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City of Colorado Springs
Small Cell Design Standards
Office of Innovation Department of Planning and Community Development
Colorado Springs Utilities
Version 2 July 2020
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Developed by:
City of Colorado Springs Office of Innovation Department of Planning and Community Development
Colorado Springs Utilities Economic Development Division Energy Services Division Standards Division
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Contents: Chapter 1: Background and Purpose ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1: Legal Authority .................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2: Approval Process for New Freestanding Infrastructure (Types 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3, and 4) .................... 1
1.3: Approval Process for Co-location on Existing Infrastructure (Types 5, 6A, and 6B) ............................ 2
1.4: Permitted Small Cell Types and Order of Preference........................................................................... 2
Chapter 2: General Small Cell Design Standards ......................................................................................... 7
2.1: General Aesthetic Criteria ................................................................................................................... 7
2.2: General Luminaire Criteria .................................................................................................................. 7
2.3: General Infrastructure Relocation Criteria........................................................................................... 7
2.4: General Electrical and Fiber Criteria ................................................................................................... 7
2.5: General Metering Criteria .................................................................................................................... 7
2.6: General Existing Pole Criteria .............................................................................................................. 8
2.7: Finishes ............................................................................................................................................... 8
2.8: General Placement Requirements ........................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 3: Permitted Small Cell Types ....................................................................................................... 12
Type 1 – Combination Small Cell and Metal Streetlight Pole ............................................................. 12
3.1.1: Type 1 Basis of Design ....................................................................................................... 12
3.1.2: Type 1A Combination Pole with Cantenna ......................................................................... 13
3.1.3: Type 1B Combination Pole with External Shroud .............................................................. 13
3.1.4: Type 1C Combination Pole with Cantenna and External Shroud ...................................... 14
Type 2 – Combination Small Cell and Pedestrian Light Pole .............................................................. 17
3.2.1.: Type 2 Basis of Design ...................................................................................................... 17
Type 3 – Multi-Carrier Freestanding Small Cell Pole ......................................................................... 19
3.3.1: Type 3 Basis of Design ....................................................................................................... 19
3.3.2: Type 3 Specific Placement Requirements ........................................................................... 19
Type 4 – Freestanding Small Cell Poles ............................................................................................ 21
3.4.1: Type 4 Basis of Design ....................................................................................................... 21
3.4.2: Type 4 Combination Small Cell and Traffic Pedestal Pole .................................................. 22
3.4.3: Type 4 Specific Placement Requirements ........................................................................... 24
Type 5 – Attachments to Wooden Streetlight Poles .................................................................................... 27
Type 6 – Attachments to CSU-Owned Power Poles, and Privately-Owned Utility Poles and Lines ........... 28
3.6.1: Type 6 CSU-Owned Power Pole Small Cell Attachments Specification Overview .............. 28
Chapter 4: Radio Frequency Certification Report ........................................................................................ 29
4.1: RF Emissions Certification Template ................................................................................................. 29
4.2: RF Location Certification ................................................................................................................... 32
Appendix A – 2017 Electric Distribution Construction Standards ................................................................ 33
Appendix B – Nominal Load Agreement ....................................................................................................... 77
Appendix C – Example RF Certification Report ............................................................................................ 79
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List of Figures1: Figure 2-1: Freestanding Small Cell in Amenity Zone .................................................................................. 10
Figure 2-2: Standalone Small Cell Intersection Sight-line Requirements ...................................................... 10
Figure 3-1-1: Unacceptable Type 1 Installation ........................................................................................... 13
Figure 3-1-2: Acceptable Type 1 Installation ................................................................................................ 13
Figure 3-1-3: Type 1A – Combination Pole with Cantenna ........................................................................... 14
Figure 3-1-4: Type 1B – Combination Pole with External Shroud ................................................................. 14
Figure 3-1-5: Type 1C – Combination Pole with Cantenna and External Shroud ........................................... 14
Figure 3-2-1: Type 2 - Combination Small Cell and Pedestrian Light Pole ..................................................... 17
Figure 3-3-1: Potential Type 3A Multi-Carrier Freestanding Small Cell Assembly.......................................... 19
Figure 3-3-2: Potential Type 3B Multi-Carrier Freestanding Small Cell Assembly ......................................... 19
Figure 3-4-1: Type 4 Freestanding Small Cell Pole ....................................................................................... 21
Figure 3-4-2: Freestanding Small Cell Assembly ......................................................................................... 21
Figure 3-4-3: Acceptable Type 4 Installation ............................................................................................... 22
Figure 3-4-4: Unacceptable Type 4 Installation ........................................................................................... 22
Figure 3-4-5: Combination Small Cell and Traffic Pedestal Pole ................................................................... 22
Figure 3-4-6: Freestanding Small Cell Spacing Radius ................................................................................ 25
Figure 3-4-7: Freestanding Small Cell Between Residential Property and Trees ............................................ 25
Figure 3-4-8: Freestanding Small Cell Between Property Lines .................................................................... 26
Figure 3-4-9: Freestanding Small Cell in a Commercial Area........................................................................ 26
Figure 3-5-1: Type 5 – Attachment to Wooden Streetlight Pole ..................................................................... 27
Figure 3-6-1: Type 6A – CSU-Owned Power Pole Attachment ....................................................................... 29
Figure 3-6-2: Type 6B – Strand Mounted Attachment .................................................................................. 29
Figure 4-1: Example of FCC General Population Limits ............................................................................... 30
Figure 4-2: Example of Elevation Depiction of the Proposed Equipment Emissions....................................... 31
1 The City of Colorado Springs would like to thank the City and County of Denver for providing many of the Figures within these Design Standards.
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List of Tables: Table 1-1: Typical Small Cell Approval Processes ........................................................................................ 6
Table 2-1: Small Cell Facility Specification Overview ................................................................................... 11
Table 3-1-1: Type 1 Pole Specification Overview ......................................................................................... 15
Table 3-1-2: Type 1 Equipment Cabinet Specification Overview ................................................................. 16
Table 3-2-1: Type 2 Pole Specification Overview ......................................................................................... 17
Table 3-2-2: Type 2 Equipment Cabinet Specification Overview ................................................................. 18
Table 3-3-1: Type 3 Pole Specification Overview ......................................................................................... 20
Table 3-3-2: Type 3 Equipment Cabinet Specification Overview .................................................................. 20
Table 3-4-1: Type 4 Pole Specification Overview ......................................................................................... 23
Table 3-4-2: Type 4 Equipment Cabinet Specification Overview .................................................................. 23
Table 3-5-1: Type 5 Pole Specification Overview ......................................................................................... 27
Table 3-6-1: Type 6 Pole Specification Overview ......................................................................................... 28
Table 4-1: Example of Permissible Exposure Limits ..................................................................................... 29
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms: AASHTO – American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
ACI – American Concrete Institute
ASCE – American Society of Civil Engineers
City – City of Colorado Springs
CSU – Colorado Springs Utilities
dBA – A-Weighted Decibels
EDCS – Colorado Springs Utilities’ Electric Distribution Construction Requirements
FCC – Federal Communications Commission
IBC – International Building Code
IOT – Internet of Things
LESS – Colorado Springs Utilities’ Electric Line Extension and Service Standards
MPE – Maximum Permissible Exposure
MPH – Miles Per Hour
mW/cm2 – Milliwatts per Square Centimeter
NEC – National Electric Code
NESC – National Electrical Safety Code
PPRBD – Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride
RF – Radio Frequency
ROW – Right of Way
TIA – Telecommunications Industry Association
V – Volts
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Applicable Documents:Colorado Springs City Code, Chapter 3, Article 3, Part 2
Colorado Springs City Code, Chapter 4, Article 4, Part 1
Colorado Springs City Code, Chapter 7, Article 4, Part 6
Colorado Springs Utilities Electric Line Extension Service Standards (LESS)
Colorado Springs Utilities Electric Distribution Construction Standards (EDCS), see Appendix A
Colorado Springs Utilities Nominal Load Agreement, see Appendix B
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Chapter 1: Background and Purpose Several wireless providers, wireless infrastructure companies, and their contractors (Applicants) desire to deploy
small cell wireless communications facilities in the Right of Way (ROW) owned by the City of Colorado Springs
(City). To meet cellular demands of residents and visitors to Colorado Springs, Applicants may deploy small
cell infrastructure in City ROW only after execution of a Master License Agreement (MLA) with the City and
Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU), and after receiving approved permits from the City and CSU, see Table 1-1 for
more information on the required permits.
Considerations for the locations of small cell infrastructure shall be governed by the City’s traditional role in
protecting the health, safety and welfare of the City, including, but not be limited to, the aesthetic values of
public places, compatibility with the City’s traffic, utility, and forest infrastructure, pedestrian and vehicle
safety, quality of life for nearby residents, preservation of historic areas, preservation of views from residences
and other sensitive sites, and the technical and frequency needs of an Applicant.
Applications for deploying small cell infrastructure in City ROW shall meet, at a minimum, the requirements
within these Design Standards, City Code Chapter 7, and CSU’s Electric Distribution Construction Standards
(Appendix A) and Electric Line Extension and Service Standards (LESS). In addition, Applicants shall obtain
the applicable permits from the City and CSU before deploying small cell infrastructure. These Design
Standards are not binding for small cell infrastructure installed on private property, but may be used as a guide
for such installations. The City and CSU reserve the right, on a case-by-case basis, to approve deviations from
some or all of these Design Standards when strict application is proven to interfere with an Applicant’s
technology, so long as any deviations meet the general intent of these Design Standards and are approved by
the City and CSU in writing.
1.1: Legal Authority
According to the FCC ruling 18-133, the FCC “conclude[s] that aesthetics requirements are not preempted if
they are (1) reasonable, (2) no more burdensome than those applied to other types of infrastructure
deployments, and (3) objective and published in advance.” Further, the FCC states “aesthetic requirements
that are reasonable in that they are technically feasible and reasonably directed to avoiding or remedying the
intangible public harm of unsightly or out-of-character deployments are also permissible.”
The City concludes that the Design Standards detailed in this document are reasonable, no more burdensome
than those applied for other types of infrastructure deployments, and objective and published in advance, and
therefore, not prohibitive for Applicants who wish to deploy small cell infrastructure in City ROW.
1.2: Approval Process for New Freestanding Infrastructure (Types 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3, and 4)
For an Applicant to deploy small cells using new infrastructure, such as replacement streetlights or
standalone poles, the Applicant shall execute a Master License Agreement with the City and CSU, shall
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complete the following permit applications and forms in the order they are listed below:
a. Small Cell Permit, issued by the City’s Planning and Community Development Department
b. Nominal Load Agreement and Electric Load Data Form, issued by Colorado Springs Utilities
c. Right of Way Permits, issued by the City’s Public Works Department (when applicable per Table 1-1)
d. Forestry Permit, issued by the City’s Forestry Division (when applicable per Table 1-1)
More information about these permits and forms can be found on the City’s Telecommunications webpage.
1.3: Approval Process for Co-location on Existing Infrastructure (Types 5, 6A, and 6B)
For an Applicant to co-locate small cells on existing infrastructure, such as electric power poles or wooden
streetlight poles, the Applicant shall execute a Master License Agreement with the City and CSU, and shall
complete the following permit applications and forms in the order they are listed below:
a. Pole Attachment Agreement with Colorado Springs Utilities
b. Small Cell Permit, issued by the City’s Planning and Community Development Department
c. Revocable Permit, issued by Colorado Springs Utilities
d. Nominal Load Agreement and Electric Load Data Form, issued by Colorado Springs Utilities
e. Right of Way Permits, issued by the City’s Public Works Department (when applicable per Table 1-1)
More information about these permits and forms can be found on the City’s Telecommunications webpage.
1.4: Permitted Small Cell Types and Order of Preference
Six different types of small cell infrastructure installations are permitted within City ROW. An overview of each
small cell type is included in the following chapters, presented in order of the City’s preference. The permitted
small cell types, listed in order of preference, are:
■ Type 1* – combination small cell and metal streetlight pole
■ Type 2 – combination small cell and pedestrian light pole
■ Type 3 – multi-carrier freestanding small cell infrastructure
■ Type 4 – freestanding small cell infrastructure
■ Type 5* – attachments to wooden streetlight poles
■ Type 6* – attachments to CSU-owned power poles, and privately-owned utility poles and lines
*Any poles with overhead power lines are not preferred for co-location; poles must be at least 20’ from
overhead lines
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Type 1A – Streetlight with Cantenna Type 1B – Streetlight with External
Equipment
Type 1C – Streetlight with Cantenna
and External Equipment
Attachments that require the removal of an existing streetlight pole and replacement with a new combination pole. To qualify for an external equipment or an equipment cabinet, the
Applicant shall demonstrate that proposed deployment(s) cannot be integrated into the riser pole or cantenna.
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Type 2 – Pedestrian Light with Small Cell Type 3 – Multi-Carrier Freestanding
Small Cell Pole
Type 4 – Freestanding Small Cell Pole
Permitted with prior City approval for pedestrian lighting
locations within City ROW.
Various Type 3 pole aesthetics will be considered. All Type
3 poles shall be approved by the City prior to applying for
a permit.
Permitted when no existing streetlight or other appropriate location is
within 25 feet of the proposed location. To qualify for an equipment
cabinet, the Applicant shall demonstrate that proposed deployment(s)
cannot be integrated into the riser pole or cantenna.
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Type 5 – Existing Wooden Streetlight Type 6A – Utility Pole Mounted Type 6B – Strand Mounted
Attachments to existing wooden streetlight poles that do
not require structural modifications. Attachments to existing wooden utility poles and utility lines.
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Table 1-1: Typical Small Cell Approval Processes
¹ required if excavating within 20’ of a street tree, or if pruning is required for installation
² only required for an Applicant’s first small cell permit application
³ any required make-ready work shall be paid by the Applicant to CSU on a Time and Materials basis, per location
Permitted Small Cell Type City MLA CSU Pole
Attachment Agreement
City Permits City Non-Recurring Fees
City Annual Fee CSU Permit/Forms CSU Non-Recurring
Fees
1A – Streetlight with Cantenna Yes No
Small Cell, ROW,
Forestry¹
Small Cell = $110, ROW = variable $235
Nominal Load Agreement²,
Electric Load Data Form
No Fee³
1B – Streetlight with External Equipment Yes No
Small Cell, ROW,
Forestry¹
Small Cell = $110, ROW = variable
$235 Nominal Load Agreement²,
Electric Load Data Form
No Fee³
1C – Streetlight with Cantenna and External Equipment
Yes No Small Cell,
ROW, Forestry¹
Small Cell = $110, ROW = variable $235
Nominal Load Agreement²,
Electric Load Data Form
No Fee³
2 – Pedestrian Light with Small Cell Yes No
Small Cell, ROW,
Forestry¹
Small Cell = $110, ROW = variable
$235 Nominal Load Agreement²,
Electric Load Data Form
No Fee³
3 – Multi-Carrier Free Standing Small Cell Pole
Yes No Small Cell,
ROW, Forestry¹
Small Cell = $110, ROW = variable
$235 Electric Load Data Form No Fee³
4 – Freestanding Small Cell Pole Yes No
Small Cell, ROW,
Forestry¹ Small Cell = $110, ROW = variable $235
Nominal Load Agreement²,
Electric Load Data Form
No Fee³
5 – Existing Wooden Streetlight Yes Yes Small Cell Small Cell = $110 $235
Application per site (includes Electric Load Data Form) plus CSU Revocable per project
$40/ site + $35 for CSU Revocable³
6A – Utility Pole Mounted Yes Yes Small Cell Small Cell = $110 $235
Application per site (includes Electric Load Data Form) plus CSU Revocable per project
$40/ site + $35 for CSU Revocable³
6B – Strand Mounted Yes Yes Small Cell Small Cell = $110 $235 Application per site
(includes Electric Load Data Form) plus CSU Revocable per project
$40/ site + $35 for CSU Revocable³
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Chapter 2: General Small Cell Design Standards 2.1: General Aesthetic Criteria
Applicants who wish to install small cell infrastructure in Colorado Springs shall consider the aesthetics of
existing streetlights and neighborhoods adjacent to proposed small cell locations prior to submitting an
application. Small cell infrastructure shall consider and make best efforts to match existing, adjacent
streetscape character. The same small cell pole aesthetic shall be used in the same area to maintain a cohesive
appearance. In addition, when an Applicant proposes to install a small cell in a Special District, Historical
District, or neighborhood that maintains unique streetlight aesthetics, Applicants shall propose small cell
infrastructure that most closely matches adjacent infrastructure to the maximum extent feasible. The
characteristics of unique assemblies may include mast arms, decorative pole bases, architectural luminaires,
mounting heights, pole colors, etc. that deviate from these Design Standards.
2.2: General Luminaire Criteria
When an Applicant proposes small cell infrastructure with lighting included (Types 1, 2, or 5), street lighting
luminaire selection shall follow the luminaire specifications and design requirements set by CSU. No small cell
devices shall be co-located with a streetlight without confirmation from the Applicant that the intended co-
location has no impact on the streetlight’s operational performance, including the streetlight control system.
2.3: General Infrastructure Relocation Criteria
As a condition of all permitted small cell infrastructure, if the City identifies a conflict or requires the relocation
of such infrastructure in the future, Applicant shall remove and relocate such infrastructure, at no cost to the
City. Once notified in writing, Applicant shall remove small cell infrastructure within a reasonable period
(within 90 days, or as otherwise agreed to in writing), and the City will make reasonable accommodations to
identify and permit suitable alternate locations for such conflicting infrastructure.
2.4: General Electrical and Fiber Criteria
All small cell installations shall meet or exceed all applicable structural standards, clearance standards, and
provisions of the latest National Electrical Code (NEC) or National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and applicable
City and CSU standards. In case of conflict, the most stringent requirements shall prevail. The Applicant shall
obtain all necessary permits and provide such permits to the City, or other pole owner when applicable. The
City and CSU, when applicable, will review and approve all associated fiber and power source locations prior to
installation. Applicant shall maintain separation of CSU supply conductors and Applicant’s conductors, using
separate conduit or dividers within the pole, splice box(es), and equipment access.
2.5: General Metering Criteria
With submission of an Applicant’s first small cell permit application, the Applicant shall enter into a nominal
load agreement with CSU, see Appendix B. Execution of the nominal load agreement will eliminate the
requirement for metering of small cells. Each small cell will be added to the Applicant’s nominal load agreement
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(via Applicant’s submission of an Electric Load Data form) for billing purposes. Note: in order to qualify for a
nominal load agreement, a small cell and all related equipment shall not exceed an electrical load of 66 kWh
per day.
If agreed to by CSU, the City, and the Applicant, the Applicant may meter a small cell. Poles housing small cell
infrastructure and related equipment of more than one Applicant are not eligible for nominal load agreements,
and shall be individually metered. All meters and associated wires and cabling shall be located internal to the
pole for Types 1, 2, 3, and 4, and within a separate meter pedestal for Types 5 and 6. Meter housing shall be
recessed as much as possible within the pole, and located so as to not violate pedestrian or vehicle accessibility
requirements. No disconnects or other customer equipment shall be installed on the source side of the meter.
2.6: General Existing Pole Criteria
Within any application for a Type 5 or 6 small cell, the Applicant shall provide documentation and confirmation
that the existing supporting pole(s) are appropriately sized and have sufficient strength to accommodate the
additional small cell infrastructure loadings along with all other accompanying uses or applications (banners,
for example). If the pole is not structurally capable, the Applicant shall replace the existing pole.
Note: Within two (2) years of receiving permit approval to attach to an existing wooden streetlight pole, the
Applicant shall remove the existing wooden streetlight pole and replace it with a Type 1 combination small cell
and metal streetlight pole, unless the City and CSU agree during the review process that it is unreasonable to
do so because of site specific issues.
Applicants can find more information about existing poles in Colorado Springs on Colorado Springs Utilities’
Utility Mapping application.
2.7: Finishes
For all small cell installations in Colorado Springs, Applicants shall select and propose colors for small cell
equipment and poles from the list of available colors at time of application. The current list of colors is shown
below. Should an Applicant determine that a unique or non-standard color is appropriate based on character
of adjacent infrastructure, the Applicant shall propose the appropriate color in the permit application and note
that while the color is non-standard, it does match adjacent infrastructure. For example, poles located in
Historic Districts or Special Districts that are not owned by the City may require an Applicant to match
adjacent predominant infrastructure finish rather than one of the colors listed below. The City may
approve alternate color codes whenever appropriate to match adjacent District infrastructure.
Color selection from the standard color options below shall be made from a conscious and thoughtful effort by
the Applicant to best match proposed small cell infrastructure with the predominant color of existing pole
infrastructure within one block of the proposed location, as well as general character of the corridor where the
infrastructure will be located. Prior to submitting a permit application, the Applicant shall perform a visual
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inspection to confirm existing aesthetics. The City reserves the right to modify proposed finishes prior
to approval.
Available finishes:
■ Moss Green (RAL 6005)
■ Graphite Black (RAL 9011)
■ Quartz Gray (RAL 7039)
■ Telegray 4 (RAL 7047)
■ Per the Historic District allowed finish*
■ Per the Special District allowed finish*
■ Other finish to match adjacent pole finish*
*Applicant shall provide explanation of proposed finish within permit application
2.8: General Placement Requirements
All small cells installed in City ROW shall be located:
■ In a manner that does not impede, obstruct, or hinder operation of any emergency service, nor
the usual pedestrian or vehicular access or travel including to or from private properties and of
legally parked vehicles or permitted items in City ROW.
