992-1General
992-1.1Pole 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 .
992-1.2Luminaires, 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. Luminaires 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 .
992-1.3Conductors : 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.
992-1.4Conduit: Conduit shall meet the requirements of Section 630
992-1.5Electrical 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. 1185 FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
992-1.6Fittings 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.
992-1.7Conductor 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.
992-1.8Pull Boxes: Pull boxes shall meet the requirements of Section 635
992-1.9Distribution 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.
992-2Conventional Lighting
992-2.1Poles: 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.
992-2.2Bases: 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 transformer base with four 1 inch anchor bolts (minimum size).
992-2.3Bracket Arms : Bracket arms shall be aluminum, truss -type construction,
consisting of upper and lower members with vertical struts, and shall have the luminaire end 1186 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.
992-2.4Luminaires: Provide luminaires in accordance with the following requirements
992-2.4.1 Luminaires for Conventional Lighting : Luminaires shall meet the following additional requirements :
ANSI C78.377A (3985°K, plus or minus 275°K).
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:
light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with no more than 1.75% of the spectral power distribution below 560 nm. Submit testing report.
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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.
designated by an EPA -recognized laboratory. Submit testing report.
AGi32 lighting optimization tool in accordance with the settings shown in 992 -2.4. Submit IES file.
992-2.5Luminaire 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 .
992-2.6In 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.
992-2.7Surge 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.
992-2.8Pole 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:
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 submersible 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 space.
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 1188FY 2023-24Return to Table of Contents
MOV waterproof surge arrestor. The red male plug shall make a submersible 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 attach to the
ground system in the pull box.
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 be 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 mated
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 mated to the red male plug on the
surge arrestor cable.
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 submersible. 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.
1,960V applied between the primary conductors (tied together) and the protective ground for a
period of one-minute.
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.
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.
area of the mated connectors shall not exceed a temperature rise of 54°F referenced to 73°F
ambient temperature when operated at the maximum current rating.
connectors and the cable shall not be greater than 54°F referenced to 73°F ambient temperature
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current of 1,000A, 60 Hz for a minimum of 3 cycles (50 ms). The mated connectors shall then
satisfactorily pass the dielectric test.
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.
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.
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.
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.
male and female connectors and protective cap and female connector were subjected to
2,000 cycles of complete insertion and withdrawal.
continuous water spray (simulating worst case outdoor rain 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 indicate that water had been successfully prevented from reaching the contact
areas of the connectors.
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 and
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.
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.
992-3High Mast Lighting
992-3.1Poles: Poles for high mast lighting shall be galvanized steel unless otherwise
shown in the Plans. Steel high mast 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 winch plate of sufficient size to mount
the winch, portable drive unit mounting tube, circuit breaker panel and surge arrestor.
992-3.2Luminaires: The luminaires shall meet the following requirements
ANSI C78.377A (3985°K, plus or minus 275°K).
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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 fixture 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.
992-3.3Surge 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 50kA. I-nominal rating shall be 10kA
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.
992-3.4Lowering 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 position
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 required 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 equipped 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 the 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 manufacture’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
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including luminaires. 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 supporting 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 UL 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
receptacle on the other end. This female receptacle 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 1192FY 2023-24Return to Table of Contents
remote controlled to enable the operator to stand 25 feet from the pole. One portable drill motor
or portable motor power 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 120V grounded receptacle for use by electric drill motor or portable
motor power unit.
992-4Sign Lighting
992-4.1Luminaires: The luminaires shall meet the following requirements
ANSI C78.377A (5028°K, plus or minus 283°K).
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.
992-5Underdeck Lighting
992-5.1Luminaires: The luminaires shall meet the following requirements
ANSI C78.377A (3985°K, plus or minus 275°K).
Underdeck fixtures shall be wall mounted fixtures.
992-5.2Conductors: Underdeck structure lighting conductors shall be Type RHW or
THW and shall not be smaller than No. 10 AWG.
992-6Protection 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, shall be
clean and uniformly free from dark streaks and discoloration.
992-7Luminaire Retrofit Kits for Conventional Lighting
Luminaire retrofit kits shall meet the following requirements:
meeting ANSI C78.377A with a maximum correlated color temperature of 4000ºK (3985ºK ±
275ºK).
Recognized Testing Laboratory” (NRTL).
ambient temperature of 25°C (IES LM-80). Submit testing report.
designated by an EPA-recognized laboratory. Submit testing report.
AGi32 lighting optimization tool in accordance with the settings shown in Sub-article 992-2.4.
Submit IES file. 1193FY 2023-24Return to Table of Contents
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 information that documents these requirements, including the
operational temperature of the driver at 25ºC.
surge protection device (SPD) meeting UL 1449 and ANSI C62.41.2 Category C High. Submit
SPD information that documents these requirements.
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. 1194FY 2023-24Return to Table of Contents DELINEATORS
993-1Description
This section specifies the material requirements for flexible post delineators and barrier delineators.
993-2Approved 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.
993-3Flexible Post Delineators
993-3.1Dimensions: 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.
993-3.2Color: 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.
993-3.3Retroreflective 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.
993-3.4Impact 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
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 ,
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