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2016 Whats New 12/22/2015 1 What's New Since 2011 Chapter 2 Standard Specifications & Special Provisions “WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011” 2545.1B & 2565.1B QUALIFICATION OF WORKERS The provisions of 1802 are hereby supplemented with the following: Signal and Lighting Certification: When the Contractor is working on Traffic Signal System(s) or Lighting System(s), provide at least one Contractor employee on the site who is MnDOT Signal and Lighting Certified to perform or directly supervise the installation and testing of any MnDOT Traffic Signal System or Lighting System. MnDOT‘s Office of Traffic, Safety, and Technology (OTST) provides Signal and Lighting Certification. For information contact OTST at phone number (651) 234-7055. “2016 SPEC BOOK” THE NEW 2016 SPEC BOOK IS NOW THE G0VERNING DOCUMENT ON ALL MnDOT SIGNAL AND LIGHTING PROJECTS MANY ITEMS THAT WERE IN THE MnDOT SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR THE 2014 SPEC BOOK HAVE BEEN MOVED TO THE NEW 2016 SPEC BOOK “2016 SPEC BOOK” THE 2016 SPEC BOOK WRITING STYLE IS PLAIN LANGUAGE ACTIVE VOICE/ IMPERATIVE MOOD COMPLETE, CORRECT, CLEAR, CONCISE, CONSISTANT 2565.3 G.1 PROVIDE PREFORMED RIGID PVC OR SAW- CUT INDUCTIVE LOOP DETECTORS AS REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACT. IN THIS WRITING FORMAT THE CONTRACTOR IS ASSUMED. “2016 SPEC BOOK” THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION WILL BE UPDATED EVERY TWO YEARS. NEXT UPDATE 3 RD QUARTER 2017 THE SPEC BOOK RELEASED LATE 2017 WILL BE THE 2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION “WHATS NEW SINCE 2011” 2545.2A.7 & 2565.2A.7 Shop Drawings Prepare shop drawing submittals in accordance with 1502 for all products not on MnDOT‘s Approved/Qualified Products List (APL). Submit products showing compliance with contract documents. Review shop drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract documents prior to submittal.
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2016 Whats New 12/22/2015

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What's New Since 2011 Chapter 2

Standard Specifications&

Special Provisions

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”2545.1B & 2565.1B QUALIFICATION OF WORKERS

The provisions of 1802 are hereby supplemented with the following:

Signal and Lighting Certification: When the Contractor is working on Traffic Signal System(s) or Lighting System(s),

provide at least one Contractor employee on the site who is MnDOT Signal and Lighting Certified to perform or directly

supervisethe installation and testing of any MnDOT Traffic Signal System or

Lighting System.MnDOT‘s Office of Traffic, Safety, and Technology (OTST) provides Signal and Lighting Certification. For information

contact OTST at phone number (651) 234-7055.

“2016 SPEC BOOK”

THE NEW 2016 SPEC BOOK IS NOW THE G0VERNING DOCUMENT ON ALL MnDOT SIGNAL AND LIGHTING

PROJECTS

MANY ITEMS THAT WERE IN THE MnDOT SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR THE 2014 SPEC BOOK HAVE BEEN

MOVED TO THE NEW 2016 SPEC BOOK

“2016 SPEC BOOK”

THE 2016 SPEC BOOK WRITING STYLE ISPLAIN LANGUAGE

ACTIVE VOICE/ IMPERATIVE MOOD

COMPLETE, CORRECT, CLEAR, CONCISE, CONSISTANT

2565.3 G.1PROVIDE PREFORMED RIGID PVC OR SAW- CUT

INDUCTIVE LOOP DETECTORS AS REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACT.

IN THIS WRITING FORMAT THE CONTRACTOR IS ASSUMED.

“2016 SPEC BOOK”

THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION WILL BE UPDATED EVERY TWO

YEARS. NEXT UPDATE 3RD QUARTER 2017

THE SPEC BOOK RELEASED LATE 2017 WILL BE THE 2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR

CONSTRUCTION

“WHATS NEW SINCE 2011”

2545.2A.7 & 2565.2A.7 Shop Drawings

Prepare shop drawing submittals in accordance with 1502 for all products not on MnDOT‘s Approved/Qualified

ProductsList (APL).

Submit products showing compliance with contract documents. Review shop drawings for accuracy,

completeness, andcompliance with contract documents prior to submittal.

