ss8b - street lighting material specifications
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CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BURLINGTON
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX FOR
STREET LIGHTING & CONDUIT
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
(SPEC NO.: SS08B)
To be read in conjunction with
STREET LIGHTING & CONDUIT
Street Lighting Design Manual
(SPEC NO.: SS08A)
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INDEX
1. Material Specifications ...................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Street Light Poles ...................................................................................................... 2
1.2 “Cobra Head” Luminaire/Pole/ Bracket Combinations.......................................... 2
1.3 Decorative Luminaire/Pole/ Bracket Combinations ............................................... 3
1.4 Standard Round Concrete Street Light Poles .......................................................... 4
1.5 Decorative Black Concrete Street Light Poles ........................................................ 5
1.6 Luminaires ................................................................................................................. 5
1.7 Flat Glass “Cobra-head" Luminaires ....................................................................... 5
1.8 Decorative Luminaires.............................................................................................. 6
1.9 Brackets ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.10 Photo-Electric Controllers ........................................................................................ 7
1.11 Lamps ........................................................................................................................ 8
1.12 Loadcentres ............................................................................................................... 8
1.13 Street Light Cable Duct ............................................................................................ 8
1.14 Street Light Wiring from the Handhole to the Luminaire ...................................... 8
1.15 Street Light Distribution Cable from Loadcentre to Street Light Poles .................. 8
1.16 Street Light Power Supply Cable from Transformer to Loadcentre ........................ 9
1.17 Grounding Rods and Plates ...................................................................................... 9
2. Installation Specifications .................................................................................................. 9
2.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Cable ........................................................................................................................ 10
2.3 Street Light Cable Duct .......................................................................................... 10
2.4 Poles ......................................................................................................................... 11
2.5 Luminaires, Brackets and Photo Controllers......................................................... 11
2.6 Grounding ................................................................................................................ 11
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1. Material Specifications
All street lighting equipment used in the City of Burlington must meet the current City of
Burlington’s street lighting standards and specifications. It is the responsibility of the street
lighting contractor to ensure they have the latest revisions of the City’s street l ighting
specifications and list of approved suppliers prior to ordering any materials. All street lighting
components are to be manufactured in strict accordance with the City’s current requirements.
All street lighting equipment used in the City of Burlington must meet CSA standards and
specifications and is subject to ESA inspection and approval.
1.1 Street Light Poles
Street light poles used in the City of Burlington must be manufactured in accordance with the
City’s street light pole specifications as given below. All poles must meet CSA specifications
and are subject to ESA inspection and approval.
1.2 “Cobra Head” Luminaire/Pole/ Bracket Combinations
