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Section 16500 – Sports and Field Related Lighting Requirements
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Table of Contents
Part 1 General
1.01
Applicability
1.02
Scope
1.03
System Description
Lighting Performance
1.04
Foundation Design
1.05
Structural
1.06
Energy Performance
1.07
Inspection and Verification
Part 2 Base Products
2.01
Lighting Equipment
Aiming
Lamps
Enclosures
Controls
Hardware
2.02
Warranty
Part 3 Alternate Products
3.01
Alternate Equipment Requirements
Part 4 Optional Items
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Part 1 General
1.01
APPLICABILITY
The General Conditions, Supplementary General Conditions, Mechanical General
Provisions, and the applicable requirements to each and every contract, contractor, subcontractor or other persons supplying materials and labor for this project.
1.02
SCOPE OF WORK
Furnish and install Turnkey complete lighting system including poles, fixtures, ballast,
lamps, etc. as set forth in the following specifications. Installation shall also include the
following:
1. Pole excavation, framing and setting
2. Trenching and backfill as needed
3. All conduit,wiring and necessary terminations
4. Fields to be controlled separately by lighting controls located in a central location per
owner’s approval
5. All permits and electrical inspections
6. Insurance
These specifications are the minimum criteria by which all submitted equipment must meet or
exceed. Project is for Fast Pitch Girls Softball to meet current IESNA Requirements.
1.03
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
A. Lighting Performance
1) The minimum lighting performance standards have been established as
described below and shall be met by all manufacturers submitting bids. All
Lighting designs must be done in accordance with Illuminating Society of
North America design standards as published in IESNA RP-6-01.
Manufactures must apply the proper tilt factor when computing light level
averages. Light Level Averages listed must be shown on all layouts and
documents submitted for approval. Only Initial Light Level designs will be
accepted “Constant Illumination” designs are currently not recognized by
IESNA and will not be accepted as alternative to this specification.
2) Lighting Levels – Target light level after 100 hours average shall be as
follows. All Manufactures must meet these light levels after a 100 hour check.
Field
Softball Infield
Softball Outfield
Average Footcandles
62.8
37.7
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B. Uniformity
1) Maximum/minimum ratios and Uniformity Gradiants shall not exceed the
following:
Field
Max / Min Ratios
Uniformity Gradiant
Softball Infield
1.50 to 1.0
1.40
Softball Outfield
1.9 to 1.0
1.45
C. Field Measurements
Actual field foot candle measurements as well as computer generated values shall be
measured or computed based on the following: All Manufactures must use the listed
amount of Target Points as a minimum with their design.
1.04
Field
Softball Infield
# Of Target Points
25
Grid Spcing
20’ x 20’
Softball Outfield
84
20’ x 20’
FOUNDATION DESIGN
Poles and their foundations are to be designed to withstand 90 MPH based upon
AASHTO – LTS 2001
1.05
STRUCTURAL STRENGTH
Fixture assembly structural strength: Manufacturer’s submittal shall show wind tunnel
testing and data that withstand forces equal to 150 MPH wind levels without structural
damage or misalignment of the fixture assembly.
1.06
ENERGY PERFORMANCE
A. Manufacturer shall provide a lighting layout showing point by point footcandle levels
of playing surface including max/min ratio, average tilt factor, and total energy
consumption in kW as required. Manufacturer shall guarantee that equipment
conforms to the proposed layout and energy consumption.
1.07 INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
A. All testing will be done with entire facility illuminated.
B. Test stations for field measurements of horizontal illumination levels shall cover entire
area
C. The test cell shall be positioned horizontal 36 inches above the playing surface for all
field footcandle readings.
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D. Testing equipment shall be either a United Technology Model 61 or a Gossen
Panalux Electronic 2 or approved equal and shall be identified with last calibration
date.
E. Manufacturer shall provide a final report from the test results and the results shall
contain the identification of test stations by number and location.
Part 2: Base Products
2.01 LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
A. Description
1) The fixture assemblies shall consist of lamps, reflectors,spill control visors,
lamp moguls, adjustable aiming/mounting devices, remote ballast
enclosures, galvanized steel pre-wired, pre-aimed, pre-assembled
crossarms, with pole clamps and be designated as the Pro-Series PS-45 by
Qualite Sports Lighting, Inc., or approved equal.
