ep nmetican Nationa, & ANSI C136.20-2012 Revision of ANSI G136,20-2008 American National Standard For Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment— Fiber-Reinforced Composite (FRC) Lighting Poles Secretariat: National Electrical Manufacturers Association Approved January 29, 2013 Published February 7, 2013 ‘American National Standards Institute, Inc.ANSI C136.20-2012 Page ii NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER “The information in this publication was considered technically sound by the consensus of persons engaged in the development and approval of the document at the timelit was developed. 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No par ofthispublicaton may barepreduced inany fom, inan electronicratrieval sytem orotherwise, and without heprior ‘witlen permission of he pubssner Printed in the United States of America, © Copyright 2012 by National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSIC136.20-2012 Page iv © Copyright 2012 by National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSI C136.20-2012 Pagev "a 12 Table of Contents scoP! REFERENCES 24 Normative References.. 2.2 Informative References DEFINITIONS... GENERAL. 44 Pole Strength.. SHAFTS. 5.1 Composition of Shafts.. 5.2 Exterior Surface of Shafts... 5.3 Direct-burial Poles 5.4 Anchor Base Poles 5.5 Poles for Post-top Luminaire: BOLT CIRCLES.. LUMINAIRE SUPPORT ARMS WIRING AND WIRING ACCESS . 84 Wiring 82 Wiring Access. IDENTIFICATION. PERFORMANCE 10.1 General. 10.2 Physical... BREAKAWAY SUPPORTS. POLE DEFLECTION MEASUREMENT: 12.1 General. 12.2 Method! 123 Method 12.4 Method © Copyright 2012 by National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSIC196.20-2012 Pagevi FIGURES FIGURE 4 BOLT CIRCLE.. FIGURES 2A, 2B, 2C DEFLECTION MEASUREMENT METHODS. © Copyright 2012 by National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSIC136.20-2012 Page wi FOREWORD At the time this standard was approved, the ANSI C136 committee was composed of the following members: Acuity Brands Lighting Alabama Power American Electric Lighting Ceravision City of Kansas City, Missouri City of Los Angeles. Bureau of Street Lighting Cooper Lighting Duke Energy Edison Electric Institute EPRI Florida Power and Light FRE Composites Inc. GE Lighting ‘Georgia Power Company GulfPower Company Hapco Aluminum Pole Products Holophane An Acuity Brands Company Hubbell Lighting, Ine. Intetigent tluminations inc. Kauffman Consulting, LLC umes National Gri Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Philips HADCO Philips LUMEG PNNL Progress Energy SELC Lighting Shakespeare Composite Structures South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. SouthConn Technologies, Inc. StressCrete Ltd/King Luminaire Co., Inc. ‘Sunrise Technologies, Inc./FP Outdoor Lighting Controls, TE Connectivity Utility Metals Division of Fabricated Metals, LLC Valmont Industries, Inc, \Vamas Engineering and Consultants Vandal Shields Xcel Energy © Copyright 2012 by National Electrical Manufacturers Associationi Saaaiindaidaaieiaienamaianediiiane tiated tame ninataa ae ara acre eae alANSIC136.20-2012 Page 1 1 SCOPE [Tis standard applies to fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) lighting poles used for roadway and area lighting. This standard includes nomenclature, dimensional data, performance criteria, and some interchangeabilty features for standard poles as well as those that must meet breakaway requirements {Gt Poles as described in AASHTO LTS Stendard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Trafic Signals. 2 REFERENCES 24 Normative References This standard incorporates by undated reference provisions from other publications, These normative. references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed below. For undated references, the latest edition ofthe publication referred to applies (including amendments). AASHTO LTS Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals ANS! C136.3 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equioment—Luminare Attachments ANSIC136. 