Code of practice for the design of road lighting. Lighting of roads and public amenity areas

BS 5489-1:2013

British Standards Institution
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Abstract

Recommendations are given for general principles of road lighting including aesthetic, technical aspects, operation and maintenance. Considers the design of lighting for all types of highways, public thoroughfares and pedestrian and cyclists subways and bridges. Also covers the design of lighting for urban centres and public amenity areas, aerodromes, railways, coastal waters, harbours and navigable waterways.

History

Superseded by BS 5489-1:2020. Supersedes BS 5489-1:2003. Came into effect 31 December 2012. First published as CP 1004, January 1952. Second edition, October 1963. Third edition, September 1973 (later amended to become BS 5489-1). Fourth edition as BS 5489-1, February 1987. Fifth edition, August 1992. Sixth edition, December 2003. Seventh (present) edition, December 2012.

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9780580706905

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Street lighting
  • Roads

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