2) Equipment manufacture must be ISO 9001:2000 certified or provide proof of
equal quality control procedures in place.
3) UL Listings shall be provided for the lighting system assemblies including;
cross-arm assembly’s internal wiring, aiming brackets, fixture housing and
remote ballast enclosures.
B. Aiming
1) Each mogul assembly shall be preset in the aimed position at the factory and
marked, and shall allow for future field setting without reference to
manufacturer’s drawing by use of reference indicators for horizontal and vertical
aiming stamped or cast into hardware.
2) Computer Models – Field Light Values
Manufacturer shall submit a computer derived lighting scan, with spill control
when required, and shall provide the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Point-by-point horizontal footcandle levels on the playing surface
Maximum-to-minimum ratio
Number of fixtures
Initial lamp lumens
Average tilt factor (when applicable)
Maintenance factor
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C. Lamps
Lamps shall meet the following specifications:
ANSI designation M48, POMB, BT56
1) General Electric MVR1500/SPORT/U, Eye M1500 BSX/60
2) Lamps shall be clear jacketed and may not be painted or capped to alter
reflector performance.
D. Enclosures
1) Ballast Enclosures
Shall be 14ga. (Galvanized) sheet steel (including the door) in
accordance with ASTM 653/G90 standards, with a NEMA 3R rating or
better with no side openings or screw holes, fully sealing door gasket
and factory pre-wired for no more than 2 ballast and include primary
power landing lugs and distribution block. Enclosures shall utilize a fulllength door, stainless steel piano hinge, a stainless steel latch and a
beaded ¼” silicone gasket. Enclosure shall be powder coated with a
minimum thickness of 2.5 mils. and pass the following tests:
ASTM D2794
ASTM D522
ASTM D3363
ASTM D3359
ASTM B117
Dir/Rev Impact
Flexibility, Mandrel
Pencil Hardness
Cross Hatch Adhesion 5b (no loss)
Salt Spray
Enclosures shall not be load-bearing members of the attachment means
to the pole.
2) Diagnostic Tester
Enclosure 12-1/16” x 8” x 3-1/8” and molded of high-density polyethylene.
3) Cross-arm Junction Box
a. A junction box 6”x6”x4” shall be provided on the cross-arm assembly for
mating of wiring for non-centrally located ballast.
b. It shall be fabricated of galvanized steel in accordance with ASTM
653/G90 standards powder-coated with a minimum thickness of 2.5 mils.
and pass the following tests.
ASTM D2794
ASTM D522
ASTM D3363
ASTM D3359
ASTM B117
Dir/Rev Impact
Flexibility, Mandrel
Pencil Hardness
Cross Hatch Adhesion 5b (no loss)
Salt Spray
4) Disconnect
Shall be fabricated of 14ga galvanized sheet steel (including the door) in
accordance with ASTM 653/G90 standards, with a NEMA 3R rating or
better with no side screw holes and factory pre-wired.
Enclosures shall not be load-bearing members of the attachment means
to the pole.
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E. Hardware
Ballast Assembly: Shall be high power factor, constant wattage, auto-transformer,
ANSI M48 (1500W = 1000W) or M112 and be UL Listed to start lamp to -20 degrees F
with inputs for required voltage as supplied in the field. There shall be individual ballast
and capacitor for each fixture and no more than 2 ballast per enclosure. Ballast
Assembly must be remote located on the pole at 10’ above grade.
Safety Chain or Cable: Shall be #12 stainless steel chain or cable.
Reflectors: Shall be 25.25” in diameter, available in 5 beam patterns without inserts and
of single piece design of minimum .062” spun 3002 aluminum with an Alzak process
finish and possess a compressed fiber ring to center the lamp and provide thermal and
vibration protection.
Filter: Each filter shall have a secured activated charcoal filter to prolong optical
performance.
Crossarms: Shall be 3” x 2” x 1/8” tubular steel with minimum 14awg. THHN or better
and welded to a 6” C-channel support structure. Cross-arms using steel less than 1/8”
are unacceptable and length shall not exceed 155”. Crossarms are hot dip galvanized
after fabrication and factory pre-wired for system assembly.
