SECTION 02582

LIGHTING POLES AND STANDARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL
SCHEDULE 0 - SUMMARY
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - This Section includes the following poles for support of
luminaires:
0.1
0.2
0.3

Steel.
Aluminum.
Prestressed concrete.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - See Division 16 Section 16521 "Exterior Lighting" for
lighting fixtures, lamps, ballasts, and accessories.
SCHEDULE 1 - DEFINITIONS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Luminaire: Complete lighting fixture, including ballast
housing if provided.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Pole: Luminaire support structure, including foundation,
standard, pole top and high pole, and tower used to illuminate large area.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Standard: Same definition as "Pole" above.
SCHEDULE 2 - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Dead Load: Weight of luminaire and its horizontal and
vertical supports, lowering devices, and supporting structure, applied as stated
in AASHTO LTS-3.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Live Load: Single load of 500 lbf, distributed as stated in

AASHTO LTS-3.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Ice Load:

Load of 3 lbf/sq. ft., applied as stated in

AASHTO LTS-3.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Wind Load:
Pressure of wind on standard and
luminaire, calculated and applied as stated in AASHTO LTS-3.
3.1

3.2

Wind speed for calculating wind load for poles exceeding 50 feet in height
is <Insert value from AASHTO LTS-3 for this Project> [110 mph] [70
mph].
Wind speed for calculating wind load for poles 50 feet in height or less is
<Insert value from AASHTO LTS-3 for this Project> [110 mph] [70
mph].

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SCHEDULE 3 - SUBMITTALS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Product Data: For each type of pole indicated. Include
the following:
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4

Accessories and finishes.

Materials and dimensions of poles.
Means of attaching luminaires and indication that attachment is suitable
for it.
Bases.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Shop Drawings: Include anchor-bolt templates keyed to

specific poles and certified by manufacturer.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
SCHEDULE 0 - MANUFACTURERS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with
requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the
Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Manufacturers:
Subject to
requirements, provide products by one of the following:
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
1.15
1.16
1.17
1.18
1.19
1.20
1.21
1.22
1.23

compliance

Accord Industries.
Adjusta-Post Mfg. Co.
Ameron Pole Products; Division of Ameron International Corp.
Architectural Area Lighting.
Bayshore Concrete Products.
Brandon Industries, Inc.
Centrecon, Inc.
GE Lighting Systems.
Hapco; a Kearney-National, Inc. Company.
Highline Products Corp.
Holophane Corporation.
Hubbell Lighting, Inc.
JPL-Lighting.
King Luminaire Corporation, Inc.
KW Industries, Inc.
Lighting & Lowering Systems Inc.
Lithonia Lighting.
Lumca.
MetroLux, Division of Quality Lighting; JJI Lighting Group, Inc.
Millerbernd Manufacturing Company.
Moldcast Lighting, Inc.
Nafco International.
Newmark International, Inc.

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1.24
1.25
1.26
1.27
1.28
1.29
1.30
1.31
1.32
1.33
1.34
1.35
1.36
1.37
1.38

Nova Pole International, Inc.

P & K Pole Products.
Powco Steel Products Ltd.
Spaulding Lighting, Inc.
Spero Electric Corp.
Sterner Lighting Systems, Inc.
StressCrete Ltd.
Union Metal Corp.
United Lighting Standards, Inc.
Utility Metals/Fabricated Metals Corp.
Valmont Industries, Inc.
Ward Industries.
West Coast Engineering Ltd.
Western Lighting Standards, Inc.
Whatley, W. J. Inc.
1.39 <Insert manufacturer.>
SCHEDULE 1 - POLES, GENERAL
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Description: Comply with AASHTO LTS-3 in structural
design of poles.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Wind-Load Strength of Poles: Adequate at indicated
heights above grade without failure, permanent deflection, or whipping in steady
winds of speed indicated in "Performance Requirements" Article, with a gust
factor of 1.3.
1.1

Strength Analysis: For each pole, multiply the actual equivalent projected
area of luminaires and brackets by a factor of [1.1] <Insert number> to
obtain the equivalent projected area to be used in pole selection strength
analysis.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Luminaire Attachment:

with luminaire mounting requirements.

Structural supports to comply

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Finish: Match finish of pole and support structure on
arm, bracket, and tenon mount materials.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Mountings, Fasteners, and Appurtenances: Corrosionresistant items compatible with support components.
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4

Materials: Shall not cause galvanic action at contact points.

Mountings: Correctly position luminaire attachment to provide indicated
light distribution.
Anchor Bolts, Leveling Nuts, Bolt Caps, and Washers: Hot-dip galvanized
after fabrication unless stainless-steel items are indicated.
Anchor-Bolt Template: Plywood or steel.