In general, the following “cobra head” luminaire/pole combinations are to be used in the City of
Burlington.
TABLE 5: “COBRA HEAD” LUMINAIRE/POLE/BRACKET COMBINATIONS
Road Type Luminaire Standard Pole Pole Finish Bracket
15 m Minor Local Residential -
Standard S-15 100 Watt
9.45 m round
concrete pole mold finish 1.8 m
17 m Minor Local Residential -
Standard S-17 100 Watt
9.45 m round
concrete pole mold finish 1.8 m
18 m Local Residential
- Standard S-18 100 Watt
9.45 m round
concrete pole mold finish 1.8 m
20 m Local Residential
- Standard S-20
(8m pavement)
100 Watt 9.45 m round
concrete pole mold finish 1.8 m
20 m Rural Local - Standard S-20- RURAL
100 Watt (single source)
1
10.7 m round concrete pole
mold finish 2.4 m
20 m Rural Local - Standard S-20- RURAL
100 Watt (single source)
1
Hydro pole N/A 1.8 m (2.1 m rise) mounted at 7.8 m
19 m Residential Collector -
Standard S-19 150 Watt
9.45 m round
concrete pole mold finish 1.8 m
20 m Residential Collector –
Standard S-20
(9m pavement)
150 Watt 9.45 m round
concrete pole mold finish 1.8 m
26 m Residential Collector -
Standard S-26R 150 Watt
9.9 m round
concrete pole mold finish 2.4 m
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Table 5: Continued
Road Type Luminaire Standard Pole Pole Finish Bracket
20 m Industrial Collector - Standard
S-20 (9m pavement) 150 Watt Hydro pole N/A
1.8 m (2.1 m rise)
mounted at 6.4 m
OR 1.8 m mounted
at 7.6 m
26 m Employment Collector -
Standard S-26E 150 Watt Hydro pole N/A
1.8 m (2.1 m rise)
mounted at 7.1 m
OR 2.4 m mounted
at 8.0 m
26 m Employment Collector -
Standard S-26E 150 Watt
9.9 m round
concrete pole mold finish 2.4 m
26 m Rural Collector – Standard S-
26 – RURAL
150 Watt
(single source) 2
10.7 m round
concrete pole mold finish 2.4 m
26 m Rural Collector – Standard S-
26 – RURAL
150 Watt
(single source) 2
Hydro pole N/A 1.8 m (2.1 m rise)
mounted at 7.8 m
30 m Arterial Road
- Standard S-30 200 Watt
11.4 m round
concrete pole mold finish 2.4 m
30 m Arterial Road
- Standard S-30 200 Watt Hydro pole N/A
1.8 m (2.1 m rise)
mounted at 7.6 m
35 m Arterial Road
- Standard S-35 200 Watt
11.4 m round
concrete pole mold finish 2.4m
35 m Arterial Road
- Standard S-35 200 Watt Hydro pole N/A
1.8 m (2.1 m rise)
mounted at 7.6 m
Note 1. Cooper OVH – type 3 luminaire only (curve #OVH10S3D.IES)
Note 2. Cooper OVF – type 3 luminaire only (curve #767456.IES)
1.3 Decorative Luminaire/Pole/ Bracket Combinations
In general, the following decorative luminaire/pole combinations are to be used in the City of
Burlington.
TABLE 6: DECORATIVE LUMINAIRE/POLE/BRACKET COMBINATIONS Road Type Luminaire Standard Pole Pole Finish Bracket
15 m Minor Local Residential
– Standard S-15 100 Watt
9.9 m octagonal
concrete pole
Polished
black eclipse 1.5 m
17 m Minor Local Residential
– Standard S-17 100 Watt
9.9 m octagonal
concrete pole
Polished
black eclipse 1.5 m
18 m Local Residential
- Standard S-18 100 Watt
9.9 m octagonal
concrete pole
Polished
black eclipse 1.5 m
20 m Local Residential
- Standard S-20
(8m pavement)
100 Watt 9.9 m octagonal
concrete pole
Polished
black eclipse 1.5 m
20 m Rural Local Residential
– Standard S-20 - RURAL 100 Watt
10.7 m octagonal
concrete pole
Polished
black eclipse 1.8 m
19 m Residential Collector –
Standard S-19 150 Watt
9.9 m octagonal
concrete pole
Polished
black eclipse 1.8 m
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Table 6: Continued Road Type Luminaire Standard Pole Pole Finish Bracket
20 m Residential Collector -
Standard S-20 150 Watt
9.9 m octagonal
concrete pole
Polished
black eclipse 1.8 m
26 m Residential Collector -
Standard S-26R 150 Watt
10.7 m octagonal
concrete pole
Polished
black eclipse 1.8 m
26 m Employment Collector -
Standard S-26E 150 Watt
10.7 m octagonal
concrete pole
Polished
black eclipse 1.8 m
26 m Employment Collector -
Standard S-26E
150 Watt
(standard
cobrahead)
Hydro pole N/A 1.8 m (2.1 m rise)
mounted at 7.1 m
26 m Rural Collector –
Standard S-26 – RURAL 150 Watt
10.7 m octagonal
concrete pole
Polished
black eclipse 1.8 m
When ordering street light poles to the City of Burlington’s standards, the appropriate City Street
Light Specification Numbers, BSL-XX-XX (latest revision), for the pole, the bracket and the
luminaire must be specified together. The City’s Street Light Specification Numbers can be
found in Table 7.
