum dry film thickness of 75
microns.
4th Coat - On the external root section to 250mm above ground level, one coat of
modified vinyl micaceous iron oxide with high solids to give a high build
coating, coloured grey to provide a minimum dry film thickness of 75
microns.
5th Coat - On the external surface overall, one coat of modified vinyl with high solids
to give a sheen finish to the dried film colour grey from BS 4800 shade
18B25 to provide a minimum dry film thickness of 60 microns.
A line on the circumference of the base section shall denote ground level.
The minimum dry film thickness shall be:
Root - 60μm (internal) 210μm (external to 250mm)
External - 135μm (from 250mm)
19 Light Sources

19.1 The type of light source, its colour and colour appearance can have a significant
effect on the night scene. The attributes of the various light sources that shall be
considered for public lighting are:-

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  LED.-Light Emitting Diode
 Low maintenance implications
 Low energy usage
 Extensive Lamp Life
 White light source
 Luminaires still under development
.
19.2 Where. British Standards allow the lowering of lighting classes for light sources with
good colour rendering, in compliance with local strategies, or where dictated by
environmental/ safety factors, LED’s shall be used in all circumstances.

19.3 LED’s must comply with the latest revision of all ruling legislation at the time of
supply including:

 EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Mark)

 Full compliance RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and all related UK legislation
 Full compliance WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC and all related UK legislation
 EuP Directive 2005/32/EC and all related UK legislation

19.4 All lamps supplied shall carry markings in conformity with the above legislation and
any other mandatory markings ruling at the time of supply.

a) shock and vibration.

19.5 Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps Typical LED’s.

a) EC Declaration of conformity certificate shall be provided.

19.6 Performance Criteria: Preferred Luminiare Type

Lamp Nom W / Correlated Colour Luminaire Luminaire & LED

Type- Lamp Type/ Colour Rendering Life
Output Temp. (Ra) Code 7
Tc (K) CRI range
Greater
than
8 LED 11 watt LED 4000 67-76 Urbis Axia 8100 80,000 hrs-20yrs
12 LED 14 watt LED 4000 67 -76 Thorn R2LR 80,000 hrs-20yrs
WS.Optic
16 LED 16 watt LED 4000 67-76 Urbis Axia 1671 80,000 hrs-20yrs
16 LED 21 watt LED 4000 67-76 Urbis Axia 1693 80,000 hrs-20yrs
16 LED 24 watt LED 4000 67-76 Urbis Axia 5080 80,000 hrs 20 yrs
24 LED 40 watt LED 4000 67-76 Urbis Axia 5080 80,000 hrs 20 yrs
8 LED 19 watt LED 4000 67-76 Urbis Pilzeo 80,000 hrs 20 yrs
5068S
72 LED 103.watt 4000 67-76 Thorn R2/L2 80,000 hrs 20- yrs
LED M72L50 NR 70
CL1 CLO PM

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20.0 Clear Cut Outs and Isolators

20.1 All cut-outs shall be clear and incorporate a double pole isolation switch complying
with BS5419 having a rating of 32 amps and of adequate short circuit withstand for
the position in the circuit in which it is installed. The isolation switch shall be capable
of being positively and visibly locked off by means of a padlock or locking bar and it
shall not be possible to remove the outgoing fuse(s) unless the isolation switch is in
the off position.

20.2 The cut-outs shall be of the all insulated type with drip proof enclosure affording a
minimum degree of protection to IP22 and have a high mechanical and dielectric
strength. The terminals shall be capable of accepting conductors with crimped lug
connectors.

20.3 The incoming phase terminals shall be shrouded when all connections have been
made, the shroud shall be capable of removal for inspection or disconnection of
cable ends, but shall not be capable of accidental detachment or be of a push fit
type. Movement of cables shall be prevented by the use of bushes or inserts. Fuse
carriers shall utilise HRC fuse links to BS 88.

20.4 The units shall be provided with separate terminals for phase and neutral
conductors manufactured from solid brass and electro-tinned and are entirely
suitable for connecting the requisite cables.

20.5 Where connection is made into any cut-out for supplying a sub-circuit the cut-out
shall incorporate a second fuse link to protect the sub-circuit.

20.6 Electricity Service Connections cut-outs shall be manufactured by Tofco or and be

double pole or similar approved by DCC.

