992-1 General.
992-1.1 Pole Design Criteria : The light poles and bracket arms shall be in accordance
with the requirements of the AASHTO LRFD Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals, the FDOT Structures Manual and with the specific requirements contained in this Section .
992-1.2 Luminaires, Driver, etc.: All luminaires shall be one of the products listed in
the Department’s Approved Product List (APL). Manufacturers seeking evaluation of their product shall submit an application and sample luminaire in accordance with Section 6. The light source for luminaires shall be either light emitting diodes (LED), magnetic induction or pla sma induction. The luminaire housing shall be constructed of precision cast aluminum with a corrosive resistant polyester powder coat finish. The standard color shall be gray. The housing shall have an electrical terminal block to attach the luminaire cable and a hinged door which provides direct access to internal parts. Hinged doors are not required for high mast luminaires and underdeck luminaires. All hardware on the exterior of the housing shall be stainless steel. The refractor and lens shall consist of glass or an optical grade polymer. The manufacturer shall place a permanent tag in the luminaire housing imprinted with: the manufacturer name, luminaire voltage, lamp wattage, and provide a blank area for the Contractor to inscribe the installation date. Luminaire s shall meet the following requirements: UL 1598 listed and labeled for installation in wet locations by an OSHA recognized “Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory” (NRTL) , be capable of maintaining 94.1% intensity at 10,000 hours with an ambient temperature of 25°C (IES LM-80) and have IESNA light distribution curves (IES LM-79) by an EPA recognized laboratory. The driver shall be rated for 100,000 hours and have a power factor greater than or equal to 90% at full load with a total harmonic distortion less than or equal to 20% at full load. The fixture shall accommodate a circuit voltage of 480V. Luminaires shall be provided with a minimum 10kV/10kA internal surge suppression module meeting UL 1449/ANSI C62.41.2 Category C. The manufacturer shall su bmit a five-year non-prorated full warranty on all components of the luminaire to the Department. The warranty shall begin on the project acceptance date and include all components of luminaire .
992-1.3 Conductors : All conductors shall be color-coded stranded copper meeting the
requirements of NEMA WC 70. All conductors shall be tested and listed by a NRTL. Service and circuit conductors shall be single -conductor cable Type THWN-2 and shall not be smaller than No. 6 AWG. Bonding ground conductor shall have a green jacket and shall not be smaller than No. 6 AWG.
992-1.4 Conduit: Conduit shall meet the requirements of Section 630.
992-1.5 Electrical Ground Rod: The electrical ground rods shall be 5/8 inch copper clad
steel. Electrical ground rods shall be sectional type where length exceeds 10 feet. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
992-1.6 Fittings and Bends: Fittings, bends and miscellaneous hardware shall be in
accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and shall be compatible with the adj acent conduit and materials.
992-1.7 Conductor Splices: Unless otherwise shown in the Standard Plans or authorized
by the Engineer, splices shall be made with compression sleeves or split bolt connectors. The connector shall be sealed in silicone gel that easily peels away leaving a clean connection. The gel shall be contained in a UV, impact, and abrasi on resistant closure that when snapped around the split bolt will provide a waterproof connection without the use of tools or taping.
992-1.8 Pull Boxes: Pull boxes shall meet the requirements of Section 635.
992-1.9 Distribution Service Point Equipment: All electrical equipment shall be
provided with 75°C terminal lug connectors.
992-1.9 1 Service Main: Two pole 480 V, 35,000 min. AIC, solid neutral,
NEMA 4X stainless steel, enclosed circuit breaker rated for service entrance.
992-1.9 2 Control Panel Enclosure: NEMA 4X stainless steel enclosure ground
mounted in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 639-002. Dimensions shall be as necessary for equipment inside.
992-1.9 3 Control Panel Main Disconnect: Two Pole, 480V, 35,000 AIC with
solid neutral i n NEMA 1 enclosure. Number and rating of branch circuit breakers shall be as indicated in Plans.
992-1.9 4 Lighting Contactor: Two pole, 480V electrical contactor in NEMA 1
enclosure w/HOA on cover, 120V coil and fused control power transformer.
992-1.9 5 Electrical Panel: Single Phase ( two pole), 480V, with solid neutral in
NEMA 1 enclosure.
