WEATHERHEADS SECTION 841
518 SECTION 841 — WEATHERHEADS
841.1Description.
This work consists of providing and installing weatherheads.
841.2Materials.
A.Close Nipple Section 1062
B.Lock Nut Section 1062
C.Conduit Bushing – Plastic Conduit Bushing or Insulated Bushing.
841.3Construction.
A.Use a hole saw to drill a hole 6 -inches from the top of the steel pole on the side parallel with the
span cable.
B.Install the weatherhead on a close nipple.
C.Place a lock nut on the nipple and then place the assembly through the hole drilled into the steel
pole.
D.Use a bushing on the end of the nipple inside the steel pole, when placing the weatherhead
assembly.
E.Tighten the lock nut against the outside of the steel pole to hold the complete assembly in place.
841.4Method of Measurement.
The Department will measure the quantity of weatherheads as the number provided, installed, and accepted.
841.5Basis of Payment.
The Department will pay for weatherheads at the contract unit price per each. Price and payment constitute full compensation for providing and installing the weatherheads, including all hardware. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 841001 PROVIDE AND INSTALL WEATHERHEAD, UP TO 3”, ON STEEL POLE EACH SERVICE PEDESTAL AND SAFETY SWITCH SECTION 842
519 SECTION 842 — SERVICE PEDESTAL AND SAFETY SWITCH
842.1Description.
This work consists of providing and installing or removing lighting and traffic service pedestals and safety switches.
842.2Materials.
A.Conduit Fittings, Galvanized Steel Section 831; Section 1062
B.Cables and Wires Section 832
C.Ground Rod and Wire Section 833
D.PCC, Class B Section 1022
E.Hex Bolts and Washers, Stainless Steel Section 1039
F.Square Tube Steel Posts, Galvanized Section 1039
G.Service Pedestal and Safety Switch Section 1078
H.Pedestal Board Section 1078
842.3Construction.
A.General.
1.Perform work in compliance with NEC, NFPA, and 2017 National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
standards, and with utility company minimum requirements.
2.Install the electric service pedestal as shown in the Standard Construction Details .
3.Locate the line side safety switch and meter adjacent to the service drop location:
Fuse and size the line side safety switch to service.
4.Do not fuse the load side safety switch:
a.Mark the safety switch with a weatherproof stamp. Label switches as follows to denote the
devices the switches serve:
i.Lighting.
ii. Signal. iii. Camera. iv. Repeater.
v.VMS.
vi. Detector. vii. RWIS denoting the device it serves.
B.Service Pedestal.
1.In addition to this section, install in accordance with Section 705.
2.When placing a pole base in an existing concrete sidewalk, saw cut the concrete in a square
pattern or remove the concrete to the nearest joint.
Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 528–529 of 779.