13 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Metal Brackets of Wood Poles Used in Roaduey Lighting ANS! C136.21 American National Standard for Roadvay and Area Lighting Equipment-—Verticel Tenons Used with Post Top-Mounted Luminaires ‘ASTM G164 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials 22 Informative References This standard is intended to be used in conjunction with the following publications. The latest edition of the publication applies (including amendments), ‘ASTM A183 Specifications for Zine Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware 3 DEFINITIONS Anchor Base: A feature altached to the bottom end ofa pole designed to be mounted on an ‘accommodating platform, Anti-Rotational Device: A device attached tothe pole at 2 point below ground level to ensure the pole does not twist after installed and in sevice. ‘Arm: A structural member approximately perpendicular to a pole, which supports a luminaire. Bolt Circle: The diameter ofa circle that wil intersect the centerline ofthe anchor bots that are spaced ‘equal distance to each other. Direct Burial: A term used to refer to a pole designed to be supported by surrounding earth or other material © Copyright 2012 by National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSI 133.20-2012 Page 2 Effective Projected Area (EPA); Maximum projected area of an object muttiplied by a drag cooficient (C) for the spectic shape of the object. Fiber Reinforced Composite (FRC); A thermosetting resinous matrix with reinforcements of glass, carbon, cor other fiber reinforcements. Hand Hole: A covered opening in the pole, the axis of which is perpendicular to the axis ofthe pole and located above ground level, that provides access to internal wiring and splices. Lighting Pole: An assembly intended for supporting luminaires. Luminaire: A complete lighting unit corsisting of a lamp or lamps together with the parts designed to distributethe light, to position and protect the lamp(s), and to connect the lamp(s) to the power supply. ‘Luminaire Mounting Height: The vertical distance between ground level and the center of the attachment point in a post top or arm-mounted lurinaire. Shaft: The vertical portion of the pole before installing lurrinaire or attachment of fittings and cutting access holes. Slip Fitter A oylindrical receptacle in the base of a lurinaire that engages a pole top tenon, or the end of anarm. ‘Tenon: Ametal sleeve, cylinder, or other device permanently securedto, or embedded in the top ofthe pole or the arm that inserts into the base (or slip fitter) of a luminaire. Wire Entry Hole: An opening ina pole, the axis of which is perpendicular to the axis of the pole, located below ground level, which provides passage of below ground senice wiring into pole cavity 4 GENERAL 44 Pole Strength In order hat the pole manufacturer may ensure the necessary pole strength for a specific application, the user shuld provide the following information: 4) Type of pole mounting —anchor base or direct buried, ifanchor base foundation exists, speci ‘alt circle, bolt diameter, bolt projection and bolt pattern; >) the mounting height, 3). support arms, length, weight, eflecve projected area (EPA), attachment detal, diameter of tenon (1-1/4 in (1.680 in outside diameter) or2 in (2.375 in outside diameter) nominal pipe size (NPS), and position on pole; 3). the weight and EPA of the luminaires (banners ,fags, or other attachments that add to the EPA and weight load on the pole) @). maximum vind velocity at location where pole willbe installed and source reference. ffvelocity is unknown, see AASHTO LTS (Latest version); f) any additional load that may be applied to the pole; 4) applicable local or states codes, if different from national codes, hh). the number, size, and location of any access openings; i) tenon diameter andlength where applicable; })_ the color and fish ofthe pole; and, k)_ other custom features. © Copyright 2012 by National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSIC136.20-2012 Page 3 4.2 Pole Length The pole manufacturer shall determine the length of the pole that will achieve the user's required ‘mounting height above grade, unless the user spectfies otherwise. The shaft length shall be provided with atolerance of : 3 in (+ 75 mm). 5 SHAFTS 5.1 Composition of Shafts Pole shafts shall be a composite of thermosetting resin reinforced with glass or other fibers of such quantity and orientation as to meet or exceed the performance requirements set forth in section 10, The resin shal be thermosetting resin containing UV inhibitors) and pigment throughout 5.2 Exterior Surface of Shafts The exterior surface may be finished as specified but shall be free of any exposed surface fibers. The shaft shall be covered with a minimum 1.5 mil dry film thickness (OFT) urethane coating, or equivalent, that resists ultraviolet degradation as specified in clause 10.1. The shaft surface shall withstand normal ‘conditions of handling, installation, and transportation. 