Specifications - Tolowa Cultural Trail Specifications — Crescent City City Council, July 28, 2025 (part 2 of 2)

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1. Remove and replace concrete that has been placed for more than 15 minutes without being covered by top layer, or use bonding agent if approved by Architect.

J. Screed pavement surfaces with a straightedge and strike off.

K. Commence initial floating using bull floats or darbies to impart an open textured and uniform surface plane before excess moisture or bleed water appears on the surface. Do not further disturb concrete surfaces before beginning finishing operations or spreading surface treatments.

L. Curbs: When automatic machine placement is used for curb placement, submit revised mix design and laboratory test results that meet or exceed requirements.

Produce curbs to required cross section, lines, grades, finish, and jointing as specified for formed concrete. If results are not approved, remove and replace with formed concrete.

M. Slip-Form Pavers: When automatic machine placement is used for pavement, submit revised mix design and laboratory test results that meet or exceed requirements. Produce pavement to required thickness, lines, grades, finish, and jointing as required for formed pavement.

1. Compact subbase and prepare subgrade of sufficient width to prevent displacement of paver machine during operations.

N. When adjoining pavement lanes are placed in separate pours, do not operate equipment on concrete until pavement has attained 85 percent of its 28-day compressive strength.

O. Cold-Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 306.1 and as follows. Protect concrete work from physical damage or reduced strength that could be caused by frost, freezing actions, or low temperatures.

1. When air temperature has fallen to or is expected to fall below 40 degrees F, uniformly heat water and aggregates before mixing to obtain a concrete mixture temperature of not less than 50 degrees F and not more than 80 degrees F at point of placement.

2. Do not use frozen materials or materials containing ice or snow.

3. Do not use calcium chloride, salt, or other materials containing antifreeze agents or chemical accelerators unless otherwise specified and approved in mix designs.

P. Hot-Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 301 and as follows when hot-weather conditions exist:

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1. Cool ingredients before mixing to maintain concrete temperature below 90 degrees Fat time of placement. Chilled mixing water or chopped ice may be used to control temperature, provided water equivalent of ice is calculated to total amount of mixing water. Using liquid nitrogen to cool concrete is Contractor's option.

2. Cover steel reinforcement with water-soaked burlap so steel temperature will not exceed ambient air temperature immediately before embedding in concrete.

3. Fog-spray forms, steel reinforcement, and subgrade just before placing concrete. Keep subgrade moisture uniform without standing water, soft spots, or dry areas.

3.6 FLOAT FINISHING
A. General: Do not add water to concrete surfaces during finishing operations.

B. Float Finish: Begin the second floating operation when bleed-water sheen has disappeared and concrete surface has stiffened sufficiently to permit operations.

Finish surfaces to true planes. Refloat surface immediately to uniform granular texture.

1. Medium-to-Fine-Textured Broom Finish: Draw a soft bristle broom across float-finished concrete surface perpendicular to line of traffic to provide a uniform, fine-line texture.

3.7 SANDBLASTED CONCRETE FINISH
A. Sandblasted Concrete Finish: After final floating, apply the following finish:

1. Sand blast: Apply a medium sandblast finish Landscape architect to review mockup before proceeding.

3.8 CONCRETE PROTECTION AND CURING
A. General: Protect freshly placed concrete from premature drying and excessive cold or hot temperatures.

B. Comply with ACI 306.1 for cold-weather protection.

C. Evaporation Retarder: Apply evaporation retarder to concrete surfaces if hot, dry, or windy conditions cause moisture loss approaching 0.2 lbs. /sq. ft. x h before and during finishing operations. Apply according to manufacturer's written instructions after placing, screeding, and bull floating or darbying concrete, but before float finishing.

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D. Begin curing after finishing concrete but not before free water has disappeared from concrete surface.

E. Curing Methods: Cure concrete by moisture curing, moisture-retaining-cover curing, curing compound, or a combination of these as follows:

1. Moist Curing: Keep surfaces continuously moist for not less than seven days with the following materials:
a. Water.
b. Continuous water-fog spray.
c. Absorptive cover, water saturated and kept continuously wet. Cover concrete surfaces and edges with 12-inch lap over adjacent absorptive covers.