■ In alignment with existing trees, utility poles, streetlights, and other existing infrastructure, as
shown in Figure 2-1.
■ An equal distance between adjacent trees when possible, with a minimum of 25 feet of separation
to the tree trunk such that no proposed disturbance shall occur within 20 feet of any tree without
approval from the City Forester’s Office. The City Forester reserves the right to reduce minimum
tree separation criteria based on adjacent tree species and condition and/or tree mitigation
efforts. Any tree pruning required for the installation and maintenance of small cell facilities
shall be performed at facility owner’s expense by a licensed tree service after issuance of a permit
from the City Forester. So that all electrical and fiber optic conduit is located to avoid unpaved
area between roadway curb and sidewalk, generally referred to as “tree lawn” or “amenity zone”
to the maximum extent feasible.
■ With appropriate clearance from existing utilities.
■ So as not to be along the frontage of a historic building, deemed historic on a federal, state, or
local level.
■ So as not to significantly create a new obstruction or unreasonable visual blight or obstruction
to primary property sight lines beyond that expected of other legally permitted encroachments
or utility infrastructure in City ROW in adjacent or similar zones or districts.
■ So as not to be along any designated parkway or adjacent to any designated parkland unless
otherwise agreed to in writing by the City Parks Department.
■ So as to not impact any existing bridges or retaining walls.
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■ So as not to interfere with any City SmartCOS project or CSU Advanced Metering Infrastructure
project.
Additionally, small cells requiring new freestanding infrastructure (typically Types 3 and 4) and installed in City
ROW shall be located:
■ Within the street amenity zone whenever possible.
■ Per the 2010 Colorado Springs Traffic Criteria Manual, or current AASHTO standards
(whichever is the more stringent) so that no new infrastructure is located within:
o 5-foot pedestrian sight triangle at each residential driveway
o 10-foot pedestrian sight triangle at each driveway and alley
o 50 feet of corner sight triangles at intersections, shown in Figure 2-2
Figure 2-1: Freestanding Small Cell in Amenity Zone
Figure 2-2: Standalone Small Cell Intersection Sight-Line Requirements
Do not locate new small cell infrastructure in clear sight triangles at intersections,
alleys, driveways, etc.
Small cell infrastructure shall line up with existing trees and/or infrastructure.
Acceptable placement for small cell requiring
new infrastructure
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Table 2-1: Small Cell Facility Specification Overview
Electrical Service Per CSU’s Electric LESS.
Grounding Per CSU’s Electric LESS.
Utility Equipment Per CSU’s Electric LESS.
Separation of Service All new electrical conduit and fiber shall be separated (by owner of service) in pull/splice boxes located adjacent to the small cell facility. For example, metered small cell electrical service (when applicable) shall be separate from streetlight electrical service.
Clearances from Existing Overhead Electric Utilities
The distance between small cells and existing overhead electric lines shall be no less than the greatest of the following distances:
• 10’ plus the Maximum Permissible Exposure distance• any clearances required by the NESC• 20’
Finish Per Section 2.7. External Equipment Shroud
49”H x 19”W x 13”D maximum
Cantenna Height If a cantenna is located on top of the pole, then the cantenna height measured from the top of the riser pole to the top of the cantenna shall not exceed 6’ 8”.
Cantenna Diameter, Top Mounted
16-inch maximum outer diameter (14-inch is preferred). 5G remote mountedantennas will be allowed a 19-inch outer diameter protrusion.
Cantenna Diameter, Side Mounted
If the cantenna is mounted to the side of the pole it shall be located inside a shroud of 9.0 cubic feet maximum. The width, depth, or diameter of the shroud size shall not be greater than 16” (maximum).
RF Equipment Disconnect
Radio frequency equipment shall have a disconnect that meets or exceeds requirements in CSU’s Electric LESS.
Warning Labels If required, radio frequency warning labels shall be mounted exterior to Applicant’s equipment and/or poles.
Owner Identification A 4-inch by 6-inch (maximum) aluminum plate with the Applicant’s name, location identifying information, and emergency telephone number shall be permanently fixed to the shroud of any shrouded equipment.
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Chapter 3: Permitted Small Cell Types
Type 1 – Combination Small Cell and Metal
Streetlight Pole This section applies when:
1. proposed small cell infrastructure requires an Applicant to replace an existing streetlight pole with a
combination small cell and metal streetlight pole (often referred to as “combination poles”, “co-located
poles”, “removed and replaced poles,” or “dropped and swapped poles”), or
2. an Applicant desires to install a combination small cell and metal streetlight pole where there is no
existing streetlight and the City has identified that a streetlight is necessary.
3.1.1: Type 1 Basis of Design
Three designs of Type 1 poles are allowed and described in more detail in the sections below. Components of
all Type 1 poles include the foundation, equipment cabinet (when Applicant has demonstrate that proposed
deployment(s) cannot be integrated into the riser pole or cantenna), riser pole, luminaire, mast arm, luminaire
control node, if applicable, cantenna or antenna enclosure, and all hardware and electrical equipment necessary
for a complete assembly.
All Type 1 pole components shall be visually pleasing and proportional to each other. All small cell equipment
shall be housed internal to the pole, or hidden behind an exterior shroud. No Applicant equipment shall be
mounted to the exterior of the pole unless it meets the Type 1B, or Type 1C requirements. Type 1 poles shall
include a decorative enclosure over the base equipment cabinet upper bolts (when applicable), hidden hardware
connections, and a restriction of horizontal flat spaces greater than 1.5 inches to prevent cups, trash, and other
objects from being placed on the pole components. Each pole component shall be architecturally compatible to
create a cohesive aesthetic.
Lighting design shall meet the luminaire specifications and design requirements, including luminaire design
aesthetics, lighting level criteria, and electrical, streetlight, and other specifications and details set forth in
CSU’s EDCS.
Wires and cabling shall be internal to the pole until the point of connection with external equipment. External
wires and cabling shall not exceed 6’’ in length. Wires and cabling shall only enter and exit the pole and external
equipment through weatherproof cable grommets. All pole openings shall be weatherproofed to prevent interior
rusting of the pole.
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If approved by the City, a round equipment cabinet with 20-inch diameter (max.) is allowed
No more than 1.5- inch (max.) of flat surface allowed
Conduit, mounting bracket, and other hardware shall be hidden from view
A smooth transition between riser pole and cantenna is required
3.1.2: Type 1A Combination Pole with Cantenna
The Type 1A pole is composed of a riser pole, optional internal RF transparent section in the riser pole,
streetlight, and cantenna. An equipment cabinet may be included in this design when Applicant has
demonstrated that proposed deployment(s) cannot be integrated into the riser pole or cantenna. All equipment
shall be located internal or recessed to the appropriate enclosure.
3.1.3: Type 1B Combination Pole with External Shroud
The Type 1B pole is composed of a riser pole, optional internal RF transparent section in the riser pole,
Figure 3-1-1: Unacceptable Type 1 Installation
Figure 3-1-2: Acceptable Type 1 Installation
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Figure 3-1-3: Type 1A - Combination Pole with Cantenna
Figure 3-1-4: Type 1B - Combination Pole with External Shroud
Figure 3-1-5: Type 1C - Combination Pole with Cantenna and External Shroud
streetlight, and externally mounted equipment shroud. An equipment cabinet may be included in this design
when Applicant has demonstrated that proposed deployment(s) cannot be integrated into the riser pole or
cantenna. To qualify for this permit, the Applicant shall demonstrate that proposed shrouded external
equipment cannot be integrated into the equipment cabinet or the cantenna. All equipment shall be located
internally to the pole, shrouded, or recessed within the pole. The antenna, radio head, mounting brackets, and
all hardware necessary for a complete installation shall be located inside an aesthetically pleasing and
proportional equipment shroud, securely strapped to the pole.
3.1.4: Type 1C Combination Pole with Cantenna and External Shroud
The Type 1C pole is composed of a single equipment cabinet, riser pole, optional internal RF transparent section
in the riser pole, streetlight, cantenna, and a single externally mounted equipment shroud. The Type 1C pole
will be allowed only when the equipment for two (2) separate Applicants is proposed to be installed on a single
pole, and the Applicant shall demonstrate that proposed shrouded external equipment cannot be integrated
into the equipment cabinet or the cantenna. All equipment shall be located internally to the pole, shrouded,
or recessed within the pole. The antenna, radio head, mounting brackets, and all hardware necessary for a
complete installation shall be located inside an aesthetically pleasing and proportional equipment shroud,
securely strapped to the pole.
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Table 3-1-1: Type 1 Pole Specification Overview
Luminaire Per the CSU EDCS. Luminaire Mast Arm Length to match existing streetlight mast arm lengths: 1’, 6’, or 10’.
Electrical Service Streetlights shall be single phase 120V. Separate raceway for streetlight feed is required, and shall be run straight through the pole with only one elbow at the arm.
Pole Requirements At least 8 consecutive feet of riser pole shall be clear of any external equipment in order to prevent climbing to overhead conductors or antennas. At least 15% of the pole design structural capacity shall be reserved for future City installations.
Pole Type 12.75-inch (max.) round, straight, galvanized steel.
Total Pole Height The top of the cantenna shall be no greater than 6’-8” above the top of the riser pole and attachment point. The top of the cantenna shall be located no more than 6’-8” above the adjacent streetlight heights, 36’-8” is typical. All luminaires shall be the same height as adjacent streetlights.
Design Wind Velocity 115 mph minimum per TIA-222 rev G, IBC 2012 with ASCE 710, and amendments for local conditions.
Wiring Separation An internal divider running the length of the riser pole shall separate Applicant’s electrical wiring and fiber from City/CSU electrical wiring and fiber.
Foundation Precast concrete or cast-in-place pole foundations shall be designed per City standard to meet ACI 318. While the City accepts cast-in-place foundations, precast concrete foundations are preferred and should be installed whenever possible.
Spare Conduit Sweeps in Foundation
In addition to Applicant’s conduit needs, three (3) 2” spare PVC conduit sweeps shall be installed in the foundation of the pole, on the City/CSU side of the internal divider, for accommodation of CSU electrical, and future service such as City/CSU fiber. One sweep shall terminate in the CSU pull box. Two sweeps shall be fitted with a locating cap and terminate underground.
Bolt Circle 24-inch bolt circle. Anchor bolts shall either be hidden from view (preferred) or treated and painted to match the pole color.
Potential Shroud All fixed connections shall be hidden from view.
Internal Access Three (3) gasketed, waterproof hand holes, each spaced equally apart (but no more than 4’ apart) shall be provided along the riser pole to allow for accessing City/CSU fiber and electrical service for streetlights and future IOT attachments. Lowest handhole shall be placed approximately mid-height of the riser pole.
Grommets Weatherproof grommets shall be integrated into the pole design to allow cable to exit the pole without water seeping into the pole.
Cantenna Shroud Transition
The antenna and riser pole attachment shall be shrouded to meet City standards. A tapered transition between the riser pole and cantenna shall be included.
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Table 3-1-2: Type 1 Equipment Cabinet Specification Overview Equipment Cabinet Location Requirements
An equipment cabinet shall be allowed only with written justification from the Applicant and City approval. Poles without an equipment cabinet are encouraged whenever possible.
Equipment Cabinet Dimensions
Round, 5’-10” maximum height from the top of the concrete foundation to the top of the equipment cabinet, including required decorative transition shrouds at foundation and riser pole. Maximum 20-inch diameter.
Equipment Cabinet Access Doors
Utility Access City Access Applicant Access Per CSU’s meter access requirements, when applicable. Any meter shall be recessed into the pole base.
Hand hole Lockable access door sized to install, maintain, and remove all small cell equipment as needed.
Required Equipment Utility Equipment* Applicant Equipment* Per CSU’s requirements
Per Applicant requirements
*All equipment shall be located internal to the equipment cabinet or recessed within the equipment cabinet. All equipment shall be mounted per the Applicant’s requirements.
Equipment Separation All equipment shall be separated by Applicant. All access doors shall be secured per Applicant requirements.
Ventilation Adequate ventilation, such as passive louvers and/or other passive ventilation systems, shall be provided for temperature control.
Motorized Ventilation If required, fan(s) shall not emit noise greater than 50dBA at one meter (3.28 feet).
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Type 2 – Combination Small Cell and Pedestrian
Light Pole This section applies when an Applicant proposes installing a combination small cell and
pedestrian light pole where:
1. an existing pedestrian light is owned by the City or CSU,
2. no existing pedestrian light exists, and the City and CSU agree that a pedestrian
light is necessary,
3. an existing pedestrian light owned by a private owner or District can be removed
and replaced with the approval of the private owner or District. Ownership of
these poles would be determined by mutual agreement between private owner or
District and the Applicant.
3.2.1.: Type 2 Basis of Design
The Type 2 pole is composed of an equipment cabinet, riser pole, and pedestrian
luminaire (style varies).
All Type 2 pole assemblies shall be shaped to be visually pleasing and proportional to each other. All small cell
equipment shall be housed internal to the pole or appropriate enclosure. Type 2 poles shall include a decorative
transition over the equipment cabinet upper bolts, hidden hardware connections, and a restriction of horizontal
flat spaces greater than 1.5 inches to prevent cups, trash, and other objects from being placed on the pole
components. Each pole component shall be architecturally compatible to create a cohesive aesthetic.
Lighting design shall meet the luminaire specifications and design requirements, including luminaire design
aesthetics, lighting level criteria, and electrical, streetlight, and other specifications and details set forth in
CSU’s EDCS.
Table 3-2-1: Type 2 Pole Specification Overview
Luminaire Per CSU’s EDCS.
Electrical Service Pedestrian lights shall be single phase 120V. Separate raceway for pedestrian light feed is required, and shall be run straight through the pole with no elbows.
Pole Type 10-inch (max.) round, straight, galvanized steel. The riser pole shall be used to internally house RF antennas and other equipment.
Total Pole Height The top of the pedestrian light should be mounted 15 feet above finished grade, or similar to adjacent pedestrian lights.
Design Wind Velocity 115 mph minimum per TIA-222 rev G, IBC 2012 with ASCE 710, and amendments for local conditions.
Figure 3-2-1: Type 2 Combination Small Cell and Pedestrian Light Pole
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Wiring Separation An internal divider running the length of the riser pole shall separate Applicant’s electrical wiring and fiber from City/CSU electrical wiring and fiber.
Foundation Precast concrete or cast-in-place pole foundations shall be designed per the City standard to meet ACI 318. While the City accepts cast-in-place foundations, precast concrete foundations are preferred and should be installed whenever possible.
Spare Conduit Sweeps in Foundation
In addition to Applicant’s conduit needs, three (3) 2” spare PVC conduit sweeps shall be installed in the foundation of the pole, on the City/CSU side of the internal divider, for accommodation of CSU electrical, and future service such as City/CSU fiber. One sweep shall terminate in the CSU pull box. Two sweeps shall be fitted with a locating cap and terminate underground.
Bolt Circle Bolt circle per manufacturer. Anchor bolts shall either be hidden from view (preferred) or treated and painted to match the pole color.
Potential Shroud All fixed connections shall be hidden from view.
Table 3-2-2: Type 2 Equipment Cabinet Specification Overview Equipment Cabinet Location Requirements
An equipment cabinet shall be allowed only with written justification from the Applicant and City approval. Poles without an equipment cabinet are encouraged whenever possible.
Equipment Cabinet Dimensions
Round 5’-10” maximum height from the top of the concrete foundation to the top of the equipment cabinet, including required decorative transition shrouds at foundation and riser pole. Maximum 14-inch diameter.
Equipment Cabinet Access Doors
Utility access City access Applicant access Per CSU’s meter access requirements, when applicable. Any meter shall be recessed into the pole base.
Hand hole Lockable access door sized to install, maintain, and remove all small cell equipment as needed.
Required Equipment Utility Equipment* Applicant Equipment* Per CSU’s requirements
Per Applicant requirements
*All equipment shall be located internal to the equipment cabinet or recessed within the equipment cabinet to meet City and CSU requirements.
Equipment Separation All equipment shall be separated by Owner. All access doors shall be secured by Owner requirements.
Ventilation Adequate ventilation, such as passive louvers and/or other passive ventilation systems, shall be provided for temperature control.
Motorized Ventilation If required, fan(s) shall not emit noise greater than 50dBA at one meter (3.28 feet).
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Type 3 – Multi-Carrier Freestanding Small Cell Pole This section applies when an Applicant proposes installing a multi-carrier (equipment for no fewer than two
wireless carriers) freestanding small cell pole. The Type 3A and 3B poles shown in these Design Standards are
only to identify general permitted dimensions for Multi-Carrier poles; different pole configurations exist and can
be supported. The Type 3 configurations provided herein shall not be prescriptive. Applicants may propose
and other configurations of this small cell type. Refer to Type 4 for single-carrier freestanding small cell
installations. Type 3 small cell permit applications shall be
coordinated with the City prior to first submittal.
3.3.1: Type 3 Basis of Design
All Type 3 poles shall be shaped to be visually pleasing and
proportional to each other. All small cell carrier equipment shall be
housed internal to the multi-carrier freestanding pole. No network
Applicant equipment shall be strapped to the outside of the pole.
Type 3 poles include a decorative transition over the equipment
cabinet upper bolts, hidden hardware connections, and a restriction
of horizontal flat spaces greater than 1.5 inches to prevent cups,
trash, and other objects from being placed on the pole components.
Each pole component (the equipment cabinet, riser pole, and
equipment cantennas) shall be architecturally compatible to create
a cohesive aesthetic. The foundation, and riser pole shall internally
house all necessary small cell equipment, and all hardware and
electrical equipment necessary for a complete assembly, as shown
in Figures 3-3-1 and 3-3-2.
3.3.2: Type 3 Specific Placement Requirements
All Type 3 multi-carrier freestanding small cell poles shall be
privately owned. Type 3 poles be located in compliance with the
following requirements (in addition to the placement criteria listed in
section 2.8):
■ So as to avoid creating any significant new obstruction to property sight lines.
■ At the intersection of property lines, or along secondary street-facing property.
■ At least 100 feet from the apron of a fire station or other adjacent emergency service facility.
■ At least 250 feet away, radially, from another privately owned Type 3 or Type 4 freestanding small cell.
■ So as to avoid residential neighborhoods, unless uniquely presented to the City and CSU for approval
with thorough rationale for deviating from this requirement.
Figure 3-3-1: Potential Type 3A Multi-Carrier Freestanding Small Cell Assembly
Figure 3-3-2: Potential Type 3B Multi-Carrier Freestanding Small Cell Assembly
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Table 3-3-1: Type 3 Pole Specification Overview
Total Pole Height The freestanding multi-carrier small cell shall not exceed 40 feet above finished
grade.
Pole Width Maximum 34-inch width. All hardware attachments shall be hidden.
Design Wind Velocity 115 mph minimum per TIA-222 rev G, IBC 2012 with ASC 710, and amendments for local conditions.
Wiring Separation An internal divider running the length of the riser pole shall separate Applicant’s electrical wiring and fiber from City/CSU electrical wiring and fiber.
Foundation Precast concrete or cast-in-place pole foundations shall be designed per a Professional Structural Engineer to meet ACI 318.
Spare Conduit Sweeps in Foundation
In addition to Applicant’s conduit needs, three (3) 2” spare PVC conduit sweeps shall be installed in the foundation of the pole, on the City/CSU side of the internal divider, for accommodation of CSU electrical, and future service such as City/CSU fiber. One sweep shall terminate in the CSU pull box. Two sweeps shall be fitted with a locating cap and terminate underground.
Bolt Circle Sized per Professional Structural Engineer.
Internal Access Three (3) gasketed, waterproof hand holes, each spaced equally apart (but no more than 4’ apart) shall be provided along the riser pole to allow for accessing City/CSU fiber and electrical service for streetlights and future IOT attachments. Lowest handhole shall be placed approximately mid-height of the riser pole.
Cantenna Shroud Transition
The antenna and riser pole attachment shall be shrouded to meet City standards. A tapered transition between the riser pole and cantenna shall be included.
Table 3-3-2: Type 3 Equipment Cabinet Specification Overview Equipment Cabinet Location Requirements
An equipment cabinet shall be allowed only with written justification from the Applicant and City approval. Poles without an equipment cabinet are encouraged whenever possible.
Equipment Cabinet Access Doors
Lockable access door sized to install, maintain, and remove all small cell equipment as needed shall meet Applicant’s requirements. Utility access shall be per CSU’s requirements. Any meter shall be recessed into the pole base.
Equipment Cabinet Required Equipment
All equipment shall be located internal to the equipment cabinet or recessed as much as possible in the equipment cabinet to meet City/CSU requirements. All equipment shall be mounted per the Applicant’s requirements. Pole bases shall be sized to handle the listed equipment and all other equipment required by the Applicant, not to exceed 34” diameter. Decorative transition shrouds are required at the foundation and riser pole. Utility Equipment Applicant Equipment
Per CSU’s requirements Per Applicant requirements
Ventilation Adequate ventilation, such as passive louvers and/or other passive ventilation systems, shall be provided for temperature control.
