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667-5 BASIS OF PAYMENT. The unit price bid for this work includes the cost of furnishing all labor,
material and equipment necessary to complete the work. Include the cost of adding water in the price bid unless the items for furnishing and applying water are included in the contract. No direct payment will be made for losses of material resulting from compaction, foundation settlement, erosion, or any other cause. Include the cost of such los ses in the price bid for this item. No deductions will be made for the volumes occupied by manholes, catch basins and other such objects. Progress payments will be made after each Type course has been properly placed and compacted. Payment will be made at the unit price bid for seventy -five (75) percent of the quantity. The balance of the quantity will be paid for after the final finishing t o the required tolerance and just prior to the placing of the next course or Type. Payment will be made under: Item No. Item Pay Unit 667.01 Local Road Gravel Surface Course Cubic Yard 667.02 Local Road Gravel Base Course Cubic Yard 667.03 Local Road Gravel Subbase Course Cubic Yard SECTION S 668 AND 669 (VACANT) SECTION 670 - HIGHWAY LIGHTING SYSTEM (Last Revised September 2021)
670-1 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of furnishing and installing an operating highway
lighting system in accordance with the plans, standard sheets, and specifications or as directed by the Engineer. Where not specifically covered on the plans, specifications, or special provisions, all equipment shall be installed according to the manufacturer's published recommendations. Included in this work is the furnishing and installing of metal light standards, breakaway transformer bases, arms, luminaires, lamps, electrical conductors, fittings, minor miscellaneous components (pole line hardware, insulators, etc.), concrete foundati ons, pull boxes and all other materials necessary for operating and controlling the highway lighting system. Also included is the removal, relocation, storage, and/or disposal of the above materials.
670-2 MATERIALS. All electrical equipment shall conform to the EEI, NEMA, ANSI and ASTM
Standards. All material shall conform to the latest requirements of the “National Electrical Code”, herein referred to as the “Code”; the rules of the New York State Public Service Commission; local power company requirements and any local ordinances which may apply. Differences in standards or code requirements shall be resolved as determined by the Engineer. The materials used in the construction of lighting systems shall meet the requirements of the following subsections of Section 700 - Materials and Manufacturing : Aluminum Light Standards and Arms 723-01 High Mast Pole, Head Frame Assembly with Luminaire Ring and Lowering Device 723-02 Portable Power Drive for High Mast Luminaire Lowering System 723-03 Anchor Base (Aluminum) 723-10
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 Breakaway Transformer Base (Aluminum) 723-15 Rigid Plastic Conduit 723-19 Metal Steel Conduit, Zinc Coated 723-20 P.V.C. Coated Galvanized Steel Conduit 723-23 Flexible Liquid -Tight Steel Conduit 723-24 High Pressure Sodium Vapor Luminaires (Standard Mount) 723-27 Low Pressure Sodium Vapor Luminaires (Underbridge Mount) 723-28 High Pressure Sodium Vapor Luminaires (Underbridge Mount) 723-29 Mercury Vapor Luminaires (Standard Mount) 723-30 Mercury Vapor Luminaires (Underbridge Mount) 723-31 Cast Iron Junction Box 723-40 Precast Reinforced Concrete Foundations and Pullboxes 723-45 Photoelectric Control 723-50 Anchor Bolts 723-60 Single Conductor Cable 723-70 Single Conductor Direct Burial Cable 723-71 Ground Wire 723-75 Rubber Impregnated Woven Cotton -Polyester Fabric 728-01 Rubber Impregnated Random Fiber Pad 728-02 All cast -in-place concrete base, foundations and pullboxes shall conform to the requirements of Section 501, Portland Cement Concrete - General, except that the requirements for inspection facilities, automated batching control and recordation do not apply . The concrete shall be Class A concrete for structures unless otherwise specified. The batching, mixing and curing methods, and the inspection facilities shall meet the approval of the Department or its representative. The Contractor may submit for approval by Director, Materials Bureau, a mix at least equivalent to the specified Class A Concrete. For situations which require depositing structural concrete under water, provide Class G concrete as described in Table 501 -3 Concrete Mixtures and Table 501 -3A Pozzolan Substitutions . For design and construction purposes, the minimum compressive strength of concrete used in the foundations shall be 3000 psi @ 28 days. All precast concrete bases and foundations shall meet the requirements of §723 -45 Precast Reinforced Concrete Foundations and Pullboxes. Anchor bolts encased in concrete foundations shall meet the requirements of §723 -60, and shall be set by template. All concrete bases, foundations and pullboxes shall conform to the dimensions and details shown on the plans, standard sheets and specifications. Materials will be subject to inspection at any time during the contract. Failure of the Engineer to note faulty material or faulty installation during construction will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for removing or replacing such materials or redoing work which may fail to pass any of the Engineer's inspections of this work.