2. Moisture-Retaining-Cover Curing: Cover concrete surfaces with moistureretaining cover for curing concrete, placed in widest practicable width, with sides and ends lapped at least 12 inches, and sealed by waterproof tape or adhesive. Immediately repair any holes or tears during curing period using cover material and waterproof tape.

3. Curing Compound: Apply uniformly in continuous operation by power spray or roller according to manufacturer's written instructions. Recoat areas subjected to heavy rainfall within three hours after initial application.

Maintain continuity of coating and repair damage during curing period.

3.9 PAVEMENT TOLERANCES
A. Comply with tolerances of ACI 117 and as follows:

ACI 117 establishes few pavement tolerances; those in subparagraphs below are based on ACI 330.1.

1. Elevation: 1/4 inch.

2. Thickness: Plus 3/8 inch, minus 1/4 inch.

3. Surface: Gap below 10-foot-long, unleveled straightedge not to exceed 1/4 inch.

4. Lateral Alignment and Spacing of Tie Bars and Dowels: 1 inch.

5. Vertical Alignment of Tie Bars and Dowels: 1/4 inch.

6. Alignment of Tie-Bar End Relative to Line Perpendicular to Pavement Edge: 1/2 inch.

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7. Alignment of Dowel-Bar End Relative to Line Perpendicular to Pavement Edge: Length of dowel 1/4 inch per 12 inches.

8. Joint Spacing: 3 inches.

9. Contraction Joint Depth: Plus 1/3 depth of pavement.

10. Joint Width: Plus 1/8 inch, no minus.

3.10 PAVEMENT TOLERANCES
A. Comply with tolerances of ACI 117 and as follows:

ACI 117 establishes few pavement tolerances; those in subparagraphs below are based on ACI 330.1.

1. Elevation: 1/4 inch.

2. Thickness: Plus 3/8 inch, minus 1/4 inch.

3. Surface: Gap below 10-foot-long, unleveled straightedge not to exceed 1/4 inch.

4. Lateral Alignment and Spacing of Tie Bars and Dowels: 1 inch.

5. Vertical Alignment of Tie Bars and Dowels: 1/4 inch.

6. Alignment of Tie-Bar End Relative to Line Perpendicular to Pavement Edge: 1/2 inch.

7. Alignment of Dowel-Bar End Relative to Line Perpendicular to Pavement Edge: Length of dowel 1/4 inch per 12 inches.

8. Joint Spacing: 3 inches.

9. Contraction Joint Depth: Plus 1/3 depth of pavement.

10. Joint Width: Plus 1/8 inch, no minus.

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LITHO MOSAIC® (LITHOMOSAIC®) SPECIFICATION SYSTEM 7
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Requirements of "General Conditions of the Contract" and of Division 1, "General Requirements," apply to work in this Section with same force and effect as though repeated in full herein.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK
A. Furnish materials, labor, transportation, services, and equipment necessary to furnish and install Lithomosaic architectural concrete paving incorporating the patented Lithocrete process as indicated on Drawings and as specified herein.

B. Work included in this Section:
 Lithocrete® architectural concrete products and concrete installations are covered by one or more of the following United States Letters Patents:
5,794,401; 5,887,339; 5,950,394; 6,016,635; 6,033,146; 6,082,074; 6,112,487; 7,322,772; 7,493,732; 7,607,859; 7,614,820; 7,670,081; 7,781,019. Other patents pending. Lithocrete, Lithocrete Thin Tech, Lithocrete Presto, Presto Pneumatic Spray, and LQS are registered trademarks of Lithocrete Inc.
 Only experienced Architectural Cast-in-place Concrete installers, certified to install Lithomosaic are acceptable for this project. Acceptance of certification will be based on proof of certification & experience to be provided within 30 days after Notice to proceed. If timeframe is exceeded, or suitable certification/experience is not provided – installer will not be eligible to install project. For certified Lithomosaic installers contact Lithocrete at 800-899-9921.
 Approved sample #25-013a-sd for this project are available at (location), as prepared by T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc. Contact T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc., Frank Klemaske, 858.558.1800.