Motorized Ventilation If required, fan(s) shall not emit noise greater than 50dBA at one meter (3.28 feet).
Antennae Antennae and all attachments shall be mounted internal to the pole.
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Type 4 – Freestanding Small Cell Poles This section applies when an Applicant proposes installing a freestanding small
cell pole. The specifications provided in this section are for freestanding,
privately owned, single-carrier pole installations only. Refer to Type 3 for multi-
carrier freestanding small cell installations.
3.4.1: Type 4 Basis of Design
All Type 4 pole components shall be shaped to be visually pleasing, as shown in
Figure 3-4-1, and proportional to each other. All small cell infrastructure shall
be housed internal to the riser pole, and hidden behind the cantenna or a
specially permitted external shroud. Type 4 poles include a decorative transition
over the equipment cabinet upper bolts (when applicable), hidden hardware
connections, and a restriction of horizontal flat spaces greater than 1.5 inches
to prevent cups, trash, and other objects from being placed on the pole
components. Each pole component shall be architecturally compatible to create
a cohesive aesthetic.
Freestanding small cell pole components include
foundation, riser pole, cantenna, permitted external
shroud, and all hardware and electrical equipment
necessary for a complete assembly, as shown in Figure 3-
4-2. An equipment cabinet may be included in this design
when Applicant has demonstrated that proposed
deployment(s) cannot be integrated into the riser pole or
cantenna.
The optional exterior mounted equipment shroud will be allowed when equipment cannot
be located internal to the riser pole or equipment cabinet. To qualify for this permit, the
Applicant shall demonstrate that proposed deployment(s) cannot be integrated into the
equipment cabinet or the cantenna. The exterior mounted equipment shroud shall match
the pole aesthetics. Care should be taken to integrate the mounting attachments into
the enclosure design. The enclosure shall be securely strapped to the pole. Wires and
cabling shall be hidden from view. Cables and wires shall be located internal to the pole
until they reach a cable grommet. Weatherproof grommets shall be installed at all cable
entry points. All pole openings shall be weatherproofed to prevent interior rusting of the
pole.
Figure 3-4-1: Type 4 Freestanding Small Cell Pole
Figure 3-4-2: Freestanding Small Cell Assembly
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All conduit, wires, and
other hardware shall be located internal to the
riser pole
Conduit, mounting
bracket, and other hardware shall be hidden
behind a cantenna or in a
shroud
Cantenna shall include a smooth
transition between riser
pole and cantenna
Figure 3-4-4: Acceptable Type 4 Installation
Figure 3-4-3: Unacceptable Type 4 Installation
3.4.2: Type 4 Combination Small Cell and Traffic Pedestal Pole
When technologically feasible, and with prior approval from the City’s Traffic Engineer,
Applicants shall propose Type 4 poles to replace existing free standing traffic pedestal
poles. See Figure 3-4-5 for an example of a combination small cell and traffic pedestal
pole. Height and color of the pole shall match those of the adjacent traffic signal poles.
Figure 3-4-5: Combination Small Cell and Traffic Pedestal Pole
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Table 3-4-1: Type 4 Pole Specification Overview
Pole Type 12.75-inch diameter (max.) round, straight, galvanized steel.
Pole Height The freestanding small cell shall not exceed 30 feet in height. Pole shall be measured from the top of the foundation to the top of the cantenna.
Design Wind Velocity 115 mph minimum per TIA-222 rev G, IBC 2012 with ASC 710, and amendments for local conditions.
Foundation Precast concrete or cast-in-place pole foundations shall be designed per City standard to meet ACI 318. While the City accepts cast-in-place foundations, precast concrete foundations are preferred and should be installed whenever possible.
Spare Conduit Sweeps in Foundation
In addition to Applicant’s conduit needs, three (3) 2” spare PVC conduit sweeps shall be installed in the foundation of the pole, on the City/CSU side of the internal divider, for accommodation of CSU electrical, and future service such as City/CSU fiber. One sweep shall terminate in the CSU pull box. Two sweeps shall terminate in the nearest traffic signal box in the ground.
Bolt Circle 24-inch bolt circle. Anchor bolts shall either be hidden from view (preferred) or treated and painted to match the pole color
Internal Access Three (3) gasketed, waterproof hand holes, each spaced equally apart (but no more than 4’ apart) shall be provided along the riser pole to allow for accessing City/CSU fiber and electrical service for streetlights and future IOT attachments. Lowest handhole shall be placed approximately mid-height of the riser pole.
Grommets When installing a combination small cell and traffic pedestal pole, weatherproof grommets shall be integrated into the pole design to allow cable to exit the pole without water seeping into the pole.
Table 3-4-2: Type 4 Equipment Cabinet Specification Overview
Equipment Cabinet Location Requirements
An equipment cabinet shall be allowed only with written justification from the Applicant and City approval. Poles without an equipment cabinet are encouraged whenever possible.
Equipment Cabinet Dimensions
Round 5’-10” maximum height from the top of the concrete foundation to the top of the equipment cabinet transition shroud, maximum 20- inch diameter.
Equipment Cabinet Access Doors
Lockable access door sized to install, maintain, and remove all small cell equipment as needed to meet Carrier’s requirements. Utility access shall be per CSU’s requirements. Any meter shall be recessed into the pole base.
Equipment Cabinet Required Equipment
All equipment shall be located internal to the equipment cabinet or recessed as much as possible in the equipment cabinet to meet Utility requirements. All equipment shall be mounted per the Owner’s requirements. Pole bases shall be sized to handle the listed equipment and all other equipment required by the Owner.
Utility Equipment Carrier Equipment
Per CSU’s requirements Per small cell carrier requirements
Ventilation Adequate ventilation, such as passive louvers and/or other passive ventilation systems, shall be provided for temperature control.
Motorized Ventilation If required, fan(s) shall not emit noise greater than 50dBA at one meter (3.28 feet).
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Cantenna Antenna and pole attachment shall be shrouded to meet City aesthetics. A tapered transition between the riser pole and cantenna shall be included.
Cantenna Height The cantenna shall be sized appropriately to contain all required equipment while remaining aesthetically pleasing - including antenna, radio equipment, brackets, transition shroud, and all other hardware required for a complete installation. The cantenna height measured from the top of the riser pole to the top of the cantenna should be no greater than 7’-6”.
3.4.3: Type 4 Specific Placement Requirements
Placement requirements for a Type 4 pole are illustrated in Figure 3-4-6. If there is a suitable existing streetlight
within 250 feet of the proposed freestanding small cell, the Applicant shall strongly consider such streetlight
for deployment (see Type 1).
Otherwise, a freestanding Type 4 small cell pole shall:
■ Be located at the intersection of property lines, or along secondary street-facing property.
■ Not be located within 25 feet of an existing streetlight pole, not including pedestrian lights.
■ Not be located within 100 feet of the apron of a fire station or other adjacent emergency service
facility.
■ Not be closer than 250 feet away, radially, from another Type 4 freestanding small cell, excluding
combination small cell and traffic pedestal poles.
When located adjacent to a commercial establishment, such as an office, store, restaurant, or a multi-family or
mixed use structure; care should be taken to locate an adjoining small cell such that it does not negatively
impact the adjacent business. Small cells shall not be located in front of adjacent building doorways, accessible
balconies, or primary windows and shall be located in a manner that considers view plane enjoyment of adjacent
properties. Small cells infrastructure shall not be located in front of primary walkways, entrances or exits, or
in such a way that it would impede normal operation or delivery to adjacent properties. Small cells shall be
located between buildings/properties as much as possible as shown in Figures 3-4-7, 3-4-8, and 3-4-9.
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Poles shall be located on
property lines.
Figure 3-4-6: Freestanding Small Cell Spacing Radius
Figure 3-4-7: Freestanding Small Cell Between Residential Properties and Trees
Type 1, Type 2, Type 5, and Type 6 deployments are exempt from the 250- foot spacing requirement.
Existing streetlights within 250 feet of the proposed Type 4 pole shall
be considered for Type 1 installation prior to permitting a
Type 4 pole.
Type 4 poles shall be located a minimum of 250 feet from
other Type 3 or Type 4 poles.
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Poles shall be located on property lines.
Figure 3-4-9: Freestanding Small Cell in a Commercial Area
Figure 3-4-8: Freestanding Small Cell Between Property Lines
Do not locate small cells in the perpendicular
extension of the primary street-facing wall plane
Do not locate small cells in front of driveways,
entrances, or walkways
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Type 5 – Attachments to Wooden Streetlight Poles This chapter applies in the rare instance when Applicants propose to co-locate small cell infrastructure on
existing wooden streetlights. Prior to submitting a Small Cell Permit application, the Applicant shall request
(via a Request for Attachment to Streetlight Pole form) that CSU verify the existing wooden pole being sought
for small cell attachment is appropriately sized and has sufficient strength and structural integrity
to accommodate the additional small cell infrastructure load. In many cases, the City and CSU will require
the Applicant to replace existing wooden poles with new, more structurally capable wooden poles. Applicants
shall not alter existing luminaires.
Table 3-5-1: Type 5 Pole Specification Overview
Pole Mounted Equipment Shroud
49”H x 19”W x 13”D maximum Only one equipment shroud, containing all required small cell equipment, shall be installed per pole.
Pole Requirements At least 8 consecutive feet of wooden pole shall be clear of any external equipment in order to prevent climbing to overhead conductors or antennas.
Strand Mount Equipment Shroud
9.0 cubic feet maximum strand mount equipment shroud. Only one equipment shroud shall be installed per permit location.
Electric Service Streetlights shall be single phase 120V. Separate raceway for streetlight feed is required.
Figure 3-5-1: Type 5 - Attachment to Wooden Streetlight Pole
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Type 6 – Attachments to CSU-Owned Power Poles,
and Privately-Owned Utility Poles and Lines This section applies when Applicants propose attaching small cell infrastructure on existing CSU-owned power
poles or privately (non-City) owned utility poles and lines. No attachments to CSU-owned utility lines are
allowed. Refer to Type 5 for projects involving existing wooden streetlight small cell co-locations. All
attachments to CSU-owned power poles shall be approved by CSU and by the City prior to installation. All
equipment shall meet CSU’s requirements and clearances, included in CSU’s Electric LESS and EDCS.
All small cells attached to CSU-owned power poles or privately-owned utility lines in the City shall be visually
concealed (i.e. behind a shroud). Only two enclosures, the disconnect and antenna, shall be installed on any
CSU-owned power pole. When a meter is required by CSU, it shall be located in a ground mounted pedestal.
Any other ground mounted equipment, including backup power supply, shall be approved by the City.
3.6.1: Type 6 CSU-Owned Power Pole Small Cell Attachments Specification Overview
Prior to submitting a Small Cell Permit application, the Applicant shall request (via a Request for
Attachment to Utility Pole form) that CSU verify the existing utility pole being sought for small cell
attachment is appropriately sized and has sufficient strength and structural integrity to accommodate the
additional small cell infrastructure load.
All attachments shall meet or exceed all applicable structural standards, clearance standards, and provisions
of the latest NESC, and applicable CSU construction standards. In case of conflict, the most stringent
requirements shall prevail.
Aerial fiber and power strand installations are allowed even though Figures 3-6-1 only shows undergrounded
fiber and power installation.
Table 3-6-1: Type 6 Pole Specification Overview Pole Mounted Equipment Shroud
49”H x 19”W x 13”D maximum Only one equipment shroud, containing all required small cell equipment, shall be installed per pole. Except, one additional equipment shroud shall be allowed per pole if the antenna is located within the second equipment shroud.
Pole Requirements At least 8 consecutive feet of wooden pole shall be clear of any external equipment in order to prevent climbing to overhead lines, conductors, or antennas.
Strand Mount Equipment Shroud
9.0 cubic feet maximum strand mount equipment shroud. Only one equipment shroud shall be installed per permit location.
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Figure 3-6-1: Type 6A – CSU-
Owned Power Pole Attachment
Figure 3-6-2: Type 6B – Strand Mounted
Attachment
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Chapter 4: Radio Frequency Certification Report The City requires that Applicants deploying small cell infrastructure within the City ROW to submit a Radio
Frequency (RF) Certification Report with all Small Cell Permit applications. An RF Certification Report consists
of two parts:
1. An RF Emissions Certification Template. Each RF Emissions Certificate shall be signed and stamped
by a qualified Professional Engineer, filed with the City as part of the applicable wireless company
program, and referenced with each pole application.
2. A site-specific RF Location Certification. Each site specific RF Location Certification shall be completed
and signed by a licensed RF Engineer who shall certify the siting specifics of the actual location(s).
4.1: RF Emissions Certification Template
The specific information required for the RF Emission Certification Template is detailed in this section. Each
Template shall be signed and sealed by a qualified Professional Engineer and filed with the City in reference to
the applicable Wireless Carrier program, and shall contain the following elements:
1. A description of the proposed equipment and deployment type, including heights, associated with the
Template. Each unique Template shall be coded per the Applicant’s program, such as: 1, 2, 3 or A, B,
C.
2. All frequencies on which the proposed equipment will operate.
3. The number of channels that will be used on each frequency.
4. A table explaining the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Rules and Regulations for the
Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits for general population or occupational situations. The
MPE output levels for proposed equipment shall be clearly shown on a table at the antenna level and
ground level with the following columns: predicted power density (mW/cm2), FCC limits of power density
(mW/cm2), and FCC general population limits (%MPE)
Table 4-1: Example of Permissible Exposure Limits
Location Predicted Power Density (mW/cm2)
FCC Limit Power Density (mW/cm2)
FCC General Population Limits (%MPE)
Antenna level 1.958 1.0 195.8%
Ground level 0.0092 1.0 0.92%
5. A graphic of the predicted FCC General Population Limits (%MPE) at ground level as a function of
distance up to 250 feet away from the pole.
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Figure 4-1: Ground Level MPE by Distance from Pole as Percent of FCC General Population Limits
6. A compliance statement noting and depicting any requirement for RF alerting signage and occupational
environmental compliance. Portions of any transmitter site may have high power densities that could
cause exposures in excess of the FCC Occupational or General Population guidelines. The companies
that operate the antennae are required by law to implement the following:
■ Restrict access
■ Post notification signs on every access point to increase awareness of the potential for exposure
BEFORE one enters an area with antennae.
■ Place additional notification signs and visual indicators (such as the following) in an area with
antennae (beyond an access point) where RF exposure levels may start to exceed the FCC’s limits.
(Notice) Radio Frequency Guidelines Informs people of the basic safety guidelines for working in an RF environment
Information Provides relevant contact information about the pole and/or antenna location for any questions, emergencies, or requests.
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(Blue) Notice Indicates that, beyond the sign, RF exposure levels may exceed the General Population MPE limit but will remain below the Occupational MPE limit.
(Yellow) Caution Indicates that, beyond the sign, RF exposure levels may exceed the General Population and Occupational MPE limits.
(Red/ Orange) Warning Indicates that, beyond the sign, RF exposure levels may substantially exceed the General Population and Occupational MPE limits.
7. A graphic, scaled elevation depiction of the maximum power density MPE levels proposed by equipment
expressed as proportionally scaled lines at 100% and 25% of the FCC general population limits for
continuous exposure. The elevation view shall provide measurements of the height above ground for the
lowest point of each proposed transmitter, from ground to the top of the proposed pole, and horizontal
distance from transmitter antennas to MPE limit lines. A scaled human figure shall be proposed standing
on the ground adjacent to the proposed pole.
Figure 4-2: Example of Elevation Depiction of the Proposed Equipment Emissions
8. Each template shall be signed and sealed by a qualified Professional Engineer.
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4.2: RF Location Certification
The site-specific RF Location Certification, prepared for each specific local application bundle, shall include the
information below for each specific proposed antenna location. The RF Location Certification shall be signed off
by a licensed RF Engineer qualified to endorse such a certification.
1. A general summary of the proposed wireless site(s) associated with the bundle, with clear references
matching the application address, site code, latitude and longitude, type of structure, RF Emissions
Compliance Report Template (also referred to as the Equipment Deployment Template Type) applicable
to antenna location, and report date.
2. A scaled location map(s) on color aerial image background indicating proposed site location(s), street
name(s), and distance(s) to the nearest occupied structure(s). If any of the equipment proposed would
have any portion of the nearest structure within the 100% General Population MPE limits, then the
Applicant shall power down wireless equipment for that location. A revised signed and sealed report
from a licensed RF Engineer will be required to replace the template for that specific location.
3. Acknowledgement (or statement of none) whether or not there are any nearby commercial wireless radio
transmitters that could affect the aggregate MPE of proposed equipment. If so, a revised signed and
sealed report from a licensed RF Engineer will be required to replace the template for that specific
location. The Certification shall also acknowledge what percentage the proposed equipment contributes
to an aggregate MPE.
4. A signature from a licensed RF Engineer with sufficient knowledge about each proposed location
associated with the application to affirm site-specific information provided, and that the applicable RF
Emissions Template has been properly referenced for each location.
2017 Electric Distribution Construction Standards
Section 17 Street Lights
Standard Number Title
17-1 Street Light Hardware Guide
17-2 Street Light Installations
17-3 Street Light Junction Box & Fuse Installations
17-4 Street Light Pole Locations – Attached & Detached Sidewalks
17-5 Street Light Grounding Guide
17-6 An Introduction to Roadway Lighting
17-7 Street Light Layout/Application
17-8 HPS Luminaire Troubleshooting Guide
17-9 Eliminating Light Intrusion
17-10 Street Light Banner Installation Guide
17-11 Aluminum Street Light Pole Replacement Guidelines
17-12 Decorative Streetlight Options
17-13 Streetlight and Traffic Signal Installation
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60 AMP
ITEM NO.
195-103-015
SWITCHSAFETY
OFF
ON
GENERALELECTRIC
MAGNETIC CONTACTORUsed with group streetlight control.
RATINGCURRENT
250 VOLT 30 AMP195-800-100
ITEM NO.
STREETLIGHT SAFETY SWITCHBypass for group streetlight control.
VOLTAGERATING
CURRENTRATING
VOLTAGEMAXIMUM
Used for streetlight fusing.FUSED CONNECTOR
ITEM NO.
For Hapco streetlight pole replacements.RUBBER GROMMET
1"DIAMETER
INSIDE
195-M10-100
ITEM NO.
REPLACEMENT JUNCTION BOX COVER
195-300-015 23 LBS.
WEIGHTITEM NO.
PENTAHEAD NUT
3/4" METAL STRAP
UNIVERSALHANDHOLE COVER
Replacement streetlight pole cover.UNIVERSAL HAND HOLE COVER
ITEM NO.195-300-100
WEIGHT1/2 LB.
OUTSIDEDIAMETER
1-1/4"
WIRESIZE
12-1/2"
6-1/4"
L
H
STRENGTH
INCIDENTALTRAFFIC
Used to replace existing damaged or broken J-Box lids.
7-7/8"
1-3/16"
1-5/64"
CONNECTORCRIMP
RUBBERFUSE HOLDER
#10 AWG600 VOLT195-103-005
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
12-15-2016 STREET LIGHT HARDWARE GUIDE 17-1 1/9
195-300-012 13 LBS.TRAFFIC
INCIDENTAL
25-1/8" x 14-1/8" x 1"
DIMENSIONS
12-3/4" x 12-3/4"
- DENOTES MINOR MATERIAL ITEMS FOR NON-100 SERIES ITEMS
WATTAGE
Used for decorative pendant fixture.REPLACEMENT BALLAST
ITEM NO.100 WATT195-453-015
ITEM NO. LAMPPOSITIONVERTICAL100 WATT195-450-505VERTICAL150 WATT195-450-510
HORIZONTAL150 WATT195-450-530HORIZONTAL100 WATT195-450-520
WATTAGE
Used for decorative acorn fixtures.REPLACEMENT BALLAST
194-115-179 42 LBS. INCIDENTALTRAFFIC23-1/4" x 13-3/4" x 2"
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34
PREFERRED CSU STREET LIGHT BASES
GROUND ROD
PRECAST CONCRETE BASE (FOUNDATION)1. Install foundation just above grade.2. Neutral conductor shall be bonded to a ground rod
located adjacent to the concrete base.3. This foundation is acceptable for use with all
anchor-base poles in this section with the exceptionof 35 foot double davit poles. Poured-in-placeconcrete foundations or screw-in bases must beused for double davit poles 35 feet and taller.
2'
14"
2'
2'
4'
2-1/2" SLOT MOLDEDINTO FOUNDATION
PRECASE CONCRETE BASE(#195-055-200) WT: 1760 LBS
CUID EXAMPLEE.SL-BASE-SCREW-IN-7FT
1
1
2" O.D. FLAT WASHERSPLIT LOCK WASHERAND NUT (TYP @ 4)
4"-6"
14"
MAX
54" MIN
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 17-1 2/9
SCREW-IN BASE (FOUNDATION)1. Install foundation just above grade.2. Avoid use in areas with existing underground utilities if
location is within 18" from the edge of the helix. If nothing isrequired, backfill around the screw-in base with flowable fillto achieve proper compaction.