670-2.01 Conduit. Couplings, condulets, adaptors and bends shall be made from the same material as the
conduit, unless otherwise indicated on the plans or directed by the Engineer.
670-2.02 Pullboxes. Pullboxes shall be cast -in-place or precast concrete units. Precast concrete units
shown on the contract drawings for rectangular or circular pullboxes will be acceptable if they are of sufficient interior volume required under the pay item. If no drawing s are given, the details shown on the Standard Sheet “Pullbox, Conduit and Ground Rod Installation Details” shall apply.
670-2.03 Luminaires. Luminaires shall be suitable for severe vibrations up to 3 G's, and lamp supports
shall be provided if the lamp is horizontally mounted.
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670-3.01 Plans. The Contractor shall study the plans and details and use them as a guide in determining
the location of the highway lighting equipment. Any discrepancies in the contract documents shall be resolved with the Engineer before any materials are ordered. A dditionally, the manufacturer or supplier of the lighting equipment shall also use the plans to clearly label what each component part is or where it is to be installed. All installation shall conform to the latest EEI, NEMA, ANSI and ASTM standards. In addition workmanship shall conform to the latest requirements of the Code; the rules of the New York State Public Service Commission; local power company requirements and any local ordinances which may apply. Any work performed within the boundaries of New York City shall also be in accordance with the latest version of “Division of Street Lighting Specifications”. Differences in standards or code requirements shall be resolved as determined by the Engineer.
670-3.02 Shop Drawings. The Contractor shall submit five copies of the Manufacturer's Shop
Drawings to the Engineer for approval. High Mast Lighting drawings will be approved by DCES. These drawings shall cover the following items and be submitted at least ten working days prior to ordering the light standards, breakaway transformer bases, arms, precast concrete foundations and high mast poles, head assemblies and lowering devices. The shop drawings shall be neatly drawn and clearly legible. For luminaires and photoelectric controls, catalog cuts may be submitted to the Engineer.
670-3.03 Excavation and Miscellaneous Work. All excavation shall be performed in accordance with
Section 206 Trench, Culvert and Structure Excavation , including the protection of workers and the public. Cuts in roadways, sidewalk surfaces and driveways shall be done in a neat manner, so as to cause the least possible damage. Sawcutting will be required unless otherwise shown on the plans or directed by the Engineer. Excavation shall not be performed until immediately before installation of the conduit, direct burial cable or any other appurtenances. The excavated material will be placed in a location or locations approved by the Engineer. These locations shall be selected by the Contractor so as to cause the least inconvenience to vehicular and pedestrian traffic and to cause the minimum interference with the surface drainage. All surplus excavated material shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor as specified in Section 203, Disposal of Surplus Excavated Material . Excavations shall be backfilled as specified in Section 203, Select Granular Fill After backfilling, the location shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Engineer until permanent repairs are made. Pavement or structure courses shall be replaced as specified in §206 -3.02, Replacement of Pavement Structure Courses, except that in concrete sidewalks, the complete sidewalk panel shall be removed and replaced.
670-3.04 Foundations. Locations of concrete foundations for light standards shown on the plans are
approximate only and the exact location will be determined in the field. The Contractor has the option to use precast foundations in place of cast -in-place foundations for lig ht standards. However, precast foundations shall not be allowed for high mast systems. All excavation necessary for constructing or installing a lamppost foundation shall be performed in conformance to §670 -3.03. When cast -in-place concrete foundations can be constructed in undisturbed soil, as determined by the Engineer, the concrete shall be poured in direct contact with the earth. Holes shall contain no free water, nor any loose material at the time of placement of Class A concrete. If unable to dewater the shaft and place Class A concrete due to the presence of groundwater and loose cohesionless soil at the base of the drilled shaft, proceed with the installation by not dewatering the shaft excavation and place Class G tremie concrete in accordance with §555-3.05 Depositing Structural Concrete Under Water . The bottom
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 of the shaft excavation shall be cleaned of loose material to the satisfaction of the Engineer immediately prior to concreting. Forms shall not be used unless the excavation is oversize or where neat limits must be maintained. The top 12 to 20 inches shall be formed as specified on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. Care shall be taken to construct the tops of all foundation s so they are level and true to line and grade. Anchor bolts shall be set by template, as ordered by the Engineer. When cast -in-place concrete foundations are to be constructed in soil that will not support a vertical cut, the foundations shall be formed. When forms are used, the foundations shall be backfilled and compacted allowing sufficient room for the compaction equipment selected. For drilled shaft foundations under no circumstances shall temporary casing be left in place. All temporary casing shall be removed as the concrete is placed. When precast foundations are used, the size of the precast foundation shall not be less than that shown on the plans or standard sheet for cast -in-place foundations. They are only to be used in conjunction with one of the following special excavation and backfill methods to insure foundation stability:
A.Method A. The excavation shall allow a minimum clearance of 6 inches around the precast foundation to be backfilled with concrete meeting the requirements of §501 -2.02, Class A. For backfill purposes, small construction mixers will be permitted.