1.4 Standard Round Concrete Street Light Poles
9.45 metre (31.0 ft) Class B Centrifugally Cast Round Concrete Pole
The 9.45 metre concrete street light pole shall be a direct buried Class B pre-stressed round
concrete pole with provision for electrical ground, natural concrete finish and suitable for use
with a 1.8 metre tapered aluminum bracket and manufactured in accordance with the City of
Burlington Street Light Specification Number BSL-01-01, (latest revision). Approved suppliers
and their catalogue numbers for this pole are given in Table 7 at the end of this section.
9.9 metre (32.5 ft) Class B Centrifugally Cast Round Concrete Pole
The 9.9 metre concrete street light pole shall be a direct buried Class B pre-stressed round
concrete pole with provision for electrical ground, natural concrete finish and suitable for use
with a 2.4 metre tapered aluminum bracket and manufactured in accordance with the City of
Burlington Street Light Specification Number BSL-01-02, (latest revision). Approved suppliers
and their catalogue numbers for this pole are given in Table 7 at the end of this section.
10.7 metre (35.0 ft) Class B Centrifugally Cast Round Concrete Pole
The 10.7 metre concrete street light pole shall be a direct buried Class B pre-stressed round
concrete pole with provision for electrical ground, natural concrete finish and suitable for use
with a 2.4 metre tapered aluminum bracket and manufactured in accordance with the City of
Burlington Street Light Specification Number BSL-01-03, (latest revision). Approved suppliers
and their catalogue numbers for this pole are given in Table 7 at the end of this section.
11.4 metre (37.5 ft) Class B Centrifugally Cast Round Concrete Pole
The 11.4 metre concrete street light pole shall be a direct buried Class B pre-stressed round
concrete pole with provision for electrical ground, natural concrete finish and suitable for use
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with a 2.4 metre tapered aluminum bracket and manufactured in accordance with the City of
Burlington Street Light Specification Number BSL-01-04, (latest revision). Approved suppliers
and their catalogue numbers for this pole are given in Table 7 at the end of this section.
1.5 Decorative Black Concrete Street Light Poles
9.9 metre (32.5 ft) Class B Centrifugally Cast Black Octagonal Tapered Concrete
Pole
The 9.9 metre black octagonal tapered concrete street light pole shall be a direct buried Class B
pre-stressed concrete pole with provision for electrical ground, black eclipse polished finish a
side mount decorative bracket and luminaire and manufactured in accordance with the City of
Burlington Street Light Specification Number BSL-01-11, (latest revision). Approved suppliers
and their catalogue numbers for this pole are given in Table 7 at the end of this section.
10.7 metre (35.0 ft) Class B Centrifugally Cast Black Octagonal Tapered Concrete
Pole
The 10.7 metre black octagonal tapered concrete street light pole shall be a direct buried Class B
pre-stressed concrete pole with provision for electrical ground, black eclipse polished finish a
side mount decorative bracket and luminaire and manufactured in accordance with the City of
Burlington Street Light Specification Number BSL-01-12, (latest revision). Approved suppliers
and their catalogue numbers for this pole are given in Table 7 at the end of this section.
1.6 Luminaires
All luminaires used in the City of Burlington must be manufactured in accordance with the City
of Burlington’s luminaire specifications as given below (latest revision). All "cobra-head"
luminaires shall come complete with a bird stop.
All luminaires must meet CSA and electrical code specifications and are subject to ESA
inspection and approval.