3. Neutral conductor shall be bonded to the pole at the poleground lug.
4. Do not use if torque exceeds 15,000 ft/lbs. during installation.5. This type of foundation is acceptable for use with all
anchor-base poles specified in EDCS Section 17.6. A ground rod is normally not necessary when using a
screw-in base.7. For 14' ornamental poles, if full 5' depth is unattainable due
to rock, corners of the base may be cut with a torch asshown above to allow the base cover to slide over the base.
8. Arterial pole screw-in base foundation is designed to be usedwith a maximum 40' steel pole with a 12' mast arm and a 75lb. luminaire, under the condition of 100 m.p.h. winds. Thisbase,then, can be used with Colorado Springs Utilitiesdouble davit streetlight poles. It is to be installed insandy-clay soil or stronger. In no case should thisfoundation be used if any of the maximum design conditionsare exceeded or if the soil at the installation site is loosesand-silt.
STREET LIGHT HARDWARE GUIDE
2" O.D. FLATWASHER, SPLITLOCK WASHER, 1"DIA GALVANIZEDBOLT AND NUT(TYP @ 4)
SCREW-IN BASE (SEEPOLES/ STANDARDSTABLE ON PG.5/9 FORSCREW-IN ANCHORITEM NUMBER)
1SCREW-INBASE(#195-055-100)
11" DIA. BOLTCIRCLE
SEENOTE 7
14' ORNAMENTALPOLE SCREW-IN BASE
11" DIA. BOLTCIRCLE
ARTERIAL POLESCREW-IN BASE
SEENOTE 8
PRECAST CONCRETE BASE
SEENOTE 7
(Variesbased onpole size)
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35
FINAL GRADE
11"
8-1/2"
7-3/4"
6"
12"
REBAR - DBL DAVIT ONLY
GROUND ROD
2" PVC CONDUIT
BOLT CIRCLEDIMENSION
ANCHOR BOLT 1" x 40"WITH 2 NUTS ( #195-055-000)
EMT OR PE 1/2"(IF COUNTERPOISE INSTALLATION
POURED-IN-PLACE FOUNDATION1. When one conduit is not used, cap end not less than 4" out from base.2. If metal conduit is installed below grade, it shall be covered with corrosion protection pipe tape.3. 3/4 yard of underground #2 mix shall be ordered for 42" base depth. 1 yard of mix #2 for 72" base depth. (No base
shall be poured at temperatures of 32°F or below.) Refer to Distribution Standard Section 11 for concrete mixes.4. It is permissible to tack-weld the anchor bolt prior to pouring, per manufacturer.5. Base should be installed no deeper than 36" when digging within 18" of primary. (Not acceptable for double davit poles.)6. Four 5' rebar re-enforcement rods are required for double davit installations. Rods shall be installed vertically 1'
below the top surface of the pole base. They shall be installed evenly spaced with a 6" radius from the center of thebolt circle.
7. All conduits and ground rod shall be located within a 3" radius from the center of the bolt circle.8. Remove the upper nut after the pour has been completed.
3" RADIUS FOR ALL CONDUITS
2-3/4" MAX
3/4"
2-1/2" MIN
24"
2"
DOUBLE HEX NUTS, BOTTOM NUT ANDTOP OF CONCRETE SHALL BE LEVEL
2" PVC CONDUIT
ANCHOR BOLT 1" x 40"
REBAR (#4 MIN) - DBL DAVIT ONLY(SEE NOTE 6)
2" PVC COUPLING
(IF DIRECT BURIED)BUSHING
SEE NOTE 2
ALTERNATE COUNTERPOISEELECTRODE(MIN 100' #6 CU. BARE)
GROUND ROD
18"
24"
3"
AND CLAMP
SEE NOTE 2
2" PVC 90°
RATHER THAN GROUND ROD)
AND GROUND RODS(SEE NOTE 7)
(SEE NOTES 4 AND 8)
WITH 2 NUTS ( #195-055-000)
SEE NOTE 3
WT: 9 LBS (SEE NOTES 4 AND 8)
ALTERNATE CSU STREETLIGHT BASE
2" O.D. FLAT WASHER,SPLIT LOCK WASHER,AND NUT (TYP @ 4)
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 17-1 3/9
- DENOTES MINOR MATERIAL ITEMS FOR NON-100 SERIES ITEMS
42" MINSEE NOTE 5
72" MIN FOR35' DBL DAVITSEE NOTE 6
120" MIN FOR40' SGL / DBL DAVIT
SEE NOTE 6
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AASHTO 85 BREAKAWAY BASE
TOP BOLT PATTERN
BOTTOM BOLT PATTERN
9-3/4"13-1/16" SQ.
9-1/4"12" SQ.
11-3/4"17"
12" SQ.
13-1/16" SQ.
10" TO 12" DIA.BOLT CIRCLE
BOLT CIRCLE10" TO 12" DIA.
AND 1/4" - 20NC STAINLESS STEEL HEXBASE SUPPLIED WITH ALUMINUM DOOR
HEAD SCREW
NOTES:1. Refer to EDCS 17-7 for application information.2. Hardware kit (195-455-060) is to be used with the pole base. The hardware kit includes 2-1/2" O.D. washers (8),
2" O.D. washers (4), 1" I.D. lock washers (4), 1" O.D. bolt, and 1" nut (4).3. Coat the screw with grease, petroleum jelly, or thread lubricant to prevent corrosion.4. This breakaway base (AASHTO 85) is to be used for all NEW installations.5. Ensure that no part of the crash box is covered with soil.
A
A
AASHTO 75 LARGE BREAKAWAY BASE
13" TO 15" DIA.BOLT CIRCLE
BOTTOM BOLT PATTERNTOP BOLT PATTERN
13-1/8" SQ. 10-1/2" TO 13-1/2" DIA.BOLT CIRCLE 15-3/8" SQ.
17"
ITEM #195-500-450 WT: 26 LBSITEM #195-500-460 (BROWN) WT: 26 LBS
ITEM #195-500-475LARGE BREAKAWAY BASE
SEE NOTE 3
GROUND CONNECTION1/2" 13NC TAP FOR
NOTES:1. Breakaway base to be used along state highways per Colorado Springs Traffic Engineering specifications. Refer to
EDCS 17-7 for application information.2. Hardware kit (195-455-060) is to be used with the pole base. The hardware kit includes 2-1/2" O.D. washers (8),
2" O.D. washers (4), 1" I.D. lock washers (4), 1" O.D. bolt, and 1" nut (4).3. Coat the screw with grease, petroleum jelly, or thread lubricant to prevent corrosion.4. This large breakaway base is to be used with 40' pole installations or for the maintenance of existing highway
installations ONLY. For all other new installations, refer to AASHTO 85 breakaway base above.5. Ensure that no part of the crash box is covered with soil.
2-1/2" O.D. FLAT WASHER
1" DIA. GALVANIZEDGRADE 3
2-1/2" O.D. WASHER
2" O.D. WASHERUNDER BOLT HEAD
TOP OF FOUNDATION2" MIN. PROJECTION
1" DIA. GALVANIZEDCONNECTION BOLT
CUID EXAMPLEE.SL-BREAKAWAY-LG
AND LOCK WASHER
WT: 28 LBS
AND SPLIT LOCK WASHER
CONNECTION BOLT
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 17-1 4/9
CUID EXAMPLEE.SL-BREAKAWAY-SM
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37
NOTES:1. Bracket arms must be specified
separately.2. For repainting black fiberglass
poles, use Item #195-M10-000.3. Replacement rubber grommet for
Hapco poles are stocked as Item#195-M10-100.
4. 25' and 40' single and double davitpoles are used for specialinstallations only.
5. See EDCS 1-3 for PoleIdentification Guide.
POLES, STANDARDS, AND BRACKETS (ARMS)
11-12
10-10
9-11B
C
C
BROWN / FIBERGLASS
UNPAINTED / ALUMINUM
195-500-320
195-500-175
195-500-065
FIGURE ITEM NO.
A
C
D 10-11
10-11
EMBEDDED
BOLT CIRCLE
BLACK / FIBERGLASS
APPLICATION
195-500-060
195-500-210
195-500-325
E
E
D
195-500-340
195-500-330
195-500-33511-12
11-12
11-12
UNPAINTED / ALUMINUM
UNPAINTED / ALUMINUM
UNPAINTED / ALUMINUM
UNPAINTED / ALUMINUM
UNPAINTED / ALUMINUM
UNPAINTED / ALUMINUM
30
35
35
19
30
30
14
25
35
MOUNTINGHEIGHT (ft.) (inches)
2
11
1
1
E
D-
C
5' RADIUS
5' RADIUS2'
30"6
66
10
(ft.)LENGTH
ALUMINUM TWIN DAVIT
ALUMINUM SINGLE DAVITWOOD POLES
ALUMINUM POLES W/ 4-1/2" DIA. TOP
195-100-020
195-100-018195-100-015
195-100-025
ITEM NO.FIGURE APPLICATION
BRACKET ARMS
POLES / STANDARDS
RISE
1
1
1
LENGTHLENGTH
FIG. EFIG. DFIG. CFIG. B
FIG. A
LENGTH
LENGTH
MOUNTINGHEIGHT
MOUNTINGHEIGHT
(SEE NOTE 3)GROMMET
RISE RISE
9-11B GREEN / FIBERGLASS 195-500-07014
160
125
180
WEIGHT
53
155
155
180
180
155
160
(lbs.)
11
100
WEIGHT
12
35
(lbs.)
195-450-010
195-455-010
195-455-010
195-455-020
195-455-040
195-455-040
195-455-020
HARDWAREKIT
NONE
NONE
NONE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 17-1 5/9
NOTE:SEE 17-12 FOR PREMIUM STREET LIGHT POLES & FIXTURES.
D 10-11 195-500-323UNPAINTED / ALUMINUM 25 170 195-455-0201,4
E
D
195-500-350
195-500-345
11-12
11-12UNPAINTED / ALUMINUM
UNPAINTED / ALUMINUM 40
401,4
1,4
210
185
195-455-040
195-455-020
195-055-105
SCREW-INANCHOR
NONE
195-055-110
195-055-110
195-055-105
195-055-105
195-055-105
195-055-105
195-055-105
195-055-105
195-055-105
NONE
NONE195-500-450
CRASH BOX(If Needed)
NONE
195-500-475
195-500-475
NONE
NONE
195-500-450
195-500-450
195-500-450
195-500-450
195-500-450
195-500-450
195-500-450
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38
195-452-160
195-452-145
195-450-220
Roadway lighting for highways and major arterials
Roadway lighting for highways and major arterials
Residential roadway lighting - standard.
HPS, INDUCTION, AND LED LUMINAIRES / FIXTURES
D
D
D
Ornamental lighting in parks, historical residentialareas - special applications.
Roadway lighting for highways and major arterials - mounting under bridges or on vaults.C 195-452-132
Residential roadway lighting - ornamental post-top.Typically installed on black fiberglass poles.
195-452-147
195-452-162Roadway lighting for highways and major arterials
Roadway lighting for highways and major arterials
D
D
FIGURE C
FIGURE A
FIGURE B
FIGURE D
400W HPS Luminaire 120-277V
400W HPS Luminaire 120-277V
250W HPS Wall Mount Luminaire
100W HPS Luminaire 120V
250W HPS Luminaire 120-277V
250W HPS Luminaire 120-277V
100W HPS Colonial Style Post A 195-450-140
100W HPS Ornamental Post Top B 195-450-155Luminaire 120V(Dark Bronze)
APPLICATION ITEM NO.FIGUREDESCRIPTION WEIGHT(lbs.)
(Black)
120-277V
Top Luminaire
36
24
24
32
36
24
24
46
Ornamental lighting in parks, historical residentialareas - special applications.
150W HPS Ornamental Post Top B 195-450-160Luminaire 120V(Green) 46
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 17-1 6/9
E
F
195-452-100
195-452-110
46
75
FIGURE FFIGURE E
Roadway lighting for highways and major arterials - mounting under bridges or on vaults.
150W Wall Mount InductionLuminaire 120-277V
Roadway lighting for highways and major arterials - mounting under bridges or on vaults.
150W Ceiling Mount InductionLuminaire 120-277V
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250W HPS Eq LED Luminaire
400W HPS Eq LED Luminaire
G
G
G Roadway lighting for highways and major arterials
Roadway lighting for highways and major arterials
Residential roadway lighting - standard.100W HPS Eq LED Luminaire
FIGURE G
195-452-210 16
195-452-225
195-452-240
21
24
195-451-100 19Ornamental lighting in parks, historical, andresidential areas - special applications.
100W HPS Eq LED Ornamental BPost Top Luminaire 120V
(Black)
120V
120V
120V
Residential roadway lighting - ornamental post-top.Typically installed on black fiberglass poles.
100W HPS Eq LED Colonial Style A 195-450-145Post Top Luminaire 24
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39
MATERIAL ITEM NO.
LEXANAGE
MANUFACTURER
REPLACEMENT GLASSWARE CROSS REFERENCE
SMALL
100 - 250 WATT
FIGURE
C
C
B
HOLOPHANE
WESTERN PLASTICS
COOPER / CROUSE-HINDS GLASSPLASTIC
GLASS
SMALL
N/A
N/A
SMALL
SIZE
195-M70-140195-M70-182
195-M11-030
195-M70-192
LUMINAIRE / FIXTURE SIZE
LARGE
250 - 400 WATT
Historically, luminaire/fixture sizes can be catagorized as illustrated in the table below
FIGURE BFIGURE A FIGURE C
WEIGHT(lbs.)
1
264
3
*
*
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 17-1 7/9
195-M70-194N/ACHOLOPHANE 30
STREET LIGHT HARDWARE GUIDE
GLASS
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40
- DENOTES MINOR MATERIAL ITEMS FOR NON-100 SERIES ITEMS
In this example, thecontroller was installed inMay of 2016 and removed inFebruary of 2017. This unitfailed while under warrantyand should be returned forreplacement.
9998
95
94
9697
ALY
TSO
IN
VME O1 RM
34
65
2
L
ER
0001
0302
0405
9
78
1011
12
BOTTOM VIEWL
SIN
TLA
RTONEV
MEO
H
95
TOP VIEW
PHOTOELECTRIC CONTROL
R
DATE CODING INSTRUCTIONS:Photocontrols have a ten (10) year warranty. To receive replacements and/or credits, it is necessary to document the dateof installation and return units that fail while under warranty.1. Do not write the date of installation or removal on the surface of the cover in marker, as these markings can fade from
sun exposure. On the bottom of each new controller, scratch a mark next to the month installed on the outer-left arcand next to the year installed on the outer-right arc (see Photocontrol Installation / Removal Date Marking).
2. Upon removal of a failed photocontrol from service, mark the removal date as explained in step 1. Make sure thatremoval date markings are made in the inner arc of the controller base.
3. Return any photocontrols that fail within 10 years of installation to Engineering Standards.
NOTES:1. This standard is for replacement
units only.2. Instructions for using the
photocontrol voltage tool areprinted on the tool.
3. See below for instructions on datecoding photocontrols.
195-M14-400120 VOLT ONLYBUTTON-TYPEBLACK
195-M11-110120 VOLT ONLYGRAY SHORTING CAP
N/AONLY (SEE NOTE 2)
COLOR
RED
BLUE
BLACK
OPEN CAP
TWIST-LOCKTWIST-LOCK
STYLE
THIS IS A TESTING TOOL105 - 300 VAC
120 VOLT ONLY
VOLTAGE ITEM NO.
195-M11-115
195-100-125
REPLACEMENT PHOTOCONTROLS
PHOTO-ELECTRIC SHORTING CAPUsed to Bypass Street Light Photo Controlsfor Testing or New Group Controlled Lights
TWIST-LOCK PHOTO CONTROLLERUsed to Energize the Luminaires Ballast
to Allow the Lamp to OperateUsed with Decorative, Area,
BUTTON-TYPE PHOTO CONTROL
2"
3-1/8"
3-1/16"
1-15/16"
WHITE
RED
BLACK2-9/32"
2-1/32"
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 17-1 8/9
PHOTOCONTROL INSTALLATION / REMOVAL DATE MARKING
and Roadway Lighting
PHOTO-ELECTRIC OPEN CAP
3-1/16"
(Inserts into Receptacle)
(Inserts into Receptacle)
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Note: Lamps are included in individual light pole construction standards. This standard is for lamp replacement only. For information on IGNITRON HPS with built-in ignitor/starter (see below).
High pressure sodium lamps have a one (1) year warranty. To receive replacements and/or credits, it is necessary todocument the date of installation and return units that fail while under warranty.
1. During installation, mark the date code by scratching a mark over the number corresponding to the last digit ofthe year and another over the first letter of the month (see figure above).
2. Return all lamps that fail within one year of installation to the Engineering Standards Lab.3. Mercury lamps have been deleted from stock. If a mercury vapor fixture fails in service, it is to be replaced with
the appropriately sized HPS fixture.
DESCRIPTION ITEM NO.
LAMPS
LAMP, SODIUM, 100 WATTLAMP, SODIUM, 150 WATTLAMP, SODIUM, 250 WATTLAMP, SODIUM, 400 WATT 195-400-400
195-400-250195-400-150195-400-100
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
SCRATCH IN DATE CODE
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42
DETAIL "A" - UG FEED
6"
PHOTO CONTROL
POLEWOOD2
WOOD POLEBRACKET 6'3
SEE DETAILA & B BELOW
(1/2" x 4")LAG SCREWMIDGET FUSE AND
FUSED DEADEND
DETAIL "B" - OH FEED
35' & 40'POLES
FORor 72"
30' POLEFOR66"
(MIN)18"
60"MIN #6 CU BARE
ALTERNATE UG RISER FEED
33'-6" (400W HPS OR LED EQUIVALENT)28'-6" (250W HPS OR LED EQUIVALENT)24'-0" (100W HPS OR LED EQUIVALENT)
BAREMIN #6 CU
NEUTRAL
#8 - 2GROUND LUG
600V BLACK
600V WHITE#10 CU INS
#10 CU INS
12KV OR 34.5KV PRIMARY CONDUCTOR ON EXISTING STRUCTURE
(MIN)7'
CONNECTOR
6'
(SEE PRIMARY FRAMING IN SECTION 5)
12"
MIN #6 CUBARE
GROUND LUG#8 - 2
#10 CU INS600V WHITE
NEUTRAL
#10 CU INS600V BLACK
CABLES AND HARDWARECLEARANCE TO COMMUNICATIONSEE 18-224 FOR MINIMUM
WOOD POLE
1 LUMINAIREHPS OR LED
SEE 12-5 AND SPECIFY
GROUND RODAND CLAMP
DRIP LOOP12" MAX
HARDWARE5/8" BOLT AND
AS NEEDED
WOOD POLE ID DISK(SEE EDCS 1-3)
DATE NAIL AND
FUSEREFER TO 17-7, PAGE 2FOR FUSING INFORMATION
CUID EXAMPLE:E.SL-WP30-6-HPS100
OR E.SL-EXIST-WP-HPS250
35'-2" (400W HPS OR LED EQUIVALENT) 30'-2" (250W HPS OR LED EQUIVALENT)25'-8" (100W HPS OR LED EQUIVALENT)
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
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FUSE (REFER TO 17-7,PAGE 2 FOR FUSINGINFORMATION)
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100
WAT
T H
PS O
R L
ED E
QU
IVAL
ENT
25' M
OU
NTI
NG
HEI
GH
T
30' M
OU
NTI
NG
HEI
GH
T
PHOTO CONTROL
HPS OR LED1
POLEALUMINUM2
#10 CU INS600V WHITE#10 CU INS600V BLACK
BRACKET ARM 6'3
TAPERED ALUMINUM POLE
LUMINAIRE 1
SINGLEDAVIT POLE
2
600V WHITE#10 CU INS
#10 CU INS600V BLACK
SEE DETAIL "A"SEE DETAIL "A" OR "B"
ALUMINUM POLESINGLE DAVIT
6' PHOTO CONTROL 6'
30' M
OU
NTI
NG
HEI
GH
T
400
WAT
T H
PS O
R L
ED E
QU
IVAL
ENT
35' M
OU
NTI
NG
HEI
GH
T
250
WAT
T H
PS O
R L
ED E
QU
IVAL
ENT
250
WAT
T H
PS O
R L
ED E
QU
IVAL
ENT
30' M
OU
NTI
NG
HEI
GH
T
400
WAT
T H
PS O
R L
ED E
QU
IVAL
ENT
35' M
OU
NTI
NG
HEI
GH
T
#10 CU INS 600V BLACK#10 CU INS 600V WHITE
2 DOUBLEDAVIT POLE
SEE DETAIL "A"
20'
BASE (SEE 17-1)SPECIFY STREETLIGHT
LAMP HPS
1
PHOTO CONTROL
INCLUDE SHIMS (4), 1" I.D. LOCKPOLE HARDWARE KIT (#195-455-040) TO4
4
3 DOUBLE DAVIT ARM
SINGLE DAVIT ARM 3
TO INCLUDE SHIMS (4), POLE CAP (1),POLE HARDWARE KIT (#195-455-010)4
ALUMINUM POLEDOUBLE DAVIT
100 WATT HPS ORDETAIL "B"
250 W & 400 W HPSDETAIL "A"
TAPE OVERWRAP (SEE 6-28)TAPE (#100-136-000) WITH VINYLON HOT LEGS USING MASTICINSULATE BARE CONNECTIONS
FOR FUSING INFORMATIONREFER TO 17-7, PAGE 2
FOR FUSING INFORMATIONREFER TO 17-7, PAGE 2
MIDGET FUSE AND FUSEDDEADEND CONNECTOR
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
CU BAREMIN #6
MIDGET FUSE AND FUSEDDEADEND CONNECTOR
CUID EXAMPLE:E.SL-AL-HPS250
E.SL-AL-LED250-EQ
CUID EXAMPLE:E.SL-DBL-DAVIT-HPS400E.SL-DBLDVT-LED250-EQ
CUID EXAMPLE:E.SL-SGL-DAVIT-HPS250E.SL-SGLDVT-LED250-EQ
LOCK WASHERS (4), 1/4" BOLTS (7),1" I.D. WASHERS (4), AND POLE FEET (4)
5 TO INCLUDE 1-1/2" X 3/8" BOLTS (4),ARM HARDWARE KIT (#195-455-020)
NUTS (4), LOCK WASHERS (4),
WASHERS (4), 1/4" BOLTS (4), 1" 1.D.WASHERS (4), 6" X 1/2" BOLT (2), 1/2"NUT (2), 1/2" LOCK WASHER (2), 1/2"WASHER (4), AND POLE FEET (4) FOR
GROMMET (1), AND WASHERS (4)
ALUMINUM DOUBLE DAVIT POLES
FOR EACH LUMINAIRE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
12-15-2016 HPS AND LED STREET LIGHT INSTALLATIONS 17-2 2/3
CU BAREMIN #6
400
WAT
T H
PS O
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ED E
QU
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ENT
40' M
OU
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NG
HEI
GH
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400
WAT
T H
PS O
R L
ED E
QU
IVAL
ENT
35' M
OU
NTI
NG
HEI
GH
T
400
WAT
T H
PS O
R L
ED E
QU
IVAL
ENT
40' M
OU
NTI
NG
HEI
GH
T
250
WAT
T H
PS O
R L
ED E
QU
IVAL
ENT
LUMINAIRE
HPS OR LEDLUMINAIRE
HPS OR LED
LED EQUIVALENT
OR LED EQUIVALENT
NOTES:1. NESC Rule 384C: Bond all above ground metallic supply and communication
enclosures that are separated by 6 feet or less. Use minimum #6 bare copperwire direct buried a minimum 18" below grade, to a suitable bolted or screwconnection that can be temporarily opened when locating cables. Treatopen ground connections as energized!