B.Method B. The excavation shall allow a minimum clearance around the precast unit compatible with the compaction equipment used. The clear area shall be backfilled with Select Granular Fill in accordance with §203 -2.06 Select Granular Fill , and compacted in accordance with §203 -3.06 Select Granular Fill . Method A or Method B can be used in undisturbed areas. Only Method B is to be used in disturbed areas.
670-3.05 Grounding. A 10 foot by 5/8 inch diameter, copperclad ground rod shall be driven near each
foundation, maintaining at least 2 inch of cover, or through selected pullboxes where metal conduit is used. The ground rod shall be electrically connected to the base of the pole with a No. 6 soft drawn bare stranded copper ground wire. A copperclad groundwire clamp shall be used to attach the ground wire to the ground rod. Where a 10 foot ground rod cannot be driven, or is insufficient to provide adequate grounding (see §670 -3.16), alternate methods shall be used as shown on the plans or ordered by the Engineer. Such alternate methods can include changing the ground rod len gth or location, or connecting the ground wire to some other grounded object.
670-3.06 Light Standards, Breakaway Transformer Bases and Arms. Each metal light standard shall
be set vertically (within 1° of plumb) on a foundation or anchorage, employing approved shims when necessary, either with or without a transformer base as shown on the plans or in the proposal. The transformer base, or the anchor base when a transformer base is not used, shall be securely bolted to the anchorage by the anchor bolts previously set. The individual light standards shall be identified as required by the responsible maintenance agency and as shown on the plans. Each arm shall be mounted on the shaft so the luminaire will be at the proper mounting height as shown on the plans. The mounting height shall be measured from the center of the light source to the pavement. The arms shall be in a plane perpendicular to the roadway. The Contractor, in conjunction with the Engineer, shall determine the necessary elevation data for fabricating the light standard with the correct mounting height. A Number 8 Gauge galvanized steel or 1/4 inch nylon rope drag line shall be furnished and installed running from the terminal strip area in the luminaire to the anchor base or box where the power
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 distribution cable is or will be installed. This drag line shall be securely anchored at each end, and removed only after the cables are installed. The protective wrapping shall not be removed from any of the shafts or arms until the Engineer instructs the Contractor to do so.
670-3.07 Conduit. Underground conduit shall be either zinc coated metal steel conduit, PVC coated
galvanized steel, rigid plastic, or flexible liquid -tight steel conduit, as indicated on the plans, and shall be carefully laid in trenches prepared to receive them. Unless indicated other wise, conduits in exposed areas, when attached to the outside of structures, such as underdeck installations, shall be PVC coated galvanized steel conduit installed as shown on the plans or in a manner approved by the Engineer. Hot dipped, galvanized or n on-rusting alloy steel clamps shall be provided to support the conduit at intervals not exceeding 4 feet or as directed by the Engineer. Underground conduit installations shall have a minimum cover of 18 inches except under roadways, where the minimum cover shall be 24 inches. The conduit shall be laid on a uniform grade to allow any condensation to drain to pull boxes or “T” drains, as de tailed on the Standard Sheet “Pullbox, Conduit and Ground Rod Installation Details”. Where uniform grades cannot be maintained, “T” drains shall be installed where directed by the Engineer. Conduit shall be backfilled in accordance with Section 203, Select Granular Fill However, in rock excavations, a bedding of selected backfill must be placed and tamped before laying the conduit. All bends in the conduit shall be made without kinking, flattening or appreciably reducing the internal diameter of the conduit. A hydraulic or power pipe bender shall be employed, unless a template is used, for all bends in steel conduit. No bends will b e accepted for exposed conduit which shows any evidence of destruction of the protective coating. Where conduits terminate at pullboxes, the Contractor shall break into the pullbox and seal, usually with mortar, the remainder of the hole(s) in a manner acceptable to the Engineer. Sealed bonding bushings shall be provided at each conduit outlet in boxes . Bushing caps, to prevent entry of dirt and refuse prior to pulling cables, shall be placed on all conduit ends. Outlet boxes with conduits properly connected shall be accurately located according to the plans and securely fastened. All conduits installed shall be tested for clear bore and correct installation by the Contractor using a ball mandrel, brush