Design of road lighting. Lighting of roads and public amenity areas - code of practice
BS 5489-1:2020
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
BS
Abstract
Recommendations are given for general principles of road lighting including aesthetic, technical aspects, operation and maintenance. Also includes guidance on energy consumption and environmental impacts. Considers the design of lighting for all types of highways, public thoroughfares and pedestrian and cyclists subways and bridges. And the design of lighting for urban centres and public amenity areas, including lighting relating to smart cities.
History
Supersedes BS 5489-1:2013. Came into effect 20 May 2020.
ISBN
9780539002751
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
- Street lighting
- Roads
Publisher History
With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.
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