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UFGS-26 56 00 (May 2020)
SECTION 26 56 00
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
08/21
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NOTE: This guide specification covers lighting and
lighting control system requirements for exterior
installations.
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NOTE: For supplemental information regarding UFGS 26
56 00, including PDF and CAD downloads of luminaire
plates, go to:
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http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/ufgs-
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NOTE: This section contains the following luminaire
plates (also referred to as 'sketches' or
'details'.) These are available in metric (SI) and
U.S. Customary (IP) system dimensions. Plate titles
and style numbers are unchanged for both units.
PLATE Title
NUMBER
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PLATE Title
NUMBER
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NOTE: Include the following information on the
project drawings:
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5. Control strategy description for each given area.
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NOTE: Demolition work that involves disposal of
fluorescent and HID light sources and ballasts will
require the use of Section 02 84 16 HANDLING OF
LIGHTING BALLASTS AND LAMPS CONTAINING PCBs AND
MERCURY.
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PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCES
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NOTE: This paragraph is used to list the
publications cited in the text of the guide
specification. The publications are referred to in
the text by basic designation only and listed in
this paragraph by organization, designation, date,
and title.
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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)
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Considerations for Outdoor Lighting
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NEMA C136.10 (2017) American National Standard for
Roadway and Area Lighting
Equipment-Locking-Type Photocontrol
Devices and Mating Receptacles--Physical
and Electrical Interchangeability and
Testing
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UL 773A (2016; Reprint Jun 2020) UL Standard for
Safety Nonindustrial Photoelectric
Switches for Lighting Control
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NOTE: Select applicable tri-service, Army, Navy,
Air Force, or NASA specification section
reference(s).
1.3 DEFINITIONS
b. For LED luminaire light sources, "Useful Life" is the operating hours
before reaching 70 percent of the initial rated lumen output (L70) with
no catastrophic failures under normal operating conditions. This is
also known as 70 percent "Rated Lumen Maintenance Life" as defined in
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ANSI/IES LM-80.
d. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is the Root Mean Square (RMS) of all
the harmonic components divided by the total fundamental current.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
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NOTE: Review Submittal Description (SD) definitions
in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES and edit
the following list, and corresponding submittal
items in the text, to reflect only the submittals
required for the project. The Guide Specification
technical editors have classified those items that
require Government approval, due to their complexity
or criticality, with a "G." Generally, other
submittal items can be reviewed by the Contractor's
Quality Control System. Only add a "G" to an item
if the submittal is sufficiently important or
complex in context of the project.
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NOTE: Luminaire shop drawings are required for
custom luminaires, luminaires specified to a
specific custom length, or linear luminaires with
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lengths greater than 8 feet..
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Brackets
[ SD-04 Samples
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Luminaire Design Data; G[, [_____]]
Poles
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NOTE: EPA and weight must be included in the
luminaire drawings for pole-mounted luminaires.
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1.5.1.2 Pole Drawings
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NOTE: Wind loads for roadway luminaires are defined
by AASHTO LTS. For other non-roadway poles, use
ASCE 7-16.
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c. Provide safety certification and file number for the luminaire family.
Include listing, labeling and identification in accordance with NFPA 70
(NEC). Applicable testing bodies are determined by the US Occupational
Safety Health Administration (OSHA) as Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratories (NRTL) and include: CSA (Canadian Standards Association),
ETL (Edison Testing Laboratory), and UL (Underwriters Laboratories).
d. Provide long term lumen maintenance projections for each LED luminaire
in accordance with ANSI/IES TM-21. Data used for projections must be
obtained from testing in accordance with ANSI/IES LM-80.
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(package, array or module) of specified luminaire. Testing must be
performed at the same operating drive current as specified luminaire.
Include all applicable and required data, as well as required interpolation
information as outlined under "7.0 Report" in ANSI/IES TM-21.
Crazing: None
Checking: None
Chalking: None
1.5.8
[ Photometric Plan
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NOTE: Require photometric plans and design criteria
to be submitted if the project is a Design-Build
project and will not have an engineer or designer
producing photometrics during design.