C. Work related in other Sections:
 Section 02750 - Portland Cement Concrete Paving: Adjacent concrete paving.
 Section 02810 - Irrigation System: Coordination of irrigation sleeve installation.

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 Section 02900 - Landscape Planting: Coordination of plant material placement.
 Section 07900 – Joint Sealers: Installation of caulking.

1.3 REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATORY AGENCIES
A. Federal, State and local laws and regulations governing this Work are hereby incorporated into and made part of this Section. When this Section calls for certain materials, workmanship, or a level of construction that exceeds the level of Federal, State, or local requirements, provisions of this Section take precedence.

1.4 APPLICABLE STANDARDS
A. Specifications and recommended practices of American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), The Uniform Building Code, and under one or more U.S. Patents 5,794,401; 5,887,339; 5,950,394; 6,016,635; 6,033,146; 6,082,074; 6,112,487; 7,322,772; 7,493,732; 7,607,859; 7,614,820; 7,670,081; 7,781,019 and U.S. Trademarks #1,879,329, # 2,358,183 # 2,358,054 referred to in this Specification with their individual designations are to be considered part of this Specification.

B. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures – Thirteenth Edition; Portland cement Association.

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL
A. Quality control to be maintained by licensed installers of LithoMosaic throughout duration of project.

B. Paving Subcontractor Qualifications: provide evidence to indicate successful experience in providing Lithocrete similar to that specified herein and demonstrate successful experience.

C. As part of the bid submittal the General Contractor shall submit background information/qualifications on his Architectural Cast-in-place Contractor certified for Lithomosaic installation. This information shall provide evidence to indicate successful experience in providing concrete work identical to that specified herein. A listing of projects shall be provided and shall be reviewed and approved as comparable projects to the specified work by the Owner or Architect prior to award of bid. Failure to provide this information or the submittal of incomplete or inaccurate information shall give cause to reject the entire bid as non responsive and incomplete. The submittal shall provide the Owner and Architect with evidence of successful experience in Lithocrete similar to that

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specified herein and can demonstrate successful experience through past project documentation and references.

D. Demonstration of experience: provide a minimum of three (3) projects of installed Lithomosaic® totaling at least 5,000 square feet with a reference list of each containing address of installation, contact person and phone number of project’s architect or owner’s representation. Minimum size of each individual installation shall be 200 square feet. Provide two (2) color photos, 8” x 10” size, of each installation listed above representing the installation. Photo #1 shall show the approximate size of the installation. Photo #2 shall be taken approximately 2 to 3 feet from the paving surface. See submittals portion of this section for additional information.

E. Supervision: On site superintendent must have a minimum of 10 years experience installing Architectural Cast-in-place concrete. See submittals portion of this section for additional information.

F. Slip Resistance: provide a finish with a slip resistance of equal or greater than

0.65 when tested by the owner in accordance with ASTM F 489

1.6 SITE INSPECTION
A. Verify conditions at site that affect work of this Section.

B. Take field measurements as required.

C. Report major discrepancies between Drawings and field dimensions to Owner's Authorized Representative prior to commencing work.

1.7 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Submit no later than 10 days after contract award a typed list of products specified in this Section.

B. Submit evidence of installer qualifications, demonstration of square footage installed, number of projects, and contact information to verify experience; evidence of supervisor experience as indicated in Quality Control Section of this specification.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Paving Jointing and Pour Sequence Plan - submit six blueprints indicating the following:
a) Proposed layout of contraction, construction and isolation joints.

Clearly delineate the three different joint types.

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b) Layout of paving types as indicated on Drawing Paving Schedule.

Give overall dimensions of each paving type.

D. Statement of Mix Design: Submit (1) copy of Statement of Mix Design prepared by batch plant servicing Project for each load delivered to Project. Statement of Mix Design to contain following information:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of batch plant preparing statement of mix design.