20.7 The cut-outs shall be securely fitted to the baseboard with non-corrodible screw
fixings.

21 Fuses

21.1 No rewirable fuses shall be used. All fuses to be HRC to BS88 Part 2 operating on
240 volts 50Hz supply. Fuse ratings shall be 6 amps for lamps up to and including
100watt and 10 amps for lamps greater than 100 watts.

22 Cables

22.1 Underground cables shall be laid in duct except where they leave the duct to enter
the cable slot of the apparatus, and consist of stranded copper conductors, XLPE
insulated, PVC extruded bedding, a concentric layer of steel wire armour, overall
PVC sheathing suitable for operation in an earthed system and of rated voltage
600/1000 volts at 50HZ, all in accordance with BS 6346 for metric cable, have
BASEC approval under the product certification scheme and produced by a
manufacturer who has been awarded a Certificate of Assessed Quality
Management, to BS 5750, by BASEC.

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22.2 All cores shall be of equal cross sectional area of 6sq mm minimum and be of such
a size that the requirements of the current IEE Wiring Regulation, BS 7671, are met
and allow for a disconnection time not exceeding 5 seconds.

22.3 Internal wiring between the terminal block in the lantern and the components in the
base of the column shall be PVC insulated and sheathed cable of 300/500 volt
grade, have a copper conductor size of not less than 2.5 sq mm.

22.4 Where approved, cable to a two part photo electric cell detector unit shall be 1.5 sq
mm two core flat with white sheath.

22.5 All cores shall be correctly colour coded and cables for continuous earth bonding
shall be green/yellow PVC insulated single core copper cable of minimum cross
section 6 sq mm 600 volt grade conforming to BS 6004.

22.6 All underground cables (except Regional Electricity Company cables) shall be
identified as to their origin and destination by permanent markers located over the
sheath at the cable ends. An example is shown in Appendix 5.

23 Cable Ducts

23.1. Cable ducts across roadways shall have internal diameters of 100 mm and average
wall thickness of 5.0 mm. Cable ducts in footpaths and verges shall have internal
diameters of 50 mm and average wall thickness of 3.5 mm.

23.2 Ducts shall be manufactured from low, medium or high density polyethylene and
coloured orange with white, 9 mm high lettering “STREET LIGHTING” at intervals of
not more than 1m along its length.

23.3 Ducts for street lighting cables under carriageways shall be laid with 750 mm
minimum cover and laid on 100 mm bed of Acceptable Material Class 8
(Specification of Highway Works) and covered with Acceptable Material Class 8 but
containing no material greater than 20 mm within 100 mm of the duct.

23.0 Cable Laying

23.1 Joints in underground cables are not permitted and continuous lengths of cable
shall be laid and looped in and out of the terminations.

23.2 Cables shall not be laid in a frozen state or when the ambient temperature is below
0c.

23.3 The internal radius of a cable bend shall be such as not to cause damage to the
cable.

23.4 For cables not accommodated in 50 mm duct, the trench shall be excavated to 525
mm minimum depth and the cable laid on and surrounded by a 75 mm thickness of
sand or equivalent material. The trench to be back filled with acceptable material to

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 within 150 mm of finished level before laying the cable marker tape and completing
the backfill and finished surface.

24.00 Erection of Columns and Brackets

24.1 The columns shall be erected in the locations shown on the approved drawings.
Columns shall be set on a 450 x 450 x 50 mm paving slab at the level necessary to
obtain the required planting depth. The column shall be correctly aligned in the
vertical position with the door opening facing away from oncoming traffic.

24.2 The columns shall be placed in a hole allowing a minimum of 150 mm clearance all-
round the base of the column for the full excavation depth. The column foundation
shall be formed as shown in Appendix 6 or as otherwise directed by the Director of
Neighbourhood Services.

24.3 Concrete used in the backfill shall be grade ST5 as specified in the Specification for
Highway Works.

24.4 Bracket arms shall be fixed to the columns at the site of installation. The method of
securing the bracket arm must be positive such that the arm cannot rotate. The arm
and lantern shall be at right angles to the highway to be illuminated.