1.7 Flat Glass “Cobra-head" Luminaires
100 Watt "Cobra-head" Luminaire
The 100 watt "cobra-head" shall be a gray small housing flat glass luminaire giving a light
distribution pattern to match the manufacturer’s IES photometric file number as specified in the
City of Burlington Street Light Specification Number BSL-02-01, (latest revision), and shall
come complete with:
a 100 watt high pressure sodium lamp
a 120 volt CWI Class H ballast pre-wired for 120 volts
a twist lock photo control receptacle and electronic photo control cell
Approved suppliers and their catalogue numbers for this luminaire are given in Table 7 at the end
of this section.
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150 Watt "Cobra-head" Luminaire
The 150 watt "cobra-head" shall be a gray small housing flat glass luminaire giving a light
distribution pattern to match the manufacturer’s IES photometric file number as specified in the
City of Burlington Street Light Specification Number BSL-02-02, (latest revision), and shall
come complete with:
a 150 watt high pressure sodium lamp
a 120 volt CWI Class H ballast pre-wired for 120 volts
a twist lock photo control receptacle and electronic photo control cell
Approved suppliers and their catalogue numbers for this luminaire are given in Table 7 at the end
of this section.
200 Watt "Cobra-head" Luminaire
The 200 watt "cobra-head" shall be a gray medium housing flat glass luminaire giving a light
distribution pattern to match the manufacturer’s IES photometric file number as specified in the
City of Burlington Street Light Specification Number BSL-02-03, (latest revision), and shall
come complete with:
a 200 watt high pressure sodium lamp
a 120 volt CWI Class H ballast pre-wired for 120 volts
a twist lock photo control receptacle and electronic photo control cell
Approved suppliers and their catalogue numbers for this luminaire are given in Table 7 at the end
of this section.
1.8 Decorative Luminaires
The decorative luminaires specified for the City of Burlington have horizontally
positioned lamps mounted within the luminaire’s reflector making them equivalent
to a flat glass cobra-head luminaire.
100 Watt Decorative Luminaire
The 100 watt decorative shall be a black “coach light” style luminaire giving a light distribution
pattern to match the manufacturer’s IES photometric file number as specified in the City of
Burlington Street Light Specification Number BSL-02-11, (latest revision), and shall come
complete with:
a 100 watt high pressure sodium lamp
a 120 volt CWI Class H ballast pre-wired for 120 volts
a twist lock photo control receptacle and electronic photo control cell
Approved suppliers and their catalogue numbers for this luminaire are given in Table 7 at the end
of this section.
150 Watt Decorative Luminaire
The 150 watt decorative shall be a black “coach light” style luminaire giving a light distribution
pattern to match the manufacturer’s IES photometric file number as specified in the City of
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Burlington Street Light Specification Number BSL-02-12, (latest revision), and shall come
complete with:
a 150 watt high pressure sodium lamp
a 120 volt CWI Class H ballast pre-wired for 120 volts a twist lock
photo control receptacle and electronic photo control cell
Approved suppliers and their catalogue numbers for this luminaire are given in Table 7 at the end
of this section.
1.9 Brackets
All street light brackets used in the City of Burlington must be manufactured in accordance with
the City of Burlington’s specifications as given below (latest revision). All brackets must meet
CSA specifications and are subject to ESA inspection and approval.
Tapered Elliptical Aluminum Brackets
Standard street light brackets for use with "cobra-head" luminaires must be manufactured in
accordance with "ANSI C136.1", latest revision.
The brackets shall be a 1.8 m (6 ft) or 2.4 m (8 ft) tapered elliptical aluminum bracket. The
brackets for mounting on wooden hydro poles shall be 1.8 m long with 2.1 m rise (“high-rise”)
tapered elliptical aluminum brackets. Approved suppliers and their catalogue numbers for the
standard brackets are listed in City of Burlington Street Light Specification Numbers BSL-03-01,
BSL-03-02 and BSL-03-03.
Decorative Brackets
Decorative street light brackets must be manufactured in accordance with "ANSI C136.1", latest
revision with the changes necessary to apply to arms for decorative fixtures.