Over-current Protection: Manufacturer shall supply 30 amp fuse blocks for each ballast
circuit rated at 600 volts with appropriately rated time-delay fuses. All wiring on the
fixture assembly shall meet national and local electrical codes.
Power Disconnect
There shall be provided within the system a means of disconnecting electrical power to
all equipment at the pole served by the feeder circuit. Power shall be disengaged by the
operation of one switch, fused or non fused, or thermal magnetic breaker and be located
in an enclosure as provided by the lighting manufacturer and covered under the
manufacturer’s warranty.
Lightning Protection: All structures shall be equipped with lightning protection meeting
standards established by NFPA 780 (National Fire Protection Association)
Poles: Shall be direct burial – Concrete Sports Lighting Poles –.Minimum Mounting
Height of poles shall be 60’ - NOTE See pole Section for Details on poles
Pole Wiring Harnesses:
Wiring harness shall be #14 multi-conductor tray cable or single conductors wrapped by
an outer protective sleeve with quick connect UL listed terminals. Wiring shall be color
coded to each fixture for ease of installation and future maintenance. Harness assembly
shall have a stainless steel wire support device with stainless steel support ring for
tension relief.
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2.02
WARRANTY
Warranty
The fixture assembly including structural and aiming shall be warranted against
movement from the pre-aimed position and defects for ten (10) years. This warranty
shall only cover defective parts and workmanship of hardware as supplied from the
factory. Any parts found defective shall be replaced free of charge to the customer for
the first five (5) years. Lamps shall be warranted for a period of (2) two years;
installation and lamps included first year, lamps only for the remainder of the warranty
period. Fuses shall not be warranted after installation.
3.01
ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Alternates
Requirements to be submitted at 10 days prior to bid for alternates. No Submittals will be
accepted after that date.
Failure to provide any of the following information at bid time will be grounds for
rejection of bid. Each item listed below shall be provided in the form of clear and
concise statements and/or plans and drawings, which can be easily read and clearly
interpreted. Each item shall also be clearly numbered to correspond with the
following list. All items shall be assembled in the order indicated and secured or
bound in a neat and orderly fashion for easy use and reference.
1) Complete photometry reports from a qualified independent testing source.
2) A computer derived lighting layout showing point by point footcandle levels
on playing surface.
3) Lighting plan showing focus points, reflector types and aiming.
4) Written statement of initial and maintained average footcandle levels. Levels
must meet current IESNA requirements. Constant Illumination designs will
not be permitted.
5) Written statement of uniformity ratio.
6) Written statement indicating total kW load.
7) Written guarantee that the lighting design and equipment bid conform to the
foot candle and uniformity requirements of these specifications along with
written statement of remedy should deficiencies be noted by customer.
8) Written statement of model number and manufacturer for all equipment bid.
Statement must also include all options including inserts, shields.
9) A packet of descriptive literature on all equipment for the bid.
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10) Written manufacturer’s warranty covering fixture assembly and replacement
policy.
11) Written 10 year warranty covering aiming alignment of the fixture assembly.
12) A registered professional engineer, independent of manufacturer, shall verify
and stamp wind load certification of the fixture assembly using accepted
industry calculation method.
13) Physical testing of assemblies shall include results of actual material
properties.
14) Provide UL Listing for luminaire assemblies showing approved for wet
locations.
15) A written itemized statement of exceptions and discrepancies to bid
specifications if any. If none, so state.
SPECIFICATION FOR STATIC CAST, PRESTRESSED CONCRETE POLES
SPORTSLIGHTING POLES
A. SCOPE
1. This specification addresses design, materials, fabrication, quality assurance, pole
requirements, optional pole accessories, and the handling and erection of
prestressed
static cast concrete poles.
2. Poles shall be prestressed concrete manufactured by the static cast process and
nominally octagonal, or dodecagonal in cross section with a center void.