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“WHATS NEW SINCE 2011”2545.2A.8 & 2565.2A.8

Approved Products Materials List

MnDOT Approved Products Materials ListBefore performing the Work, submit to the Engineer, in accordance with 1502, a Signals and

Lighting product materials list of the products selected from MnDOT‘s Approved/Qualified Products List to be used on the Project for Signals and Lighting.

Ensure the products selected meet the requirements of this section.For MnDOT‘s approved products, see MnDOT‘s Approved/Qualified Products website.

In the Signals and Lighting product materials list submitted to the Engineer, provide the following information:

(1) Title the document ―MnDOT‘s Approved/Qualified Products List for Signals and Lighting, centered at the top of the document.(2) Directly under the title include the Trunk Highway, County, and State Project number.(3) For each product listed from MnDOT‘s Approved/Qualified Products List, provide a separate line

that includes the following:(3.1) Name of the manufacturer,(3.2) Name of the product,(3.3) Catalog number, and(3.4) Quantity ordered for the project.

This submittal and the Engineer‘s review of the submitted list do not relieve the responsibility for providing products that comply with MnDOT‘s Approved/Qualified Products List.

What's New Since 2011 Chapter 10

Foundations & Equipment Pads

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

ALL MnDOT CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS AND EQUIPMENT PADS MUST USE A RIGID METAL TEMPLATE TO HOLD BOTH THE ANCHOR BOLTS AND CONDUITS IN PROPER POSITION UNTIL THE CONCRETE CURES.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

WHEN A FULL LENGTH FIBER FORMING TUBE IS USED FOR MAST ARM PA POLE FOUNDATIONS CUT FOUR 

RECTANGULAR HOLES INTO THE FORMING TUBE BEFORE INSTALLING IN THE DRILLED SHAFT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 

SPECIAL PROVISIONS.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT DOES REQUIRE LARGER FOUNDATIONS WHEN 60 TO 80 FOOT SIGNAL MAST ARMS ARE  DESIGNED INTO A SIGNAL SYSTEM PROJECT.  

REFER TO CONTRACT DOCUMENTS IN THIS CASE. 

THE FOLLOWING ROADWAY LIGHTING STANDARD PLATES HAVE BEEN REVISED

8106 EQUIPMENT PAD B

8127 LIGHT FOUNDATION DESIGN E

8128 LIGHT FOUNDATION DESIGN H

8308 REINFORCED CONCRETE MEDIAN BARRIER TYPE F

8309 REINFORCED CONCRETE MEDIAN BARRIER TYPE F & GLARESCREEN

8332 (SIX) ANCHOR BOLT CLUSTER FOR LIGHT POLES

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

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MnDOT NOW REQUIRES TWO GROUNDING ELECTRODES BE INSTALLED AND THE REBAR MUST ALSO BE GROUNDED FOR ALL 

EQUIPMENT PADS

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

STANDARD PLATES 8127 AND 8128 HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO ACCOMODATE  AASHTO REQUIREMENTS AND TO USE 

STAINLESS STEEL LIGHT POLES

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

NEW INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PRECAST CONCRETE LIGHT FOUNDATIONS DESIGN E AND DESIGN H 

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

NEW STEEL SCREW IN LIGHT FOUNDATIONS DESIGN E AND HAND NEW INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

NEW SPECIFICATION LANGUAGE IN THE 2016 SPEC BOOK FOR LIGHT POLE FOUNDATION GRADING ON ROADSIDE 

SLOPES. 

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”  

MANUFACTURER HAS NEW INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STAINLESS STEEL LIGHT POLES.

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“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT REQUIRES A SPECIFIC “BOLT TIGHTENING” INSTALLATION PROCEDURE  FOR MOUNTING POLES TO 

FOUNDATIONS.  