The brackets shall be a 1.5 m (5.0 ft) or a 1.8 m (6.0 ft) nominal curved bracket with a decorative
scroll below the bracket. Approved suppliers and their catalogue numbers for this bracket are
listed in City of Burlington Street Light Specification Numbers BSL-03-11 and BSL-03-12.
1.10 Photo-Electric Controllers
Photo-electric controllers for the City of Burlington shall be electronic twist lock photo
controllers with:
A filtered (human eye spectral response) silicon light sensor with infrared blocking filter
MOV surge protection
Rated for 120 volts
Load rating: 1000 watts, 1800vA ballast
Turn on level at 1.5 FC and turn off at 1.5 times turn on
Operating temperature range from -400C to 70
0C
Photo-electric controllers must be manufactured using non-hazardous materials.
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Approved suppliers and their catalogue numbers for the photo-electrical controllers are listed in
the City of Burlington Street Light Specification Number BSL-05-01. All photo-electrical
controllers must meet CSA specifications and are subject to ESA inspection and approval.
1.11 Lamps
Lamps shall conform to the City of Burlington Street Light Specification Numbers BSL-04-01, -
02 and -03. They shall be clear high pressure sodium mogul screw base lamps with the wattage
as specified and a minimum average rated life of 24,000 hours. All lamps must meet CSA
specifications and are subject to ESA inspection and approval.
1.12 Loadcentres
Regarding the ESA Lighting Design Requirements mentioned in section 2.4, above, the City
requires the ESA mandated disconnect for any street lighting system. The disconnect is provided
by means of a service entrance rated loadcentre (pedestal type for underground systems, and
pole-mounted unit for overhead systems) with weather proof enclosure, and complete with:
60 amp, 22 kAIC, 120 V / 240 V double-pole line side main breaker, and
40 amp, 120 V single-pole load side breakers (quantity: up to 6).
Note: Only 120 volt street lighting systems are approved by the City, hence only single pole 120
volt loadside breakers are permitted.
Approved suppliers and their catalogue numbers for the materials to be used for the loadcentre
and its precast base are listed in the City of Burlington Street Light Specification Numbers BSL-
06-01 and BSL-06-11.
1.13 Street Light Cable Duct
Street light cable duct shall be 50 mm (2”) Type II PVC, direct buried duct meeting CAN/CSA-
C22.2 NO. 227.1-97 (latest revision). All ducts must meet CSA specifications and are subject to
ESA inspection and approval.
1.14 Street Light Wiring from the Handhole to the Luminaire
Street light wiring from the handhole to the luminaire shall be 2 - #12 copper NMWU with
ground, CSA approved.
1.15 Street Light Distribution Cable from Loadcentre to Street Light Poles
The street light cable from loadcentre to luminaire and from luminaire to luminaire shall consist
of 3 - #6 copper RWU triplexed 1000 volt conductors (black/white/green), CSA approved.
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1.16 Street Light Power Supply Cable from Transformer to Loadcentre
The street light supply cable feed from transformer to the street light load centre shall be
Burlington Hydro’s 3-1/0 aluminum secondary cable unless otherwise directed by Burlington
Hydro. The contractor shall obtain approval for the type of secondary cable before installation.
Note that the 60 amp main breaker in the street light load centre accepts cable sizes from #12 to
2/0 al./cu.
1.17 Grounding Rods and Plates
Ground rods shall be solid steel, 19 mm diameter, 3 m long, copper clad for the full length and
shall be according to CSA C22.2 No 41.
Ground plates shall present not less than 0.2 m2 of surface to exterior soil and be not less than 6
mm thick as per the Electrical Code. The plates shall be made of hot dip galvanized solid steel.
Steel shall be according to CAN/CSA G40.20/G40.21, Grade 230G and shall be galvanized
according to CAN/CSA G164.
2. Installation Specifications
2.1 General
The contractor shall ensure that the construction and installation of the street lighting system will
be completed in a good and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the latest revisions of
the specifications, standards and drawings of the City of Burlington.