5.3 Direct-burial Poles Poles can be provided with an anti-rotational feature when speciied by the user. Poles shall have a minimum embed depth of 10% of mounting height + 2 RO in (609 mm) or as determined by loading and soil conditions or as specified by the user. The user should be aware of unusual or poor soil conditions and higher than normal EPA loadings that may require greater burial depths. 5.4 Anchor Base Poles Poles designed to be mechanically fastened to a foundation shall be provided with an anchor base plate. The total system shall be capable of withstanding the combined forces described in clause 10.2.1 The anchor base plate shall have four radial slots, or, as specified by user, to accommodate anchor bolts: on the bolt circle diameter. Bolt Circle Q FIGURE 1 BOLT CIRCLE 5.5 Polesfor Post-top Luminaires ‘These poles shall be provided with a permanently affixed tenon in accordance with ANSI C136.3 or ANSIC136.21 © Copyright 2012 by National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSIC136.20-2012 Page 4 5.6 Poles for Support-Arm Application ‘These poes shall be provided with a removable cap to clase the top ofthe shaft. The cap shall remain in place when subjected to maximum wind loads for which the pole is designed. 6 BOLT CIRCLES Bolt circles shall be based on the required loading, or as specified by the user. 7 LUMINAIRE SUPPORT ARMS The physical requirements shall conform to ANSIC136.13, ANSI C136.21, or as otherwise specified by the user. 8 WIRING AND WIRING ACCESS a4 ing Poles shall permit complete intemal wiring from an underground source. ‘The pole shaft shall have internal clearance, or a raceway free of obstruction and sharp edges, of not less than 1.5in (38.1 mm) diameter for the entire length. The design shall permit installation of supply ‘conductors without damage. 8.2 Wiring Access 8.2.1 Wire Entrance Holes The edges of wire entrance holes and hand holes shall be smooth and free from burs. For embedded poles, a wire entrance hole with a minimum dlameter of 1.375 in (36 mm) shall be located 24 in (610 mm) below the ground line in line with the hand hole, or as specified by the user. 8.2.3 Hand Holes When specified by the user, poles shall have 2 covered hand hole of adequate size to provide access to wiring, and not reduce the strength of the poles to levels below design loads calculated per clause 10.2.1. Hand hoes shall be a minimum of 2.0 in (50.8 mm) x 4 in (101.6 mm), unless othenwise specified by the user. Hand hole shall be constructed in a manner that prevents electrical shock such as non-conductive materials or protected or insulated metal hardware. ‘The vertical location of hand holes shall be centered 18 in (457.2mm) above the ground line, unless otherwise specified by the user. ‘The radial location of hand holes shall be as follows: a) Poles with support arms; 90° clockwise from the centerline of the support arm as viewed from. above, unless otherwise specified by the user. b) Poles with post-top luminaires: as specified by the user. © Copyright 2012 by National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSI C136,20-2012 Page 5 The surface dimensions of covers for the hand holes shall exceed the dimensions of the hand holes by @ minimum of 0.28 in (6 mm) or be of sufficient design to prevent the entry of foreign objects larger than 0.04 in (1.0 mm). ‘The hand hole cover shall be secured with sufficient rigidity to tightly lock the hand hole cover onto the pole. 9 IDENTIFICATION Poles shall be provided with a stainless steel or aluminum identification tag. The tag shall be located ‘within 1 1.97 in (304 mm) of the tip top) of the shaft, unless otherwise specified by the user. Minimum information, unless otherwise specified by the user, shall be: a) Manufacturer's name; b) manufacturer's catalog number; and, ¢) date of manufacture, month, and year. 10 PERFORMANCE 410.1 General The finished surface of the pole shall resist degradation from the environment in which the pole is installed. The pole shall be tested per ASTM G154 for a minimum of 5000 hours using @ QUY “A” lamp with four hours on and four hours off cycle. 10.2 Physical 10.2.1 Bending Strength The pole, with specified luminaire, arms, and other attachments installed, shall have a minimum bending strength of a least 1.5 times the maximum bending momentinduced by maximum windage conditions as calculated per AASHTO LTS. When a hand hole is specified, the pole shall attain this load with the hand. hole in compression and the cover removed 10.2.2 Deflection ‘The pole shall not exceed a maximum deflection of 15 percent of the length of the pole above the grade line when subjected to the maximum loading as calculated in clause 10.2.1, and as tested in accordance with test methods listed in section 12, 10.2.2.1Static Deflection Poles designed to support luminaires on arms should have a maximum static deflection (due to weight of ‘arm and luminaire only) of 1% ofthe pole height above ground line. The slope at the top of the vertical support should not exceed 0.251in (8.89 mm) as well, 10.2.2.2 Inspection Poles shall not have visible cracks once installed and loaded per requirements in clause 10.2. 