2. NESC Rule 314B: Bond all conductive handhole covers onfiberglass poles.
TO INCLUDE SHIMS (4), 1" I.D. LOCKPOLE HARDWARE KIT (#195-455-040)
WASHERS (4), 1/4" BOLTS (4), 1" 1.D.WASHERS (4), 6" X 1/2" BOLT (2), 1/2"NUT (2), 1/2" LOCK WASHER (2), 1/2"WASHER (4), AND POLE FEET (4) FORALUMINUM DOUBLE DAVIT POLES
GROUND(ATTACH TOPOLE)
GROUND(ATTACH TOPOLE)
SPECIFY STREETLIGHT BASE(SEE 17-1)
#10 CU INS600V BLACK
#10 CU INS600V WHITE
SPECIFY STREETLIGHT BASE(SEE 17-1)
#10 CU INS600V BLACK
#10 CU INS600V WHITE
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FINAL GRADE
FINAL GRADE
1
3"
19'
PHOTO CONTROL (120V)
2 FIBERGLASSPOLE (BLACK)
ENTRANCE HOLE1" WIRE
POLE-SET FOAM, OR BACKFILL
2'
4'
6"
SEE NOTE 2
COLONIAL
INS 600V#8 / 2 CU OR #10 CU
32"
14'
1
100W LAMP HPS
LUMINAIRE HPS
SEE NOTE 3
BALLAST HOUSING
2(DARK BRONZE)FIBERGLASS POLE
INS 600V
SEE NOTE 5
(SEE NOTE 1)DEADEND CONNECTOR20A MIDGET FUSE AND FUSED
PEDESTAL
SPECIFY STREETLIGHT BASESEE 17-1
NOTES FOR ORNAMENTAL ACORN (HISTORIC DISTRICTS):1. 20 amp fuse to be located in pole handhole or junction
box.2. Refer to 17-6 for applications.3. Glass refractor / reflector globe is prismatic to provide
an IES Type III pattern. Make sure the "house side" ofthe globe is properly positioned.
4. The luminaire has no provision for individual photocontrolapplication. It is intended for use on "group switched"circuits.
5. Back out set screws on pedestal prior to installing toprevent scratching the pole surface.
6. Ground at source and J-Boxes to facilitate central locating.7. When installing the pole on a screw-in base, it may be
necessary to contact the Machine Shop in order to have thecorners of the base rounded off to allow the pedestal to fitproperly over the base.
ORNAMENTAL ACORN
(SEE COLONIAL NOTE 3)
HANDHOLE LOCATEDUNDERNEATH SHROUD
CUID EXAMPLE:E.SL-FG-HPS100-COLONIAL
CUID EXAMPLE:E.SL-FG-HPS-ACORN
(GREEN FOR DOWNTOWN)
(TYP @ 4)LOCK WASHER AND NUT2" O.D. FLAT WASHER, SPLIT
NOTES FOR COLONIAL:1. Refer to 17-6 for applications.2. After pole has been put into the excavation, backfill and
compact the bottom of the hole with 6" of soil to preventthe pole from floating while being foamed.
3. Refer to manufacturer's instructions for use of expandingfoam products. If the pole is to be set in a large excavation,such as a trench, backfill and properly tamp with suitablesoil (see EDCS 11-1, pg. 2). A compaction test shall beperformed within 12" of pole.
4. Refer to 17-9 for light intrusion problems.5. Install 20 amp fuse in J-Box or in the transformer (see 17-7,
page 2).6. Ground at source and J-Boxes to facilitate central locating.
7
7. Use #10 white copper wire, connect luminaire neutral to teststation to enable locators to trace wire.
18"
TEST STATION
4"
12" to 15"
#10 WHITECOPPER WIRE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 STREET LIGHT INSTALLATIONS 17-2 3/3
HPS OR LEDLUMINAIRE
#8 / 2 CU OR #10 CU
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SECTION A-A
CL
A
TOP VIEW
A
24"
2"
13"
2"
24"
2" PVC ADAPTER2" PVC 90°
2" PVC CONDUIT
JUNCTION BOX HASOPEN BOTTOM
2" (MAX)
18"
24"
1
GROUND LINE
SUBMERSIBLE 4-POSITION SECONDARYCONNECTORS (FIT #10 - 350KCM),2 SEE SECTION 8-4 FOR RECOMMENDED
NOTES:1. Install junction box flush with finish grade, except where copper theft is an issue: see Section 17-3, page 3.2. Junction box has Tier-15 loading for off-street/incidental (unintentional) traffic locations only, e.g. sidewalks,
residential driveways, parking lots, road shoulder etc., not in roadways or alleyways. Junction box must meet CSUmaterial specification 194-5, to include only approved manufacturers and box dimensions, Tier-15 rating, andcaptive, coil-threaded bolts (see ELESS, Appendix-E).
3. Junction box is set in a hole, tamped and backfilled with dirt.4. Indicate, with dymo tape on each cable, the first pole serviced by each feed.5. See DCS 8-4 for junction box reinforcement options when installed in non-preferred locations, to include driveways,
alleys, parking lots, and off roadway applications where subject to occasional non-deliberate heavy vehicles.6. Commercial services, such as traffic signals, need to be designed with a specific feed from the utility transformer or
a Utility secondary junction box, not from a streetlight junction box. Streetlights and bus shelters are the onlyservices allowed to feed directly from a streetlight junction box. As with our contractor community, these transformersecondary junction box installations will be inspected by our Quality Control personnel, and treated as commercialservices.
7. See EDCS 17-12, Page 5, for 12" x 12" junction box installations.
SET SCREW TORQUE.
"STREET LIGHTS"TOP OF LID TO READ
CUID EXAMPLE:E.JBOX-SL-4ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
PG.APPROVED AS OF:7-6-2016 STREET LIGHT JUNCTION BOX & FUSE INSTALLATIONS 17-3 1/3
STREETLIGHT JUNCTION BOX
J-BOX 13"x 24"x 18" (STREETLIGHT)WT: 70 LBS (SEE NOTE 6)
2" PVC END BELL(TYP)
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DIRECT BURY CU #8/2 - 7 STR 600V
RESIDENTIAL FEED
H1B
H1A
X3
X1
X2
#10AWG BARE CU
NOTES:1. X2 ground strap to remain connected to tank and bushing.2. Label with dymo tape the first pole fed by X1 and X2.3. Refer to section 8-7 for load tap installation.4. Refer to section 6-27 for labeling of arterial feed.
(TO BE USED WITH BLACK FIBERGLASS POLES ONLY)
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 STREET LIGHT JUNCTION BOX & FUSE INSTALLATIONS 17-3 2/3
ARTERIAL FEED
TYPICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM
H1B
H2
X3
TO STREETLIGHT
H1A
X2
X1
GROUND STRAP
H1A
H1B X3
X1
X2
RED
BLACK
WHITE
COMPRESSION CONNECTOR#1-1/0 TO #6-4 AND #10
NOTES:1. X2 ground strap to remain connected to tank
and bushing.2. Label with dymo tape the first pole fed by X1
and X2.3. Refer to 8-7 for streetlight and unmetered load tap
installation.4. Refer to 1-5 for labeling of arterial feed.
NOTE:NESC Rule 384C: Bond all above ground metallic supply and communication enclosures that are separated by 6feet or less. Use minimum #6 bare copper wire direct buried a minimum 18" below grade, to a suitable bolted orscrew connection that can be temporarily opened when locating cables. Treat open ground connections asenergized!
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J-BOX INSTALLATION TO REDUCE POTENTIAL COPPER THEFT
NOTES:1. Once the J-Box lid is tighened in place, cover the seam and penta-bolt
holes with a layer of wax tape (#286-401-000) to prevent dirt infilltration.2. The #8 / 2 wire is only used from the J-Box to the pole. #10 copper
wire is then spliced to the #8 / 2 and used to power the fixture.3. The #8 / 2 wire is to be installed when the J-Box is installed.4. If the J-Box is to be installed in a median with concrete or brick
accents, the top of the J-Box will be installed at ground level.5. See Section 17-12, Page 5, for 12" x 12" J-Box installations.
CUID EXAMPLEE.SL-TERMBOX
17-3 3/3
2" (MAX)
GROUND LINE
6" TO 8"
2SECONDARY TERMINAL4 POSITION #12 - 350KCM
1 STREETLIGHT J-BOX13" x 24" x 18"
#8 / 2 CU WIRE TO POLE#2 PVC CONDUIT AND
2" PVC CONDUIT2" PVC ADAPTER
LOCATOR DISK
AND ANCHORSTREETLIGHT POLE
AND ANCHORSTREETLIGHT POLE
LOCATOR
LOCATOR DISK
4 POSITION #12 - 350KCMSECONDARY TERMINAL STREETLIGHT J-BOX
STREETLIGHTOptional construction method for installationslocated in roadway medians.
PG.APPROVED AS OF:7-6-2016 STREET LIGHT JUNCTION BOX & FUSE INSTALLATIONS 17-3
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
DISK
J-BOX4 POSITION #12 - 350KCMSECONDARY TERMINAL
2" PVC 90°
30" TO 36"
#8 / 2 CU WIRE TO POLE#2 PVC CONDUIT AND
#8 / 2 CU WIRE TO POLE#2 PVC CONDUIT AND
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STREET
PL
TOP VIEW
DETAIL-A DETAIL-B
NOTES:1. Centerline of base is 15" behind back of
sidewalk.2. If there is an underground primary line in the vicinity of the base, pot hole before driving ground rod or use counterpoise.3. Keep street light equipment out of pedestrian
ramps, refer to standard 18-303.4. On all arterial runs, alternate the phase
conductors feeding the streetlights to limitvoltage drop and increase reliability.
SIDEWALKATTACHED
STREETLIGHTBASE
SECONDARY
PRIMARY
HAZARD AREA(SEE NOTE 2)
30"
42"44"
3"
18" (TYP)
15"
27"
PIN (TYP)PROPERTY
ELECTRONICMARKER (TYP)
SEE DETAIL - A
SECONDARY CONDUIT48" DEPTH
SIDEWALK
LINEPROPERTY
ELECTRONICMARKER (TYP)
PIN (TYP)PROPERTY
SEE DETAIL - B
CABLEPRIMARY
PROPERTY LINE
SECTION - E
SEE NOTE 1
SIDEWALK
BY UTILITY FORPOST - WHEN REQUIRED
LINEPROPERTY
PIN (TYP)PROPERTY
PROTECTION DURINGCONSTRUCTION
18"
48"
3"15"
6"
SECONDARYCONDUIT
SIDEWALK
HANDHOLESECONDARY
BASESTREETLIGHT
SIDEWALKPROPERTYPIN (TYP)
PRIMARY CONDUCTOR
12"
TRANSFORMERPADMOUNT
SECONDARYCABLE (TYP)
STREETLIGHT BASE(SEE NOTE 2)
6"
3"
6"
18"
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 STREET LIGHT POLE LOCATIONS- ATTACHED & DETACHED SIDEWALKS 17-4 1/2
ATTACHED SIDEWALKS
E E
SECTION E-E
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TOP VIEW
STREET
DETAIL-A
DETAIL-B
SECTION F-F
NOTES:1. Centerline of base is 24" from back edge of curb.2. If there is an underground primary line in the
vicinity of the base, pot hole before drivingground rod or use counterpoise.
3. Keep street light equipment out of pedestrian ramps, refer to standard 18-303.4. On all arterial runs, alternate the phase
conductors feeding the streetlights to limitvoltage drop and increase reliability.
DETACHEDSIDEWALK
BASESTREETLIGHT
SECONDARY
(SEE NOTE 2)HAZARD AREA
PRIMARY
44"
30"
42"
18"
24"
42" (NOM)
PROPERTYPIN (TYP)
ELECTRONICMARKER (TYP)
SEE DETAIL - A
SIDEWALK
CONDUCTORPRIMARY
SECONDARYSERVICE
48" DEPTHSECONDARY CONDUIT
CURB
SEE DETAIL - B
SIDEWALK
SECTION - F
36" 36"
PROPERTYPIN (TYP)
PROPERYT LINE
STREETLIGHTBASE
24"
6"
BASESTREETLIGHT
SIDEWALK
HANDHOLESECONDARYSERVICE
SECONDARY
CURB
SERVICESECONDARYSECONDARY
CONDUIT
18"
24"
SECONDARYSERVICE
CURB
PRIMARYCONDUCTOR
PADMOUNTTRANSFORMER
SIDEWALK
24"
STREETLIGHTBASE
18"
6"
6"
LP
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 STREET LIGHT POLE LOCATIONS- ATTACHED & DETACHED SIDEWALKS 17-4 2/2
DETACHED SIDEWALKS
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ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 STREET LIGHT GROUNDING GUIDE 17-5 1/1
1. PREFERRED METHOD: The preferred method of grounding poles and luminaire is by the installation of a verticallydriven ground rod at each pole connected to the pole with a minimum of bare #6 copper wire. This ground rod maybe installed either through the base so it extends 3" above the top of the base, or outside of the base on the oppositeside from the primary conductor location. In the second case, the top of the ground rod must be at least 6" below thefinal grade. Both the neutral wire and the #6 copper lead from the ground rod shall be connected to the pole ground lug.
2. ALTERNATE METHOD: There are cases where underground primary cable, fiber optic cable, or telephone cablecannot be precisely located. In this case, a ground rod shall not be installed. In this case, a minimum of 100' of bare#6 copper wire shall be laid in the trench beside the conduit or direct buried cable feeder and routed into the pole basethrough a conduit installed in the base for that purpose. This ground wire and the neutral wire shall both be connectedto the pole ground lug. This ground wire may be run continuously the length of the trench, base-to-base from the sourcetransformer.
3. SPECIAL CONDITIONS:A. STREETLIGHT NEXT TO TRANSFORMER OR VAULT: A ground rod is not required at any street light pole that is
within 10' of the the transformer pad (with driven ground rod) or 4' from a new 4' x 4' or 4' x 7' (with internal earthelectrode) vault that provides service to the luminaire. In this case, both the neutral and ground wire shall beconnected to the ground lug on the pole and to the ground rod and secondary neutral bushing at the transformer.Connection to the secondary neutral bushing will allow easy ground wire removal for cable fault location.
B. STREETLIGHT UNDER OVERHEAD PRIMARY: Normally a #6 bare copper wire is used for grounding purposes. Inthe event the luminaire is installed where it is possible for a primary wire to fall onto it or the arm, a #2 bare copperwire shall be used as the grounding conductor. This #2 bare copper wire shall be connected to the pole and to theneutral/shield wire of the primary system.
LUMINAIRE GROUNDINGALTERNATE METHOD
(HOT LEG)BLACK
VERIFY BAREMETAL CONNECTION
BALLAST
WHITE(NEUTRAL)
HOUSINGLUMINAIRE
PREFERRED METHODLUMINAIRE GROUNDING
BOARDTERMINAL
WHITE(NEUTRAL)
JUMPER)GREEN (GROUNDING
BLACK(HOT LEG)
#6 CU BARE
POLE GROUNDING PREFERRED METHOD
GROUND ROD
CLAMPGROUND ROD
FINAL GRADE
24"
NEUTRAL OUT
GROUND LUG
NEUTRAL IN
POLE GROUNDING ALTERNATE METHOD
100' (MIN)
24"
1/2" EMT or PE
NEUTRAL OUTFINAL GRADE
NEUTRAL IN
GROUND LUG
4. GROUNDING LUMINAIRES: If a luminaire is not properly grounded, it can become electrically "hot" if a componentor wire inside the fixture shorts itself to the housing. This can happen if wires become frayed or if the ballasts orother components become damaged. The danger of electric shock then exists when the service technician touchesthe housing and grounds another part of his or her body. When installing or servicing new or existing luminaires,ALWAYS be sure the luminaire is properly grounded prior to energizing. This can be accomplished by connectinga grounding wire (preferably green) from the NEUTRAL lead on the terminal strip to the green grounding screwprovided on the luminaire housing (see the below figures). Use caution not to land the jumper on a position on theterminal strip that is not electrically bonded to the neutral lead. If a grounding screw is not provided, mechanicallybond the grounding jumper to the luminaire housing at one of the ballast of starter mounting screws. Be sure toremove any paint at the ground jumper attachment that might hinder a good electrical connection.
SEE INDIVIDUAL STANDARDS
2/C, #8 CU or #10 CU
2/C, #8 CU or #10 CU
STANDARDSSEE INDIVIDUAL
JUMPER)GREEN (GROUNDING
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ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 AN INTRODUCTION TO ROADWAY LIGHTING 17-6 1/3
GENERAL: The main purpose for fixed lighting of public ways is to create a nighttime environment conducive to quick,accurate and comfortable viewing for both pedestrians and vehicles. When properly applied and installed, street lightscan provide social and economic benefits to the public including:
1. Reduction in night accidents;2. Aid to police protection;3. Promotion of business and industry during night hours; and4. A sense of safety and well being for the general public.
CATEGORIES OF LIGHTING: Colorado Springs Utilities Street Lighting can be divided into two major categories,Ornamental and Non-Ornamental.
1. Ornamental is the term typically used when referring to those lights installed on a pole specifically designed tosupport a street light. If the pole is direct buried or "foamed" in place, it is referred to as a pole; if the pole ismounted on a bolted foundation it is referred to as a standard.
Ornamental street lighting is used in URD areas along major streets and highways and in residential andbusiness areas. These lights can be fed by either an underground or overhead distribution system tied to anunderground source. This source may be an underground dip from an overhead feed, a secondary junctionbox on a URD system, the underground secondary network or a padmounted transformer.
2. Non-Ornamental street lights are typically installed on wooden poles. They are generally used in areas fedby overhead lines and are often installed directly on the overhead distribution poles.
THE PARTS OF A STREET LIGHT: A typical street light is made up of five main components: (1) a luminaire; (2) a pole or standard; (3) an arm/bracket or mounting method; (4) a foundation; and (5) wiring. Each part is described in detail below.
AN INTRODUCTION TO ROADWAY LIGHTING
The Colorado Springs Utilities installs only three styles of high pressure sodium (HPS) luminaires - full-cutoff cobra head(100, 250 & 400 watt), colonial post-top (100 watt), and acorn-shaped post-top (100 & 150 watt). These luminairesconsists of six main parts, a housing, lamp socket, reflector (or glass), ballast and photocontrol receptacle.
While the purpose of the housing, lamp socket and photocontrol receptacle are generally well known, the function of therefractor (not on post-top) and ballast assembly may require additional explanation.
The reflector and refractor serve to direct light in the desired direction and in a specific pattern. Both cobra head andpost-top fixtures have a house side as determined by the reflector and/or refractor. The house side of the fixture limitsthe amount of light focused behind the roadway. Additional glare reduction on the house side of the luminaire may beachieved by painting portions of the reflector and/or refractor with a non-reflective, heat-resistant, flat white paint(ref. std. 17-9).