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life" of the luminaire installation using a light loss factor of 0.81.
Provide photometric plans that meet criteria in the Basis of Design in the
project plans. Include the following in the submittal:
1.5.9
]] Test Laboratories
Test laboratories for the ANSI/IES LM-79 and ANSI/IES LM-80 test reports
must be one of the following:
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Products having less than a six-month field service record will be
acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation for not
less than 6000 hours, exclusive of the manufacturers' factory or laboratory
tests, is furnished.
Do not use products manufactured more than six months prior to date of
delivery to site, unless specified otherwise.
Do not store poles on ground. Support poles so they are at least one foot
above ground level and growing vegetation. Do not remove factory-applied
pole wrappings until just before installing pole.
Do not store poles on ground. Support poles so they are at least one foot
above ground level and growing vegetation. Do not remove factory-applied
pole wrappings until just before installing pole.
Do not store poles on ground. Stack poles stored for more than 2 weeks on
decay-resisting skids arranged to support the poles without producing
noticeable distortion. Store poles to permit free circulation of air; the
bottom poles in the stack must be at least one foot above ground level and
growing vegetation. Do not permit decayed or decaying wood to remain
underneath stored poles. Do not drag treated poles along the ground. Do
not use pole tongs, cant hooks, and other pointed tools capable of
producing indentation more than one inch in depth in handling the poles.
Do not apply tools to the groundline section of any pole.
Do not store poles on ground. Support poles so they are at least one foot
above ground level and growing vegetation. Do not remove factory-applied
pole wrappings until just before installing pole.
Do not store poles on ground. Support poles so they are at least one foot
above ground level and growing vegetation.
1.7 WARRANTY
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manufacturers standard commercial warranty for each different luminaire
manufacturer used in the project.
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c. Provide a written five year minimum warranty on all control
components attached to luminaires against defect in workmanship or
materials.
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NOTE: Three year pole warranty is preferred.
Select one year when three years is not available.
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Provide operation and maintenance manuals for the exterior lighting control
system in accordance with Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
that provide basic data relating to the design, operation, and maintenance
of the exterior lighting control system. Include the following:
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[ d. Motion sensor coverage layout.
]PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.2 LUMINAIRES
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NOTE: Only require the acquisition of samples for
luminaire installations that warrant mock-ups, such
as wall grazing unique materials, or for
applications where aesthetics are of high priority.
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2.2.1
[ Luminaire Samples
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NOTE: Only require the acquisition of samples for
luminaire installations that warrant mock-ups, such
as wall grazing unique materials, for custom
luminaires, or for applications where aesthetics are
of high priority.
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Submit one sample of each luminaire type [_____], complete with light
source and LED driver rated for 120 V operation, and 6 feet pigtail with
3-prong Edison plug. Sample will be returned to the Contractor for
installation in the project work.
2.2.2
] Luminaires
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NOTE: 104 degrees F is "standard" upper level
rating of most LED luminaires. Choose higher 122
degrees F rating when an installation location
warrants a higher ambient temperature rating and the
additional cost it incurs.
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c. ANSI/IES TM-21, ANSI/IES LM-80. Minimum L70 lumen maintenance
value of 50,000 hours unless otherwise indicated in the luminaire
schedule. Luminaire drive current value must be identical to that
provided by test data for luminaire in question.
Steplight 30 LPW
i. LED driver and light source package, array, or module are accessible
for service or replacement without removal or destruction of luminaire.
j. ANSI/IES TM-15. Does not exceed the BUG ratings as listed in the
luminaire schedule.. If BUG ratings are not listed in the luminaire
schedule, provide luminaires that meet the following minimum values for
each application and mounting conditions:
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Lighting Application Mounting Conditions BUG Rating
][s. ANSI C136.3. For all roadway and area luminaires, provide products
with an integral tilt adjustment of plus or minus 5 degrees to allow
the unit to be leveled.