and snake before the installation will be accepted. Two short wire brushes shall be included in the mandrel assembly. Snaking of conduits shall be done by the Contractor in the presence of the Engineer. Any conduit which rejects the mandrel shall be cleared and the Contractor shall bear all costs to replace defective conduit and restore surface to original condition. Numbers or letters shall be assigned to the various conduit runs, and as they test clear, they shall be identified by a brass tag, no less than 1 1/4 inch in diameter, attached by means of No. 20 AWG brass wire. All conduit terminations in pole bases or p ull boxes shall be tagged. As the conduit runs test clear, a record shall be kept under the heading of “Empty Conduits Tested, Left Clear, Tagged and Capped,” showing conduit designation, diameter, location, date tested and by whom. When completed, this record shall be signed by the Electrical Inspector and submitted in triplicate for approval. This record shall be entered on the Record Drawings. All empty conduit and duct openings after test, shall be capped or plugged by the Contractor as directed. After a conduit is properly installed and cleaned, the Contractor shall furnish and install in each conduit run a No. 10 AWG galvanized steel drag li ne or nylon or polypropylene rope, with a tensile strength of at least 500 pounds, leaving at least 3 feet of extra line in each pull box, transformer base, or other terminus. If cable is not pulled through the conduit within thirty days, the steel drag s hall be grounded to a suitable grounding device at each end of the circuit. All metallic connections shall be tight to assure continuity of ground bondings. Conduit shall be placed under existing pavement by approved jacking or boring methods and as directed by the Engineer. The jacking or boring pit shall be located beyond the outside shoulder keeping at least 2 feet clear of the edge of shoulder. Jacking p its will not be permitted in the median, but receiving
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 pits may be dug in grass medians after the jacking is completed if permitted on the plans or by the Engineer.
670-3.08 Pullboxes. Cast-in-place or precast concrete pullboxes shall be constructed at the locations and
to the dimensions shown in the plans, standard sheets, specifications, or proposal. Excavations for pullboxes shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of §206 -3, Construction Details for Trench, Culvert and Structure Excavation, and included in this item. Frames and covers shall be furnished and placed on each pullbox. They shall be placed true to line and grade and make full and even bearing on the pullbox. The frames and covers shall be of the design and detail shown in the plans, standard sheets, specifications or proposal. Frames and covers which do not fit together properly, are warped or rock, will be rejected by the Engineer. Any material rejected by the Engineer, will be removed from the site by the Contractor. No pullbox shall be backfilled until all cement concrete has sufficiently hardened and forms, if any, have been removed. The requirements of Section 203, Select Granular Fill , shall apply.
670-3.09 Junction Boxes. Cast iron junction boxes shall be installed at the locations shown on the plans.
For surface mounting, the boxes shall be securely bolted to brackets as detailed on the plans. For installation where boxes are embedded in cement concrete, the boxes shall be set wit h the covers flush with the surface. All hardware used in conjunction with mounting of these boxes shall be rust and corrosion resistant.
670-3.10 Luminaires. Luminaires of the type and wattage specified, complete with all components shall
be installed where shown on the plans standard sheets, or proposal or where directed by the Engineer. All necessary field adjustments required to achieve the specified light distribution shall be performed as directed by the Engineer.
A.Standard Mounting. Luminaires shall be installed on light standard mast arms with the vertical axis perpendicular to the roadway and the longitudinal axis parallel to the roadway centerline. The luminaires shall be installed, though not necessarily powered, immediately a fter the mast arms are connected to the shaft. Otherwise, vibration dampeners shall be used until the luminaires are installed.
B.Underbridge Mounting. Luminaires of the type and wattage specified shall be installed on wall mounts or outlet box studs. Self-contained underbridge luminaires complete with all specified ballasts, and any other appurtenances necessary shall be installed according to manufacturers written instructions, as shown on the plans, as specified in the proposal or as directed by the Engineer.
670-3.11 Photoelectric Control. Photoelectric controls shall be installed at the locations shown on the
plans, preferably facing north, and properly adjusted to energize the luminaires at the specified illumination levels.