2. Date of mix design.

3. Project location.

4. Contractor requesting load delivery.

5. Mix design number.

6. Integral color used.

7. Gradation for sand and aggregate.

8. Material weights, specific gravity, and absolute volumes.

9. Basis of testing, i.e. UBC 2605 D4 and Title 24 2604 D4.

10. Water/cement ratio.

11. PSI rating.

1.8 SUBSTITUTIONS
A. None allowed unless approved in writing by Owner’s Authorized Representative.

1.9 TESTING
A. A testing agency may be designated by Owner or Owner's Authorized Representative. Testing personnel to meet ASTM E329 requirements.

1.10 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Keep Work area clean, and in a safe and workmanlike condition so that rubbish, waste and debris do not interfere with work of other trades.

1.11 PRODUCT HANDLING
A. Store materials in a dry and protected location. Protect reinforcing steel and dowels from rusting, deformation, staining, and moisture damage.

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B. Keep Lithocrete aggregate dry at all times prior to installation.

1.12 COORDINATION
A. Notify Owner’s Authorized Representative and contractors performing work related to installation of Contractor’s Work in ample time, so as to allow sufficient time for them to perform their portion of work.

B. Concrete pour sequence plan to be generated during preconstruction phase.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PORTLAND CEMENT
A. Type I, IA, IL, II, IIA, III, IIIA, IV, and V cements, to conform to ASTM C150.

B. Use same brand of cement from single source throughout entire project.

2.2 WASHED CONCRETE SAND
A. Clean, hard, and durable washed concrete sand, conforming to ASTM C33.

B. Use same sand from single source throughout entire project.

2.3 COARSE AGGREGATE
A. Clean, hard, and durable coarse aggregate, conforming to ASTM C33.

B. Use same aggregate from single source throughout entire project.

2.4 WATER
A. Free from deleterious materials such as oils, acids, and organic matter.

2.6 ADMIXTURES
A. Integral Concrete Coloring Admixture: Refer to Drawings for color type and manufacturer.

1. Acceptable Manufacturers:
a. L.M. Scofield; (800) 800-9900.
b. Colorfull by Admixtures, Inc.; (626) 357-3263.
c. Davis Color (323) 269-7311
d. Solomon Colors (800) 624-0261
e. Increte/The Euclid Chemical Company (800)752-4626
B. Air Entrainment Admixtures: Conforming to ASTM C260.

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1. Acceptable Manufacturers:
a. Grace Construction Products; Daravair, (800) 433-0020 or www.graceconstruction.com/concrete/air_entraining.html#daravair. b. Master Builders, Inc.; Micro-Air, (800) 628-9990 or www.masterbuilders.com/MB/pub/Product.asp?TypeCat=2&ParentI D=78&ProductID=22.
c. The Euclid Chemical Company; AEA or Airmix Series (800) 752- 4626 www.euclidchemical.com
d. or approved equal
C. Water Reducing Admixtures: Conforming to ASTM C494, Type A.

1. Acceptable Manufacturers:
a. Grace Construction Products; WRDA® (800) 433-0020
www.graceconstruction.com/concrete/water_reducers.html#wrda. b. The Euclid Chemical Company; Eucon Series (800) 752-4626 www.euclidchemical.com
c. or approved equal
D. Shrinkage Reducing Admixtures: Conforming to ASTM C157.

1. Acceptable Manufacturers:
a. Grace Construction Products; Eclipse® (800) 433-0020 or www.graceconstruction.com/concrete/shrinkage_reducers.html#ecli pse.
b. BASF; Tetraguard (800) 228-3318 or http://www.basfadmixtures.com/en/products/shrinkage_reducing/tetraguard_as20/ Pages/default.aspx
c. The Euclid Chemical Company; Eucon SRA (800) 321-7628 www.euclidchemical.com
d. or approved equal

2.7 READY MIXED CONCRETE
A. Batched, mixed and transported in accordance with ASTM C94 - "Specifications for Ready Mixed Concrete."

2.8 REINFORCING
A. Reinforcing Steel: Conforming to ASTM A615, clean and free of rust, dirt, grease or oils.

B. Tie Wire: 16-gauge plain cold-drawn steel conforming to ASTM A82, clean and free of rust, dirt, grease or oils.

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C. Supports for Reinforcement:

1. Provide supports for reinforcement including bolsters, chairs, spacers and other devices for spacing, supporting and fastening reinforcing bars in place.