2.2.3
][ Obstruction Marker Luminaires
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NOTE: Do not use LED obstruction luminaires for Air
Force projects. See Air Force ETL 11-29 "Use of
Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Fixtures in Airfield
Lighting Systems on Air Force Installations and
Enduring/Contingency Locations" for more information.
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and in accordance with Section 26 56 20 AIRFIELD AND HELIPORT LIGHTING AND
VISUAL NAVIGATION AIDS.
2.3
] LIGHT SOURCES
NEMA ANSLG C78.377, NEMA SSL 3. Provide type, lumen rating, and wattage as
indicated in luminaire schedule on project plans.
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NOTE: A color temperature of 3000 K is standard for
most applications. When specifically desired by the
designer, a nominal color temperature of 2700 K,
3500 K, or 4000 K may be selected. The highest
allowable CCT is 4100 K.
a. NEMA ANSLG C78.377. Emit white light and have a nominal Correlated
Color Temperature (CCT) of [3000][2700][3500][4000] Kelvin.
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NOTE: 104 degrees F is "standard" upper level
rating of most LED luminaires. Choose higher 122
degrees F rating when an installation location
warrants a higher ambient temperature rating and the
additional cost it incurs.
NEMA SSL 1, UL 1310. Provide LED Drivers that are electronic, UL Class 1
or Class 2, constant-current type and meet the following requirements:
a. The combined LED driver and LED light source system is greater than or
equal to the minimum luminaire efficacy values as listed in the
luminaire schedule provided.
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c. Power Factor (PF) greater than or equal to 0.90 at full input power
and across specified dimming range.
i. Class A sound rating for all drivers mounted under a covered structure,
such as a canopy, or where otherwise appropriate.
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NOTE: Do not allow use of remote drivers unless
specifically noted on the lighting plate and
luminaire schedule.
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Provide remote LED Drivers that are [UL listed for wet locations typical of
exterior installations][located in an IP68 direct burial enclosure listed
for wet location].
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NOTE: Include a version of Section 25 05 11
CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED CONTROL SYSTEMS
edited specifically for the lighting control system
where a control system is specified.
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[Provide a control system interface within each luminaire that is
compatible with the energy management or control system used by the utility
department in charge of the project area for control of site lighting.
]Provide network certification for all networked lighting control systems
and devices in accordance with the requirements of Section 25 05 11.[_____]
CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED CONTROL SYSTEMS.
2.5.1 System
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NOTE: Select NEMA 1 enclosure if panel will be
located indoors with normal conditions, NEMA 3R for
indoor or outdoor use when weather resistance is
necessary, and NEMA 4 if a watertight enclosure is
necessary.
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Select NEMA 1 enclosure if panel will be located
indoors with normal conditions, NEMA 3R for indoor
or outdoor use when weather resistance is necessary,
and NEMA 4 if a watertight enclosure is necessary.
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UL 916, 47 CFR 15[, CEC Title 24]. Provide dimming panel that is designed
as a [a standalone][an automated control system interface] type. Provide
panel that meets the following criteria:
c. Class 1 section contains the load side of all relays and the incoming
branch circuit wiring.
e. Contains inputs for signals from photosensors, time clocks, and motion
sensors.
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NOTE: When providing a control panel that
interfaces with the building automated control
systems, reference IES Technical Memorandum ANSI/IES
LP-6-20 for technical information on various
protocols, architectures and topologies for such
systems. Include Section 25 10 10 UTILITY
MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (UMCS) FRONT END AND
INTEGRATION for UMCS and integration requirements.
Coordinate read access points and write access
points with BAS specifier.
b. ANSI C136.41. [Communicates via gateway with [_____] nodes per gateway
and a maximum of [_____] feet between gateways.] [Gateway-less system
with wireless node compatible with 7-pin dimming receptacle.. Wireless
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node must have a communication frequency of [_____][kHz][MHz][GHz] and
must be located no greater than [_____] feet apart.]
