DelDOT Section 804: Portable Light Assembly

804.1Description.

This work consists of providing, placing, operating, relocating, and maintaining portable light assemblies.

804.2Materials.

Not applicable.

804.3Construction.

A.Provide a portable light assembly unit that includes:

1.Four 1,000-watt lights

2.A fully self-contained power source mounted to a trailer

3.Equipment to allow towing by a full-size pick-up truck

4.Full compliance with Title 21 Motor Vehicles of the Delaware Code.

B.Provide plastic drums, in accordance with Section 805, to channelize traffic away from the

portable light assembly except when placing the portable light assembly behind guardrail, barrier, or other means of positive protection. Place plastic drums in advance of each portable changeable message sign located within the clear zone and as directed by the engineer. 804.3.1 Operational Requirements.

A.Place the portable light assembly at locations shown in the contract or in accordance with the DE

MUTCD. Position the portable light assembly so that it does not shine light directly at oncoming traffic. Extend the light assembly vertically to the unit’s fullest extent and direct the lights downwards toward the work area but not exceeding more than 60-degrees measured off of the ground to prevent glare. Use channelization devices in accordance with the DE MUTCD to delineate the portable light assembly.

B.Repair or replace portable light assembly units, within 30-minutes or less, after receiving

notification of an operational problem. Failure to correct the problem within the required timeframe will result in no payment for the day that the unit did not work.

C.Designate the ATSSA traffic control supervisor as the Department’s contact person on all issues

related to the portable light assembly. Provide an ATSSA traffic control supervisor in accordance with Section 812. If the contract does not require an ATSSA traffic control supervisor, the contractor may use a superintendent or other designee as the on-site representative. When a portable light assembly used to illuminate a flagger station fails to work, remove the flagger from the roadway. Restore the roadway to normal operations until a working portable light assembly is provided and placed unless opening the roadway to normal operations presents a safety hazard to motorists.

D.Portable light assemblies must be clearly marked with the owner’s name and contact information.

E.Remove portable light assemblies from the roadway clear zones in accordance with the latest

version of the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide or store in accordance with the Standard Construction Details when no longer needed.

804.4Method of Measurement.

A.The Department will measure portable light assembly units as the number of units used each

calendar day.

804.5Basis of Payment.

A.The Department will pay for providing and maintaining portable light assemblies at the contract

unit price per each day. Price and payment constitute full compensation for providing, placing, operating, maintaining, fueling, and relocating portable light assembly units.

B.The Department will pay for plastic drums required for channelization around the portable light

assemblies with Section 805. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 804001 PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PORTABLE LIGHT ASSEMBLY EA-DY

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Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 441–0 of 786. View official source ↗

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