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4.5

Concrete Bases: Cast-in-place concrete. Concrete, reinforcement, and

formwork are specified in Division 3.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Power-Installed Screw Foundations: Factory fabricated

by pole manufacturer, with structural steel complying with ASTM A 36/A 36M
and hot-dip galvanized according to ASTM A 123/A 123M; and having strength,
mounting bolt, and top-plate dimensions required to support pole, luminaire,
and accessories.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 6 - Breakaway Supports: Frangible breakaway supports
for indicated poles, tested by an independent testing agency acceptable to
authorities having jurisdiction, according to AASHTO LTS-3.
SCHEDULE 2 - STEEL POLES
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Poles:

Comply with ASTM A 500, Grade B, carbon steel

with a minimum yield of 46,000 psig; 1-piece construction up to 40 feet in length
with access handhole in pole wall.
0.1

Shape: [Round, tapered] [Round, straight] [Square, tapered] [Square,

straight].

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Steel Mast Arms:

NPS 2 black steel pipe, continuously

welded to pole attachment plate.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Metal Pole Brackets:
Cantilever brackets without
underbrace, with straight tubular end section to accommodate luminaire. Match
pole finish.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Pole-Top Tenons: Fabricated to support luminaire or
luminaires and brackets, and securely fastened to pole top.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Steps: Fixed steel, with nonslip treads, positioned for 15-

inch vertical spacing, alternating on opposite sides of pole; first step at elevation
10 feet above finished grade.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Grounding and Bonding Lugs: Welded 1/2-inch threaded

lug, complying with requirements in Division 16 Section 16060 "Grounding and

Bonding," listed for attaching grounding and bonding conductors of type and
size listed in that Section, and accessible through handhole.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 6 - Cable Support Grip: Wire-mesh type with rotating
attachment eye, sized for diameter of cable and rated for a minimum load equal
to weight of supported cable times a 5.0 safety factor.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 7 - Platform for Lamp and Ballast Servicing:
fabricated of steel with finish matching that of pole.

Factory

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 8 - Brackets for Luminaires:

Detachable, with pole and

adapter fittings. Adapter fitting welded to pole and bracket, then bolted together
with [stainless-steel] [galvanized steel] bolts.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 9 - Tapered oval cross section, with straight tubular end
section to accommodate luminaire.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 10 - Prime-Coat Finish:
coat finish ready for field painting.

Manufacturer's standard prime-

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 11 - Galvanized Finish: After fabrication, hot-dip galvanize

complying with ASTM A 123/A 123M.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 12 - Factory-Painted Finish: Comply with NAAMM's "Metal
Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products" for recommendations for
applying and designating finishes.
12.1 Surface Preparation: Clean surfaces to comply with SSPC-SP 1, "Solvent
Cleaning," to remove dirt, oil, grease, and other contaminants that could
impair paint bond. Grind welds and polish surfaces to a smooth, even
finish. Remove mill scale and rust, if present, from uncoated steel,
complying with SSPC-SP 5/NACE No. 1, "White Metal Blast Cleaning," or
SSPC-SP 8, "Pickling."
12.2 Interior Surfaces: Apply one coat of bituminous paint on interior of pole, or
otherwise treat to prevent corrosion.
12.3 Exterior Surfaces: Manufacturer's standard finish consisting of one or
more coats of primer and two finish coats of high-gloss, high-build
polyurethane enamel.
A.

Color: [As indicated by manufacturer's designations] [Match

sample] [As selected from manufacturer's full range].

SCHEDULE 3 - ALUMINUM POLES

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Poles: Seamless, extruded structural tube complying
with ASTM B 429, 6063-T6 alloy with access handhole in pole wall.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Poles:

ASTM B 209, 5052-H34 marine sheet alloy with

access handhole in pole wall.
1.1

Shape: [Round, tapered] [Round, straight] [Square, tapered] [Square,

straight].

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Pole-Top Tenons: Fabricated to support luminaire or

luminaires and brackets indicated, and securely fastened to pole top.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Grounding and Bonding Lugs: Welded 1/2-inch threaded

lug, complying with requirements in Division 16 Section 16060 "Grounding and

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Bonding," listed for attaching grounding and bonding conductors of type and
size listed in that Section, and accessible through handhole.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Brackets for Luminaires: Detachable, with pole and
adapter fittings of cast aluminum. Adapter fitting welded to pole and bracket,
then bolted together with stainless-steel bolts.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Tapered oval cross section, with straight tubular end
section to accommodate luminaire.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 6 - Prime-Coat Finish: Manufacturer's standard prime-coat
finish ready for field painting.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 7 - Aluminum Finish:
Comply with NAAMM's "Metal
Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products" for recommendations for
applying and designating finishes.
7.1
7.2
7.3

7.4

Finish designations prefixed by AA comply with the system established by

the Aluminum Association for designating aluminum finishes.
Natural Satin Finish: Provide fine, directional, medium satin polish (AAM32); buff complying with AA-M20; and seal aluminum surfaces with clear,
hard-coat wax.
Class I, Clear Anodic Finish:
AA-M32C22A41 (Mechanical Finish:
medium satin; Chemical Finish: etched, medium matte; Anodic Coating:
Architectural Class I, clear coating 0.018 mm or thicker) complying with
AAMA 611.
Class I, Color Anodic Finish: AA-M32C22A42/A44 (Mechanical Finish:
medium satin; Chemical Finish: etched, medium matte; Anodic Coating:
Architectural Class I, integrally colored or electrolytically deposited color
coating 0.018 mm or thicker) complying with AAMA 611.
A.