Street lights shall be located on the boulevard in accordance with the City of Burlington’s
standard cross sections and as shown on the trenching plans and typical road sections while
maintaining proper clearances from fire hydrants, driveways, transformers, switching units and
trees or any other services.
The street lighting power supply is to be supplied to each streetlight loadcentre in accordance
with Burlington Hydro U/G electrical distribution specs.
The entire street light installation is subject to inspection and approval by the ESA. The
contractor is responsible for applying and obtaining said inspection. Burlington Hydro is to make
the connections inside the transformer once the following steps have been fulfilled:
Approval has been given by the ESA, and a Connection Authorization has been received by
Burlington Hydro. City Engineering Inspector also requires a copy of the ESA authorization for
City’s records.
The contractor has arranged for a Megger testing of the system, and a copy of the successful test
report has been submitted to the City Engineering Inspector and the Streetlight Coordinator.
The City Streetlight Coordinator has sent a request for connection letter to Burlington Hydro.
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Burlington Hydro shall notify the City Engineering Inspector and the Streetlight Coordinator
once the streetlight system connection at the transformer has been completed. The City
Engineering Inspector shall then energize the streetlight system at the loadcentre and inspect the
system operation. Any deficiencies shall be reported by the Inspector to the contractor for
rectification.
2.2 Cable
Street light cables shall be installed in conformity with Burlington Hydro’s Underground
Electrical Distribution specifications. The cable shall be installed in 50 mm (2”) Type II PVC,
direct buried duct with a minimum of 600 mm cover. As per the Electrical Code, a 6” wide red
plastic warning tape is to be installed with black lettering stating “ELECTRIC LINE BURIED
BELOW”. This warning tape is required to be installed midway between the topmost conductor
and final grade above all conductors within the trench.
Where the street light poles are not in place at the time of the cable installation, the end of the
cable shall be coiled and staked at the intended pole location in a similar manner to the
secondary service cables except that at least 3 m of cable shall be left above grade. Where the
cable is to continue on to another light, the cable shall be looped and not cut and at least 6 m in
total shall be left above grade.
Cables are to be inserted into the poles via the cable access ports and the ground wire shall be
connected to the internal ground lug at the hand hole by means of a #6 AWG compression
connector lug.
All connections to ground and to the luminaire conductors are to be made at the hand hole and
taped or otherwise insulated after installation.
All connections inside the transformer shall be made by Burlington Hydro.
2.3 Street Light Cable Duct
In general, the ducts shall be placed in accordance with Burlington Hydro’s underground
electrical distribution system specifications. In general, the street light duct shall be placed in the
common trench on the same level as the secondary and/or communication cables, and on the
road side of the trench, with a minimum of 600 mm cover.
When street light ducts are placed under driveways, the top 300 mm of the backfill shall be
compacted to 100% Standard Proctor Density with granular “A”.
Street light duct placed under roadways shall be installed in accordance with City of Burlington
Standard Drawing S-150 (latest revision).
A ¼” Polypropylene fish rope is to be pulled into each duct.
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2.4 Poles
Installation of street light poles is to be in accordance with the City of Burlington Standard
Drawings S-153 and S-154 and the manufacturer's requirements.
In general, poles are to be installed in augured or vactored (high pressure water evacuation
method) holes to the depths given in the above referenced drawings. The bottom of the hole must
be cleaned of loose material before placing the pole.
The Contractor shall take care to ensure that no damage occurs to the electrical or street lighting
system or other utilities during the installation of street light poles.
2.5 Luminaires, Brackets and Photo Controllers
Installation of street light luminaires and brackets shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's
requirements. In general, luminaires and brackets are to be installed and wired prior to the pole
being erected.
The photo-electric controller shall be positioned to face north.
The Contractor shall take care to ensure that no damage occurs to the pole, luminaire, bracket or
wiring during their assembly and erection.
