432 ALASKA 2020 SECTION 652 433 ALASKA 2020 SECTION 660 SIGNALS AND LIGHTING
660-1.01 DESCRIPTION. Furnish and install, modify, remove, or salvage one or more traffic
signal systems, flashing beacon systems, highway lighting systems, sign illumination systems, traffic count systems, electrical equipment on structures, falsework lighting, partial installations for future systems, or combinations thereof, as specified. Where an existing system is to be modified, reuse the existing material in the revised system as shown on the Plans or specified in the Special Provisions, and salvage or di spose of all other materials. When required by the Special Provisions, provide an on- site manufacturer’s representative to:
1.Energize and adjust the electrical system.
2.Provide acceptable instruction for the operation and maintenance of the electrical system.
660-1.02 DEFINITIONS . Use the definitions in NEMA TS 1- 1989, Traffic Control Systems ,
Section 1, Definitions, along with the following:
1.Electrolier . The complete assembly of pole, mast arm, luminaire, ballast, and lamp.
2.Luminaire. The assembly which houses the light source and controls the light emitted from the light source. Luminaires consist of hood (including socket), reflector, ballast or driver, and glass globe or refractor.
3.Lighting Standard. The pole and mast arm which supports the luminaire.
4.Vehicle . Any motor vehicle licensed for highway use by the State of Alaska.
660-2.01 MATERIALS. Use materials that conform to Section 740, the Materials Certification List,
the Plans, specifications, and the following: Concrete Section 501 (Class A) Grout Subsection 701- 2.03 Reinforcing Steel Section 503 Paint Subsection 708- 2.01 Steel Pipe Pile Section 715 Anchor Plate ASTM A709 Galvanizing Subsection 716- 2.07
1.Equipment List(s) and Drawings . Within 30 days after the Contract award, submit 8 collated copies of a portfolio of equipment and materials proposed for installation to the Department for review and approval. Include a table of contents in the portfolio(s) that includes each item’s intended use(s) and the following:
a.Materials on the Qualified Products List: A description that includes product name, manufacturer, model or part number, and the conditions listed for approval.
b.Materials Not on the Qualified Products Lis t: Catalog cuts that include the manufacturer’s name, type of product, size, model number, conformance specifications, and other data as may be required, including manufacturer’s maintenance and operations manuals, or sample articles.
c.Pole Package. A complete set of design, fabrication, and installation proposals for each signal and lighting pole. Include stamped engineering calculations, shop drawings, welding plans, equipment lists, and pole installation plans.
Source: Alaska Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2020 Edition. Pages 460–460 of 584.