D. Polypropylene Fiber Reinforcement: 100% virgin multifilament polypropylene fibers, complying with ASTM C 1116 - Type III.

1. Acceptable Manufacturers:
a. Fibermesh; Fibermix Stealth – 1/4” long (423)892-8080 or www.fibermesh.com/family/stealth.htm.
b. Grace Construction Products; MicroFiberTM (800)433-0020 or www.graceconstruction.com/concrete/fibers.html

2. Application Rate: 1/2 lb. /cy of mix.

2.9 ISOLATION JOINT MATERIALS
A. Refer to Section 07900 – Joint Sealers for isolation joint construction.

2.10 CONSTRUCTION JOINT DOWELS
A. Construct Diamond Dowel Construction joints at modules no larger than 20’-0” x 20’-0”.

B. Dowel schedule to match rebar schedule at a minimum spacing of 24-30”o.c.

C. 1/4-inch-thick diamond shaped load plate, free of dirt, grease, and oils. Contact PNA Construction Technologies at (800) 542-0214 or http://www.pnainc.com/products/square_dowel_basket/ or contact local suppliers such as White Cap.

2.11 FLY ASH
A. ASTM C618 - Type F.

2.12 CURING COMPOUND
A. Concrete Curing Compound

1. Acceptable Manufacturers
a. Admixtures Inc.; Colorful Clear Curing Compound – (626) 357-3263 or http://admixtures.home.att.net/
b. Cure & Sealer Lithocrete® Sealer or HLQ 125.

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PART 3 - EXECUTIONS

3.1 SUBGRADE
A. Subgrade to meet requirements of project’s soil report.

B. Ensure that a minimum 4-inch layer of FREE DRAINING graded washed aggregate or clean washed and graded concrete sand compacted to 95 percent relative compaction is placed over subgrade prior to placing concrete.

C. Place all aggregate base material to a smooth plane ensuring proper slab design thickness to a tolerance plus or minus ½”.

D. Ensure that utilities, including irrigation lines are buried and compacted below bottom of sand layer.

E. Keep sand damp prior to placing concrete.

3.2 FORMING
A. Be responsible for design and engineering of formwork as well as its construction.

B. Ensure that Work conforms to recommended practice for concrete formwork (ACI 347), latest edition.

C. Do not exceed 20-feet by 20-feet in a formed construction area.

D. Ensure that form lumber is new #2 or better grade wood. Do not use used form lumber.

E. Perform form layout with a digital electronic transit for line layout accuracy.

F. Allow forms to remain in place long enough to allow concrete to set properly.

Remove forms when appropriate.

3.3 DESIGN OF MIXES AND PROPORTIONING
A. Proportion and mix of cement, aggregate, admixture and water to attain required plasticity and strength in accordance with current edition of ACI Manual of Concrete Practice and PCA "Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures." B. Concrete mixtures to be designed by an approved commercial testing laboratory, using approved materials to obtain specified minimum compressive strength.

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C. Concrete Mix Criteria:

1. Slump: 5-inch, with a 1/2-inch slump differential between successive batches.

Obtain approval from Owner’s Authorized Representative if slump is outside these parameters.

2. Minimum PSI Rating at 28 days: 4,000 or per soils report.

3. Sand: 50-55% of total mix.

4. Blended Gravel: 45-50% of total mix

5. Admixtures:

6. Air entrainment: Per local standards

7. Shrinkage Reducing: Do not exceed 2% by weight of cement.

8. Fly ash: Use only when seeding reactive Lithocrete™ aggregates such as glass and seashells or per item 2.11 above. If fly ash is not available, utilize approved equal to mitigate alkali silica reaction.

9. Non-Chloride Accelerators: Do not use corrosive accelerators such as calcium chloride.

10.Concrete Delivery: Use of concrete loads exceeding 90 minutes from time of batch plant must be approved by Owner’s Authorized Representative.

11.Ensure that batch plant guarantees single source supply for cement, sand, and aggregate for the entire project.