What's New Since 2011 Chapter 11

Conduits & Fittings

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

ALL RSC CONDUITS AND FITTINGS MUST HAVE ALL THREADS PROTECTED WITH A

BRUSH ON CORROSION-RESISTANT COMPOUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH

NEC Article 300.6 MnDOT 2565.3D.4.a

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT NOW DEFINES THIS END OF THE CONDUIT AS A:

BELL END

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT NOW DEFINES THIS RIGID PVC CONDUIT FITTING AS A:

END BELL

MnDOT Now Has Specific Requirements ForFlexible Liquid Tight Conduit

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT 3804

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MnDOT NOW REQUIRES PVC COATED HOT‐DIP GALVANIZED RSC WITH INTERIOR LINED URETHANE CONDUITS AND FITTINGS INCLUDING EXPANSION AND DEFLECTION /EXPANSION FITTINGS TO BE USED ON BRIDGES.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT 3805 & 3839

MnDOT REQUIRES AASHTO M 153 SPONGE RUBBER EXPANSION JOINT BE WRAPPED AROUND EXPANSION AND DEFELCTION/EXPANSION FITTINGS

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT 3841

What's New Since 2011 Chapter 12

Handholes, Pulling Vaults&

Junction Boxes

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

THIS CHANGE BRINGS HANDHOLES INTO FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE 314.30 OF THE NEC

MnDOT HAS COMPLETELY UPDATED WHAT HANDHOLES ARE LISTED ON THE APL

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

ALL HANDHOLES SHALL BE LISTED ON THE MnDOT APPROVED PRODUCTS LIST (APL) FOR SIGNALS

BACKFILLING SHALL BE DONE AFTER THE COVER HAS BEEN INSTALLED ONTO THE HANDHOLE

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”POLYMER CONCRETE RING AND COVERS MUST BE

USED IN SIDEWALKS

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“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”HANDHOLE TYPES HAVE TWO IDENTIFIERS

HH WHICH ARE EVERYWHERE EXCEPT IN SIDEWALKSHHS HANDHOLES ARE USED ONLY IN SIDEWALKS

HH HHS

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”HANDHOLE SIZING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEC

Articles 314.28 & 314.30

314.28 (1) Straight Pulls.In straight pulls, the length of the box or conduit body shall not be less than eight times the metric designator (trade size) of the largest raceway.

CONDUIT SIZE x 8 = HANDHOLE DIAMETER SIZE4 INCHES x 8 = 32 INCHES

The existing PVC (HHS) handhole is only 22 ¾ inches inside diameter.

MnDOT is presently working on a 24 Inch ID NRTL listed Handhole that will be placed on the APL.

When this handhole is complete MnDOT will move to 3 inch conduits

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

ALL PULLING VAULTS SHALL BE LISTED ON THE MnDOT APPROVED PRODUCTS LIST (APL) FOR

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS/ITS

BACKFILLING SHALL BE DONE AFTER THE COVER HAS BEEN INSTALLED ONTO THE HANDHOLE

RTMC PULLING VAULTS ARE BEING USED ON MnDOT LIGHTING PROJECTS

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT NOW REQUIRES LOCATOR BALLS BE INSTALLED IN ALL HANDHOLES, RTMC PULLING

VAULTS, AND SPLICE VAULTS

“BALL ON A STICK”

What's New Since 2011 Chapter 13

Grounding & Bonding

• MnDOT HAS CHANGED GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS IN ROADWAY LIGHTING LIGHT POLE BASES.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

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“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

ALL MnDOT SIGNAL SERVICE FOUNDATIONS MUST CONTAIN TWO 15 FOOT GROUND RODS AND THE REBAR

MUST BE BONDED TO GROUND

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

GROUNDING ELECTRODES INCLUDING GROUND RODS AND PLATE ELECTRODES ARE DEFINED IN MnDOT 3818

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”Chapter 14

Lighting

2545.3G.2Install direct buried lighting cable in rigid PVC or HDPE conduit if located under bituminous, concrete, or other material not considered a top soil. Provide 3 in conduit if the contract does not specify size of conduit.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

NEW SPECIFICATION LANGUAGE IN 2016 SPEC BOOK TO INSTALL DIRECT BURIED LIGHTING CABLE IN PVC OR HDPE CONDUIT WHEN NOT

LOCATED UNDER TOP SOIL.

3 ¾”

MnDOT NOW REQUIRES A RED WARNING TAPE (RIBBON) BE INSTALLED 12 INCHES ABOVE ALL DIRECT BUIRED

LIGHTING CABLE

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011” “WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT REQUIRES A GROUNDING LUG WITH TANG FOR GROUNDING THE #4 GROUNDING CONDUCTOR TO THE

LIGHT POLE BASE

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MnDOT has clarified what devices can be used in light pole base

wiring.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT now requires that tape be applied under the rubber boots on

breakaway fuse holders.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT HAS ADDED AN ADDITIONAL BREAKAWAY FUSE HOLDER TO THE

APL FOR LIGHTING.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011” “WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

USE A 6 AMP TIME DELAY CARTRIDGE FUSE

THE BENT DAVIT ANGLE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 3 ˚ ± 2 ˚ TO SUPPORT PROPER LEVELING OF LED LUMINAIRES

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011” “WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT NOW REQUIRES STAINLESS STEEL WOVEN WIRE CLOTH BE INSTALLED IN STAINLESS STEEL AND STEEL

LIGHT POLE BASES.

