A. The City Engineer shall plan the street lighting system.
B. All street lighting fixtures and materials shall be listed and approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
C. All luminaries shall be controlled by a photo cell to be oriented north to the extent practical.
D. All fixtures shall comply with the Otsego Standard Lighting Specifications and sheets included in the Engineering Manual and the following minimum specifications:
Type I | Type II | Type III | |
Luminaries | HPS | HPS | HPS |
Wattage | 70 | 150 | n/a |
Horizontal cutoff | 90 degree | 90 degree | 90 degree |
Pole type | Aluminum | Steel or aluminum | Steel or aluminum |
Luminarie height | 15 feet | 30 feet | n/a |
E. Finish shall be factory applied polyester powder paint with paint chip supplied to the City Engineer for approval prior to installation.
F. Installation of nonstandard fixtures or above standard systems shall be allowed upon approval by the City Council; provided, that:
1. The nonstandard fixtures or above standard system shall be consistent with the minimum efficiency, durability and maintenance specifications of this chapter as determined by the City Engineer.
2. Those requesting installation of the nonstandard fixtures or above standard systems shall be subject to an agreement assigning responsibility for installation, maintenance, operating and administrative costs incurred that are in excess of standard fixtures or standard systems.
G. All lighting units installed as part of the street lighting system shall be supplied with a manufacturers warranty meeting the following specifications:
1. The luminaire electrical system consisting of a core and coil ballast, starting aid, capacitor and wiring inside the lighting unit will be free from defects for a period of five (5) years from the date installation is complete and accepted by the City.
2. The luminaire housing shall be free from defects for a period of two (2) years from the date installation is complete and accepted by the City.
H. The location of the street lighting system within the public right-of-way shall comply with the specifications of the Engineering Manual and chapter 6 of this title. (Prior Code § 6-8-3)