670-3.12 Single Conductor Cable and Single Conductor Direct Burial Cable. Wire installation shall
not start until raceways and boxes have been cleared of all foreign matter and all other operations of the work which are likely to damage the conductors have been completed. The National Electric Code Rules shall be observed reg arding installation of wire and cable. Unless otherwise specified, splices will be permitted only in pullboxes, junction boxes, utility manholes, luminaires, transformer bases, and lamppost hand holes. All conductor runs between units of equipment shall be without splices. Conductors in contr ol cabinets shall not be spliced.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 All splices shall be capable of satisfactory operation under continuous submersion in water. Multiple conductors shall be spliced and insulated to provide a watertight joint and to prevent absorption of moisture by the conductors. Moisture shall be excluded from the joint during the splicing operation and the work shall be done in dry weather or under shelter. Perspiration from the splicer's hand should be wiped off with dry material. All materials and tools involved in the splici ng process shall be kept dry. One of the following methods shall be used for making a watertight and electrically insulated splice:
A.Method No. 1. The outer covering and insulation shall be removed from each conductor for a minimum length necessary for the use of a pressure release crimping tool. The conductor ends shall be bared and jointed with a seamless, solderless type sleeve connector of th e same AWG size as the conductor being spliced, using a pressure release crimping tool designed for the size connector being used. After crimping the sleeve connector shall maintain proper contact with both conductors around the circumfere nces of the splice and along the length of the sleeve. The portion of each conductor where insulation has been removed, and the sleeve connector, shall be reinsulated using a coat of fast drying sealing agent of electrical grade, wrapped tightly with overlapping layers of rubber tape, a second coat of the seal ing agent applied, and then wrapped tightly with overlapping layers of polyvinylchloride tape. The sealing agent and tape shall extend at least 1 inch onto the undisturbed insulation of each conductor. Sufficient layers of tape shall be applied to equal 1.5 times the thickness of the original insulation. Rejacketing the cable shall be accomplished in a similar manner as described above except that the sealing agent and tape shall extend at least 4 inches onto the undisturbed outer covering of each cable. Individual splices in each conductor shall be staggered to minimize the outside diameter of the splice.
B.Method No. 2. All of the requirements for splicing, specified in Method No. 1, shall apply, except that the completed splice including sleeve connector and the portion of each conductor where the insulation has been removed, shall be reinsulated and the conductor rej acketed by using an acceptable mold poured full with a two component dielectric epoxy resin. The resin shall not require external heating to produce satisfactory pouring consistency.
670-3.13 Ground Cable. Ground cable shall be installed where and as detailed on the plans or as
directed by the Engineer.
670-3.14 Regulations. All work shall be done in accordance with latest edition of the national electrical
safety codes, rules and regulations of the State authorities having jurisdiction over such work, and regulations of the utility companies where the work is being install ed. Where differences or discrepancies occur, the most stringent requirements shall apply.
670-3.15 Prosecution of Work. All work shall be done by qualified and experienced mechanics of each
labor class, as determined by the Engineer. All work shall be inspected and approved by the Engineer before concealment.
670-3.16 Tests. The Contractor shall conduct all tests, in the presence of the Engineer. The equipment
required for each test shall be supplied by the Contractor, along with the equipment manufacturer's written instructions describing how to perform the test. The fol lowing tests shall be performed by the Contractor, at the time directed by the Engineer, prior to acceptance of the work:
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 A. Insulation Test. Each circuit with associated ballasts and protective devices shall be insulation tested using an insulation tester connected according to manufacturers instructions. A polarization index shall be computed by dividing a ten minute reading by a one minut e reading. The polarization index shall be greater than four (4) for acceptance of new circuits, and greater than two (2) for acceptance of existing circuits. The lighting system shall be properly grounded and disconnected while this t est is taking place.
B.Ground Test. A ground test shall be performed by the Contractor using an earth tester with resolution to at least a tenth of an ohm. The test shall be performed, and the results interpreted, according to manufacturer's instructions. Readings of five ohms or less w ill be required for acceptance. Additional grounding methods satisfactory to the Engineer may be necessary until the installation can pass the ground test.
C.Functional Test. After satisfactory completion of all other tests, a functional test shall be performed consisting of not less than ten consecutive days of satisfactory operation. If unsatisfactory performance of any component of the lighting system is discovered durin g this time, the condition shall be corrected and the Engineer may require the test repeated until ten days of continuous satisfactory operation is obtained. Temporary shut downs caused by power interruption or vehicle impact shall not constitute discontinuity of the functional test.
670-3.17 Coordination with Utility Company. The Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination
with and between the utility company. The Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements with the utility company for the required electrical services necessary for the energizing of a temporary lighting installation and barricade lighting. The Contractor shall comply with the utility company regulations. The utility company will connect and disconnect the power as required. When an entry into a service manhole or attachment to any utility company pole is required, the Contractor shall noti fy the utility company sufficiently in advance, and under no condition shall the Contractor enter any utility company owned manhole or place an attachment to a utility company owned pole without an agreement with the utility company. The service points shown on the plans are approximate only and the Contractor shall determine the exact location from the serving utility company. When called for in the contract documents the Contractor shall make arrangements with the local utility company to complete the service connections.