12.Final mix designs shall be based on criteria above and meet critical minimum points stipulated in items 2,4, and 7 above. Other items may vary by geographical region and required certain modifications shall in no way compromise the strength and integrity of the mix design stipulated.

D. Architectural Cast-in-Place Concrete mixes are based on Architect’s design intent. The mix designs involve different Architectural Cast-in-place Lithocrete finishes as indicated in Drawings.

3.4 LITHOMOSAIC INSTALLATION
A. LithoMosaic® is a patented paving process. Installation of LithoMosaic must be performed by a licensed LithoMosaic installer only.

B. Contact Lithocrete at 800-899-9921 for a licensed LithoMosaic installer in project area.

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C. Lithocrete is to be installed in accordance under one or more U.S. Patents 5,794,401; 5,887,339; 5,950,394; 6,016,635; 6,033,146; 6,082,074; 6,112,487; 7,322,772; 7,493,732; 7,607,859; 7,614,820; 7,670,081; 7,781,019 and U.S.

Trademarks #1,879,329, # 2,358,183 # 2,358,054.
 LithoMosaic finish as provided by T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc. Contact T.B.

Penick & Sons, Inc., Frank Klemaske, 858.558.1800.

D. LithoMosaic process incorporates use of following patented products:

1. Lithocrete ConditionerTM.

2. Lithocrete Etch Retarder.

3. LithosealTM paving sealer.

4. Lithocrete vibrating float process – use patent # 6,016,635

5. Lithocrete power trowel process – use patent # 6,016,635

3.5 JOINTING
A. Refer to ACI 302 “Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction” for work under this section.

B. Construction and Contraction Joints:

1. Saw-cut construction and contraction joints in locations indicated on Drawings.

2. Perform jointing with a new diamond tip circular saw.

3. Joint Width: Per Drawings. Do not exceed 3/16-inch in width.

4. Depth of sawcuts: 1/4th depth of slab.

5. Decorative Saw-cut Joints: Per Drawing.

6. Saw-cut joints in a straight line with no over-cutting.

7. Use a hand tool to saw-cut up to vertical edges such as walls, steps, curbs and columns. No cutting into vertical surfaces will be allowed nor shall saw-cuts be allowed to stop short of vertical surfaces and allowed to crack at the end.

8. All saw-cuts shall be further treated with a Soft-Cut beveled blade or sealed with structural silicone joint sealant to be determined by Architect.

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9. CONSTRUCTION JOINT DOWELS

10. Construct Diamond Dowel Construction Joints and Dowel Basket Joints at modules no larger than 20’-0” x 20’-0”.

11. Dowel schedule to match rebar schedule at a minimum spacing of 24- 30”o.c.

12. ¼-inch-thick diamond shaped load plate, free of dirt, grease, and oils.

Contact PNA Construction Technologies at (800)542-0214 or http://www.pna-inc.com/products/square_dowel_basket/ or contact local suppliers such as White Cap.

C. Isolation Joint Caulking:

1. Install isolation joint caulking to be installed under Section 07900 – Joint Sealers.

3.6 CURING
A. After LithoMosaic exposure, cure concrete for a minimum of seven (7) days without foot traffic and a minimum thirty (30) days without vehicular traffic. If a curing compound is required, refer to Section 2.12 of this specification for acceptable curing compounds for use with Lithocrete or install a moisture retaining, non-staining, non-woven, curing cover and maintain sufficient moisture under cover to provide for 100% humidity conditions at Lithocrete® surface for a minimum of 7 days. Cover shall be reflective in nature to prevent excessive heat build up under cover and allow for optimal curing conditions.

3.7SEALING
A. Seal surface of paving using Lithocrete Sealer also apply Semco X-Crete 500, Semco Satin Stone, or Spec Chem sealers.

B. Final cleaning, staining, caulking, and sealing operations shall not commence until Lithocrete® surfaces have been completely and properly cured or 28 days whichever is later.

C. Follow Lithocrete Sealer directions when applying.

END OF SECTION

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REQUIRED ARCHITECTECTURAL CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE SUB-CONSULTANT

INFORMATION
The proper installation of specialty concrete finishes such as LithoMosaic is critical to the success of the project. The bidder, or the bidder’s subcontractor, shall have at least three (3) or more LithoMosaic® projects installed.