992-1.9 6 Surge Protection Device: Type 1, UL or NRTL listed to 1449, Third
Edition. Surge current rating on per phase basis shall equal or exceed 50 kA. I-nominal rating shall be 10 kA or 20kA. 480V true single phase system modes of protection shall include L -G and N-G having UL 1449-3 Voltage Protection Ratings of 2000V or lower. 240/480V split phase systems deriving 480V across two energized conductor’s modes of protection shall include L -G and N-G having UL 1449-3 Voltage Protection Ratings of 1200V or lower.
992-2 Conventional Lighting .
992-2.1 Poles: Poles for conventional lighting shall be aluminum unless otherwise shown
in the Plans.
992-2.1 1 Aluminum Poles: Aluminum poles shall be round, one piece,
continuous -tapered high -strength aluminum, and of an approved alloy meeting the requirements of the Standard Plans . The poles shall be of such length as to provide the approximate luminaire mounting height shown in the Plans. Poles installed on bridges, walls and median concrete barriers shall be equipped with internal vibration damping devices.
992-2.1 2 Concrete Poles : Concrete poles may be used only when specified in
the Plans. When specified , concrete poles shall meet the requirements of Section 641 and Standard Plans, Index 641-010 for a Type P-III pole.
992-2.2 Bases: Aluminum poles shall be ins talled on transformer bases with the
exception of lights installed on bridge pilasters or on top of median concrete barriers. Transformer base poles shall have a grounding lug in the transformer base. The base shall be arranged for anchoring to a transform er base with four 1 inch anchor bolts (minimum size).
992-2.3 Bracket Arms : Bracket arms shall be aluminum, truss -type construction,
consisting of upper and lower members with vertical struts, and shall have the luminaire end FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents formed to accommodate a 2 inch pipe slipfitter. The bracket arms shall meet the design requirements of 992 -1.1. Bracket arms shall be attached to aluminum poles, with machine bolts and pole adapters, unless approved otherwise.
992-2.4 Luminaires: Provide luminaires in accordance with the following requirements.
992-2.4 1 Luminaires for Conventional Lighting : Luminaires shall meet the
following additional requirements :
a.A maximum correlated color temperature (CCT) of 4000°K meeting ANSI C78.377A (3985°K, plus or minus 275°K).
b.The optical portion of the housing shall be sealed to provide an IP 66 rating. The luminaire mounting assembly shall be a slipfitter type designed to accommodate a nominal 2 inch pipe size (2 -3/8 inch O.D.) arm o r a pole top mounting assembly designed to accommodate a 2 -3/8 inch pole top tenon. For APL qualification, the manufacturer must have a fixture with an IESNA light distribution curve (IES LM-79) by an EPA recognized laboratory, meeting a minimum pole sp acing of 240 feet using the AGi32 lighting optimization tool with the following settings: Table 992-1 Setting Requirement Roadway Standard IES RP-8-18 R-Table R3 (Q0=0.07) Roadway Layout Two Rows Opposite, With Median, 2R OPP w/M Roadway Width 40 feet Median Width 22 feet Number of Lanes in Direction of Travel 3 Driver’s Side of Roadway Right Calculation Area Bottom Mounting Height As per manufacturer’s recommendation Setback 12 feet Tilt 0° Optimization Criteria Avg. Illuminance = 1.5 fc Avg./Min. Ratio = 4 Max./Min. Ratio= 10 Lv Max./L Avg. Ratio= 0.3 Arm Length Pole top fixtures – as provided by the IES file Arm mounted fixtures – 12 feet
992-2.4 2 Luminaires for Wildlife -Sensitive Conventional Lighting :
Luminaires must meet the following additional requirements:
a.The light source for the luminaires must be true red, orange, or amber light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with no more than 1.75% of the spectral power distribution below 560 nm. Submit testing report.
b.The optics must have an IP 66 rating. Submit testing report. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
c.The luminaire mounting assembly must be a slipfitter type designed to accommodate a nominal 2 inch pipe size (2 -3/8 inch O.D.) arm or a pole top mounting assembly designed to ac commodate a 2 -3/8 inch pole top tenon.
d.Luminaires must have a IESNA light distribution curve (IES LM-79) designated by an EPA -recognized laboratory. Submit testing report.
e.Luminaires must meet a minimum pole spacing of 50 feet using the AGi32 lighting optimization tool in accordance with the settings shown in 992 -2.4. Submit IES file.