2.6 Grounding
Two ground rods must be installed adjacent to the street light pedestal, at least 0.3 m below
final grade and connected to the bonded neutral block of the service entrance and must be spaced
no less than 3 m apart in accordance with the Electrical Code requirements.
Alternatively, a ground plate must be installed adjacent to the street light pedestal at least 0.6 m
below final grade level and connected to the bonded neutral block of the service entrance.
A ground rod/plate shall also be installed at the last streetlight pole of every circuit and bonded
to the pole’s internal ground.
Either system is acceptable providing the installation conforms to the Electrical Code
requirements.
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Table 7: Street Light Part Numbers
City Part
Number
Standard
DrawingDescription
Approved
Manufacturer/SupplierManufacturer's Catalogue Number
BSL-01-01 S-152 9.45 m Street Light Pole Sky Cast Inc. SC-31.0-B-RO-CO-N-D-C-G/P S/F BSL-03-01 brackets
mold finish concrete, round, tapered StressCrete Limited E-310-B-P-R-G-M00 S/F BSL-03-01 brackets
Utility Structures Inc. HA-310-B-1-PG-X S/F BSL-03-01 brackets
BSL-01-02 S-152 9.9 m Street Light Pole Sky Cast Inc. SC-32.5-B-RO-CO-N-D-C-G/P S/F BSL-03-02 brackets
mold finish concrete, round, tapered StressCrete Limited E-325-B-P-R-G-M00 S/F BSL-03-02 brackets
Utility Structures Inc. HA-325-B-1-PG-X S/F BSL-03-02 brackets
BSL-01-03 S-152 10.7 m Street Light Pole Sky Cast Inc. SC-35.0-B-RO-CO-N-D-C-G/P S/F BSL-03-02 brackets
mold finish concrete, round, tapered StressCrete Limited E-350-B-P-R-G-M00-S/F-120 S/F BSL-03-02 brackets
Utility Structures Inc. HA-350-B-1-PG-X S/F BSL-03-02 brackets
BSL-01-04 S-152 11.4 m Street Light Pole Sky Cast Inc. SC-37.5-B-RO-CO-N-D-C-G/P S/F BSL-03-02 brackets
mold finish concrete, round, tapered StressCrete Limited E-375-B-P-R-G-M00-S/F-120 S/F BSL-03-02 brackets
Utility Structures Inc. HA-375-B-1-PG-X S/F BSL-03-02 brackets
BSL-01-11 S-153 9.9 m Decorative Street Light Pole Sky Cast Inc. SC-32.5-B-OC-NS-P-D-F-G/P S/F BSL-03-11 & BSL-03-12 brackets
black eclipse finish, octagonal, tapered StressCrete Limited E325-B-PO-G-S11-C/W-FC S/F BSL-03-11 & BSL-03-12 brackets
Utility Structures Inc. MA-325-B-2-BE-F S/F BSL-03-11 & BSL-03-12 brackets
BSL-01-12 S-153 10.7 m Decorative Street Light Pole Sky Cast Inc. SC-350-B-OC-NS-P-D-F-G/P S/F BSL-03-12 brackets
black eclipse finish, octagonal, tapered StressCrete Limited E350-B-PO-G-S11-C/W-FC S/F BSL-03-12 brackets
Utility Structures Inc. MA-350-B-2-BE-F S/F BSL-03-12 brackets
BSL-02-01 100W HPS Flat Glass Cooper Lighting Canada Inc. OVH-10-S-C-2-3-D-4-U (curve #OVH10S3D.IES)
Cobrahead Street Light Luminaire Lighting Group Inc. (AEL) 115-10-S-CT-120-R3-FG-CS (curve #AE3579.IES)
BSL-02-02 150W HPS Flat Glass Cooper Lighting Canada Inc. OVF-15-S-C-2-3-D-4-U (curve #767456.IES)
Cobrahead Street Light Luminaire Lighting Group Inc. (AEL) 115-15S-CT-120-R3-FG-CS (curve #AE3579.IES)