3. Design, fabrication, allowable stresses, processes, tolerances and inspection shall
conform to codes and standards as follows:
a. American Concrete Institute (ACI) - 318 Building Code Requirement for Reinforced
Concrete.
b. Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) - MNL-116 Manual for Quality Control for
Plants and Production of Precast Prestressed Concrete Products.
c. PCI Guide Specification for Prestressed Concrete Poles.
d. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and
Traffic Signals.
B. DESIGN
1. Poles shall be designed to conform to the wind loading criteria of the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) publication
Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and
Traffic Signals. The geographically appropriate wind speed shall be chosen from the
50 - year Mean Recurrence Interval Isotach Chart as given in this publication.
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2. The ultimate structural design shall consider the application of both dead loads,
gusted wind loads and secondary moments induced by dead load deflection. The
calculated ultimate strength of the pole shall include the appropriate strength reduction
coefficients as specified by the AASHTO code for flexural and torsional strength.
Applied design loads shall include the appropriate over-capacity factors as specified in
the AASHTO code for flexural and torsional loading. All wind loads on fixtures and
support arms and cages shall be computed on the basis of the manufacturer’s
published EPA (the effective projected area determined by dynamic wind tunnel
testing) for those fixtures and support arms and cages. If manufacturer’s published
EPA data is not available, then the actual net areas shall be modified by the
appropriate wind drag coefficient as set forth in the AASHTO publication.
3. Poles shall be designed such that the forces induced by handling, erection and
transportation operations will not exceed the cracking capacity of the pole when
handled at the pickup point locations indicated by the pole manufacturer.
4. Pole design shall provide for a 1 point erection location for lifting the pole, including
the fixtures and mounting hardware, to the vertical installed position. Two lifting
locations will be indicated on the pole showing where the attachment locations are so
that the pole can be lifted from the truck and transported in the horizontal position.
Equal length slings are to be used for two point lifting and no sportslighting hardware is
to be attached to the pole.
C. MATERIAL
1. Concrete - The concrete mix shall achieve a minimum 28 day compressive strength of
10,000 p.s.i. Cement shall conform with ASTM-C150. Maximum size aggregate shall
be 3/4 inch. Water reducers, retarders, or accelerating admixtures shall conform to
ASTM-C494. Water shall be free from foreign materials in amounts harmful to concrete
and embedded steel reinforcement.
a. The use of Calcium Chloride, other salts or materials releasing chloride is
prohibited.
b. The use of materials causing pyrite staining or efflorescence due to sulphate is
prohibited.
c. The total content of chloride ions in the finished concrete mix shall not exceed
0.40 lb. per cubic yard (or approximately 100 PPM).
2. Prestressing Tendon - Prestressing tendon reinforcement shall be uncoated 7-wire,
stress relieved strand per ASTM-A416.
3. Spiral Reinforcement - Steel spiral reinforcement shall conform to the requirements of
ASTM-A82 and shall be not less than 0.1205 inch in diameter (11 gauge wire). The
pitch of the spiral shall not be greater than 4 inches except for a distance of three feet
at the tip and the butt end of the pole, where the pitch is to be reduced to 1.5 inches.
4. Hardware - All structural steel attached to the pole, such as lighting arms and lighting
cages shall be fabricated from steel conforming to ASTM-A36. The hardware shall be
hot-dipped galvanized in accordance with ASTM-A123. Inserts shall be non-corrosive
and weather-proof. Bolts, nuts, washers, and other fasteners shall be either stainless
steel or hot-dipped galvanized.
D. FABRICATION
1. Tolerances, details of reinforcement and concrete finish shall be in accordance with
PCI’s “Guide Specification for Prestressed Concrete Poles”.
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2. Poles shall be constructed so that wiring and grounding facilities are concealed within
the pole. Handholes, wire inlets and outlets, inserts for pole steps (if specified), and
ground wire shall be cast into the pole during the manufacturing process.
3. Forms shall be designed to provide a continuous pole taper of 0.180 inches per foot of
length.
4. All steel reinforcement, including the spiral wire, shall have a minimum concrete cover
of 1.00 inch.
5. Poles shall have a natural form finish, soft gray in color.
6. Holes shall be accurately located from the pole tip. Holes shall be sized 1/8 inch larger
in diameter than the through-bolt they will accommodate and they shall be aligned
perpendicular to the pole axis. Holes shall be either cast during pole fabrication or
drilled after pole fabrication.