25 Internal Wiring and Distribution Cables

26.1 Columns not directly supplied from Electricity Company supplies shall be supplied
on a sub-circuit from the serviced column by means of the public lighting
underground cable and looped from column to column. All looped connections shall
be made in the bottom terminals of the fused isolator cut-out. The armouring of the
underground cables shall be secured onto the gland plate of the cut-out or have a
nonferrous sleeve fitted below the armouring and earthing clamps fitted to make a
positive grip on the armour wires. The earthing clamps and gland plate shall be
bonded to the main column earthing terminal with 10 sq mm single core PVC cable.

25.2 Typical wiring diagrams are shown in Appendices 1 to 4.

26 Illuminated Road Traffic Signs

26.1 Where it is necessary, all illuminated road traffic signs shall be provided by the
developer and shall be as prescribed in the Traffic Signs Regulations and General
Directions 1994, the Traffic Signs (Speed Limits) Regulations and any amendments.

They shall be provided where directed by the Director of Environment and Technical
Services to whom details of any proposals must be submitted for approval.

26.2 Posts for Illuminated Traffic Signs

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26.3 A post with base housing shall be provided for each overhead sign lighting unit and
cut out and service connections made in the base housing. All metal posts shall be
tubular steel section and supplied in accordance with BS 873 and BSEN 10210.

26.4 The corrosion protection for sign posts shall be as that specified for street lighting
columns in Clause 11 of this specification.

26.5 Sign Plates

All plates shall be of a size, colour and type prescribed by the Secretary of State as
indicated in the Traffic Sign Regulations. All parts of the sign assemblies shall be
designed and manufactured to withstand a minimum wind pressure of 1.5
KN/square metres.

Plates shall be manufactured from aluminium or plastic coated steel which shall
have a ten year guarantee applicable to the reflective material and substrate. All
signs shall have class one reflective material (encapsulated lens) fully reflectorised.

26.6 Sign Lanterns

Sign lanterns shall comply in all respects with the requirement of Section 4, BS873
and BS1788 where applicable.

The lantern for overhead illumination of plates up to 750mm diameter shall house
one LED The unit shall be manufactured from LM6-M cast aluminium and
incorporate a fully detachable gear try and alloy frame supported polycarbonate
lens that pivots or hinges downwards leaving the sign light canopy intact and
providing weatherproof protection to the electrics and lighting unit during
maintenance operations. The sign lantern and bracket shall be as manufactured by
Simmonsigns type LUA or similar approved.

26.7 Illuminated Signs on Pedestrian Refuge Islands

Unless otherwise agreed the signs used at such locations shall be of the
demountable type with the installation incorporating cable chambers and post
sheaths as depicted on standard detail drawing, Appendix 7.

26.8 Shall be SELV 24 low voltage-in the lighting column or waterproof IP 67 pit or box.

27.00 Electricity Supply Services

27.1 The developer shall liaise with the Regional Electricity Company (Northern Power
Grid, or Independent Distribution Operator) with regard to provision of electricity
supply services to the lighting installation and this information shall be provided
together with the Mpan number and Lighting level on all drawings.

27.2 Northern Power Grid or Independent Distributor shall be advised that where a
significant number of services are required, the developer should contact the

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 appropriate NPG or IDNO office eight weeks prior to the supply being required, and
provide the following:-

(a) A schedule of lamps requiring a new supply or transfer of supply.

(b) Two plans of the approved lighting scheme.

(c) An indication of when the work will be required.

NPG or IDNO will return one of the plans, a written quotation and a schedule of the
columns that are to receive a new or transferred supply. The developer will be
required to confirm acceptance of terms and to give at least four weeks’ notice of a
“site ready date” when work on site can commence. Northern Electric will require
payment in advance of work commencing and also require the developer to install
all service and cross road ducts to their specification.

27.3 Where public lighting underground supplies are to be drawn from the Electricity
Company fuse unit, the developer shall provide and fix a public lighting cut-out at
that service position.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL CONNECTIONS BE MADE TO THE LIVE

SIDE OF THE ELECTRICITY COMPANY CUT-OUT.

28.0 Earthing

28.1 The whole of the installation shall be earthed in accordance with the requirements
of the current BS 7671, IEE Wiring Regulations, and with the recommendations
contained in BS 7430, Earthing. Earthing shall be carried out in PVC insulated
copper cable green/yellow in colour. All metallic parts of the ancillary equipment,
column, lantern and gear shall be bonded together to form a continuous earth path
to the earth stud of the column.