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“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

FILL GAPS BETWEEN THE FOUNDATION AND ALUMINUM LIGHT POLE BASE THAT EXCCED AN 1/8 INCH WITH 100%

CLEAR SILICONE .

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT HAS APPROVED LED ROADWAY LUMINAIRES FOR USE AT A 40 and 49 FOOT

MOUNTING HEIGHT.THE LED LUMINAIRES ARE A REPLACMENT FOR A

250 AND 400 WATT HPS LUMINAIRES

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT HAS APPROVED LED UNDERPASS LUMINAIRES. THESE ARE MOUNTED 17 FEET

ABOVE THE ROADWAY AND 20 FEET FROM THE RIGHT DRIVING EDGE (FOG LINE).

THESE ARE A REPLACMENT FOR A 250 WATT HPS LUMINAIRE.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT DESIGNS ALL NEW REST AREA AND ROADWAY LIGHTING PROJECTS WITH LIGHT

EMITTING DIODE (LED) LUMINAIRES

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT LED LUMINIARES COME STANDARD WITH A 7 PIN PHOTOCONTROL RECEPTACLE MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO

PLUG IN A SMART PHOTOCONTROL DEVICE FOR LUMINIARE LIGHTING CONTROLS.

MnDOT HAS ADDED REQUIREMENTS FOR A WELDED HUB ON LIGHT POLES

THAT REQUIRE AIR OBSTRUCTION LIGHTS.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

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“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT REQUIRES MACHINE PRINTED LABELS SHOWING THE FEED POINT NUMBERS BE

INSTALLED ON THE FRONT DOOR AND THE SIDE OF THE CABINET THAT FACES THE ROADWAY.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT REQUIRES LABELS SHOWING 40 OR 49 BE INSTALLED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE LUMINAIRE

BY THE CONTRACTOR.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT REQUIRES THE CABLE ASSEMBLIES TO BE LABELED IN THE SERVICE CABINET AND THE LIGHT

POLE BASE

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT REQUIRES MACHINE PRINTED LABELS SHOWING THE MONTH AND YEAR THE LUMINAIRE

WAS INSTALLED.THIS LABEL IS REQUIRED ON THE OUTSIDE OF

THE LUMINAIRE AND ON THE INSIDE OF THE LUMINAIRE.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 110.24 MnDOT NOW REQUIRES THE CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE AVALIABLE FAULT CURRENT CALCULATIONSAT THE LINE SIDE OF THE METER SOCKET.

THIS REQUIREMENT APPLIES TO BOTH LIGHTING AND SIGNAL PROJECTS

What's New Since 2011 Chapter 15

Wiring

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“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT UTILIZES FIBER OPTIC INTERCONNECT CABLE

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT REQUIRES LIGHTING CABLE BE LABELED IN BOTH THE SERVICE CABINET AND EACH LIGHT BASE

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT NOW REQUIRES THE USE OF SELF-FUSING ELECTRICAL INSULATION PUTTY TAPE WHEN WRAPPING A SPLIT

BOLT CONNECTION. SEE 2565.3J.4

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

C.6.d Ethernet Cable (Outside Plant)Provide shielded Category 5e Ethernet cable for use in outdoor applications from the traffic signal cabinet or other type cabinet to the point of connection with required equipment in the system meeting the following requirements.

4 pairs of conductors,Stranded tinned copper,24 AWG 7/32,Color coded pairs as follows:

Pair 1: Blue, White/BluePair 2: Orange, White/OrangePair 3: Green, White/GreenPair 4: Brown, White/Brown

3815 .2C.6dMnDOT has changed the requirements for CAT 5 e Ethernet Cable (Outside Plant)

What's New Since 2011 Chapter 16

Vehicle Detection

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT now has a revised saw cut loop detector Standard Plate (8130E) and a new Rigid PVC loop

detector Standard Plate (8132B).