The ballast is the device that provides the HPS lamp with the necessary starting and operating voltages and currents.There are two types of ballasts used by Colorado Springs Utilities , the reactor ballast and the regulator ballast.
The reactor ballast used in 100 watt post-top luminaries provides no power factor correction, giving it a 55% power factor.It is also characterized by a starting current higher than operating current and voltage tolerance of +5% above and -5%below nominal. These characteristics combine to limit fusing and the allowable length or size of feeder conductors.
The regulator ballast used in all cobra head luminaires feature high power factor (85-95% P.F.) and lower starting currentthan operating current, and good input voltage range on the order of +10% above and -10% below nominal.
HPS LUMINAIRES
The Colorado Springs Utilities installs only two styles of LED luminaires - a full-cutoff cobra head style (100, 250 & 400watt HPS equivalent), and an acorn-shaped post-top (100 watt HPS equivalent). These luminaires consists of four mainparts, a housing, LED array, driver and photocontrol receptacle.
The driver used in all LED luminaires feature high power factor (+90% P.F.) and a lower operating current. This loweroperating current allows the LED fixture to operate using 50% less power than the equivalent HPS fixture. Some LEDfixtures use drivers with multiple current taps (350mA, 525mA, & 700mA). The LED fixtures received at Colorado SpringsUtilities will be pre-wired on the 525mA current tap.
LED LUMINAIRES
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The second classification describes how much light is directed above 80° and90° vertical. The 90° vertical is illustrated with a dashed horizontal line drawnthrough the luminaire. A Cutoff (C) luminaire directs little or no light above 90°vertical while a Semi-Cutoff (s) allows some light above this angle. A Non-Cutoff (N) obviously has no limitations on the light emitted in any direction.Non-cutoff luminaires can be spaced farther apart than semi-cutoff or full-cutoff, but with generally increased glare to viewers and light reflected onbuildings and surrounding property.
90°
Type V
Type I
Type III
Type II
Type IV
The final classification is the Illuminating EngineeringSociety (IES) type. This classification indicates howfar a luminaire directs light across a roadway. Theexception is Type V, which indicates a circular pattern.The higher the number type, the wider the roadwaythat can be illuminated. If the "type" classification isfollowed by the term "4 way", the luminaire provides an"X" shaped pattern designed to be used at anintersection to light two streets.
The three classifications are always referred to in the following order: Short (S), Medium (M) and Long (L);Cutoff (c), Semi-cutoff (C), and Non-cutoff (N); and the Type pattern. For example, CSU specifies onlymedium, cutoff, Type III of M-C-III for cobra head luminaires and medium, cutoff, Type III or M-C-III forpost-top applications.
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 AN INTRODUCTION TO ROADWAY LIGHTING 17-6 2/3
LUMINAIRE CLASSIFICATIONS
sML
There are three classifications used to describe roadway luminaire beampatterns. One classification describes how far up and down a street aluminaire directs light. This is designated as Short (S), Medium (M) orLong (L). The actual distance will change with variations in mounting height,so this characteristic is really a comparison between luminaires.
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BRACKETS AND MOUNTING METHODS
Brackets, often referred to as "arms" or "mast arms" provide a mount for the luminaire and a wire raceway from the poleor standard to the luminaire. All brackets are 2 inches taller in diameter at the luminaire mounting end.
All post-top poles/standards have a 3" O.D. tenon on top allowing for slipfit mounting of luminaires.
Aluminum davit style standards also employ a tenon slipfit arrangement for attaching the curved davit arm to the taperedstandard. The curved davit arm also has a 2" diameter horizontal tenon for mounting the luminaire.
POLES AND STANDARDS
Wood poles are only used for non-ornamental lighting, with 4', 6', or 10' brackets to provide the luminaire with horizontaldisplacement. Brackets may be either aluminum or galvanized, plated or painted steel.
There are four styles available for ornamental lighting, two aluminum standards requiring an arm, and two fiberglasspoles for pole-top applications.
The aluminum choices are either round tapered with a single or double 6' arm (25', 30' and 35' mounting height) and around davit with either 6' single or 10' double arm (30' and 35' mounting height). All require an 11" bolt circle foundationinstallation.
One of the two styles of fiberglass available is a black, round, tapered pole. It is an embedded or direct buried type with a19' mounting height. The second type is a brown, decorative, standard reserved for use with an acorn shaped post-topluminaire in historic districts. It requires an 11" bolt circle and provides a 14' mounting height.
BASES (FOUNDATIONS)
Installations that cannot be imbedded and secured with expandable foam will require a foundation. The ColoradoSprings Utilities preferred foundation is a galvanized steel, screw-in type (see 17-1). When a screw-in foundation is not aviable option, a poured in place concrete foundation with cast-in bolts and cable ducts is an acceptable alternative (ref.std. 17-1).
Breakaway devices are used in areas where occupant injury can occur when vehicles come in contact with lightingpoles/standards. Aluminum transformer bases are the Colorado Springs Utilities standard for breakaway applications(see 17-7 for specific recommendations). Two sizes are available, one that fits a standard 11" bolt circle and the otherthat fits the 15" bolt circle found at some older installations along interstate highways.
Care should be used when specifying a breakaway transformer base to avoid installations where greater risk to life maybe created than prevented. Such a situation would be one where the breakaway device protects the occupant of anout-of-control vehicle from injury, but allows the pole to be thrown into a group of pedestrians (i.e. playgrounds, parks, busstops, etc.).
During installation, care must me taken to not allow any part of the breakaway base to become buried in the surroundingsoil.
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STREET LIGHT LAYOUT/APPLICATION1. Layout Street light layouts are designed on the Colorado Springs Utilities system in one of two ways depending upon theirintended location:
(1) When a street light is required for area or security lighting at a specific residential location, the wattage, style(cobra-head, post-top), and approximate location are determined by Field Engineering.
(2) When the intended area is an arterial street or a major collector and will require design work, Field Engineering willdesign a street light layout that will provide the necessary lighting levels. The ANSI/IES recommended roadwayillumination levels, in foot candles (FC) and uniformity ratio, are listed below for quick reference.
Table 1: Recommended Roadway Illumination
ANSI / IES RECOMMENDATION
Residential
Area Class
1.0Major
Min. Avg. Maint. FC0.40.6Collector
LocalRoadway Classification Uniformity FCavg / FCmin
6:13:1
MajorCollector
Local
1.40.90.6
1.22.0
CollectorMajor
Intermediate
Commercial
3:13:13:13:13:13:1
Most street lights layouts are done using roadway lighting design software provided by luminaire manufactures (i.e GE,Cooper, etc.). When using one of these packages, the designer should always follow the software providers instructions.Though computers are the primary design tool in roadway lighting, it is important that the designer understand theANSI/IES method of calculation upon which these software packages are founded. ANSI/IES RP-8, The AmericanNational Standard Practice for Roadway Lighting , fully explains these methods in detail. In addition, several luminairemanufacturers publish reference documents that include the ANSI/IES practices in condensed form.
2. ApplicationTable 2: Typical Applications of Colorado Springs Utilities Luminaires
ROADWAYAPPLICATION WATTS TYPE POLE /WIDTH (ft.)HEIGHT (ft.)
MOUNTINGSTANDARD
Security Lighting 100* cobra-head wood with 25 NAmast armResidential (standard option) - used for a mixtureof residential and commercial establishmentscharacterized by few pedestrians and a lowerparking demand or turnover at night.
100* cobra-head aluminum withmast arm 25 60 (max)
black taperedResidential (ornamental option) 19fiberglass
post-top100colonial
NA
blackor
NA14, 16, 20acornpost-top
Residential (decorative option)100*
green
61-80250*
Non-Residential: used for moderately heavynighttime pedestrian traffic areas outside thedowntown area. These can be used in denselydeveloped apartment areas, hospitals, libraries,and neighborhood recreational centers.
30w/mast armaluminum
or davit armcobra-head
Non-Residential: used for high volume pedestriantraffic and heavy parking demand areas. Thisincludes densely developed business areas bothwithin and outside the downtown area.
400* cobra-head 35 61-140aluminum
w/mast armor davit arm
or150 green - 14 only
browndecorative
14acornpost-top
Residential (historic districts only)100
fiberglass
NA
* HPS or LED Equivalent
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3. Frangible (Break-Away) DevicesOnly transformer base, break-away devices (ref. std. 17-4) are used on the Colorado Springs Utilities roadway lightingsystem. Transformer bases should be used for all state and interstate highway lighting installations with the followingexceptions. During installation, care must me taken to not allow any part of the breakaway base to become buried in thesurrounding soil.
A.) For posted speeds of 40 mph or less:1) Light standards located 10 feet or more from the traveled may be non-break-away, or,2) Light standards located behind barrier-type curb may be non-break-away.
B.) Break-away supports should not be used in urban areas where a falling pole might strike a pedestrian or cause property damage.C.) Lighting standards located a minimum of 30 feet from the traveled way or behind guard rails do not require break-away supports.
Breakaway bases are also recommended for roadways where speeds above 40 mph are posted, or there is a history of vehicle contact, or a high probability of vehicle contact exists. Again, the safety of pedestrians near urban roadways is paramount and should be evaluated prior to installing a break-away device.
4. Voltage Drops, Fusing and Streetlight FeedsAll overhead and underground fed luminaires, with operating voltages 120V and greater, should be fused with a standard20 amp midget fuse (100-118-320) and fuse kit (195-103-005). Fusing is typically located inside the pole for those with"handhole" access or at the transformer or J-box (source) for poles without internal access. CAUTION: Source fusesshould be sized at least 100% of continuous circuit current and should never be sized larger than the cable ampacity of thefeeder.
High Pressure Sodium lamps are sensitive to voltage drops. If a lamp is operated at a voltage below its rating, it will dim andits life will be shortened. Luminaire ballasts offer some voltage regulation, but there is still a limit to the line voltage variationsthey can tolerate. For this reason it will often be necessary to calculate the voltage drops for a particular layout. Tables 3 and4 can be used as a reference for voltage drop calculations.
Table 3: Luminaire Operating Characteristics
17%20%
20%20%
27%18%
95+ to 6595+ to 65
95+ to 6595+ to 65
95+ to 6545 to 55
1.881.20
1.2NA
0.5
2.171.39
1.3NA
0.6
2.501.60
1.5NA
0.7
4.332.78
2.60.7
1.21.97 0.850.981.13
Line VoltageMax. Allowable
LossesBallastApprox.
Specific Voltage (amps)Operating Current at a
PowerFactor (%)Line Volts
277240208120Luminaire
400W HPS Cutoff Cobra-Head250W HPS Cutoff Cobra-Head
250W HPS Wall Pack70W HPS Wall Pack
100W HPS Acorn100W HPS Colonial
±10%±5%
±10%±10%
±10%±10%
Variation
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30%90+0.681.18100W HPS Decorative Hadco Acorn ±10%30%90+1.20100W HPS Decorative Pendant ±10%
25%90+1.62150W HPS Decorative Hadco Acorn ±10%27%95+ to 650.510.590.681.18100W HPS Cutoff Cobra-Head ±10%
0.59 0.510.52
0.700.81
0.600.69
0.93
150W HPS Induction Wall Mount 8%90+NANANA1.34 ±10%
100W HPS Eq LED Cooper Acorn
100W HPS Eq LED Cobra-Head250W HPS Eq LED Cobra-Head400W HPS Eq LED Cobra-Head
±10%
±10%±10%±10%
90+
90+90+90+
0.54
0.711.312.06
0.310.360.410.570.660.760.891.031.19
NA
NANANA
100W HPS Eq LED Colonial
150W HPS Eq LED Hadco Acorn100W HPS Eq LED Hadco Acorn
90+0.70 0.300.41 0.35 NA
NANA
±10%
±10%±10%90+
90+0.230.31 0.27
0.70 0.300.41 0.351.02 0.440.59 0.51
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One method for calculating voltage drop in a multiple feed are to use Table 4 (HPS), Table 5 (LED), and the formulasthat follow. If the voltage drop on a feeder is greater than the luminaires on the circuit can tolerate (see Table 3) thelamp may not start and the life of the lamp will be greatly reduced.
Several factors affect the voltage drop in a street light feed. They are:
1) Luminaire wattage2) Number of luminaires on a feed3) Length of the individual spans between luminaires4) Conductor type (CU or AL) and size5) Other loads on the feed
Table 4 (HPS): Percentage Voltage Drop Per Luminaire Per Foot
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100WHPS
Cobrahead
250WHPS
Cobrahead
400WHPS
Cobrahead
#8 2/C CU #6 CU #2 CU#4 CU 1/0 CU#10 CUVolts
Luminaire
120208240277
0.0052910.0017610.0013230.000993
120208240277 0.000820
0.0010920.0014540.004367
0.0004070.0005430.0007230.002171
0.0002600.0003470.0004620.001387
0.0001620.0002160.0002870.000863
0.0001130.0001510.0002010.000604
Conductor (See Note 2)
120 0.002240208 0.000745240 0.000560277 0.000420 0.000347
0.0004620.0006150.001849
0.0001720.0002300.0003060.000919
0.0001100.0001470.0001950.000587
0.0000690.0000910.0001220.000365
0.0000480.0000640.0000850.000256
0.0082540.0027470.0020630.001549
120208240277 0.001279
0.0017030.0022680.006813
0.0006360.0008470.0011270.003387
0.0004060.0005410.0007200.002164
0.0002530.0003360.0004480.001346
0.0001770.0002360.0003140.000942
277 0.000579 0.000478 0.000238 0.000152 0.000094 0.000066240 0.000772 0.000637 0.000317 0.000202 0.000126 0.000088208 0.001027 0.000848 0.000422 0.000269 0.000167 0.000117120 0.003086 0.002548 0.001267 0.000809 0.000503 0.000352
100WHPS
Colonial
120 0.003746208 0.001247240 0.000936277 0.000703 0.000580
0.0007730.0010290.003092
0.0002880.0003840.0003270.001537
0.0001840.0002450.0003270.000982
0.0001150.0001530.0002030.000611
0.0000800.0001070.0001420.000428
100WHPS
Pendant
120 0.002293208 0.000763240 0.000573277 0.000430 0.000355
0.0004730.0006300.001892
0.0001770.0002350.0003130.000941
0.0001130.0001500.0002000.000601
0.0000700.0000930.0001240.000374
0.0000490.0000650.0000870.000262
0.0022400.0007450.0005600.000420 0.000347
0.0004620.0006150.001849
0.0001720.0002300.0003060.000919
0.0001100.0001470.0001950.000587
0.0000690.0000910.0001220.000365
0.0000480.0000640.0000850.000256
#8 CU
0.0006460.0008610.0011460.0034440.0002740.0003640.0004850.001458
0.0010080.0013430.0017880.005373
0.0003770.0005020.0006690.002009
0.0004580.0006100.0008120.002438
0.0002800.0003730.0004970.001492
0.0002740.0003640.0004850.001458
100WHPSAcorn
150WHPSAcorn
Loss18
Ballast
181818303030302727272725252525272727275050505068686868
** - Colonial Post-Top luminaire 50% PF. All others are calculated at 90% PF.Note 1: The above table includes the drop in the neutral return path. If the feed is a balanced 3-phase circuit, the neutral drop is neglected and the above voltage drop may be divided by 2.Note 2: Voltage drop based on conductor resistance and reactance at 75° C.Note 3: LED calculations based on a fixture operating current of 525mA.
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Table 4 (HPS continued): Percentage Voltage Drop Per Luminaire Per Foot
100WHPS
Cobrahead
250WHPS
Cobrahead
400WHPS
Cobrahead
4/0 CU #4 AL TRI 1/0 AL#2 AL TRI 4/0 AL2/0 CUVolts
Luminaire
120208240277
0.0005040.0001680.0001260.000095
120208240277 0.000065
0.0000860.0001150.000344
0.0002680.0003560.0004750.001426
0.0002200.0002930.0003900.001171
0.0001180.0001580.0002100.000631
Conductor (See Note 2)
120 0.000213208 0.000071240 0.000053277 0.000040 0.000027
0.0000360.0000480.000146
0.0001130.0001510.0002010.000604
0.0000930.0001240.0001650.000496
0.0000500.0000670.0000890.000267
0.0007860.0002620.0001970.000148
120208240277 0.000101
0.0001340.0001790.000537
0.0004170.0005560.0007400.002224
0.0003430.0004570.0006080.001826
0.0001850.0002460.0003280.000984
277 0.000055 0.000038 0.000156 0.000128 0.000069240 0.000073 0.000050 0.000208 0.000171 0.000092208 0.000098 0.000067 0.000277 0.000227 0.000123120 0.000294 0.000201 0.000832 0.000683 0.000368
100WHPS
Colonial
120 0.000357208 0.000119240 0.000089277 0.000067 0.000046
0.0000610.0000810.000244
0.0001890.0002520.0003360.001009
0.0000840.0002070.0002760.000829
0.0000840.0001120.0001490.000447
100WHPS
Pendant
120 0.000218208 0.000073240 0.000055277 0.000041 0.000028
0.0000370.0000500.000149
0.0001160.0001540.0002060.000618
0.0000950.0001270.0001690.000507
0.0000510.0000680.0000910.000273
0.0002130.0000710.0000530.000040 0.000027
0.0000360.0000480.000146
0.0001130.0001510.0002010.000604
0.0000930.0001240.0001650.000496
0.0000500.0000670.0000890.000267
#4 AL DUP
0.0004230.0005640.0007510.0022550.0001790.0002390.0003180.000955
0.0006600.0008800.0011710.003518
0.0002470.0003290.0004380.001316
0.0003000.0003990.0005310.001597
0.0001830.0002440.0003250.000977
0.0001790.0002390.0003180.000955
100WHPSAcorn
150WHPSAcorn
Loss18
Ballast
181818303030302727272725252525272727275050505068686868
350 AL TRI
0.0000670.0000890.0001190.0003570.0000280.0000380.0000500.000151
0.0001050.0001390.0001860.000557
0.0000390.0000520.0000690.000208
0.0000470.0000630.0000840.000253
0.0000290.0000390.0000520.000155
0.0000280.0000380.0000500.000151
** - Colonial Post-Top luminaire 50% PF. All others are calculated at 90% PF.Note 1: The above table includes the drop in the neutral return path. If the feed is a balanced 3-phase circuit, the neutral drop is neglected and the above voltage drop may be divided by 2.Note 2: Voltage drop based on conductor resistance and reactance at 75° C.Note 3: LED calculations based on a fixture operating current of 525mA.
0.0004230.0005640.0007510.0022550.0001790.0002390.0003180.000955
0.0006600.0008800.0011710.003518
0.0002470.0003290.0004380.001316
0.0003000.0003990.0005310.001597
0.0001830.0002440.0003250.000977
0.0001790.0002390.0003180.000955
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100W HPSEq LEDHadcoAcorn
100W HPSEq LED
Cobrahead
250W HPSEq LED
Cobrahead
400W HPSEq LED
Cobrahead
#8 2/C CU #6 CU #2 CU#4 CU 1/0 CU#10 CUVoltsWattsLuminaire
76 12076 20876 24076 277
142 0.002504142 0.000834142 0.000626142 0.000470
120208240277 0.000388
0.0005170.0006880.002067
0.0001930.0002570.0003420.001028
0.0001230.0001640.0002180.000656
0.0000770.0001020.0001360.000408
0.0000540.0000710.0000950.000286
Conductor (See Note 2)
77 120 0.001358208 0.000452240 0.000339277 0.000255 0.000210
0.0002800.0003730.001121
0.0001050.0001390.0001850.000557
0.0000670.0000890.0001180.000356
0.0000420.0000550.0000740.000221
0.0000290.0000390.0000520.000155
777777
222 0.003915222 0.001303222 0.000979222 0.000735
120208240277 0.000607
0.0008080.0010760.003232
0.0003020.0004020.0005350.001607
0.0001930.0002570.0003420.001026
0.0001200.0001600.0002120.000638
0.0000840.0001120.0001490.000447
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277 0.000364 0.000301 0.000149 0.000095 0.000059 0.000042240 0.000485 0.000400 0.000199 0.000127 0.000079 0.000055208 0.000646 0.000533 0.000265 0.000169 0.000105 0.000074120 0.001940 0.001601 0.000796 0.000509 0.000316 0.000221150W HPS
Eq LEDHadcoAcorn
100W HPSEq LEDColonial
76 120 0.00134076 208 0.00044676 240 0.00033576 277 0.000252 0.000208
0.0002770.0003680.001106
0.0001030.0001380.0001830.000550
0.0000660.0000880.0001170.000351
0.0000410.0000550.0000730.000219
0.0000290.0000380.0000510.000153
100W HPSEq LEDCooperAcorn
58 120 0.00102358 208 0.00034058 240 0.00025658 277 0.000192 0.000158
0.0002110.0002810.000844
0.0000790.0001050.0001400.000420
0.0000500.0000670.0000890.000268
0.0000310.0000420.0000560.000167
0.0000220.0000290.0000390.000117
110110110110
0.0013400.0004460.0003350.000252 0.000208
0.0002770.0003680.001106
0.0001030.0001380.0001830.000550
0.0000660.0000880.0001170.000351
0.0000410.0000550.0000730.000219
0.0000290.0000380.0000510.000153
#8 CU
0.0003060.0004080.0005430.0016300.0001660.0002210.0002940.000884
0.0004780.0006370.0008480.002549
0.0002370.0003160.0004200.001263
0.0001640.0002180.0002900.000872
0.0001250.0001660.0002220.000666
0.0001640.0002180.0002900.000872
** - Colonial Post-Top luminaire 50% PF. All others are calculated at 90% PF.Note 1: The above table includes the drop in the neutral return path. If the feed is a balanced 3-phase circuit, the neutral drop is neglected and the above voltage drop may be divided by 2.Note 2: Voltage drop based on conductor resistance and reactance at 75° C.Note 3: LED calculations based on a fixture operating current of 525mA.
