Street Lighting Design Guide 4th Edition

Environment Department
Street Lighting Section
Street Lighting Design Guide

4th Edition
Standard Development Specification - Street Lighting Design Guide 08/07/2010
Contents
Page
Introduction
Design Guidance
3-9
Obstructions to Avoid
10
Trees
Bushes and Hedges
Overhead Lines
Vehicle Accesses/gateways
Bedroom Windows
Footpaths
10
11
11-12
12
12
12-13
Fold Down (Raising and Lowering or Mid-hinged) columns
14
Column Colours
14
Checks on Completion
14-
Visual Checklist
Electrical Checklist
Inventory
15-19
20
21-22
1. Introduction
This is the forth edition of the Street Lighting Design Guide (formally entitled
Guidelines for Siting and Design of Illuminated Street Furniture in the Public
Highway.
The document is the 2nd in a suite of documents consisting of :
The Street Lighting Policy Document (4th revision)

PFI Standard Design Specifications (including the Street Lighting Design Guide
and the Street Lighting Material and Works Specification)
Standard Detail Drawings (Series L)
Manual for Streets.
It is intended that this document be read in conjunction with these other publications.
Installing any type of street furniture on the public highway can cause problems;
whether they are obstructions by tree, overhead lines, vehicle access or concerns from
local residents.
This guide has been produced in order to overcome some of these general issues where
they relate to street lighting, illuminated bollards or signs etc. However, it should not be
viewed as a be-all and end-all guide as each site will have its own unique set of
circumstances which will dictate the final scheme design.
2. Design Guidance.
General guidance on whether lighting should, or should not, be installed can be found in
the Street Lighting Policy Document. Tables 2.1 2.3, below, indicate the lighting levels
to be achieved in Zones E2-4.
Environmental Zones, E1 to E4 Lighting classes

Classes determined by CEN/TR13201-1:2004, BSEN13201-2-4:2003, BS5489-1:2003
E1 - Intrinsically Dark, e.g. National Parks & E2 - Low District Brightness e.g. Rural or Small Villages
Type of Road
Lighting class
Minimum Ra
Value
Part-Night
dimming in
K.Lumens %
reduction
Column Height
(max)
A35 Redbridge Causeway/Totton By Pass high

mast lighting scheme traffic flow >15,000
Me2
20
25
25m
Strategic Route (A & All Dual Carriageways)

traffic flow >15,000
ME3a
20
25
10m
Main Distributor (Other A) traffic flow

>15,000
ME3a
20
25
10m
Secondary Distributor (B & C Class)
ME3b
20
25
8m
0.5/0
Road linking main and secondary roads
ME5
20
25
6m
0/0
Subsidiary Roads high crime & high traffic

flow
S6
60
Subsidiary Roads high crime & normal traffic

flow
S6
60
Subsidiary Roads high crime & low traffic

flow
S6
60
Footpaths/ Cycle paths high crime
S6
60
25
25
25
25
6m
6m
6m
6m
Maximum Bracket
length
(metres)/Luminaire
inclination
(degrees)
0/0
0.5/0
0.5/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
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Village Centres
All low crime roads and Un-adoptedParish/District Lighting

CE4
60
25
6m
S7
80
25
5m
0/0
0/0
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E3 - Medium District Brightness e.g. Small Towns/Urban Centres

Type of Road
Lighting class
Minimum Ra
Value
Part-Night
dimming in
K.Lumens %
reduction
25
Column Height
(max)
Maximum Bracket
length
(metres)/Luminaire
inclination
(degrees)

traffic flow>15,000
ME2
20

<15,000
ME3a
20
ME3b
20
25
10m
0.5/5
Link roads, generally C roads
ME3c/S2
20
25
8m
0.5/5

flow
S3
60

flow
S4
60

flow
S6
60
Footpaths/ Cycle paths high crime
S6
60
25
6m
0/5
Village Centres
CE2
60
25
8m
0.5/5
All Low Crime Roads and Un-adopted

Parish/District Lighting
S7
80
25
25
25
25
25
12m
10m
8m
6m
6m
6m
0.5/5
0.5/5
0.5/5
0/5
0/5
0/5
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E4 High District Brightness, e.g. Town/City Centres of High Activity
Type of Road
Lighting class
Minimum Ra
Value
Part-Night
dimming in
K.Lumens %
reduction
25
Column Height
(max)
Bracket/Luminaire
inclination %

traffic flow>15,000
ME2
20

<15,000
ME3a
20
ME3c
20
25
10m
0.5/5
Link Roads generally C Class
ME3c/S1
20
25
10m
0.5/5

flow
S2
60

flow
S3
60

flow
S4
60
Footway/Cycleway high crime
S4
60
25
6m
0/5
City/Town Centre
CE1
60
25
10m
0.5/5
Subways shall lit utilising a light source with a