992-2.5 Luminaire Cable: Pole and bracket cable shall be multi -conductor
Type XHHW-2 XLP TC with three No . 10 AWG wires. The ground wire must have green - colored insulation .
992-2.6 In Line Fuse Holders: In line fuse holders shall provide a breakaway connection
and be UL recognized per Guide IZLT2 and rated for 600V. The wire connections in the fuse holders shall be a copper or equivalent type setscrew. Fused connections shall utilize an ATQ or FNQ 10 amp time delay fuse rated for 500V. Fuses shall be UL listed to Standard 248-14. The rating for the fuse holders shall be water resistant or submersible rated.
992-2.7 Surge Protection Devices for Circuit Protection at Poles : The metal oxide
varistor (MOV) based SPD shall be potted in a manner to be waterproof. UL listing is not required. SPD’s per mode surge current rating shall be 20 kA for 480V to ground and 20kA for neutral to ground. Maximum continuous operation voltage (MCOV) shall be not less than 550Vrms and not greater than 600Vrms. All wires and internal spacings shall be insulated for 600Vrms.
992-2.8 Pole Cable Distribution System :
992-2.8 1 General: These requirements are applicable for all systems rated up to
and including 600V. The installed system shall be in compliance with Standard Plans , Index 715- 001. Systems installed as alternates to the Standard Plans shall be one of the products listed on the APL. Manufacturers seeking evaluation of their product shall submit an application in accordance with Section 6. Alternate Systems shall meet the following requirements: A modular color coded cable system consisting of rubber cords with integrally molded watertight submer sible connectors, inline fuses, submer sible surge arrestor and breakaway connectors shall be installed. The cables shall extend from an underground pull box near the base of the pole to the luminaires at the top of the pole. A cable system shall be required at each pole. The cable system shall consist of the following described components:
1.Distribution Block: The red molded body shall contain a three wire female outlet integrally molded to a 24 inch length of 10/3 SOOW cable with an end molded to the body and the other end shall be spliced in the field to the distribution cable that feeds through the underground pull box near the base of the pole. The block shall be watertight and submer sible when the integrally fused plug on the power cable is engaged and fully seated. Dimensions shall be approximately 2 inches by 3 inches by 3 inches. The size is important because of limited spac e.
2.Surge Arrestor Cable: Provide a 12 inch length of 10/2 SOOW cable with a red male plug to match the red female connector cable extending from the fused plug on the power cable. The other end of the surge arrestor cable shall be integrally molded to a FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents MOV waterproof surge arrestor. The red male plug shall make a submer sible connection when mated to the red female connector on the power cable. A separate 12 inch length of No. 10 THWN green ground wire shall be provided from the surge arrestor to att ach to the ground system in the pull box.
3.Power Cable: This cable feeds the luminaire cable and the surge arrestor cable from the load side of its integrally fused red male plug end. The red fused plug shall contain 10A 500V fuses (13/32 inch by 1-1/2 inch) or equal. The fuse holder manufacturer’s suggested slug (blank or dummy fuse) must be installed on the neutral side for line to neutral service. Both lines shall be fused for line to line service. The section that feeds the luminaire cable shall b e a 10 foot section of 10/3 SOOW cable with an orange female connector molded to the end extending up into the base of the pole. This female connector shall pass easily through a standard size 1 -1/4 inch PVC elbow and make a submersible connection when mat ed with the orange male plug on the luminaire cable. The section that feeds the surge arrestor cable shall be 12 inches in length of 10/2 SOOW cable with a red female connector on the end. The red female connector shall make a submersible connection when m ated to the red male plug on the surge arrestor cable.
4.Luminaire Cable: This cable is Type XHHW-2 XLP-TC with three No. 10 AWG an orange male molded plug molded to match the orange female end of the power cable. The connector shall require 25 pounds of force to mate or disengage from the female end. When engaged the connection shall be watertight and submer sible. The cable strain relief shall extend approximately 2 inches from the connector. The distribution block and each connector shall be made of thermosetting synthetic polymer which is non -flame supporting and which remains flexible over a temperature range of minus40 °F to plus 190°F. Hardness of the molded rubber shall be 65 durometer.