29.0. Painting

29.1 After erection, any areas of damage to the paint protection system shall be made
good by abrading the edges of the damaged areas and coating the damaged areas
with M.I.O. modified vinyl, applied by spray, to give a sheen finish coloured grey
18B25.

29.2 No further site painting of new columns shall be required unless a finish in a colour
other than grey is required. Any further finish paint shall be applied to the overall
column and bracket in one continuous flow free coat. All painting shall be carried
out in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s instructions and no painting shall be
carried out during extremes of temperature or when the surface is damp or wet.

30.0. Electrical Testing of Equipment and Commissioning

30.1 Prior to being energised, all equipment wiring and cabling of every completed
installation shall be tested in accordance with Part 7 of BS7671.

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30.2 Testing shall be carried out in compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations
1989 and such that no danger to persons or property or damage to equipment can
occur even if the tested circuit is defective.

30.3 The columns and underground cables should be tested in the following sequence.

1. Visual Inspection – to verify that the electrical equipment has been correctly
installed in accordance with the design with correctly rated protection devices
and bonding and that no visible damage exists.

2. Continuity – every protective conductor, including bonding, shall be tested to

verify that it is electrically sound.

3. Insulation Resistance – the insulation resistance should be measured

between all the conductors and the conductors to earth with a test voltage of
500 volts. The insulation resistance should not be less than 0.5 megohm.

4. Polarity – a polarity test should be made and a check to verify that protective
devices are connected correctly and fuses in the phase conductor only.

5. Earth Fault Loop Impedance – measurements should be taken at the point of

supply and, where underground cables have been installed, at the most
distant point of each circuit. The values should accord with those shown in
BS 7671 to ensure the circuit protective device will function within five
seconds.

6. Earth Electrode Resistance – tested in accordance with BS 7430 and BS

7671.

7. Operation of Residual Current Device – verify by a test simulating an

appropriate fault condition independent of any test facility incorporated in the
device. The device shall be tested at 50% and 100% of its rated trip current.

8. Voltage Drop – measured at the most remote point from the supply under full
load conditions.

30.4 All results shall be recorded and submitted to the Director of Neighbourhood
Services prior to a Part 2 adoption inspection. The results, for each unit, shall be
recorded on the forms shown in appendix 10 or such similar in accordance with BS
7671 subject to approval.

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 APPENDIX 1
Lantern Earth Terminal
LAMP
P.E.C Detector

N Lo L
PF
Capacitor Ballast
L N N1 Load

Lantern Terminal Block

2.5 mm PVC
2core with E.C.C

Double pole Isolator

cut out with single lamp
curcuit fuse

Northern Electric Fused

Unit Fused to
Discriminate with lamp
circuit fused in Isolator
cut out Earth Green/Yellow
P.V.C. Sheath 10mm
Column Earth
Terminal

TYPICALfor
Typical Wiring Arrangement WIRING ARRANGEMENT
Lighting Unit with (One Part) FOR LIGHTING UNITDate: 26/02/2014
PEC, Integral gear WITH
lantern and incoming Electric Company
(ONE PART) PEC, INTEGRAL GEAR Appendix 1
LANTERN
Supply Standard Detail
INCOMING ELECTRC COMPANY SUPPLY

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 APPENDIX 2
Lantern Earth Terminal
LAMP
P.E.C Detector

N Lo L

PF
Capacitor Ballast
L N N1Load

Lantern Terminal Block

2.5 mm PVC
2core with E.C.C

E P.L. Cut Out with

Double Pole Isolator
Fused for individual
Lamp Circuits

Inner Sheath of
Armoured Cable
into cut out Protection
Chamber Earth Green/Yellow
P.V.C. Sheath 10mm
Earth Gland
Column Earth
Terminal
Armouring

Outer Seath

TYPICAL WIRING ARRANGEMENT FOR LIGHTING UNIT

Date: 26/02/2014
Typical Wiring Arrangement
WITH forCOMPOSITE (ONE PART)Appendix
Lighting Unit with P.E.C. 2
Composite (One Part) PEC, Integral gear lantern and
incoming Public Lighting Supply- Standard Detail

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 APPENDIX 3
Lantern Earth Terminal
LAMP
P.E.C Detector

N Lo L
PF
Capacitor Ballast
L N N1 Load

Lantern Terminal Block

2.5 mm PVC
2core with E.C.C

Double Pole
Isolator

E E P.L. Cut Out with

Double Pole Isolator
Fused for individual Lamp
Northern Electric
Fused Cut Out
Earth Green/Yellow
P.V.C. Sheath 10mm