Ra>=80
Day Eave
Day Emin
350
150
Basingstoke Churchill Way Underpass
25
25
25
25
Night Eave
100
12 to 30m
10m
8m
6m
6m
0.5/5
0.5/5
0.5/5
0/5
0/5
Night Emin
50
As set out in
Appendix 4
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Notes:
1. All bracket/lantern combinations where the column is 8m or higher then the lantern shall be flat glass.
2. For column heights below 8m in Environmental Zones E1 & E2 then the Lantern bowl shall be dished with the maximum depth of 50mm between
the bottom of the bowl and the edge of the Lantern or internal reflector shield.
3. For column heights below 8m in Environmental Zones E3 & E4 then the Lantern bowl shall be dished with the maximum depth of 82mm between
the bottom of the bowl and the edge of the Lantern or internal reflector shield.
5
All Control Gear supplied shall be electronic which can run:

(i)
at full power;
(ii)
be dimmed and restored to full power at specific times during the night excluding School Crossing Patrol Warning Signs, Variable
Message Signs, Illuminated Pedestrian Refuge Beacons, Illuminated Traffic Signs and Illuminated Traffic Bollards; and
(iii)
similarly switched off and on at specific times during the night. The dimming facility must be capable of being provided by all
electronic ballasts supplied under this contract.
Lighting Class S7 for is deemed to be an indicator of a One for One replacement of columns unless otherwise specified.
All industrial estates will be lit utilising columns heights of 8m or above and have a minimum lighting level of S3.
For the avoidance of doubt, where an Ra value of greater than Ra60 is specified for S class lighting category the tables above have already
taken into account any reduction in lighting class and the Designer shall design to the lighting class as set out in the table,
Remote Monitoring and Management Systems (RMMS) shall not be fitted to any item of Apparatus which has a metered supply.
10 All lighting classes, where dimmed, shall be dimmed from midnight to dawn unless instructed by the Authority otherwise.
11 Should RMMS not be installed the dimmable Control Gear shall be capable of being re-programmable on site to any of the configurations as
agreed with the Authority as part of the normal planned maintenance activity
Table 2.3
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Table 2.4 is intended to give general guidance on acceptable mounting height and lantern
wattage combinations.
BS Category
Mounting Height
Lantern Wattage
(PLL or HPS)
ME2
10m
12m
250w or 400w
400w
ME3c
8m
10m
100w or 150w
150w or 250w
8m
6m
6m
5m
100w or 150w
36w, 70w
24w, 36w,
24w, 36w, 50w
S2
S3
S4
S7
Table 2.4.
Table 2.5 gives the minimum desirable clearances from edge of carriageway to face of the
column:
Design speed
Clearance
Mp/h
30
0.8
50
absolute minimum 1.0

(recommended minimum 1.5)
60
Absolute minimum 1.5
70
Absolute minimum 1.5

Table 2.5
Development Procedures for Highway Lighting

1
Adoption of Apparatus after 1st April, 2010
1.1
Where the Developer requests the Authority to accept into the scope of the
Service Apparatus which is in existence (or will be in existence) as a result of a
new development or scheme after the 1st April, 2010 the following procedure
shall apply:
(a)
the Developer shall provide to the Authority written notice stating:

(i)
what development or scheme requires Adoption of the

Apparatus;
(ii)
the identity of the parties involved;
(iii)
a plan of the proposed development or works and details of the

types of relevant Apparatus;
(iv)
the lighting classes apply to each item of Apparatus and/or each

road, footpath or cycle track within the proposed development or
works;
(v)
details of any special requirements by the Authority in addition to

the Standard Development Specification with which the proposed
development or works must comply;
(vi)
a copy of the proposed design of the Apparatus, including:

(A)
details of all Apparatus types;
(B)
locations of the Apparatus; and
(C)
written confirmation by the developer that the design

complies with the adoption required standards;
(vii)
details of any cable distribution networks forming part of the

Apparatus and proposed to be taken over by the PFI Service
Provider;
(viii)
the electrical test certificates for the Apparatus;
(ix)
a copy of the Adoption Required Standards (including the

Standard Development Specification);
(x)
written confirmation from the developer that the Apparatus

complies with the Adoption Required Standards;
(xi)
sufficient relevant information to allow the Service Provider to

satisfy any Legislation;
Accrual Required Standards for Highway Lighting

Residential Roads S5 - S6
Lighting columns Lanterns
Switch controls
6m straight shaft (no outreach bracket), polymer coated (12B21).