BSL-02-03 200W HPS Flat Glass Cooper Lighting Canada Inc. OVF-20-S-C-2-3-D-4-U (curve #OVF25S3D.IES)
Cobrahead Street Light Luminaire Lighting Group Inc. (AEL) 125-20S-CT-120-R3-FG-CS-HP (curve #AEL12965.IES)
BSL-02-11 100W HPS Lantern Style Lighting Group Inc. (AEL) GR-S-10S-CT-120-R3-RD-CS-EC-GL (Georgian) (curve PW3976.IES)
Decorative Street Light Luminaire Heritage Casting & Ironworks F195-M-CTG-100HPS-QT-SR3-PCB-BLACK (curve #6317.IES)
BSL-02-12 150W HPS Lantern Style Lighting Group Inc. (AEL) GR-S-15S-CT-120-R3-RD-CS-EC-GL (Georgian) (curve PW3969.IES)
Decorative Street Light Luminaire Cooper Lighting Canada Inc. SDL-15S-12-IS-2-BK-R (Springdale) (curve C4731.IES)
BSL-03-01 1.83 m Tapered Ellipitical Aluminum, USS Industries TER6MA (see Note 1)
Single Curve Bracket Lighting Group Inc. (Powerlite) RE6MA (see Note 1)
Brushed Aluminum Finish Aluminous Lighting Products ALS-RE6M (see Note 1)
BSL-03-02 2.44 m Tapered Ellipitical Aluminum, USS Industries TER8MA (see Note 1)
Single Curve Bracket Lighting Group Inc. (Powerlite) RE8MA (see Note 1)
Brushed Aluminum Finish Aluminous Lighting Products ALS-RE8M (see Note 1)
BSL-03-03 1.83 m Tapered Ellipitical Aluminum, Aluminous Lighting Products 8-HRB (see Note 1)
High-Rise (2.1 m) Single Curve Bracket
Brushed Aluminum Finish
BSL-03-11 1.52 m Decorative Bracket, Aluminous Lighting Products NSB-5 (suitable for Georgian luminaire only)
black, aluminum, single curve with scroll, Heritage Casting & Ironworks A376-BLACK (Suitable for F195 luminaire only)
for use with decorative luminaire
BSL-03-12 1.83 m Decorative Bracket, Aluminous Lighting Products NSB-6 (suitable for Georgian luminaire only)
black, aluminum, single curve with scroll, StressCrete Limited KA176 (suitable for Spingdale luminaire only)
for use with decorative luminaire SCA6001BK (Cooper Lighting Canada Inc.)
BSL-04-01 Lamp, high pressure sodium, C.G.E. LU100
100 watt/55 volt, Osram Sylvania LU100
clear, mogul screw base Eye Sunlux LU100
Philips C100S54-55V
BSL-04-02 Lamp, high pressure sodium, C.G.E. LU150/55
150 watt/55 volt, Osram Sylvania LU150/55
clear, mogul screw base Eye Sunlux LU150/55
Philips C150S55
BSL-04-03 Lamp, high pressure sodium, C.G.E. LU200
200 watt/100 volt, Osram Sylvania LU200
clear, mogul screw base Eye Sunlux LU200T15
Philips C200S50
BSL-05-01 Photocell, 120 volt, DTL DE120-1.5-TJ
electronic, hermetically sealed
BSL-06-01 S-156 Street Light Loadcentre, Pedestal Solutions Inc. SLS1-X-40 (where: X = qty. of 40 A breakers)
base mount pedestal with 60 A main
breaker and 40 A loadside breakers.
BSL-06-02 Street Light Loadcentre, Square D (Schneider Electric) CQO18M100RB60
pole mount unit with 60 A main
breaker and 40 A loadside breakers.
BSL-06-11 S-156A Street Light Loadcentre Precast Base Brooklin Concrete Products BCP-20PED (S/F BSL-06-01)
Note 1: 0 degrees tilt must be specified with the bracket part number.