992-2.8 2 Testing and Performance Criteria: The system shall pass the
following performance criteria in accordance with NEC 110 2.
1.Dielectric Test: No breakdown shall occur with a test potential of 1,960V applied between the primary conductors (tied together) and the protective ground for a period of one-minute.
2.Leakage Current Test: Leakage current shall be measured on the mated connectors between the primary conductors and the protective ground conductor. When tested at the rated operating voltage, the leakage current shall not exceed 0.5 mA. The mated connectors shall then be wrapped in aluminum foil and the leakage current measured between the primary conductors and the foil wrap. When tested at the rated operation voltage the leakage current shall not exceed 0.5 mA.
3.Flame Retardant Test: Flammability tests shall be conducted on the cable, the molded body of the connectors, and the molded protective caps. These materials shall be subjected to five flame application, on for 15 seconds and off for 15 seconds. The materials shall self-extinguish within one minute upon removal of the flame and not burn through.
4.Internal Temperature Test: The internal temperature rise of the contact area of the mated connectors shall not exceed a temperature rise of 54°F referenced to 73°F ambient tem perature when operated at the maximum current rating.
5.External Temperature Test: The external temperature rise of the mated connectors and the cable shall not be greater than 54°F referenced to 73°F ambient temperature when operated a t the maximum cu rrent rating. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
6.Fault Test: The mated connectors shall be fault tested by applying a test current of 1,000 A, 60 Hz for a minimum of 3 cycles (50 ms). The mated connectors shall then satisfactorily pass the dielectric test.
7.Drop Test: The connecto rs shall not break, crack or suffer other damage when subjected to eight consecutive drop tests from 3 feet above the concrete floor with the connectors having been rotated 45 degrees between each drop.
8.Crushing Test: No breakage of deformation shall result when the mated and unmated connectors are subjected to a crushing force of 500 pounds for one minute. Following the crush test, the dielectric test shall be satisfactorily passed.
9.Impact Test: No breakage or deformation shall result when the connectors are subjected to an impact caused by dropping a cylindrical 10 pound weight having a flat face 2 inches in diameter from a height of 18 inches.
10.Flex Test: No detachment or loosening shall result when each connector is subjected to a 5,000 cycle flex test at the cable/bond area back and forth in a plane through an angle of 180 degrees. Following the flex test the dielectric test shall be satisfactorily passed.
11.No Load Endurance Test: No excessive wear shall result when the male and f emale connectors and protective cap and female connector were subjected to 2,000 cycles of complete insertion and withdrawal.
12.Rain Test: The mated and capped connectors shall be subjected to a continuous water spray (simulating worst case outdoor ra in down pour) for at least one hour at a rate of at least 18 inches per hour at an operating pressure of 5 psi. The dielectric and leakage current tests shall be satisfactorily passed. The connectors shall be unmated and caps removed. Inspection shall indi cate that water had been successfully prevented from reaching the contact areas of the connectors.
13.Watertight (Immersion) Test: The mated and capped connectors shall be immersed in water for one hour in which the highest point of the test samples in as least 3 feet below the water level. Immediately following the immersion, a satisfactory dielectric a nd leakage current tests shall be performed. The connectors shall be unmated and caps removed. Inspection shall indicate that water had been successfully prevented from reaching the contact areas of the connectors.
14.Exposure to Deteriorating Liquids: The cable and connectors shall be dried at 212°F for one hour. The samples shall then be immersed in ASTM Reference Oil No. l and ASTM Reference Fuel C liquids for one hour. The samples shall show no evidence of bubbling, cracking or corrosion. Within one hour after being removed from the fluids, the test samples shall satisfactorily pass the flammability test.
992-3 High Mast Lighting.
992-3.1 Poles: Poles for high mast lighting shall be galvanized steel unless otherwise
shown in the Plans. Steel high ma st poles shall be continuous -tapered, round or minimum of 12 sided poles and meet the requirements of the Standard Plans . Each pole shall include a galvanized steel w inch plate of sufficient size to mount the winch, portable drive unit mounting tube, circuit breaker panel and surge arrestor.