WRTL Libra Performer with 24/36W PLL lamp and dimming
ballast HF-R DALI, fitted with Mayflower six-pin NEMA socket,
post-top mounted (maximum tilt 5 degrees).
Mayflower Intelligent Management System (MIMS ) remote
monitoring Node to plug into six-pin NEMA socket in each
lantern.
Every lighting scheme is required to install one Mayflower Mobitex GPRS Sub-master
unit to control Nodes and link to central control system.
Residential Distributor Roads S4
-
Switch controls
6m straight shaft (no outreach bracket), polymer coated (12B21).

WRTL Libra Performer with 36/55W PLL lamp and dimming
ballast HF-R DALI, or WRTL Arc 80 with 60W Cosmopolis
lamp and dimming ballast DynaVision DALI Xtreme; fitted with
Mayflower six-pin NEMA socket, post-top mounted (maximum
tilt 5 degrees).
lantern.
Main Roads ME5 to ME3a and CE Classes
-
Switch controls
8/10/12m straight shaft (no bracket), polymer coated (12B21).

PHILIPS Iridium 253/254 flat glass with 100-250W SON/T or
90-140W Cosmopolis lamp, and dimming ballast DynaVision
DALI Xtreme; fitted with Mayflower six-pin NEMA socket, posttop mounted (maximum tilt 5 degrees).
lantern.
Note The S, ME and CE Lighting Classes appropriate to the various categories of
Road, are as defined in BS5489-1:2003 : Code of practice for the design of

road lighting. Hampshire County Council will advise the relevant Class(es) on
receipt of scheme details.
Contemporary Lantern Types in addition to Development Standard for Highway
Lighting when appropriate.
Lantern Types:
Philips - Milewide, Philips - Iridium.
WRTL - America, WRTL - Luxor.
DW Windsor Dover
Column Types / Manufacturers:
A straight or tapered column would be appropriate from any of the manufacturers listed
below.
Mallatite.
CU Phosco.
Stainton.
Abacus.
Ballasts Switch controls
all to be electronic and fully dimmable, using DALI protocol.

monitoring Node in each lantern.

Road, are as defined in BS5489-1:2003 : Code of practice for the design of road lighting.
Hampshire County Council will advise the relevant Class(es) on receipt of scheme details.
Heritage Lantern Types in addition to Development Standard for Highway

Lighting when appropriate.
Lantern Types:
Philips - Paxton, Philips - Drummond, Philips - Buckland, Philips - Claremont.
Metcraft - Cromwell, Metcraft - Drake, Metcraft - Gladstone, Metcraft - Newton,
Metcraft - Raleigh, Metcraft - Victoria, Metcraft - Wellington, Metcraft - Winston.
Column Types:
Metcraft Range.
Ballasts all to be electronic and fully dimmable, using DALI protocol.
Switch controls - Mayflower Intelligent Management System (MIMS ) remote
monitoring Node in each lantern.

Road, are as defined in BS5489-1:2003 : Code of practice for the design of road lighting.
Hampshire County Council will advise the relevant Class(es) on receipt of scheme details.
3
Obstructions to Avoid.
Trees
Bushes/hedges
Overhead lines (electrical)
Overhead lines (other)
Vehicular accesses / gateways
Bedroom windows
Of course this list isnt intended to be exhaustive so there may be others that are not
mentioned. It should, however, be clearly noted that all columns must be located in the
Highway unless a Wayleave or Deed of Grant has been signed by the landowner.
a. Trees.
Trees, both large and small are a constant problem when it comes to installing
lighting columns. The following observations must be adhered to by scheme
designers and maintenance operatives when considering column locations:
1. The scheme shall be designed so that columns are sited mid way between
trees even if the design criteria is exceeded.
2. Where there an alternative location, away from the tree, then utilise this
location and reconfigure the design accordingly.
3. It may be possible to locate a column underneath the tree canopy but it
must be at least 1m clear above the lantern and the designer must be sure
that this space will not be encroached upon at a later date.
4. When locating columns amongst trees lanterns must be clearly visible
when standing at the mid point between columns (See Figure 1)
Figure 1 Tree Trimming Detail