7.5

Color: [Light bronze] [Medium bronze] [Dark bronze] [Black].

Gold Anodic Finish: AA-M32C22A43 (Mechanical Finish: medium satin;

Chemical Finish: etched, medium matte; Anodic Coating: Architectural
Class I, impregnated color coating 0.018 mm or thicker) complying with
AAMA 611.

SCHEDULE 4 - PRESTRESSED CONCRETE POLES

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Poles: [Manufactured by centrifugal spinning process

where concrete is pumped into a polished, round, tapered metal mold]

[Manufactured of cast concrete].
0.1

0.2

Shape: [Round, tapered] [Round, straight] [Square, tapered] [Square,

straight].
Finishing: Capped at top and plugged at bottom. Seat each steel
reinforcing strand with epoxy adhesive.

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0.3

Grounding: Continuous copper ground wire cast into pole. Terminate at

top of pole[ and attach to 24-inch lightning rod].

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Cure with wet steam and age for a minimum of 15 days
before installation.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Fabricate poles with a hard, nonporous surface that is
resistant to water, frost, and road and soil chemicals and that has a maximum
water-absorption rate of 3 percent.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Cast aluminum nameplate into pole wall at approximately 5

feet above groundline, listing name of manufacturer, Project identifier, overall

length, and approximate weight.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Pole Brackets: Comply with ANSI C136.13.
SCHEDULE 5 - ACCESSORIES
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Duplex Receptacle: 120 V, 20 A in a weatherproof
assembly complying with Division 16 Section "Wiring Devices" for ground-fault
circuit-interrupter type.
0.1
0.2

0.3
0.4
0.5

[Surface mounted] [Recessed], [12 inches] <Insert other mounting

height> above pole base.
Nonmetallic polycarbonate plastic or reinforced fiberglass cover, <Insert
color to match pole,> that when mounted results in NEMA 250, Type
[3R] [4X] enclosure.
With cord opening.
With lockable hasp and latch that meets OSHA lockout and tagout
requirements.
Minimum 1800-W transformer, protected by replaceable fuses, mounted
behind access cover.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Cast base cover, of same material and color as pole.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Transformer Base: Same material and color as pole.
Coordinate base dimensions to accept ballast and other specified accessories.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Decorative accessories, supplied by decorative pole
manufacturer, include the following:
3.1
3.2
3.3

Banner Arms: <Insert material.>

Flag Holders: <Insert material.>
Ladder Rests: <Insert material.>

PART 3 - EXECUTION
SCHEDULE 0 - ERECTION, GENERAL

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Set reinforcement for anchor bolts, nuts, and washers
according to anchor-bolt templates furnished by pole manufacturer.
0.1

Concrete Finish: Trowel and rub smooth. For exposed finish, comply with
Division 3.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Embedded Poles: Set poles to depth indicated below
finished grade, but not less than one-sixth of pole length.
1.1
1.2

Dig holes large enough to permit use of tampers in the full depth of hole.
Backfill in 6-inch layers and thoroughly tamp each layer so compaction of
backfill is equal to or greater than that of undisturbed earth.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Embedded Poles: Set poles in holes augered 6 inches in

diameter larger than pole diameter. Fill augered hole around pole with airentrained concrete having a minimum compressive strength of 3000 psi at 28
days, and finish in a dome above finished grade. Cure concrete a minimum of
72 hours before performing work on pole.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Install poles as follows:
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5

Use web fabric slings (not chain or cable) to raise and set poles.
Mount pole to foundation with leveling nuts, and tighten top nuts to torque
level recommended by pole manufacturer.
Secure poles level, plumb, and square.
Grout void between pole base and foundation. Use nonshrink or
expanding concrete grout firmly packed to fill space.
Use a short piece of 1/2-inch- diameter pipe to make a drain hole through
grout. Arrange to drain condensation from interior of pole.

SCHEDULE 1 - CORROSION PREVENTION

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Aluminum:
Do not use in contact with earth or
concrete. When in direct contact with a dissimilar metal, protect aluminum by
insulating fittings or treatment.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Steel Conduits:

Comply with Division 16 Section 16130

"Raceways and Boxes." In concrete foundations, wrap conduit with 0.010-inchthick, pipe-wrapping plastic tape applied with a 50 percent overlap.

SCHEDULE 2 - GROUNDING
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Ground metal poles/support structures according to
Division 16 Section 16060 "Grounding and Bonding."
0.1
0.2

Install grounding electrode for each pole.

Nonmetallic Poles: Ground metallic components of pole accessories and
foundations.

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0.3

Install grounding conductor pigtail in the base for connecting luminaire to

grounding system.

END OF SECTION 02582