992-3.2 Luminaires: The luminaires shall meet the following requirements.
a.A maximum correlated color temperature (CCT) of 4000°K meeting ANSI C78.377A (3985°K, plus or minus 275°K).
b.The optical por tion of the housing shall be sealed to provide an IP 66 rating. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents The luminaire mounting assembly shall be a slip fitter type designed to accommodate a nominal 2 inch pipe size (2 -3/8 inch O.D.) connection. For qualification, the manufacturer must have a f ixture with a Type V IESNA light distribution curve (IES LM-79) by an EPA recognized laboratory, capable of providing photometrics similar to a 1000 W HPS fixture when mounted on 80 to 120 foot poles .
992-3.3 Surge Protective Devices for Surge Protection at Poles: Surge protective
devices (SPD) shall be Type 1 or Type 2. UL or NRTL listed to UL 1449 Third Edition. Surge current rating on a per phase basis shall be equal or exceed 50 kA. I-nominal rating shall be 10 kA or 20kA. Modes of protection shall include L -G and N-G having UL 1449-3 Voltage Protection Ratings (VPR’s) of 2000V or lower.
992-3.4 Lowering System: The lowering system may be either a top latch or bottom
latch system. The lowering system shall consist of the following.
992-3.4 1 Head frame and Covers : The head frame unit shall rigidly mate the
top of the pole to the head frame platform. The platform with its associated sheaves shall be covered to prevent water from entering the top of the pole. The head frame structure shall be stainless steel and attach to the pole by stainless steel bolts or by means of a galvanized steel slipfitter. The head frame shall utilize two stainless steel cable sheaves for each lowering cable. The cable sheaves shall be a minimum of 5 inches in diameter and grooved to the exact cable diameter, for 180 cable bearing surface. The power cord shall travel on sheaves or a combination of rollers providing a radius for the cord of 6 inches or larger. Each end of the sheaves or rollers shall have a keeper to prevent the cable from jumping out of the roller track or sheave cover that will act as a keeper . Bearings shall have permanent lubrication. For top latch systems the head frame shall include latch mechanisms which support the luminaire ring in the latched positio n and prevent the luminaire ring from rotation. For bottom latch systems the head frame shall include centering guides which center the luminaire ring and prevent the ring from rotation.
992-3.4 2 Luminaire Ring: The luminaire ring assembly shall consist of the
luminaire ring, hoisting cable terminator tubes, and weather proof junction box. The luminaire ring and the junction box shall be fabricated of stainless steel. The ring shall be supplied with bolt on 2 inch stainless steel pipe tenons for the requ ired number of luminaires. Two of the stainless steel tenons shall have a 1 inch half coupling welded to the tenon for the possible installation of Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA) approved obstruction lights. The inner portion of the ring shall be eq uipped with a PVC shock absorbing tubes or shall utilize roller contact spring -loaded centering arms which center the luminaire ring and protect the pole and luminaire ring during raising or lowering operations. A 600 volt terminal block, completely prewired shall be included in the junction box. The luminaire ring shall be prewired with distribution wiring suitable for proper application and operation of the luminaires . A male flanged receptacle shall be mounted on the luminaire ring to allow testing of th e luminaire while in the lowered position. The receptacle shall face away from the pole for easy access.
992-3.4 3 Lowering Cables: For bottom latch lowering systems, a minimum of
two cables shall be used to lower the luminaire ring. Lowering cables for bottom latch systems shall be stainless steel aircraft cables of 1/4 inch or greater diameter. Where the wire cables bend over sheaves or the winch drum, the maximum working stress in the outer fibers of wire cable shall not exceed 20% of the cable manufac ture’s rated ultimate stress. The hoisting cable shall manually latch at the base of the pole and shall remove the load from the winch system. Each latch point shall be capable of supporting the entire weight of the luminaire ring assembly FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents including lumina ires. All moving parts of the latch mechanism shall be within reach from the ground level. For top latch lowering systems, three stainless steel aircraft cables of 3/16 inches or greater diameter shall be provided. The transition yoke, hardware connecting the lowering cables to the transition yoke and hardware connecting the winch cable to the transition yoke shall be stainless steel. Where the wire cables bend over sheaves or the winch drum, the maximum working stress in the outer fibers of wire cable shall not exceed 20% of the cable manufacturer’s rated ultimate stress. All latching systems shall remove the load from the winch system. Each latch point shall be capable of supp orting the entire weight of the luminaire ring assembly including luminaires.