Figure 2 Tree Trimming Flow Chart

b. Bushes/Hedges
Whilst bushes most likely wont block the lantern they will prevent future
maintenance by blocking the access door. Trimming needs to be carried out on a
regular basis so it is best to move the column away from existing locations where
possible.
c.
Overhead Lines.
Scottish and Southern Energy plc (S&SE) publish guidelines for the placing of
columns near LV or HV overhead lines but, in summary, these are:
0.5 times the height of the column for low voltage (insulated)
1.5 times the height of the column for low voltage (uninsulated)
2.0 times the height of the column for high voltage wood poles}
2.5 times the height of the column for high voltage steel towers}
Columns must not be positioned any closer than these limits. However, where
height may allow for closer positioning the designer must consult with S&SE and
obtain written consent as regards location.
Warning signs should be fitted to columns located underneath any high voltage
cables as per HCC Standard Detail HCC9/L/165.
d.
Overhead Lines (other)
Wherever possible columns should be positioned to avoid conflict with overhead

lines such as BT cables etc. Where such conflict is unavoidable there must be
sufficient clearance to enable an operative to gain access to the lantern via a

cherry picker or hoist.
e.
Vehicular accesses / gateways
Columns must never be positioned in a manner that blocks access, gateways or

any other form of access to property. Normally (but not always) locating
columns on property party lines will avoid this. However, in any case, columns
must not obstruct site lines for vehicles entering onto the highway.
f.
Bedroom windows
Light intrusion into properties should be avoided as much as possible.

Consideration must be given to possible problems in all cases and, if necessary,
the affected residents consulted. Where necessary shielding requirements should
be identified at the site fit stage and fitted as a matter or course. However shields
cannot be installed on columns in excess of 6m mounting height. Where
columns in excess of this height are proposed then flat glass lanterns may be
required and angled away from the affected property. Manufacturers lantern
based external front and rear baffles may also be used.
g.
Footpaths (narrow & wide)
Where columns are being located on footpaths the choice of column position will
depend on the width of the footpath and any verge area available. In most cases
there will be 3 possible alternatives as shown below:
Eg.1 Column mounted in verge with minimum setback (see Table 2 for details)
Column locations
Eg.2. Column mounted at rear of verge

Column locations
Eg.3. Column mounted at rear of footpath
Column locations
4
Fold Down (Raising and Lowering or Mid-hinged) Columns
Fold down columns are designed for installation in locations where the lantern and
control gear etc cannot be reached by means of a vehicle mounted lift, a ladder, mobile
extending working platform (MEWP) or other recognised safe means. There are,
however, considerations that must be taken into account to ensure their effective use.
Because of their design care must be taken to ensure there is sufficient clearance to
enable the column to be lowered, and raised again, without obstruction. When in its
lowed position the column shaft should not obstruct pedestrians (i.e. it should not have
to lie across a footpath or cycleway). There should be sufficient room for an operative to
work safely away from buildings, steep slopes, traffic routes or bodies of water.
Such columns should not be used as a tool of convenience and should only be
employed where there is no chance of vehicular access and all other reasonable
means of safe access have been eliminated.
5. Column Colours
The required colours for street lighting columns within the County are based on BS
4800 and generally are as follows:
12 B 21 Lovat Green (Valspar colour name)

00 E 53 Black (Valspar colour name)
6. Checks on Completion
Visual Checklist
The following are visual and electrical inspection checklists which must be completed
for all new sites. This is the same list as used by County Council inspectors and, also, the
Independent Certifier employed under the Street Lighting Private Finance Initiative.
Visual Inspection Checklist
Item
Description of Inspection
Tolerances
Comments
Planting depth
Remove door and measure from the

bottom of aperture to finished ground
level
Manufacturers specification +/25mm
Visual and tape measure
Reinstatement
Check quality final reinstatement
Visual
Does tarmac have straight edge? Have blocks or

grass been cut neatly and laid level?
Site clearance
Check that the site has been left clean

and tidy
None
Column / post alignment
Is the pole upright and plumb?
Spirit level bubble touching line
Bracket alignment
Is the bracket installed as designed?
Visual
Bracket outreach
Is the bracket outreach as designed?
None
Column / bracket protective

system
Is colour / finish correct and

undamaged?
Minor scratches not through to

galvanising
Numbering
Is unit numbered correctly and in

correct place with logo?
Height +/- 25mm
Visual and tape measure
Location of unit
Check for compliance with design
+/- 500mm longitudinal
Installation must still comply with output

specification
+/- 50mm across

10
Lighting column door
Check for correct orientation
None
11
Locking device
Check that the lock operates correctly

and the door fits securely.
None
12
Column root protection
Check that correct root protection is

evident
None
Use spirit level
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Item