2.5.1.4 Gateway
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NOTE: When specifying BAS interface, coordinate
with HVAC specifier to ensure the requirements are
described in both specifications. Include Section
25 10 10 UTILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM
(UMCS) FRONT END AND INTEGRATION for UMCS and
integration requirements.
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2.5.2
] Devices
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b. [12 hour AM/PM][24 hour] type digital clock display format.
e. Contacts are rated for [30] [_____] amps at 120-277 VAC resistive load
in a [SPST][DPST][SPDT][DPST] [normally open (NO)][normally closed
(NC)] configuration.
2.5.2.2 Photosensors
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NOTE: Silicon diode sensors are a solid state
device and more resistant to higher temperatures and
environmental contamination. Silicon diode type are
usually specified when mounting directly to
luminaires.
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][i. NEMA C136.10. Twist-lock receptacle type. Provide with solid brass
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prongs and voltage markings and color coding on exterior of housing.
][j. Provide photosensors with metal oxide varistor (MOV) type surge
protection.
2.5.2.3
] Motion Sensors
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NOTE: Select requirement for motion sensors to work
with bi-level controllers if required by the
Sequence of Operations.
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f. Sensor contains an integral light level sensor that does not allow
luminaires to operate during daylight hours
2.5.2.4
] Lighting Contactor
2.6 POLES
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NOTE: This specification does not cover decorative
poles or high-mast lighting systems. Poles,
luminaire mounting assemblies, and lowering
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mechanisms for high-mast lighting are specially
fabricated and should be individually designed to
suit a specific project. Pole specifications for
high-mast system should, as a minimum, include wind
loading and ultimate strength meeting the loading
requirements of AASHTO LTS. Do not specify embedded
type metal poles for Army facilities.
g. All hardware other than anchor bolts are either 2024-T4 anodized
aluminum alloy or stainless steel.
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2.6.2 Steel Poles
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NOTE: Other wood species which are covered by ATIS
ANSI 05.1 and AWPA may be specified, provided they
are available at the project location. Indicate
pole class and height on the drawings.
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ATIS ANSI O5.1, RUS Bull 1728F-700. Provide wood poles of[ Southern
Yellow Pine][ Douglas Fir][_____]. Provide poles that meet the following
requirements:
a. AWPA U1. RUS Bull 1728F-700. Treated full length with chromated
copper arsenate (CCA) or ammoniacal copper arsenate (ACA). Poles must
be gained, bored, and roofed before treatment.
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b. Finish surface is pigmented polyurethane having a minimum dry film
thickness of 1.5 mils. Polyurethane may be omitted if the surface
layer of the pole is inherently ultraviolet inhibited.
Provide prestressed concrete pole shafts that are reinforced with steel
prestressing members. Provide internal longitudinal loading by either
pre-tensioning or post-tensioning longitudinal reinforcing members.
Primary reinforcement steel used for a prestressed concrete pole shaft must
be tensioned between 60 to 70 percent of its ultimate strength. The amount
of reinforcement must be such that when reinforcement is tensioned to 70
percent of its ultimate strength, the total resultant tensile force does
not exceed the minimum section compressive strength of the concrete.
ANSI C136.3, ANSI C136.13, and ANSI C136.21. Provide pole brackets that
are not less than 1 1/4 inch[ galvanized steel pipe][ aluminum] secured to
pole. Slip-fitter or pipe-threaded brackets may be used, but brackets must
be coordinated to luminaires provided, and brackets for use with one type
of luminaire must be identical. Brackets for pole-mounted street lights
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must correctly position luminaire no lower than mounting height indicated.
Mount brackets not less than 24 feet above street. Provide special
mountings or brackets as indicated and of metal which will not promote
galvanic reaction with luminaire head.
2.7.2 Labels
a. Correlated color temperature (CCT) and color rendering index (CRI) for
all luminaires.
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NOTE: This paragraph covers only the basic painting
requirements for most electrical equipment. Include
any special finishes for high or low temperatures
and corrosive atmospheres.