992-3.4 4 Modular Power Cable System: The modular cable system shall
consist of cables with weathertight connectors. All portions of the cable system shall be rated up to and including 600 V. The plugs and connectors shall be UL or NRTL listed to UL 498 twist- lock type devices with a NEMA L16-30R configuration for 480V line to neutral systems or for 480V line to line systems. The X designated prong shall be the hot leg for 480V line to neutral systems. The X and Z designated prongs shall be the hot legs for 480V line to line systems. The Z designated prong shall always be treated as a neutral leg. The plugs and connectors shall be equipped with watertight safety shrouds meeting U L 4X enclosure rating. Plugs and connectors when used on cord sets shall be equipped with IP 55 rated waterproof boots. The power cable shall be a minimum of 10/3 SOOW cable that is wired from distribution cable in the pull box near the base of the pole to the line side of the circuit breaker panel. The circuit breaker cable shall be an 8 foot length of 10/3 SOOW (minimum) cable that is connected to the load side of the circuit breaker panel and a female receptacle on the other end. This female recept acle shall mate with the male plug on the pole cable, the male flanged receptacle on the luminaire ring and the male plug on the portable step - down transformer. The pole cable shall be the length of the mounting height of the pole plus 6 feet. The cable shall be a minimum of 10/3 SOOW with a male plug on one end that mates with the female receptacle on the circuit breaker cable. The other end fits under the lugs in the junction box on the luminaire ring. The power cable shall be attached to the luminaire ring with a stainless steel strain relief Kellem’s grip capable of withstanding the pull of the weight of the cable. All power cables should be attached to the stainless steel weathertight wiring chamber with weathertight cable connectors
992-3.4 5 Winch Drum: The drum shall be constructed of stainless steel and be
designed to provide a level wind of wire cable. The winch shall be a reversible worm gear self locking type with an integral friction drag brake to prevent free spooling. Raising speed of the luminaire ring shall be a minimum of 12 feet per minute. Stainless steel 7 x 19 aircraft cables of 1/4 inch or greater diameter shall be supplied on the winch. The winch drums shall be designed to provide smooth winding of the winch cables on the drum and to prevent cable slippage on the drum.
992-3.4 6 External Portable Winch Motor (One per Project) : The winch shall
be designed for hand operation or for operation by means of a 1/2 inch heavy duty reversing electric drill motor or a portable reversible AC motor with a magnetic brake. Both portable power units shall be mounted to the winch by a stainless steel mounting bracket and shall be FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents remote controlled to enable the operator to stand 25 feet from the pole. One portable drill motor or portable motor pow er unit shall be provided for each project.
992-3.4 7 Portable Step -Down Transformer (One per Project): A portable
1.5 kVA dry type transformer shall be provided for each project. The transformer shall step - down the high mast distribution voltage to 120/240V. The transformer shall be mounted in a NEMA 3R enclosure and have a male plug or receptacle which mates to circuit power cable. The transformer shall also have a 120 V grounded receptacle for use by electric drill motor or portable motor power unit .
992-4 Sign Lighting.
992-4.1 Luminaires: The luminaires shall meet the following requirements.
a.A maximum correlated color temperature (CCT) of 5000°K meeting ANSI C78.377A ( 5028°K, plus or minus 283 °K).
b.The optical portion of the housing shall be sealed to provide an IP 66 rating. The luminaire mounting assembly for a sign luminaire shall be a slipfitter type designed to accommodate a 1 -1/2 inch, Schedule 40 steel pipe arm connection.
992-5 Underdeck Lighting.
992-5.1 Luminaires: The luminai res shall meet the following requirements.
a.A maximum correlated color temperature (CCT) of 4000°K meeting ANSI C78.377A (3985°K, plus or minus 275°K).
b.The optical portion of the housing shall be sealed to provide an IP 55 rating. Underdeck fixtures shall be wall mounted fixtures.
992-5.2 Conductors: Underdeck structure lighting conductors shall be Type RHW or
THW and shall not be smaller than No. 10 AWG.