7. Embedded hardware items shall be accurately set in the forms and shall be secured to
prevent their movement during the placement of the concrete.
8. After the pole is removed from the form, all small cavities caused by air bubbles,
honey comb spots or other small voids shall be cleaned, saturated with water and then
carefully pointed with mortar. A small cavity is defined as exceeding 1/2” but less than
3/4”. Larger cavities not exceeding 2” shall be repaired by opening the cavity sides
with a mechanical grinder, cleaning thoroughly and patching with a fast set cement.
9. The end of each prestressed tendon emerging from the pole tip shall be burned back
from the pole surface at least 1 inch, cleaned of debris and sealed with an epoxy
adhesive. The end of each prestressed tendon emerging from the pole butt shall be
epoxy adhesive.
10. Each pole tip shall be covered by an aluminum cap plate.
11. A cast aluminum nameplate shall be cast into the wall of the pole approximately 4 feet
above ground line. The nameplate shall identify the pole manufacturer, indicate the
overall pole length, and indicate the pole weight.
E. QUALITY ASSURANCE
1. Testing shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of Prestressed Concrete
Institute (PCI) MNL-116.
2. Test for compressive strength of concrete cylindrical test specimens shall comply with
ASTM C-39.
3. Certified mill tests of the mechanical properties of cement and steel shall be made
available upon request.
F. POLE REQUIREMENTS
1. Provide drilled through holes for lighting arms and lighting cages as required.
2. Provide a 4” x 10” conduit entrance opening, centered 18” below grade.
3. Provide a 3-1/2” x 10” reinforced handhole frame with cover, 24” above grade.
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4. Provide a 2-1/2” x 8” reinforced handhole frame with flush cover located at the lighting
arm or lighting cage level for use during installation and maintenance of electrical
wiring.
5. Provide a 1-1/2” galvanized pipe coupling wire inlet/outlet, located opposite the
handhole at the lighting arm or lighting cage level.
6. Provide an internal wire support directly above each wire inlet/outlet, accessible from
the handhole opening.
7. Provide a continuous #2 stranded copper ground wire cast into the pole. The ground wire
shall terminate in a brass coupling located at the lighting arm or lighting cage level and a
coupling approximately 18” below grade. The brass coupling provides a 1/2” tapped
insert at the pole face for grounding of hardware.
8. Provide a 1/2” diameter x 24” long air terminal to be attached to the pole at the top.
G. OPTIONAL POLE ACCESSORIES
1. Provide step bolts either 5/8” or 3/4” in diameter, alternately spaced at 18” intervals,
90-120 degrees apart, beginning 10 feet above the ground and continuing to within 18”
of the lighting arm or lighting cage level. The top and bottom step locations are to be
“doubled” (one step on each side of the pole).
2. Provide a 5/16” diameter galvanized safety cable, complete with pole attachment
hardware.
3. Provide a safety belt, complete with sliding “quick-stop” hardware.
H. HANDLING & ERECTION
1. Transportation, site handling and erection shall be performed by qualified personnel
utilizing adequate equipment and while following acceptable industry methods.
2. Concrete poles shall be lifted and supported during the manufacturing, stock piling,
transporting and erection operations only at the lifting or support points, as indicated by
the pole manufacturer.
3. The pole manufacturer shall provide information which identifies the pole number, pole
length, pole weight, erection attachment location and the two attachment locations to
be used for handling the pole while it is hanging in the horizontal position.
4. Prior to unloading the pole, the erection contractor shall review the manufacturer’s
information which identifies the erection attachment location and the two attachment
locations to be used for handling the pole in the horizontal position.
5. WARNING: SAFETY HAZARD
All necessary precautions as required by national and local safety codes for handling
and erecting utility poles shall be exercised. Proper clearance from high voltage
circuits must be maintained at all times. Due to the presence of longitudinal steel
reinforcement within the pole, PRESTRESSED CONCRETE POLES ARE
CONSIDERED TO BE CONDUCTORS OF ELECTRICITY.
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