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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
3.1.1 Luminaires
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NOTE: Require luminaires to be installed per aiming
diagram in applications with directional luminaires,
such as adjustable landscape and tree lighting,
sports lighting, and wallwash applications.
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3.1.2
[ LED Drivers
3.1.2.1
[ Remote LED Drivers
Locate Remote LED Drivers within the maximum distance allowed to reduce
voltage drop. Do not locate remote LED drivers further from the light
source than specified by the manufacturer. Locate remote LED drivers in
dry, well-ventilated, and accessible location, or in accessible IP68-rated
enclosure. Provide separate compartments for Class 2 wiring connections
and for Class 1 wiring connections. Separation must be barrier-type within
the same box or separate boxes with close connector conduit fittings.
Field connections must be inside housing or junction box or secured by a
quick disconnect wire connector suitable for wet-location. Remote LED
drivers must be electronically grounded in accordance with NFPA 70.
3.1.3
]] Field-Applied Painting
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NOTE: Use and coordinate paint and coating
requirements with Section 09 90 00 PAINTS AND
COATINGS when provided in the job. If Section
09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS is not provided or when
requirements are beyond what is specified in Section
09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS, specify the
requirements in this paragraph.
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Provide field applied painting for luminaire type [_____]. Paint lighting
equipment as required to match finish of adjacent surfaces or to meet the
indicated or specified safety criteria. Provide painting as specified in
Section 09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS.
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NOTE: Poles set in swampy or rocky soil will
require different settings or foundations than those
set in average bearing soils. Consult pole
manufacturer and structural engineer for proper
setting or foundation requirements for these and
other unusual soil conditions.
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Delete setting information for pole lengths not
required.
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Pole holes must be at least as large at the top as at the bottom and must
be large enough to provide 4 inches of clearance between the pole and the
side of the hole.
25 5.5
30 5.5
35 6.0
40 6.0
45 6.5
50 7.0
55 7.5
60 8.0
b. Soil setting: "Setting in Soil" depths must apply where pole holes are
in soil, sand, or gravel or any combination of these.[ At corners,
dead ends and other points of extra strain, poles 40 feet long or more
must be set 6 inches deeper.]
d. Backfill: Tamp pole backfill for the full depth of the hole and mound
the excess fill around the pole.
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NOTE: Poles set in swampy or rocky soil will
require different settings or foundations than those
set in average bearing soils. Consult pole
manufacturer and structural engineer for proper
setting or foundation requirements for these and
other unusual soil conditions.
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3.1.6 Fiberglass Poles
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NOTE: Poles set in swampy or rocky soil will
require different settings or foundations than those
set in average bearing soils. Consult pole
manufacturer and structural engineer for proper
setting or foundation requirements for these and
other unusual soil conditions.
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NOTE: Poles set in swampy or rocky soil will
require different settings or foundations than those
set in average bearing soils. Consult pole
manufacturer and structural engineer for proper
setting or foundation requirements for these and
other unusual soil conditions.
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NOTE: Include a version of Section 25 05 11
CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED CONTROL SYSTEMS
edited specifically for the lighting control system
where a control system is specified.
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3.1.9.1 Photosensors
3.1.10 Grounding
3.2.1 Tests
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NOTE: Coordinate commissioning requirements with
Section 01 91 00.15 20 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING
for Navy projects and Section 01 91 00.15 10 for
Army and Air Force projects.
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3.3.1 Training
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Submit a Maintenance Staff Training Plan at least 30 calendar days prior
to training session that describes training procedures for Owner's
personnel in the operation and maintenance of lighting and lighting control
system. Provide on-site training which demonstrate full system
functionality, assigning schedules, calibration adjustments for light
levels and sensor sensitivity, integration procedures for connecting to
third-party devices, and manual override including information on
appropriate use. Provide protocols for troubleshooting, maintenance,
repair, and replacement, and literature on available system updates and
process for implementing updates.
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