I. LITHOMOSAIC INSTALLER
 Contractor:____________________________________________  Project Manager/Foreman:________________________________  Phone Number:_________________________________________ II. COMPARABLE PROJECT LIST (PROVIDE MINIMUM OF 3)

1. Project Name: ____________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________ Name of Contact:__________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________________________

2. Project Name: ____________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________ Name of Contact:__________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________________________

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3. Project Name: ____________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________ Name of Contact:__________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________________________ Provide two (2) color photos, 8”x10” in size, of each installation listed above. Photo #1 shall show the approximate size of the installation. Photo #2 shall be taken approximately 2 to 3 feet from the respective paving surface. Photos shall clearly show the detail associated with the Lithocrete® finish or the photo(s) will be rejected. The bidder must submit the above information along with the color photos with the bid. Failure to submit the information and photos shall be considered a non-responsive bid and therefore the bidder shall be considered non-responsive. _________________________________________________________ _______________ Signature of Bidder Date

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SECTION 00 86 00

GENERAL ELECTRICAL WORK
Section 86 includes general specifications for furnishing electrical equipment and materials.

Electrical equipment and materials must comply with part 4 of the California MUTCD and 8 CA Code o Regs, chapter 4, subchapter 5, "Electrical Safety Orders." Galvanized equipment and materials must comply with section 75-1.02B. 86-1.01B Definitions
accessible pedestrian signal: Accessible pedestrian signal as defined in the California MUTCD.
accessible walk indication: Activated audible and vibrotactile action during the walk interval. actuation: Actuation as defined in the California MUTCD. ambient sound level: Background sound level in dB at a given location. ambient sound sensing microphone: Microphone that measures the ambient sound level in dB and automatically adjusts the accessible pedestrian signal speaker's volume. audible speech walk message: Audible prerecorded message that communicates to pedestrians which street has the walk interval.

CALiPER: Commercially Available LED Product Evaluation and Reporting. A U.S. Department of Energy program that individually tests and provides unbiased information on the performance of commercially available LED luminaires and lights. controller assembly: Consists of a controller cabinet, controller unit, and auxiliary equipment for system's operation.
controller unit: Part of the controller assembly performing the basic timing and logic functions. correlated color temperature: Absolute temperature in kelvin of a blackbody whose chromaticity most nearly resembles that of the light source. detector: Detector as defined in the California MUTCD.
electrolier: Assembly of a lighting standard and luminaire. flasher: Device for opening and closing signal circuits at a repetitive rate. illuminance gradient: Ratio of the minimum illuminance on a 1-foot square of sign panel to that on an adjacent 1-foot square of sign panel.

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inductive loop detector: Detector capable of being actuated by an inductance change caused by a vehicle passing or standing over the loop. An inductive loop detector includes a loop or group of loops installed in the roadway and a lead-in cable installed and connected inside a controller cabinet.
junction temperature: Temperature of the electronic junction of the LED device. The junction temperature is critical in determining photometric performance, estimating operational life, and preventing catastrophic failure of the LED.

L70: Extrapolated life in hours of the luminaire when the luminous output depreciates 30 percent from the initial values.
lighting standard: Pole and mast arm supporting the luminaire. link: Part of a system which provides a data connection between a transmitter and receiver.

LM-79: Test method from the Illumination Engineering Society of North America specifying the test conditions, measurements, and report format for testing solid state lighting devices, including LED luminaires.

LM-80: Test method from the Illumination Engineering Society of North America specifying the test conditions, measurements, and report format for testing and estimating the long-term performance of LEDs for general lighting purposes.
luminaire: Assembly that houses the light source and controls the light emitted from the light source.
mid-span access method: Procedure in which fibers from a single buffer tube are accessed and spliced to a multi buffer tube cable without cutting the unused fibers in the buffer tube, or disturbing the remaining buffer tubes in the cable.