Table 5 (LED): Percentage Voltage Drop Per Luminaire Per Foot
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#4 AL Tri4/0 CU2/0 CU #2 AL TriLuminaire
0.0000450.0000600.0000790.000239
0.0000240.0000320.0000420.000128
0.0000310.0000410.0000540.000163
0.0000160.0000220.0000290.000087
0.0001270.0001690.0002250.000675
0.0000680.0000900.0001200.000361
Conductor (See Note 2)
0.0000240.0000320.0000430.000129
0.0000170.0000220.0000290.000088
0.0000690.0000910.0001220.000366
350 AL Tri1/0 AL 4/0 AL
0.0001040.0001390.0001840.000554
0.0000560.0000740.0000990.000297
0.0000560.0000750.0000990.000299
0.0000300.0000400.0000530.000160
0.0000320.0000420.0000560.000169
0.0000170.0000230.0000300.000091
0.0000560.0000750.0001000.000300
0.0000300.0000400.0000540.000162
0.0000170.0000230.0000310.000092
0.0000700.0000930.0001240.000373
0.0000480.0000640.0000850.000255
0.0001980.0002640.0003510.001055
0.0001630.0002170.0002880.000866
0.0000880.0001170.0001550.000467
0.0000500.0000660.0000880.000264
VoltsWatts
76 12076 20876 24076 277
142142142142
120208240277
77 120208240277
777777
222222222222
120208240277
100W HPSEq LEDHadcoAcorn
100W HPSEq LED
Cobrahead
250W HPSEq LED
Cobrahead
400W HPSEq LED
Cobrahead
0.000035 0.000024 0.000098 0.000081 0.000043 0.0000252770.000046 0.000032 0.000131 0.000107 0.000058 0.0000332400.000062 0.000042 0.000174 0.000143 0.000077 0.0000442080.000185 0.000126 0.000523 0.000429 0.000231 0.000131120150W HPS
Eq LEDHadcoAcorn
0.0000240.0000320.0000420.000128
0.0000160.0000220.0000290.000087
0.0000680.0000900.0001200.000361
0.0000560.0000740.0000990.000297
0.0000300.0000400.0000530.000160
0.0000170.0000230.0000300.00009176 120
76 20876 24076 277
100W HPSEq LEDColonial
0.0000180.0000240.0000320.000097
0.0000120.0000170.0000220.000067
0.0000520.0000690.0000920.000276
0.0000420.0000570.0000750.000226
0.0000230.0000310.0000410.000122
0.0000130.0000170.0000230.00006958 120
58 20858 24058 277
100W HPSEq LEDCooperAcorn
110110110110
#4 AL Dup
0.0002000.0002670.0003550.0010680.0001090.0001450.0001930.000579
0.0003130.0004170.0005560.001669
0.0001550.0002070.0002750.000827
0.0001070.0001430.0001900.000571
0.0000820.0001090.0001450.000436
0.0001070.0001430.0001900.000571
0.0002000.0002670.0003550.0010680.0001090.0001450.0001930.000579
0.0003130.0004170.0005560.001669
0.0001550.0002070.0002750.000827
0.0001070.0001430.0001900.000571
0.0000820.0001090.0001450.000436
0.0001070.0001430.0001900.000571
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** - Colonial Post-Top luminaire 50% PF. All others are calculated at 90% PF.Note 1: The above table includes the drop in the neutral return path. If the feed is a balanced 3-phase circuit, the neutral drop is neglected and the above voltage drop may be divided by 2.Note 2: Voltage drop based on conductor resistance and reactance at 75° C.Note 3: LED calculations based on a fixture operating current of 525mA.
Table 5 (LED continued): Percentage Voltage Drop Per Luminaire Per Foot (continued)
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N
2
1
A B C D E F
fdb
200' 210' 195' 205'190'220'
eca
Example 2:Try to feed the same 6 luminaires with #4 Al triplex. When using triplex, we alternate hot legs for each luminaire as wemove down the street with the third wire as a common neutral. This will require the circuit to be drawn differently.
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Since 9.83% is less than the allowable drop of 10% for this luminaire, this circuit is acceptable; however, with a voltagedrop this close to the maximum you will want to modify the design to reduce the voltage drop (larger wire, shorterspacing, fewer luminaires, etc.).
% Voltage Drop of Span = (% Voltage Drop per Luminaire per foot)x (Number of Luminaires Served by the Span)x (Span Length in Feet)
% Voltage Drop of Feed = Sum of % Voltage Drop of Each Span
To illustrate how Table 4 and Table 5 are used, three voltage drop examples are included on the following pages.
Example 1:Serve six 250 watt luminaires, at 120 volts using #6 Cu cable as illustrated in Fig. 1.
a b c d e f
FEDCBA200' 210' 195' 220' 190' 205'
Voltage Drop of Feed:
Span A Drop = (%voltage drop/lum.) x (# of lum.) x (span length) = (0.002045) x (6) x (200) = 2.45% Span B Drop = (0.002045) x (5) x (210) = 2.15% Span C Drop = (0.002045) x (4) x (195) = 1.60% Span D Drop = (0.002045) x (3) x (220) = 1.35% Span E Drop = (0.002045) x (2) x (190) = 0.78% Span F Drop = (0.002045) x (1) x (205) = 0.42% Total Drop = 8.75%
Let's check both phase wires to determine which has the largest voltage drop.
Phase Wire #1: Phase Wire #2:Span A Drop = (0.00218) x (3) x (200) = 1.31% Span A + B Drop = (0.00218) x (3) x (200 + 210) = 2.68%Span B + C Drop = (0.00218) x (2) x (210 + 195) = 1.74% Span C + D Drop = (0.00218) x (2) x (195 + 220) = 1.81%Span D + E Drop = (0.00218) x (1) x (220 + 190) = 0.89% Span E + F Drop = (0.00218) x (1) x (190 + 205) = 0.86%Total Drop = 3.94% Total Drop = 5.35%
Phase Wire #2 is the most critical since it has the largest voltage drop. Still, the 5.35% is less than the 10% limit making thisan acceptable design from a voltage drop perspective.
Figure 2
Figure 1
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Example 3:What do I do if all the fixtures on the circuit are not the same size? You need to follow the same basic procedure as inExample 1 & 2, while calculating the voltage drop on the odd luminaires separately. For this example, let's use the circuit ofFigure 2 again using #4 triplex, with 250 watt luminaires at 120 volts.. If we replace fixture "c" with a 400 watt luminaire andfixture "d" with a 100 watt lumnaire, the calculations would be as follows:
N
2
1
A B C D E F
fdb
200' 210' 195' 205'190'220'
eca 400W
100W
Phase Wire #1: Span A Drop = [(0.00218) x (2) x (200)] + [(0.003401) x (1) (200)] = 1.55% Span B + C Drop = [(0.00218) x (1) x (210 + 195)] + [(0.003401) x (210 + 195)] = 2.26% Span D + E Drop = [(0.00218) x (1) x (220 + 190)] = 0.89% Total Drop = 4.70%
Phase Wire #2: Span A + B Drop = [(0.00218) x (2) x (200 + 210)] + [(0.000923) x (1) x (200 + 210)] = 2.17% Span C + D Drop = [(0.00218) x (1) x (195 + 220)] + [(0.000923) x (1) x (195 + 220) = 1.29% Span E + F Drop = [(0.00218) x (1) x (190 + 205)] = 0.86% Total Drop = 4.32%
Both circuits are acceptable as the voltage drop on each phase wire is below the 10% limit for the luminaires used. Itshould be noted that if the fixture "d" were replaced with a normal power factor, colonial post-top fixture, the allowablevoltage drop at the fixture is only 5%. In this case, the voltage drop at "d" is 3.45% (using 0.000925 from Table 4), whichis acceptable.
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 STREET LIGHT LAYOUT/APPLICATION 17-7 8/8
5. ConduitThe standard conduit size for arterial feeds and those under roadways or sidewalk is 2" Schedule 40 PVC (Item#194-214- 505). 1-1/2" PVC conduit is no longer acceptable for street light construction. Some 1-1/2" PVC conduit andcouplings are kept in stores for repair of existing installations only.
6. RisersSpecify EDCS 12-5 for all new streetlight installations. For the sake of consistancy and reducing material inventory,2" is now the standard riser size. The old 1" and 1-1/2" risers are now maintenance standards, and are to be used forreference only.
7. Junction BoxesColorado Springs Utilities has standardized on concrete composite junction boxes (ref. std. 17-3) for all streetlight cablesplicing locations. A junction box may also be installed at locations where individual luminaire fusing is necessary buthandholes are not available on each pole. This application would be the exception, as most poles used for a multipleluminaire feed are specified with handhole access.
8. Concrete MixesReference EDCS 11-1.
9. Trenching, Backfill & CompactionReference EDCS 11-1.
10. ClearancesReference EDCS Chapter 18.
Figure 3
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ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2017 HPS LUMINAIRE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 17-8 1/1
HPS LUMINAIRE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEThe following are descriptions of commonly encountered luminaire failures. A recommended course of action for eachproblem is listed in the following table, from the most common to the least common solution. Each troubleshooting stepshould be followed in order. Confirm that each step has not solved the problem before moving on to the next step. Themost typical type of failure modes are:
1. Verify the proper wattage lamp is installed in thefixture. If not, replace the lamp with one of theappropriate wattage.
2. Replace the fixture.
1. Replace photocontrol. Note: If there is evidence ofoverheating at the photocontrol receptacle, replace thefixture.
2. Check for open wiring (usually white wire from thephotocontrol receptacle.
3. Replace the fixture.
1. Verify proper wattage lamp is installed in the fixture. Ifnot, replace the lamp with one of the appropriatewattage.
2. Check muti-tap ballast for the correct tap settings.3. Check for loose wires on capacitor if applicable.4. Measure supply voltage and make certain it matches
the rating on the ballast.5. Replace the fixture.
1. Verify lamp cycling with bump test.2. Replace lamp.3. If reports of cycling persist, check to see if the
photocontrol is overly sensitive to ambient light in thearea. This can be accomplished by shielding thecontroller or repositioning it away from strong lightsources. Look for light being reflected from other objector even tree leaves.
4. Replace fixture.
1. Test the photocontrol. Cover the photocell with yourhand and wait for several seconds. If the lamp doesnot come ON, replace the photocontrol with a knownworking unit.
2. Replace lamp with a known good HPS lamp.3. Test the luminaire for a starter board failure with an
IGNITRON lamp of the appropriate wattage. If theIGNITRON works, leave the IGNITRONin the socket and remove the old starter. Cap any barestarter leads.
4. Check the luminaire fuse and replace if necessary.5. Open the luminaire door and inspect for incorrect or
defective wiring. Some examples are: incorrect tapselected on ballast, loose wires, wires shorting fromworn insulation, or a missing or defective capacitorbleed resistor.
6. Replace luminaire.
PREMATURE LAMP FAILURE - lamp burnout shortly afterinstallation.
DAY BURNING LAMP - the lamp burns in the fixture bothnight and day.
DIM BURNING LAMP - a dim burning or low-output fixture.
LAMP CYCLING - the normal end-of-life failure for HPSlamps. It is characterized by lamp starting then going out,then restarting, then going out, and so on. It is important toremedy this situation soon, as it will lead to eventual starterboard and ballast failure. Quite often, when you arrive atthe site, the lamp will appear to be working fine. You willneed to verify that the lamp is indeed cycling by bumpingthe pole and/or fixture to simulate environmental vibration(wind, road vibration, etc.). This bump test can best beaccomplished by striking the mounting pole with a shortpiece of lumber, or by actually bumping the fixture with yourhand. If the lamp is near the end of life, it will most likely besensitive to vibration, and will turn off when shocked orjarred.
OUTAGE - the light fails to come on.
SOLUTION (FOLLOW STEPS IN ORDER)PROBLEM
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ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
12-6-2016 ELIMINATING LIGHT INTRUSION 17-9 1/1
ELIMINATING LIGHT INTRUSION
FIGURE 1 - LED FIXTUREROTATED ON ARM
LUMINAIRE
5 - 10°ROTATION
The condition of undesired light from a roadway luminaire being directed or reflected onto a surface, is referred to aslight intrusion. The most common instance of light intrusion is when a customer is located downhill from the offendinglight source. A possible solution, may be to slightly rotate the luminaire on the pole arm so as to direct light away fromthe complaining party. This approach works best when using a cutoff luminaire, but its true effectiveness is still limitedby the angle of intrusion (Fig. 1). Another approach is to tilt the fixture so that the light is directed away from thecomplaining party (Fig. 2).
Light shields are available from various luminaire manufacturers (Fig. 3).
FIGURE 2 - LED FIXTURETILTED ON ARM
5 - 10°ROTATION
LUMINAIRE
In the most extreme case, it may be necessary to relocate/remove the light or inform the complaining party that nothingcan be done. Either of these solutions should be avoided if at all possible in an effort to limit additional customerexpense and/or any negative feelings between neighbors and the utility.
FIGURE 3 - LED FIXTURE WITHLIGHT SHIELD
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80"
MIN
BANNER MOUNTING BRACKET & ARM
15'
MAX
3/4" WIDE STAINLESS STEELBANDING (TYPICAL @ 6)
28"MAX
FIBERGLASS ROD ANGLE UPWARD FOR TENSION(SEE NOTE 5)
(SEE NOTE 5)FIBERGLASS ROD ANGLE DOWNWARD FOR TENSION
TYPICAL BANNER
TYPICAL ALUMINUM OR STEELSTREETLIGHT POLE
BANNER INSTALLATION GUIDE
BRACKET, STREETLIGHT BANNER, WITH SPRING-TYPE ARM
DESCRIPTION ITEM NO.
120-500-100
3-1/2"
7" 4 ANGLE
3/4"x 32" FIBERGLASS ROD
TEMPERED ALUMINUMMOUNTING BRACKET
GROOVES FOR (2) 3/4" WIDESTAINLESS STEEL BANDS
SPRING FOR BANNERWIND RELEASE
32"
CURB ORROADWAY
DOUBLE BANNEROPTION
GROOVE FOR 3/4" WIDESTAINLESS STEEL BAND
BANNER SHALL HAVE #2 GROMMET @ INSIDECORNERS (TYP @ 2). ATTACH TO BANNER MOUNT SAFETY PIN WITH WIRE TIE (TYP @ 2)
LARGE SAFETY PIN:
TO MOUNTING BRACKET &PROVIDES A RING TO ATTACHWIRE TIE FROM BANNER
ATTACHES FIBERGLASS ROD
GROMMET TO BRACKET
NOTES:1. Banner mount shall be installed on bare aluminum or steel poles only
(no fiberglass or painted poles).2. Recommended banner arm bends @ 30 mph to spill away wind
resistance.3. Maximum banner size to be 28" wide x 80" long to accommodate
fiberglass arm length.4. Attach mounting bracket to pole with (3) 3/4" stainless steel bands
and banding tool.5. Fiberglass rod has a 4 degree angle to provide tension on the
banner. At upper support install banner bracket with fiberglass rodfacing upward. At lower support install banner bracket withfiberglass rod facing downward. Large safety pin allows removalof the rod when banner is not used.
6. Metal banners are not allowed.7. For requirements pertaining to eligibility requirements, duration of
banner display, and installations, see Colorado Springs UtilitiesElectric Line Extension and Service Standards 1.03i(2).
8. The additional wind load caused by banners or other attachmenttypes must be taken into consideration and cannot cause the pole toexceed its maximum wind load capability with 100 MPH wind speed.Refer to NESC Rule 250 & AASHTO LTS-5.
(LBS)
4
WEIGHT
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 STREETLIGHT BANNER INSTALLATION GUIDE 17-10 1/2
(ALUMINUM OR STEEL POLES)
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BANNER MOUNTING BRACKET & ARM - DECORATIVE POLES
1/2" WIDE STAINLESS STEELBANDING (TYPICAL @ 4)
TYPICAL BANNER
TYPICAL DECORATIVESTREETLIGHT POLE
BANNER INSTALLATION GUIDE
BANNER ARM, STREETLIGHT, DECORATIVE, SINGLE, 3-POINT, GREEN, 24"
DESCRIPTION ITEM NO.
195-505-000
GROOVES FOR 1/2" WIDESTAINLESS STEEL BANDS
GROOVE FOR 1/2" WIDESTAINLESS STEEL BAND
NOTES:1. Banner mount shall be installed on bare aluminum or steel poles only
(no fiberglass poles).2. Maximum banner size to be 24" wide x 48" long to accommodate arm
length and spacing.3. Attach mounting bracket to pole with (2) 1/2" stainless steel clamps.4. Only one banner will be permitted and double banners are not
allowed.5. Metal banners are not allowed.6. For requirements pertaining to eligibility requirements, duration of
banner display, and installations, see Colorado Springs UtilitiesElectric Line Extension and Service Standards 1.03i(2).
7. The additional wind load caused by banners or other attachmenttypes must be taken into consideration and cannot cause the pole toexceed its maximum wind load capability with 100 MPH wind speed.Refer to NESC Rule 250 & AASHTO LTS-5.
(LBS)
4
WEIGHT
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 STREETLIGHT BANNER INSTALLATION GUIDE 17-10 2/2
24"2"
5-1/4"
14'
6"
48"
24"
5-1/4"
GROOVES FOR 1/2" WIDESTAINLESS STEEL BANDS
GROOVE FOR 1/2" WIDESTAINLESS STEEL BAND
LOWER RING USED TOSECURE BANNER
1" DIA. ROD
(DECORATIVE POLES)
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ALUMINUM STREET LIGHT POLE REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES
The critical location for strength in an aluminum lighting pole is typically at the shaft material within 1 inch of the base weld and handhole weld. Therefore, areas near the base of the shaft but not within 1 inch of a weld have some reserve strength and minor dents can be tolerated. However, any sharp discontinuities in the shaft material make the material susceptible to fatigue and for the same reason any tears or cracks cannot be tolerated. Any pole with torn, split, cracked or sharply creased material should be replaced. The welds should be examined and if any are cracked, the pole should be replaced. For these reasons, we believe that pole 4663 (see below) should be okay based on the dent depth. However, it should be replaced if cracked, deeply grooved, or if the welds are cracked. The other poles in the following photos – numbers 4662, 4661, 12496, and 8337 should be replaced.
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OPTIONAL HPS POST-TOP FIXTURESPost top HPS fixtures offered to local
195-450-305
100 W100 W195-450-300
ITEM NO.
SOLID BAND
OPEN BAND
SOLID BAND
150 W
195-450-310
WATTAGE CAGE STYLE
195-450-320
OPTIONAL TWIN-ARM MOUNTUsed allow for the installation of two
195-500-605 42 LBS.
38 LBS.195-500-600
ITEM NO.
BLACK SWEEP
BLACK STRAIGHT
STRAIGHT
SWEEP
195-450-325 195-450-330
STYLE
195-450-330 PAWN
ROOKQUEEN
ITEM NO.
195-450-320195-450-325
May be mounted on top of the decorativeOPTIONAL LUMINAIRE FINIALS
luminaire to give the fixture a different look
developers as a decorative option
ITEM NO.
OPTIONAL DECORATIVE BASE
195-500-590195-500-592
High-density, two-piece elastomer
17"
20"
16"
20"
wrap-around decorative bases
195-500-590 195-500-595
decorative luminaires on the same pole
WEIGHT STYLE
STYLE
VIRGINIA
COLOR
BLACKGREEN
195-450-305195-450-310195-450-314195-450-315
195-450-300195-450-302195-450-304
195-450-316195-450-317
195-450-302195-450-304
195-450-314195-450-315195-450-316
OPEN BANDOPEN BAND
SOLID BAND
NONE
100 W150 W100 W150 W100 W
195-500-595195-500-597 WASHINGTON
BLACKGREEN
WEIGHT
35 LBS.35 LBS.35 LBS.35 LBS.
VIRGINIAWASHINGTON
195-500-592 195-500-597
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 DECORATIVE STREETLIGHT OPTIONS 17-12 1/5
195-450-317 NONE150 W
GREEN SWEEP
GREEN STRAIGHT
195-500-607 42 LBS.
38 LBS.195-500-602
LAMP COLOR
VERTICALHORIZONTAL
VERTICALHORIZONTALHORIZONTAL
VERTICALVERTICALVERTICALVERTICAL
BLACKBLACK
BLACKBLACKBLACKBLACKBLACKGREENGREEN
SOLID BAND
OPTIONAL LED POST-TOP FIXTURESPost top LED fixtures offered to local
195-451-275
100W EQ195-451-200
ITEM NO.
