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.
3.Place Conduit.
a.Use a conduit adapter to connect sweeps to underground conduit and conduit leading to the
safety switch and meter.
b.Install 2-inch galvanized conduit, threaded and reamed on both ends, on the end of the 90-
degree sweeps at the base of the pedestal board. Ensure that the conduit extends 3-feet above the surrounding grade.
4.Install square tube steel posts in accordance with Standard Construction Details in concrete
footings with 25-pounds of concrete at each leg, just below grade and as directed by the engineer.
a.Provide 3-inch clearance on the base of footing to conduits.
b.Determine the finished length of the tubular steel posts by adding 5-feet to the combined
height of the meter and the safety switch.
5.Backfill around the conduit and concrete footings, and dispose of excess or unsuitable materials:
a.Backfill 24 hours after concrete placement and in accordance with Section 202. b.Remove all excess material.
6.Install ground rods in accordance with the contract and Section 833. 7.Attach the pedestal board to the steel posts using stainless steel hex bolts and washers.
8.Arrange for an inspection by a Delaware-licensed electrical inspection agency. Inspections
include all lighting system work including service, branch circuits, junction wells, underground conduit, and all grounding and bonding: Provide certification documentation for the Delaware-licensed electrical inspection agency to the engineer for approval before starting work.
9.Remove electric service from wood or metal pole, if required by the contract and as directed by
the engineer.
10.Install 24-inch x 15-inch x 8 1/2-inch minimum weatherproof lighting control cabinet, if required
by the contract and as directed by the by the engineer.
11.Install 24-inch x 15-inch x 8 1/2-inch minimum weatherproof traffic control cabinet, if required
by the contract and as directed by the by the engineer.
842.4Method of Measurement.
The Department will measure the quantity of electric services as the actual number installed and accepted.
842.5Basis of Payment.
The Department will pay for the quantity of electric services at the contract unit price for each installed and accepted. Price and payment constitute full compensation for all materials, installation, and inspection by a Delaware licensed electrical agency. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 842001 ELECTRIC SERVICE ON WOOD POLE EA 842002 ELECTRIC SERVICE ON METAL POLE EA
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 842003 ELECTRIC SERVICE ON PEDESTAL EA 842004 ELECTRIC SERVICE ON PEDESTAL WITH SERVICE RISER EA 842005 REMOVAL OF ELECTRIC SERVICE ON WOOD OR METAL POLE EA 842006 PROVIDE AND INSTALL EMBEDDED METERED SERVICE PEDESTAL (100 AMP) EA 842007 PROVIDE AND INSTALL ELECTRICAL UTILITY SERVICE EQUIPMENT 120/240 EA
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Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 530–0 of 786.
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