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What's New Since 2011 Chapter 17

Mast Arm Poles&

Pedestals

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT NOW HAS POLES THAT SUPPORT 60 TO 80 FOOT MAST ARMS.

SEE STANDARD PLATES 8133 & 8134

What's New Since 2011 Chapter 18

Signal Heads

MnDOT USES COUNTDOWN PEDESTRIAN INDICATIONS ON MnDOT SIGNAL SYSTEM PROJECTS

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT REQUIRES DATE MARKING WITH A MACHINE PRINTED LABEL

2565.3L.6 Signal and Pedestrian Indication LabelingLabel the indications with the installation date as follows:Place a date of installation on the back of the indication.Provide labels for the date of installation on the back of the indication meeting the following requirements:(1) Record the installation date on white self-adhering label,(2) Use machine printed numbers,(3) Black text ½ inch (12.7 mm) tall,(4) Month/Year numeric format,(5) Suitable for placement in wet locations,(6) Paper based labels are not acceptable, and(7) Place inside on the back of the indication.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT ADOPTS FLASHING YELLOW ARROW SIGNAL INDICATION AS A

STANDARD

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“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

Cluster Head AssembliesUsed In Conjunction with FYA

BimodalSolid GreenOrFlashing Yellow Arrow

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

The Cluster Head Mounting AdaptorIs found on the MnDOT APL for Signals

The BimodalIndication is found on the MnDOT APL for Signals

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT Requires The Use of The Extended Threaded Pole Adaptor When Cluster Head Assemblies Are Mounted on The Pole.The Extended Threaded Pole Adaptor Is found on the MnDOT APL for Signals

What’s New Since 2011Chapter 19

APS Pedestrian Push Buttons

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT REQUIRES THE MANUFACTURER TO PROVIDE COPIES OF THE PRE-RECORDED

VOICE MESSAGES

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT HAS CHANGED THE DETAIL FOR THE PEDESTRIAN STATION FOUNDATION

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“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT NOW HAS AN APS POLE MOUNTING ADAPTORS LISTED ON THE APL.

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT NOW HAS AN APS POLE MOUNTING SPACERS LISTED ON THE APL.

What’s New Since 2011Chapter 20

Emergency Vehicle Preemption

WHATS NEW SINCE 2011

MnDOT NOW REQUIRES LED CONFIRMATION INDICATIONS WHICH ARE ON THE APPROVED 

PRODUCTS LIST.MnDOT 3814

WHATS NEW SINCE 2011

MnDOT NOW REQUIRES THE REMOVAL OF THE FIBER SUPPORT WASHER FROM THE APPROVED LAMP 

SOCKET

What's New Since 2011 Chapter 21

Service Equipment

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“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

MnDOT HAS ADDED A LIGHTING CABINET TYPE RLF FOR USE ON SMALL LIGHTING PROJECTS.

THIS CABINET ALSO CONTAINS A FLASHER FOR BEACONS IF REQUIRED

m “WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 110.24 MnDOT NOW REQUIRES THE CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE AVALIABLE FAULT CURRENT CALCULATIONSAT THE LINE SIDE OF THE METER SOCKET.

THIS REQUIREMENT APPLIES TO BOTH LIGHTING AND SIGNAL PROJECTS

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 210.64 MnDOT NOW REQUIRES ALL LIGHTING SERVICE CABINETS TO HAVE 125 VAC CONVENIENCE RECEPTICLE.

TYPE SSB SIGNAL SERVICE CABINETS DO NOT HAVE CONVENIENCE RECEPTILLES BECAUSE THE TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL CABINET HAS A CONVENIENCE RECEPTICLE.

What's New Since 2011 Chapter 23

Surface Finish

2565.3QMnDOT REQUIRES DAMAGED GALVANIZED COATINGS FOR SIGNALS BE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO ASTM A780 ANNEX 2

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

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ASTM A780 ANNEX 2 REQUIRES THE USE OF ZINC RICH PAINTS WHICH CAN BE FOUND THE MnDOT APPROVED

PRODUCTS LIST FOR SIGNALS

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

What's New Since 2011 Chapter 25

Signs

“WHAT’S NEW SINCE 2011”

AT TIMES MnDOT WILL REQUIRE “SPECIAL” ELECTRONIC SIGNS TO BE INSTALLED ON SIGNAL

POLES


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