RESIDENTIAL
150W EQ
195-451-300
WATTAGE APPLICATION
developers as a decorative option
195-451-225195-451-250
195-451-325195-451-350195-451-375
MODERATE
PATTERN COLOR
TYPE VTYPE III
BLACKBLACK
BLACKBLACK
GREENGREENGREENGREEN
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIALRESIDENTIAL
MODERATE
MODERATEMODERATE
100W EQ
100W EQ100W EQ
150W EQ
150W EQ150W EQ
TYPE VTYPE III
TYPE VTYPE III
TYPE VTYPE III
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PLUG-INIGNITOR
PHOTOCONTROLTWISTLOCK
RECEPTACLE (TO BEGFCI OUTLET INTERNAL
FIELD INSTALLED)
WIREWAYALUMINUM
BLACK
WHITE
BLUEDISCONNECT
BALLAST COVERGROUND TO
GREEN WHITE
BLACK
GFCIOUTLET
RED
BLACK
WHITE
GROUNDTO POD
PHOTO CONTROL
WHITE IN(120V COMMON)
BLACK IN(120V)
GREEN(GROUND)
PHOTO CONTROL
WHITEGREENBLACK IN(120V)
GREEN(GROUND)
(120V COMMON)WHITE IN
TO PODGROUND
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
GROUND TOBALLAST COVER
WHITE
BALLAST / SOCKETRED
BLUEDISCONNECT
BLACK
GFCIOUTLET
CONVENIENCE OUTLET OPTIONS FORDECORATIVE STREETLIGHTS1. At the request of the developer, a separate
GFCI outlet (194-106-092) may be installed by Utility personnel to allow for switched or
unswitched electric power.
WIRING DIAGRAMSWITCHED GFCI OUTLET
UNSWITCHED GFCI OUTLETWIRING DIAGRAM
7-6-2016 DECORATIVE STREETLIGHT OPTIONS 17-12 2/5
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
DRIVER / LED ARRAY
BALLAST / SOCKETDRIVER / LED ARRAY
HPS SOCKET / LAMP ORLED DRIVER / ARRAY
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24" BELOW GRADEWIRE ENTRY HOLE
WITH COAL TAR EPOXYDIRECT BURIED POLE COATED
3" HIGH x 3" O.D.ALUMINUM TENON
OVERALLLENGTH
4'
WEIGHTITEM NO.
195-500-550 105 LBS.105 LBS.195-500-560
option offer to local developersUsed as part of the decorative streetlightOPTIONAL STRAIGHT ROUND POLE
OVERALLLENGTH
20'23' 19'
16'
HEIGHTMOUNTING
3" HIGH x 3" O.D.ALUMINUM TENON ALUMINUM TENON
3" HIGH x 3" O.D.
DIRECT BURIED POLE COATEDWITH COAL TAR EPOXY
WIRE ENTRY HOLE24" BELOW GRADE
Height
4'
20'
FIT ONTO 4.5" TUBESLIPOVER COMPRESSION
SLIPOVER COMPRESSIONFIT ONTO 4.5" TUBE
HANDHOLE OPENING BEHINDTHE DECORATIVE BASE 6"ABOVE THE BASEPLATE
11" BOLT CIRCLE WITH 7/8" x 1" HOLES TOACCOMODATE UP TO 1" DIAMETER BOLT
FIRST 12" OF POLE AND BASEPLATE TO BEINDUSTRIAL COLD GALVANIZED.
195-500-580195-500-570
Used as part of the decorative streetlightoption offer to local developers
OPTIONAL STRAIGHT FLUTED POLE
16'20'
LENGTHOVERALL
BLACKBLACK
ITEM NO. COLOR
195-500-570
195-500-585195-500-587195-500-585
14'14'
GREENBLACK
105 LBS.105 LBS.
WEIGHT
105 LBS.105 LBS.
195-500-580
195-500-587
1-30-2017 DECORATIVE STREETLIGHT OPTIONS 17-12 3/5
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
NOTES: FOR DIRECT BURIED POLES:1. After the pole has been put into the excavation, backfill and
compact the bottom of the hole with 6" of soil to preventthe pole from floating while being foamed.
2. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for use of expandingfoam products. If the pole is to be set in a large excavation,such as a trench, backfill and properly tamp with suitablesoil (see EDCS 11-1, pg. 2). A compaction test shall beperformed within 12" of the pole.
NOTES:1. Anchor (#195-055-100) shall be used if pole is
to be installed using a screw-in anchor,
195-500-588 19'GREEN 135 LBS.
195-500-588195-500-588 19'BLACK 135 LBS.195-500-589
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PENDANT FIXTURES
6-1/2"
50"
44"Ctr Pole to Tenon
5-3/4"
Used as part of the pendant fixture installationOPTIONAL DECORATIVE DAVIT ARM
ITEM NO.
195-453-030 28 lbs.
WEIGHT
9.2"
6.5"
Used as part of the pendant fixtureOPTIONAL DECORATIVE PLUMBIZER
ITEM NO.
195-453-020 4.8 lbs.
WEIGHT
to level the fixture during installation
Used as part of the pendant fixtureOPTIONAL DECORATIVE PENDANT FIXTURE
ITEM NO.
195-453-010 44 lbs.
WEIGHT
to level the fixture during installation
NOTES:1. Due to the offset loading of the pole, a screw-in
anchor (#195-055-100) or poured-in-place concretebase is required for each installation.
7-6-2016 DECORATIVE STREETLIGHT OPTIONS 17-12 4/5
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
2 PLUMBIZER
4 ALUMINUMPOLE
5 FIBERGLASSBASE
1 LUMINAIREPENDANT
3TAPERED ARM
INS 600V#8 / 2 CU
100W LAMP HPS
(SEE NOTE 1)DEADEND CONNECTOR20A MIDGET FUSE AND FUSED
HANDHOLE LOCATEDUNDERNEATH SHROUD
(TYP @ 4)LOCK WASHER AND NUT2" O.D. FLAT WASHER, SPLIT
PENDANT FIXTURECUID EXAMPLE:
E.SL-BLPENDANT-HPS100
SEE NOTE 1
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ALTERNATE J-BOX FOR DECORATIVE STREETLIGHT INSTALLATIONS
7-6-2016 DECORATIVE STREETLIGHT OPTIONS 17-12 5/5
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
1 STREETLIGHTJ-BOX 12" x 12" x 12"
NOTES:1. The 12" x 12" x 12" J-Box (#195-300-011) is to be used
when installing decorative poles on sidewalk, curb,and roadway applications.
2. J-Box to be installed flush with the surface and in linewith the conduit and pole to reduce the possibility oftrip hazards.
3. The top of the J-Box will be installed flush with groundlevel.
4. The #10 copper wire is to be inserted into the polefrom the J-Box and terminated in the J-Box.
5. See Section 17-3, page 3 for the wiring detail.
2" PVC CONDUIT
POURED-IN-PLACE BASE (SEE 17-1)
2' MIN
2'
CUID EXAMPLEE.SL-TERMBOX-12x12x12
AND ANCHORSTREETLIGHT POLE
TO POLE#10 CU WIRE
4 POSITION #12 - 350KCMSECONDARY TERMINAL
1 STREETLIGHTJ-BOX 12" x 12" x 12"2" PVC CONDUIT
STREETLIGHT FEED
2" PVC CONDUIT
CENTERED IN BASECONDUIT IS TO BE LOCATOR DISK
2" MAX
24" MIN
DIRECTIONSIDEWALK
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STREETLIGHT & TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSPG.APPROVED AS OF:
7-6-2016 STREETLIGHT AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION 17-13 1/1
CUSTOMERSECTION
UTILITYSECTION
PROVIDE END BELLS ONALL CONDUITS (TYP)
TRAFFICSIGNAL
CABINET
SIGNAL CABINET BOX PAD
LABEL ALL CABLESIN JUNCTION BOX
NOTE:
TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLE(WITH STREETLIGHTATTACHED)
2" PVC SCH 40 CONDUIT
SL SERVICE CONDUCTOR(TO TRANSFORMER IF CSUOWNED, TO METER IF CITYOWNED)
SERVICE CONDUCTORTO TRANSFORMER
ADD FUSE CONNECTORFOR STREETLIGHT
8' GROUNDROD (TYP @ 2)
48"-
72"
(TYP
)
18" DIA. X 10"CONCRETECOLLAR
COMPACTED SOILAROUND PEDESTAL
3-WIRE RINGLESSMETER SOCKET
2" SCH 80 CONDUITWITH END BELL ATTRAFFIC RISER
TRAFFIC SIGNALJUNCTION BOX
STREETLIGHTJUNCTION BOX
3" PVC CONDUIT(TYP @ 5)
2" PVC SCH 40CONDUIT (TYP@ 2)
SL
SL
SL
TS
TS
TS
TS
3-WIRE METER SOCKETTRAFFICSIGNAL
CABINET
TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLEWITH ATTACHEDSTREETLIGHT (TYPAT EACH CORNER)
TRAFFIC SIGNALJUNCTION BOX (TYPAT EACH CORNER)
CSU STEETLIGHTJUNCTION BOX (TYPAT EACH CORNER)
3" PVC CONDUIT(TYP FOR TRAFFICSIGNALS)
2" PVC CONDUIT, TYP FORSTREETLIGHT FEEDS (24"MIN DEPTH)
SERVICE CONDUCTORTO TRANSFORMER (2"CONDUIT)
SL
TRAFFIC SIGNAL WITHMAST ARM INTERSECTION
TYPICAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL WITH MASTARM CONDUIT LAYOUT
1. City owned streetlights on traffic signal poles will bemetered, owned and maintained by the city. The Pointof Common Coupling (PCC) will be at the meterpedestal (as with any other commercial customer).
2. Commercial services, such as traffic signals, need to bedesigned with a specific feed from the CSU transformeror Utility secondary junction box, not from a streetlightjunction box.
2. Streetlights and bus shelters are the only servicesallowed to feed directly from a streetlight junction box.
3. As with our contractor community, these transformersecondary junction box installations will be inspectedby our Quality Control personnel, and treated ascommercial services.
4. Meter pedestal construction & installation shall complywith Electric Distribution Construction Standard 8-5(Appendix-F), and Material Specification 194-113-406(Appendix-E).
5. Approved CSU streetlight conduit materials are shownon Table 3 (Appendix-C).
6. For conduit trench and boring requirements, seeElectric Distribution Construction Standard 11-1(Appendix-F).
NOTES:
TYPICAL UNDERGROUND LAYOUT
18"MAX
6' MIN8' MAX
30"
(MIN
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#6 SOL CU GROUNDINGCONDUCTOR TO METERPEDESTAL COMMONGROUNDING LUG
PROVIDE MINIMUM 8' GROUNDROD PER NEC (1/2" MIN/ 5/8"MAX DIAMETER)
NOTE:
SL SERVICE CONDUCTOR TOTRANSFORMER IF CSU OWNED,TO METER IF CITY OWNED (2"CONDUIT, 30" MIN DEPTH)
#6 SOL CU GROUNDINGCONDUCTOR FROM GROUNDRODS TO METER PEDESTALCOMMON GROUNDING LUG
24"
30"
(MIN
)
24"
(MIN
)
FOR UTILITY OWNED STREETLIGHTS
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ELECTRIC NOMINAL LOAD CONTRACT
This contract is entered into this ___ day of ____________, 20__, by and between
the Colorado Springs Utilities (“CSU”), an enterprise of the City of Colorado Springs (the
“City”), a home rule municipality, and _____________________________________
(the “customer”). This contract is effective as of the date written above and supersedes
all other agreements, understandings or arrangements, if any, written or oral, in
connection with the subject matter covered herein.
Recitals
A. CSU provides, in part, electric utility services to customers within the city limits
of Colorado Springs.
B. The customer routinely uses a nominal electric load during their billing cycle and
it is not cost effective for CSU to meter very small electric loads.
C. CSU is authorized to provide electric service without metering in certain limited
circumstances as provided by CSU Electric Tariff authorized by Resolution No. 115-96
(as may be revised and amended from time to time).
C. This Contract is intended to memorialize the agreement between CSU and the
customer for provision of electric service without metering.
Terms
1. CSU agrees to provide electric service without metering to the customer for the
following purpose: ____________________________. The customer further agrees to
pay CSU as it is billed for electric use at standard tariff rates as calculated in paragraph 4.
2. The customer understands and agrees that the electric load is less than 66 kwh/day
and that there is limited opportunity for load variance, misuse or subterfuge. The
customer further agrees that at any time, CSU may check the usage and install a meter if
deemed necessary by CSU. The customer further agrees to pay CSU based upon the
metered amount in accordance with the normal and customary tariff rates.
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3. The customer further agrees to provide written notification to CSU if there are any
changes in the amount, location or purpose of the electricity provided under the terms of
this Contract.
4. The calculation method for the customer’s electric usage is specifically set forth
as:_____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.
5. This Contract shall continue for a period of _____ years, after which it may be
extended upon mutual agreement of CSU and the customer for a definite time.
Notwithstanding this contract term, however, CSU may terminate this Contract when the
customer’s load exceeds 66 kwh/day, or for cause, by giving thirty (30) days written
notice to the customer. The customer will then be billed at the applicable tariff rate for all
electric usage from that time forward.
6. This Agreement may be assigned by the customer to another party upon the
written consent of CSU.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
By:______________________________
Its:______________________________
FOR: _____________________________
(customer name)
By:_______________________________
Its:_______________________________
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RF Emissions Compliance
Site Name: Configuration: Type G Pole Address: N/A Latitude: 39.758669
Longitude: -104.87144
Proposed Modification proposes to install as a Type G Pole. The assessment of Radio
Frequency (RF) Emissions Compliance for the Type G Pole has been provided to the for reference, and provides information about predicted RF exposure conditions at the base of the pole and near the antennas.
Site Location The location of the pole relative to surrounding buildings is depicted in Figure 1. All adjacent buildings or potential elevated work areas are beyond the safety distance associated with the FCC exposure limits specified in the attached RF Emissions Compliance Report.
Figure 1: Antenna Location
Compliance Status Based on the assessment and conformance to the technical operating parameters and siting plan for Type G Pole, the site will be compliant with FCC RF Exposure Rules.
I, David Born, can attest to that, at the time of site survey, is unaware of any other collocated antenna structures in the vicinity that could contribute to the aggregate MPE levels to exceed the general population limit on the ground.
David Born Principal RF Engineer
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Radio Frequency Emissions Compliance Report Site: Type G Pole Report Date: January 6, 2020
Compliance Statement Based on information provided by and predictive modeling, the Type G Pole installation proposed by will be compliant with Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure Limits of 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1307(b)(3) and 1.1310. The proposed operation will not expose members of the General Public at groundlevel or in adjacent buildings to hazardous levels of RF energy.
Certification I, Steven N. Baier-Anderson, am the reviewer and approver of this report and am fully aware of and familiar with the Rules and Regulations of both the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with regard to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation, specifically in accordance with FCC’s OET Bulletin 65. I have reviewed this Radio Frequency Exposure Assessment report and believe it to be both true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
General Summary to conduct a Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Compliance assessment of the proposed Type G Pole installation to be deployed within the This report contains information about the radio telecommunications equipment to be installed at this site and the surrounding environment with regard to RF Hazard compliance. This assessment is based on installation designs and operational parameters provided by
The compliance framework is derived from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations for preventing human exposure in excess of the applicable Maximum Permissible Exposure (“MPE”) limits. At any location at this site, the power density resulting from each transmitter may be expressed as a percentage of the frequency-specific limits and added to determine if 100% of the exposure limit has been exceeded. The FCC Rules define two tiers of permissible exposure differentiated by the situation in which the exposure takes place and/or the status of the individuals who are subject to exposure. General Population / Uncontrolled exposure limits apply to those situations in which persons may not be aware of the presence of electromagnetic energy, where exposure is not employment-related, or where persons cannot exercise control over their exposure. Occupational / Controlled exposure limits apply to situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment, have been made fully aware of the potential for exposure, and can exercise control over their exposure. Based on the criteria for these classifications, the FCC General Population limit is considered to be a level that is safe for continuous exposure time. The FCC General Population limit is 5 times more restrictive than the Occupational limits.
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Table 1: FCC Limits
Frequency (MHz)
Limits for General Population/ Uncontrolled Exposure Limits for Occupational/ Controlled Exposure Power Density
(mW/cm2) Averaging Time
(minutes) Power Density
(mW/cm2) Averaging Time
(minutes) 1500-100,000 1.0 30 5.0 6
f=Frequency (MHz)
In situations where the predicted MPE exceeds the General Population threshold in an accessible area as a result of emissions from multiple transmitters, FCC licensees that contribute greater than 5% of the aggregate MPE share responsibility for mitigation.
Based on the computational guidelines set forth in FCC OET Bulletin 65, has developed software to predict the overall Maximum Permissible Exposure possible at any location given the spatial orientation and operating parameters of multiple RF sources. The power density in the Far Field of an RF source is specified by OET-65 Equation 5 as follows:
𝑆𝑆 = 𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸4⋅𝜋𝜋⋅𝐸𝐸2
(mW/cm2)
where EIRP is the Effective Radiated Power relative to an isotropic antenna and R is the distance between the antenna and point of study. Additionally, consideration is given to the manufacturers’ horizontal and vertical antenna patterns as well as radiation reflection. At any location, the predicted power density in the Far Field is the spatial average of points within a 0 to 6 foot vertical profile that a person would occupy. Near field power density is based on OET-65 Equation 20 stated as
𝑆𝑆 = �180𝜃𝜃𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵
� ⋅100 ⋅ 𝑃𝑃𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝜋𝜋 ⋅ 𝑅𝑅 ⋅ ℎ (mW/cm2)
where Pin is the power input to the antenna and h is the aperture length.
These theoretical results represent worst-case predictions as emitters are assumed to be operating at 100% duty cycle. Additionally, some antennas employ beamforming technology where RF energy allocated to each customer device is dynamically directed toward their location. In the analysis presented herein, predicted exposure levels are based on all beams at full utilization (i.e. full power) simultaneously focused in any direction. As this condition is unlikely to occur, the actual power density levels at ground and at adjacent structures will be less that the levels reported below.
Analysis proposes the following installation at these locations:
• Replace existing pole with new dual technology• Antennas mounted on
From these sites, will enhance existing 1900 and 2100 MHz voice and data services to surrounding areas with 3.5, 5.7 and 28 GHz operations. The antennas will be mounted on a 36.7-foot replacement as depicted in Table 2. Other appurtenances such as cabling, radios and other equipment below the antennas are not sources of RF emissions. Only operations at these locations were considered in this analysis.
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Table 2: Antenna Parameters
Frequency (MHz) Model Orientation
Antenna Centerline (ft AGL)
Top of Antenna (ft AGL)
Bottom of Antenna (ft AGL)
1900, 2100, 3500,5700 Antenna at 35’ 1-3/8” Omnidirectional 35’ 1-3/8” 36’ 6-1/2” 33’ 8-3/8”
28000 Antenna at 31’ 6” 3 Sectors of Directional Antennas 31’ 6” 32’ 6” 30’ 6”
The worst-case exposure conditions at ground level and elevated areas are reported in Table 3. Distances to the FCC General Population and Occupational limits are listed in Table 4.
Table 3: Maximum Predicted MPE
Location
Predicted Power Density
(mW/cm2)
Limit Power Density
(mW/cm2)
FCC General Population Limits
(% MPE) Ground Level 0.009272 1.0 0.9272% Antenna Level 9.136 1.0 913.6%
Streetlight 0.43.71 1.0 43.71% 5’ Below Lower Antenna 0.2210 1.0 22.10%
Table 4: Distance to FCC Limits
Location
General Population Limits
Power Density (mW/cm2)
Distance to General
Population Limits (ft)
Occupational Limits Power
Density (mW/cm2)
Distance to Occupational
Limits (ft)
Antenna Level 1.0 13 5.0 5
Predicted MPE at ground level as a function of distance from the pole is depicted in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Predicted Ground Level MPE
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On the pole, predicted MPE levels will exceed the FCC General Population limits within 13 feet in front of the antennas and within 3 feet below the lower antennas as depicted in Figure 2. Predicted MPE levels will exceed the FCC Occupational limits within 4.5 feet in front of the antennas and above the bottoms of the lower antennas. Siting design requires that no elevated work areas or adjacent buildings are located within this region. As the pole supports lighting fixtures that may be access by maintenance personnel, RF alerting signage is required to be posted on the pole. Only authorized personnel trained in RF safety and working under an established RF safety plan will access elevated work areas near the antennas.
Figure 2: Distances to 100% and 25% MPE Levels (Profile View)
Figure 3: Recommended Mitigation
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The antennas to be mounted at these sites are highly directional by design and emissions below the antennas may be 100 times less than emissions in front. The antenna directivity serves to reduce the potential to exceed MPE limits at any location other than directly in front of the antennas. Additionally, RF power density decreases with the inverse square of distance from any antenna. These effects are depicted in Figure 1 which shows that antenna directivity and mounting height results in RF exposure conditions at ground-level that are well below the FCC General Population limits. The proposed operations will not expose members of the General Public at ground level or in adjacent buildings to hazardous levels of RF energy. For areas beyond the 100% MPE zone shown in Figure 2, no special action is required to maintain a safe environment and there is no time limit for activities in these regions.
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