Column Earth
Terminal

Northern Electric Inner Sheath of armoured

Earth Gland Cable into cut out Protection
incoming supply and clamp
Live, Neutral & Chamber
Earth
Armouring Outer Seath

TypicalTYPICAL
Wiring Arrangement for Lighting Unit withFOR LIGHTING UNIT
WIRING ARRANGEMENT Date: 26/02/2014
Composite (One Part) PEC, Integral gear lantern Appendix 3
WITH COMPOSITE (ONE and
PART) P.E.C.
NPG or IDNO Connection/ Position and Public Lighting
NORTHERN ELECTRIC SERVICE POSITION AND
Supply Outgoing Live Loop Standard Detail
PUBLIC LIGHTING OUTGOING LIVE LOOP

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 APPENDIX 4
Lantern Earth Terminal
LAMP
P.E.C Detector

N Lo L
PF
Capacitor Ballast
L N N1Load

Lantern Terminal Block

2.5 mm PVC
2core with E.C.C

E
DPI

Twin Fused
Double Pole
Isolator Cut Out Earth Green/Yellow
P.V.C. Sheath 10mm

Column Earth
Terminal

Inner Sheath of armoured

Earth Gland Cable into cut out Protection
and clamp Chamber
Armouring Outer Seath

Typical Wiring Arrangement for Lighting Unit with Date: 26/02/2014

TYPICAL WIRING ARRANGEMENT FOR LIGHTING
Appendix 4 UNIT
Composite (One COMPOSITE
WITH Part) PEC, Integral
(ONE gear lantern
PART) and AND PUBLIC LIGHTING
P.E.C.
Public Lighting Looped Supply with Fuse Spur
LOOPS CABLE WITH FUSEDStandard SPUR Detail

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 Date: 26/02/2014
Appendix 5
Lighting Column Standard Foundation
Arrangements
Standard Detail

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 Inspection chamber lid 275 x 285mm,
with stainless steel fixings. (Must be
IP67 uderground installed flush with the surface)
1250mm
waterproof GRP
junction box Pedestrian island to consist of 125 x 255mm
half-batter kerbing with 125mm upstand.
Kerb upstand to be painted white.
Minimum Width 1800mm

Demountable Unit with bellmouth

entry on adjacent refuge with
500 x 500mm concrete surround
900mm

0.75mm² 3 core TRS flexible cable

& 6m ² Green/Yellow earth bond

100mm Cross C/way duct

100mm cross carriageway duct to be installed to

Drawing No. HMS/05/28 to terminate in extension box.

Single sided, illuminated sign to Diag 610, size dependant on Table A of

the Traffic Signs Manual, Chapter 3. Mounting height to be 900m with a minimum of
500mm lateral clearance. Sign face to incorporate translucent reflective material.

Insitu concrete mix ST4 infil

to traffic island maximum
depth 125mm. 76mm diameter pre-galvanised and slot cut post. Post legth dependant upon mounting
height. Colour as scheme/ works order.

Reinstate bituminous Safety end caps must be installed flush with the surface.
bound carriageway
IP67 underground waterproof GRP junction box, fixed to side of chamber.
390mm
(min)

Reinstate with footway construction.

100mm duct between islands - to suit middle aperture

Existing of underground chamber (390mm to ceterline of knockout)
Cariageway
Construction Chamber to be 450mm square 885mm deep having a
removable drainage cut out.

50mm gravel soak away

NOTES

1. Incoming cable from supply point to underground junction box is to be 6mm² - 2 core XLPESWA.
Cable gland is to be BICC EIW brass (or similar). Earth tag to be installed to the inside of the
junction box. 6mm² earth cable connected to armour and earth stud on pole.

2. Cable from underground junction box to sign lanterns is to be 0.75mm² - 3 core - outer
sheath black. General purpose TRS to BS6500 - rated 300/500v reference 3183VR. Gland to be
IP67 rated.

3. Underground junction box is to be GRP moulded 255 x 250 x 120mm deep and rated to IP67.
This box is to be fitted with fusing facilities for individual sign units.