670-3.18 Removal and Disposal, or Storage, of Lighting Equipment. Existing lighting equipment
designated for storage shall be carefully removed from their present locations by disconnecting the conductors, unbolting the mast arm(s) and luminaire(s) and detaching the shaft (and transformer base) from the anchor bolts. The work shall be performed in a manner acceptable to the Engineer. Component parts designated for storage shall be neatly stored and protected during storage at locations and in a manner as approved by the Engineer. Standards designa ted for removal and disposal shall be disposed of by the contractor in a manner approved by the Engineer within the directed time period after removal from their original location. The concrete lamppost foundations shall be cut free of the attached trench ed conduits and shall be removed by the Contractor from the job site. The hole resulting from removing the foundation shall be filled with an approved material and compacted as directed by the Engineer.
670-3.19 Relocation of Lighting Equipment. Lighting equipment designated for relocation shall be
detached and stored as per §670 -3.18, reinstalled and successfully retested at the new location. The complete relocation shall take place in one work shift unless otherwise shown on the plans or ord ered by the Engineer.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 Where bracket arms and luminaires are to be relocated onto other utility poles, the down leads shall also be relocated, or replaced in kind if necessary, AOBE. (Down leads include small sections of conduit or wood molding, wires and fuses connecting the s econdary power supply line to the luminaire.) The bracket arm shall be attached to the pole with hardware similar to existing. The Contractor shall also relocate the epoxied strap used where the bracket arm is located above telephone lines. Any part of the bracket arm, luminaire, or down lead damaged during removal or reinstallation shall be replaced or repaired to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
670-3.20 High Mast Pole, Head Frame Assembly and Lowering System. The high mast steel pole,
head frame assembly and lowering system shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, or as directed by the Engineer. With each installation a Manufacturer's instructional manual shall be furnished in each pole base. This manual shall include, but not be limited to the following details:
A.Raise and lower assembly instructions
B.Operating instructions
C.Maintenance instructions
D.Attachments Additionally, the luminaire ring with all luminaires installed shall be lowered and raised five (5) times, at least twice in the coldest part of the winter and twice in the hottest part of the summer, if possible, to test functionability. These test dates shall be determined by the Engineer. Failure to lower or rise properly will be means for rejection of the assembly.
670-3.21 Portable Power Drive for High Mast Luminaire Lowering System. The portable power
drive shall be used to raise and lower the luminaire ring as described above, and be delivered in good condition to the location shown on the plans upon acceptance of the high mast system.
670-4 Method of Measurement
670-4.01 Foundations. Lighting standard foundations will be measured as the number of complete units
installed in accordance with the plans, specifications or as directed by the Engineer.
670-4.02 Light Standards. Light standards will be measured as each standard of the type specified,
complete, in place, in accordance with plans, specifications or as directed by the Engineer.
670-4.03 Arms. Arms of the type and length specified will be measured by the number of units
furnished and installed on the respective light standards (or wood poles) according to the plans, specifications or as directed by the Engineer.
670-4.04 Breakaway Transformer Base. Breakaway transformer bases will be measured as the number
furnished and installed in accordance with the plans, specifications or as directed by the Engineer.
670-4.05 Conduit. Conduit will be measured by the linear foot along the axis of the conduit, of the type
and size specified, installed according to the plans, proposal, or as directed by the Engineer. Measurement shall include all couplings, condulets, adaptors and bend s.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 670-4.06 Pullboxes. Pullboxes, including frames and covers, will be measured as the number furnished and installed in accordance with the plans, specifications or as directed by the Engineer.
670-4.07 Junction Box. Cast iron junction boxes will be measured as the number of each size furnished
and installed in accordance with the plans, specifications or as directed by the Engineer.
670-4.08 Luminaires. Luminaires of the type and wattage specified will be measured by the number of
units furnished and installed according to the plans, specifications or as directed by the Engineer.
670-4.09 Photoelectric Controls. Photoelectric controls will be measured as each control furnished and
installed in accordance with the plans, specifications or as directed by the Engineer.
670-4.10 Single Conductor Cable and Direct Burial Cable. Single Conductor Cable wire will be
measured for payment by the number of linear feet of single conductor of each size actually installed in accordance with the plans and specifications or as directed by the Engineer.
670-4.11 Ground Wire. Ground wire will be measured for payment by the number of linear foot of
ground wire installed in accordance with the plans and specifications or as directed by the Engineer.