Tolerances
13
Lighting column height
Check that the height complies with the

output specification
None
14
Lighting columns
Check that where vehicular access is

restricted or where maintenance cannot
be carried out by a purpose built vehicle
a raising and lowering column has been
used.
None
15
Position of unit
Check that the units have been installed

in Authority owned land or that
wayleaves have been obtained.
None
16
Column attachments
Check that existing attachments have

been transferred to new columns and
are undamaged.
None
17
Statutory attachments
Check that statutory signs are where

they need to be.
None
18
Sign light attached to

lighting column
Check that hole in column has been

adequately sealed to prevent ingress of
water.
None
19
Sign light wiring
Check correct cables, sleeving, wiring is

neat, insulation at terminals and
terminals are tight.
None
20
Lighting column type
Suitable for banners, hanging baskets,

festive illuminations etc
None
21
Apparatus in Conservation
areas
Check that the columns, brackets and

Luminaires are suitable for the particular
conservation area.
None
Comments
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Item

Tolerances
Comments
22
Installations and removals
Check compliance with legislation,

Method Statements, manufacturers
recommendations, codes of practice and
good industry practice.
None
Daytime on site observations
23
Statutory Undertakers
equipment
Check drawings from Statutory

Undertakers have been obtained and
have been used on site
None
Daytime on site observations, check scheme design

pack.
24
Redundant equipment
removed
Check redundant units have been

removed and that permanent
reinstatement has been carried out.
None
25
Illuminated signs
Check the sign face type, post location,

orientation and door position.
26
Illuminated bollards
Check the shell type, base to the correct

depth and base opens in the correct
direction.
None
27
Electrical test certificate
Check that a test certificate is provided

and complete
None
28
Electrical test certificate
Check instruments are calibrated and

readings noted correctly
None
29
Luminaire alignment
Is luminaire straight or twisted?
Visual
30
Luminaire bowl clean
Is the Luminaire bowl clean and free

from blemishes
Visual
31
Luminaire optic setting
Is the optic setting as per design?
None
32
Correct lamp, Luminaire and

gear
Check that the correct lamp, gear and

Luminaire are as per the design
None
33
Switching device
Is the correct switching device fitted

and set?
None
34
Internal wiring
Check the correct cable has been used,

wiring is neat, insulation at terminals is
maintained and that all terminations and
earth bonds are tight. Check that all
None
Check quality procedures, certificates of calibration

and random daytime observations
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Item

electrical equipment is securely attached
to the backboard.
Tolerances
35
Double pole isolation
Check if double pole isolation has been

installed
None
36
Protection device
Check that the protection device is

correctly installed and rated.
None
37
Private supply cables
Check that private supply cables are

correctly sized, glanded and identified as
to what they feed.
None
38
Feeder pillars / locations
Check for condensation, distribution

board, rating of protection devices,
wiring is neat, all terminations, glanding,
insulation, cables sizes, cables are
identified, earthing and schematic cable
diagram.
None
39
Lighting design
Check that the correct lighting design

category for the road / path has been
selected.
None
40
Lighting design
Check design for compliance with

British standards.
None
41
Lighting design
Check that the min and max spacings

have been complied with
None
42
Lighting design obstructions
Check obstructions that will adversely

affect lighting levels have been taken
account of.
None
43
Lighting design trees and

other vegetation
Check that the effect of trees and other

vegetation has been adequately
accommodated in the design and
positioning of the columns.
None
44
Lighting design
Check lamp lumen output and

maintenance factors used in lighting
calculations.
None
Comments
Visual and measure on site with measuring wheel if

required.
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Item

Tolerances
Comments
45
General - NRSWA
Check that NRSWA notices have been

issued and closed and that there are no
outstanding inspection defaults.
None
Check information provided by the Authority
46
General - Power
Check that there is electrical power at

the secondary isolation point.
None
Use a test instrument
47
General Lamp operation
Check that the lamp strikes.
None
48
General - Condition
Check for any signs of damage to any

item of apparatus.
None
49
General - Operatives
Check operatives carrying out

installation works are suitably trained
and qualified to carry out the works,
including excavating, traffic
management, operating plant, and
equipment. Check electricians are City
and Guilds qualified.
None
50
General - MIS
Check that the Management

Information has been updated
accurately.
None
51
General - Reporting
Provide a monthly report detailing the

number of units inspected in the month,
together with the numbers that have
passed or failed the inspection in the
month and a running total of the
number of items certified.
52
General - Reporting
Issue Certificates of Compliance and

Non-compliance and identify snagging
items as necessary and in accordance
with the output specification.
Check training records and tickets. Identify

operatives from work sheets and from random site
visits.
None
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