4. Kerbs to be laid on existing planed carriageway construction.

5. This detail is only applicable to roads with speed limits not greater than 30mph.

Date: 26/02/2014
Appendix 6
Pedestrian Refuge Sign Standard Detail
Standard Detail

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Appendix 7: Standard Range of Street Lighting Lanterns

Appendix 7: ELECTRICAL TEST SHEET (page 1 of 2)

SITE NAME: ___________________________________ DEVELOPER: ___________________________________

DISTRICT: _____________________ PARISH: ________________________ UNIT No: ___________

TOWN: ________________________________ STREET: __________________________________________

LOCATION: ______________________________________________________________________________

TYPE (eg Ltg Col, Illuminated Sign etc): ________________________________________________________

POST HEIGHT: ___________ MATERIAL: ______________________________________________

POSITION: ON A BRIDGE/ CENTRAL RESERVE/ FRONT OF PATH/ REAR OF PATH/ IN GARDEN/

ON ROUNDABOUT/ ON SIDE OF ROAD/ ON SLIP ROAD/ ON SPLITTER ISLAND/ IN VERGE

MANUFACTURER: ____________________________ COATING: ______________________________

FLANGED: YES/ NO RAISE & LOWER: YES/ NO CONDITION: GOOD/ AVERAGE/ POOR

BRACKET TYPE: ____________________________________ PROJECTION: __________

No OF BKTS: _______ BRACKET CONDITION: GOOD/ AVERAGE/ POOR

LANTERN 1 LANTERN 2 LANTERN 3

LANTERN MANUF
LANTERN MODEL
MATRIX/ OPTIC POS
PROFILE
BALLAST MANUF
BALLAST REF
CAPACITOR MANUF
CAPACITOR REF
PEC MANUF
PEC REF
LAMP TYPE
LAMP WATTAGE
No OF LAMPS

COMMENTS INCLUDING REPAIRS MADE

VISUAL INSPECTION SATISFACTORY YES/ NO

SYSTEM & EARTHING TYPE: ______________________ SUPPLY VOLTAGE: _________

TRIP LAMP/ FEEDER PILLAR No.: ____________ P.S.C.C.: _________________ kA

INTERNAL WIRING CONTINUITY INSULATION RESISTANCE

L-N L-E N–E
CABLE 1 LANTERN
CABLE 2 PEC

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CABLE 3

Appendix 10: ELECTRICAL TEST SHEET (page 2 of 2)

CUT OUT 1 TYPE CUT OUT 2 TYPE

E.L.I. AT CUT OUT E.L.I. AT CUT OUT
LAMP FUSE TYPE RATING LAMP FUSE TYPE RATING
OUTGOING FUSE TYPE RATING OUTGOING FUSE TYPE RATING

CABLE A (incoming) B (outgoing) C (outgoing) D (outgoing) E (outgoing)

FROM

TO

LENGTH (m)

CONTINUITY
INS RES (MOHMS) POLARITY
CABLE CABLE (OHMS)
CABLE TYPE, MATERIAL, CSA, No of CORES
REF OWNER
E L N L-N L-E N-E E L N

R.C.D. INSTALLED: YES/ NO LOAD RATING (A) ________ TRIP RATING (Ma): __________

MANUFACTURER: _____________________________ MODEL REF: ___________________________

OPERATION: ½ = _________________ ms 1 = _____________________ ms

EARTH ELECTRODE RESISTANCE (IF INSTALLED): _____________ OHMS

COMMENTS

I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE INSTALLATION HAS BEEN INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE CURRENT IEE REGULATIONS

SIGNED: _________________________________________ DATE: _____________________

PRINT NAME: ________________________________________

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Appendix 8-DCC Scheme Approval Checklist
Submitted/Information Yes No Approved Rejected
Provided
Name of Developer

Name of
consultant/architect
Contact details of
developer
Contact details of
consultant
Name of builder if
different from above
Contact details of builder
if different from above
Name of street sighting
electrical Contractor
Contact details of
electrical contractor
AutoCAD (dwg) & PDF
formats for street lighting
layout complete with
unique drawing number,
including modifications
through the
development.
Lighting Calculations
(Reality)
Proposed luminaire and
reference including
manufacturer
Details of electrical
equipment used and
manufacturer
Proposed low voltage
distribution network
Electrical test Results.
Electrical supplies to
individual units
NPG/IDNO/ICP details
Scheme detailed
inventory

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