670-4.12 Removal of Lighting Equipment. The removal of lighting equipment will be measured by the
number of light standards (including bracket arms and luminaires), or foundations, removed from the site and stored or disposed of as ordered by the Engineer.
670-4.13 Relocation of Lighting Equipment. The relocation of lighting equipment will be measured by
the number of specified units removed and reinstalled at the new location.
670-4.14 High Mast Pole, Head Frame and Lowering Assembly. High mast steel pole, head frame
assembly and lowering system will be measured by the number of complete units furnished and installed in accordance with the contact documents.
670-4.15 Portable Power Drive for High Mast Luminaire Lowering System. The portable power
drive for high mast luminaire lowering system will be measured by the number of complete units delivered.
670-5 Basis of Payment
670-5.01 General. The Contractor shall pay all fees and expenses for testing, service connections,
licenses, electrical energy and any other cost he may incur in constructing the highway illumination system, except that the cost of electrical energy used for public benef it prior to the completion of the contract will be borne by the State, when such operation is directed by the Engineer in writing. The cost of all minor miscellaneous components shall be included in the price bid for the various lighting items.
670-5.02 Foundations. The unit price for each lighting standard foundation shall include the cost of all
labor and materials necessary to complete the work, including conduit elbows, grounding system, anchor bolts, all appurtenances, excavation, special fill, and any protecti ve system(s) required to ensure the safety of the workers and the public.
670-5.03 Light Standards. The unit bid for each light standard shall include the cost of all labor and
other materials necessary to complete the work.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 670-5.04 Arms. The unit price bid for each arm of the type and length specified shall include the cost of the arm, appropriate down leads and all labor and other materials necessary to install it on the designated light standard or wood pole shown on the plans.
670-5.05 Breakaway Transformer Bases. The unit price bid for each breakaway transformer base shall
include the cost of the breakaway transformer base and all labor and other materials necessary to install it where shown on the plans.
670-5.06 Conduit. The unit price bid per linear foot shall include the conduit and all labor and other
materials necessary to complete the work, including couplings, condulets, adaptors or bends. Excavation and backfill for conduit shall be paid for separately under the item for Conduit Excavation and Backfill or as indicated.
670-5.07 Pullbox. The unit price bid for each pullbox shall include the cost of all excavation, backfill,
frames, covers, labor, equipment, and other materials necessary to complete the work.
670-5.08 Junction Box. The unit price bid per each junction box shall include the cost of furnishing and
installing cast iron junction boxes, and all labor, equipment and any other material necessary to complete the work.
670-5.09 Luminaires
A.Standard Mount. The unit price bid for each standard mount luminaire shall include the cost of the luminaire of the type specified, labor and other material necessary to complete the work.
B.Underbridge Mount. The unit price bid for each underbridge luminaire shall include the cost of the underbridge luminaire of the type specified, complete with mounting hardware, and all labor and other materials necessary to complete the work.
670-5.10 Photoelectric Controls. The unit price bid for each control shall include the cost of all labor,
equipment and any materials necessary to complete the work.
670-5.11 Single Conductor Cable and Direct Burial Cable. The unit price bid per linear foot shall
include the cost of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to satisfactorily complete the work. Cable from the pole base to the luminaire, or from the overhead power source to the luminaire, will be included in the light standard item or bracket arm item.
670-5.12 Ground Wire. The unit price bid per linear foot shall include the cost of furnishing all labor,
materials, and equipment to satisfactorily complete the work.
670-5.13 Remove and Store Lighting Equipment. The unit price bid for removing and storing lighting
equipment shall include the cost of all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work. Removing concrete foundations will be paid for under its appropriate item.
670-5.14 Remove and Dispose of Lighting Equipment. The unit price bid for removing and disposing
lighting equipment shall include the cost of all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work. Removing concrete foundations will be paid for under its appropriate item.
670-5.15 Relocate Lighting Equipment. The unit price bid for relocating the lighting equipment shall
include the cost of all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work. Installing new concrete foundations will be paid for under their appropriate items. New conductors an d conduit, where necessary, will also be paid for separately.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3
670-5.16 High Mast Pole, Head Frame Assembly, and Lowering System. The price bid shall include
the furnishing of all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work. The luminaires will be paid for separately.