992-6 Protection of Light Poles.
Each metal pole shall be appropriately and adequately protected by “tire wrapping” with heavy paper, or by some other effective means, so that no chipping, gouging, or other significant surface damage will be incurred during transit or installation. The poles, when installed, shal l be clean and uniformly free from dark streaks and discoloration.
992-7 Luminaire Retrofit Kits for Conventional Lighting.
Luminaire retrofit kits shall meet the following requirements:
a.The light source for luminaire retrofit kits shall be light emi tting diodes (LEDs) meeting ANSI C78.377A with a maximum correlated color temperature of 4000ºK (3985ºK ± 275ºK).
b.The luminaire retrofit kit shall be UL 1598C listed by an OSHA “Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory” (NRTL).
c.The optics shall h ave an IP 66 rating. Submit testing report.
d.LEDs shall be capable of maintaining 94.1% intensity at 10,000 hours with an ambient temperature of 25°C (IES LM-80). Submit testing report.
e.Luminaire retrofit kits shall have a IESNA light distribution curve (IES LM-79) designated by an EPA -recognized laboratory. Submit testing report.
f.Luminaire retrofit kits shall meet a minimum pole spacing of 240 feet using the AGi32 lighting optimization tool in accordance with the settings shown in Sub -article 992-2.4. Submit IES file. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
g.Luminaire retrofit kits shall have a driver rated for 100,000 hours with a power factor greater than or equal to 90% at full load and a total harmonic distortion less than or equal to 20% at full load. Submit driver informat ion that documents these requirements, including the operational temperature of the driver at 25ºC.
h.Luminaire retrofit kits shall accommodate a circuit voltage of 480V.
i.Luminaire retrofit kits shall be provided with a minimum 10kV/10kA internal surge protection device (SPD) meeting UL 1449 and ANSI C62.41.2 Category C High. Submit SPD information that documents these requirements.
j.The manufacturer shall submit a five -year non-prorated full warranty on all components of the luminaire retrofit kit to the Department. The warranty shall begin on the project acceptance date and include all components of the luminaire retrofit kit. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents SECTION 993 DELINEATORS
993-1 Description.
This section specifies the material requirements for flexible post delineators and barrier delineators.
993-2 Approved Product List .
All flexible post and barrier delineators shall be one of the products listed on the Department’s Approved Product List (APL). Manufacturers seeking evaluation of products for inclusion on the APL shall submit an application in accordance with Section 6 and include the following documentation. A separate application must be submitted for each product to be evaluated, showing that the product meets the applicable requirements.
993-3 Flexible Post Delineators.
993-3.1 Dimensions: The post shall have a minimum width of 3 inches facing traffic and
of such length to generally provide a height of 48 inches above the pavement surface.
993-3.2 Color: The post shall be opaque white. The yellowness index shall not exceed 12
when tested in accordance with ASTM E313. The daytime 45 degrees, 0 degrees luminance factor, Cap Y, shall be a minimum of 70, tested i n accordance with ASTM E1347 or ASTM E1164.
993-3.3 Retroreflective Sheeting: The reflective sheeting shall be Types IV, V, or XI
and meet the requirements of Section 994. The reflective sheeting shall have a minimum width of 3 inches and have a minimum a rea of 30 square inches.
993-3.4 Impact Performance: Six of the eight posts shall be capable of returning to a
vertical position plus or minus 10 degrees with no delaminating. N o post shall split, crack, break, or separate from base. Posts shall be tested and evaluated according to the National Testing Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) Evaluation of Temporary Traffic Control Devices : Flexible Delineators, for the following categories: Table 993-1 Submittal Compliance Requirements Documentation Requirements Installation Instructions Surface preparation and installation procedures Label Displays the n ame of the manufacturer , Name of product, APL number, National Testing Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) Test Report For flexible post delineators: NTPEP Evaluation of Temporary Traffic Control Devices - Flexible Delineators , for the proposed mounting category Product Photo Displays the significant features of the product and product packaging. Technical Data Sheet a. Uniquely identifies the product ,
b.Product specifications,
c.Installation materials and equipment.
d.Surface preparation FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
Source: Florida Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2024 Edition. Pages 1193–1202 of 1,299.