Chapter 1: Introduction
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Anchor: #i1000395Purpose of Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide procedures, guidelines, and information concerning highway illumination.
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This manual is intended for use by:
- planners and designers of highway illumination systems
- construction and maintenance personnel involved with highway illumination.
Although this manual contains information on electrical circuits, it does not cover the full range of knowledge necessary to design, install, or maintain electrical circuitry.
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) offers the Illumination Design training course (DES 103), which is recommended for designers of highway illumination systems.
Texas State Technical College in Waco offers the Basic Maintenance Electrician Course (MNT 100), which is recommended for inspectors and maintenance personnel.
Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) offers two TxDOT courses recommended for engineers and technicians involved in design, construction, or maintenance of illumination and electrical systems:
- Electrical Systems Course (TRF 450)
- Grounding Practices and Applications (TRF 451).
Experience
Personnel with practical electrical experience can provide valuable expertise in the inspection of illumination projects and the maintenance of lighting. Those holding or having recently held an electrical license can help assure conformity with the National Electrical Code and good electrical practices.
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The following table lists publications that may serve as additional references for issues related to highway illumination.
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Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Attn.: General Services Division 125 E. 11th Street Austin TX 78701-2483 Phone: 512-465-7326 Internet: www.dot.state.tx.us NOTE: Many TxDOT Manuals (including this one) are published on-line and are freely available at the following websites:
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National Electrical Code Handbook |
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 92269-9990 Phone: 800-344-3555 Internet: www.nfpa.org |
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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) 444 N. Capitol street NW, Suite 225 Washington DC 20001 Phone: 202-624-5800 |
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Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) 120 Wall Street, 17th Floor New York, NY 10005-4001 Phone: 212-248-5000 Fax: 212-248-5017 or 5018 Internet: http://iesna.org/ |
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The International Commission on Illumination (CIE) CIE Central Bureau Kegelgasse 27, A-1030 Vienna, Austria Internet: http://www.cie.co.at/cie e-mail: ciecb@ping.at |
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FAA Advisory Circular AC 70/7460-1K, “Obstruction Marking and Lighting” |
Federal Aviation Administration |
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FAA Advisory Circular AC 70/7460-2K, “Proposed Construction or Alteration of Objects that may Affect the Navigable Airspace” |
Federal Aviation Administration Internet: http://www2.faa.gov/arp/anm/services/safety/AC_70-7460-2K.pdf |
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Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Section 25.11, “Continuous and Safety Lighting Systems” |
Office of the Texas Secretary of State Internet: http://www.sos.state.tx.us |
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Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 425, “Regulation of Certain Outdoor Lighting.” |
Texas Legislature Internet: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/he/he0042500.html |
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various electrical standards |
Underwriter's Laboratories Northbrook Division, Illinois Customer Service 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 USA Phone: 847-407-1395 Internet: http://www.ul.com |
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various electrical standards |
NEMA 1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847 Rosslyn, VA 22209 Phone: 703-841-3200 |