670-5.17 Portable Power Drive for High Mast Luminaire Lowering System. The price bid shall
include the entire power drive assembly, and winch if necessary, delivered to the location indicated on the plans or directed by the Engineer. Payment will be made under: Item No. Item Pay Unit 670.01XX Foundation for Light Standards Each XX = Foundation Length in whole feet. 670.11XX Aluminum Light Standards for Single Member or Truss Arm(s) Each XX =Mounting Height in feet (26, 30, 36, 40, 43, 46, 53) 670.12XX Aluminum Single Member Bracket Arm Each XX = Arm Length in feet (4, 6, 8, 10) 670.13XX Aluminum Trussed Arm Each XX = Arm Length in feet (8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20) 670.14XX Aluminum Bracket Arm, Wood Pole Mounted Each XX = Arm Length in feet (6, 8, 12, 15, 18) 670.15XX Aluminum Light Standard for Single Davit Arm Each XX = Mounting height in feet (30, 36, 40, 43, 46, 53) 670.16XX Aluminum Light Standard for Double Davit Arms Each XX = Mounting height in feet (30, 36, 43, 46, 53) 670.17XX Aluminum Davit Arm Each XX = Arm Length in feet (6, 12, 15, 18, 20) 670.0X XXZZ High Mast Pole, Head Frame Assembly with Luminaire Ring and Lowering Device Each XXX = Height of pole in feet (100, 120, 150) ZZ = Number of luminaire tenons ( 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 10, 12) 670.0100 01 Portable Power Drive for High Mast Luminaire Lowering System Each 670.19 Breakaway Transformer Base (Aluminum) Each 670.20XX Galvanized Steel Conduit Foot XX= 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 INCHES= 3/4 1 2 3 4 5 1 ½ 1 ¼ 670.23XX Galvanized Steel Plastic Coated Conduit Foot XX= 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 INCHES= 1/2 3/4 1 1¼ 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 5 6 670.25XX Flexible Conduit Foot XX= 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 INCHES= 3/4 1 1¼ 1½ 2 3 4 670.26XX Rigid Plastic Conduit Foot XX= 01 02 03 04 05 06 INCHE S= 1 2 3 4 5 6 670.3001 Pullboxes less than 5 cubic feet, inside volume (Lighting) Each 670.3006 Pullboxes 5 to 7 1/2 cubic feet, inside volume (Lighting) Each 670.3010 Pullboxes over 7 1/2 to 10 cubic feet, inside volume (Lighting) Each 670.3020 Pullboxes over 10 to 15 cubic feet, inside volume (Lighting) Each 670.3030 Pullboxes over 15 cubic feet , inside volume (Lighting) Each 670.40 Cast Iron Junction Boxes Each
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 670.50TCWW Luminaire Each T= Type of Lamp and Mounting: 1=High Pressure Sodium Vapor, Std. Mount; 2=High Pressure Sodium Vapor, Underbridge Mt.; 3=Low Pressure Sodium Vapor, Underbridge Mt.; 4=Mercury Vapor, Std Mount; 5=Mercury Vapor, Underbridge Mount C= Cutoff Characteristics 1=Short, Cutoff; 2=Medium, Semi -cutoff; 3=Long, Non -cutoff; 4=Medium, Cutoff; 5= Long, Semi -cutoff; 6=Medium, Non -cutoff; 7=Short, Non -cutoff 8=Short, Full Cutoff; 9=Medium, Full Cutoff WW= Wattages 03=35 watts; 05=50 watts; 07=70 watts;15=150 watts; 20=200 watts 25=250 watts;40=400 watts; 01=1000 watts; 55=55 watts; 09=90 watts; 10=100 watts; 13=135 wa tts; 17=175 watts; 70=700 watts 670.60 Photoelectric Controls Each 670.70XX Single Conductor Cable Foot XX = 02 03 04 05 06 07 10 20 30 40 Gage = 2 4 6 8 10 12 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 670.71XX Single Conductor Direct Burial Cable Foot XX = 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Gage = 4/0 2/0 1/0 2 6 10 12 670.7501 Ground Wire No. 6 AWG. Foot 670.80 Remove and Store Lamppost Assembly Each 670.81 Remove and Dispose of Lamppost Assembly Each 670.82 Remove Lamppost Foundation Each 670.90 Relocate Lamppost Assembly Each 670.91 Relocate Bracket Arm With Luminaire Each SECTIONS 671 THRU 674 ( VACANT ) SECTION 675 - RAILROAD TRACK AND APPURTENANCES
675-1 DESCRIPTION. The work in this section shall include work required for railroad track and
appurtenances.
675-2 MATERIALS. Materials shall be as specified in the special specifications.
675-3 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS. The extent of work and construction requirements will be
covered by special specifications in the contract documents.
675-4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. As specified in the special specifications.
675-5 BASIS OF PAYMENT. As specified in the special specifications.
SECTIONS 676 THRU 679 ( VACANT ) SECTION 680 - TRAFFIC SIGNALS (Last Revised September 1, 20 23)
680-1 Description
Source: New York Standard Specifications, 2024 Edition. Pages 766–777 of 1,264.