10.2.3 Permanent Deflection ‘The pole shall have no more than 1% permanent deflection for the loading value as calculated in clause 10.2.1. This loading shall be applied for 5 minutes at 77°F (25°C) +4°F (1.5°C), with measurement being taken 5 minutes after unloading. © Copyright 2012 by National Electrical Manufacturers Association‘ANSI C’36.20-2012 Page6 10.2.4 Calculation Method The methods of calculating the forces and bending moment acting on the pole systems shallbe as described in AASHTO LTS. 11 BREAKAWAY SUPPORTS Breakaway supports, when specified by the user, shall be designed to carry loads as provided in clause 10.2.1. Dynamic performance under autornobile impact shall also be considered. Breakaway approval from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) can be accomplished through approved testing Ly an independent testing facility approved by the FHWA. The results shell meet or exceed the requirements described in AASHTO LTS. 12 POLE DEFLECTION MEASUREMENTS 12.1 General ‘The test set-up is illustrated in Figure 2c. There are three methods of measuring deflection on a loaded pole. These are illustrated on Figure 2a and Figure 2b. Al three methods can be used simultaneously to allow comparison of independent sets of data, 12.2 Method! ‘As shown in Figure 2a, a cord shall be taped to the base of the pole-at the ground line and the butt only. In the no-load state, the cord is lined up straight with the centerline of the pole. As the pole is loaded, the base moves and the cord shall be moved at the top of the pole to keep it straight with the base portion. ‘True deflection of the pole shall be directly measured from the cord to the pole at the load point. This ‘method automatically compensates for base movement, 12.3 Method II This method uses fixed reference points for measuring movement of the pole as the pole is loaded. As shown ir Figure 2b, the points physically are three posts arranged vertically on the floor adjacent to the pole. They should not be connected to any load-bearing member ofthe test fixture. Their lateral distance from the pole is of no importance, but they should not be moved during any one test because their position relative to the length of the pole is important. The three posts shall be located, as follows: a) Butt b) Ground line—varies with length of the pole 6) Load point—usually 12 in (305 mm) from the top of the pole Measurements are made from these posts to the centerline of the pole at each load level, There is movement of the pole base (ground line to butt) during loading. This movement shall be taken into account when determining the load/deflection cheracteristics of the pole. Merely subtracting the initial from the final measurement at post 3 (load point) gives a so-called apparent deflection, with no allowanoe for the movement of the base of the pole. This apparent deffection is too high a valle and would nt be the same on any two identical poles. ‘The true deflection can be determined by taking a ratio of the base movement (ground line positive ‘movement added to the butt movement in the negative direction) over the full length of the pole, and subtracting this from the apparent deflection © Copyright 2012 by National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSIC136.20-2012 Page7 12.4 Method II! A cord shall be pulled over the centeriine of the entire pole when pole is unloaded. As pole is loaded, any movement at the groundline or butt should be recorded and deflections correctedito refiect the movement. The cord should not touch the pole at any time in order for movement readings to be accurately recorded. Pole deflections should be measured from the cord to pole certerline. © Copyright 2012 by National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSIC135.20-2012 Page8 ees Teeeanie — 2 no ‘S(T LE conO — MUST BF MoveD etree: aceanne ‘SOKT UNE ConD TAPED 70 POLE COMPENSATE FOR POLE BASE MOVEMENT Figure 22 DEFLECTION MEASUREMENT: METHOD | Pour wOvEMENT POLE NovewenT Tat ‘Che un ra eomnen Figure 2 DEFLECTION MEASUREMENT: METHOD I il ono Pow ‘oRouno UNE Po eutT hisad Figure 2 TEST SETUP. md FIGURES 2A, 2B, 2C DEFLECTION MEASUREMENT METHODS © Copyright 2012 by National Electrical Manufacturers Association