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program: U.S. Department of Energy program tha accredits independent testing laboratories. optical time domain reflectometer: Fiber optic test equipment that is used to measure the total amount of power loss between two points and over the corresponding distance. It provides a visual and printed display of the relative location of system components such as fiber sections, splices and connectors as well as the losses that are attributed to each component and or defects in the fiber.
pedestrian change interval: Pedestrian change interval as defined in the California MUTCD. powder coating: Coating applied electrostatically using exterior-grade, UV-stable, polymer powder. power factor: Ratio of the real power component to the complex power component. power meter: Portable fiber optic test equipment that, when coupled with a light source, is used to perform end-to-end attenuation testing. Its display indicates the amount of power injected by the light source at the designed wavelength of the system under testing that arrives

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at the receiving end of the link.
programming mechanism: Device to program the accessible pedestrian signal operation. pull box: Box with a cover that is installed in an accessible place in a conduit run to facilitate the pulling in of wires or cables.
push button information message: Push button information message as defined in the California MUTCD.
push button locator tone: Push button locator tone as defined in the California MUTCD. segment: Continuous cable terminated by 2 splices, 2 connectors or 1 splice and 1 connector. signal face: Signal face as defined in the California MUTCD. signal head: Signal head as defined in the California MUTCD. signal indication: Signal indication as defined in the California MUTCD. signal section: Signal section as defined in the California MUTCD. signal standard: Pole with or without mast arms carrying 1 or more signal faces. street side lumens: Lumens from a luminaire directed to light up areas between the fixture and the roadway, such as traveled ways and freeway lanes. surge protection device: Subsystem or component that protects equipment against shortduration voltage transients in power line. total harmonic distortion: Ratio of the rms value of the sum of the squared individual harmonic amplitudes to the rms value of the fundamental frequency of a complex waveform. traffic phase: Traffic phase as defined in the California MUTCD. vehicle: Vehicle as defined in the California Vehicle Code. vibrotactile pedestrian device: Vibrotactile pedestrian device as defined in the California MUTCD.
86-1.01C Submittals 86-1.01C(1) General
Within 15 days after Contract approval, submit a list of equipment and materials you propose to install. Submit the list before shipping equipment and materials to the job site. The list must include:

1. Manufacturer's name

2. Make and model number

3. Month and year of manufacture

4. Lot and serial numbers

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5. Contract number

6. Your contact information
Submit confirmation of the vendor's acceptance of the order for the electrical equipment and materials as an informational submittal.

Submit 3 sets of computer-generated, schematic wiring diagrams for each cabinet.

Diagrams, plans, and drawings must be prepared using graphic symbols in IEEE 315, "Graphic Symbols for Electrical and Electronic Diagrams."
Submit a schedule of values within 15 days after Contract approval.

The schedule of values must include material and installation methods, by plan sheet, for:

1. Foundations

2. Standards and poles

3. Conduit

4. Pull boxes

5. Conductors and cables

6. Luminaires and lighting fixtures
Do not include costs for the traffic control system in the schedule of values.

Submit a manufacturer's maintenance manual or combined maintenance and operation manual as an informational submittal. The manual must have a master item index that includes:

1. Specifications

2. Design characteristics

3. General operation theory

4. Function of all controls

5. Troubleshooting procedure

6. Parts list, descriptions, stock numbers, and settings

7. Block circuit diagram

8. Layout of components

9. Schematic diagrams
86-1.01C(2) Pull Boxes
Submit the manufacturer's installation instructions for pull boxes, including:

1. Quantity and size of entries that can be made without degrading the strength of the pull box below the load rating

2. Locations where side entries can be made

3. Acceptable method for creating the entry
Submit load-rating test reports for pull boxes from an independent laboratory.

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86-1.01C(3) Luminaires
Submit for a luminaire:

1. Maximum power in watts

2. Maximum designed junction temperature

3. Heat sink area in square inches

4. Designed junction-to-ambient thermal resistance calculation with thermal resistance components clearly defined

5. L70 in hours when extrapolated for the average nighttime operating temperature

6. Life expectancy based on the junction temperature

7. Manufacturer's data sheet for the power supply, including the rated life Submit the manufacturer's QC test data for luminaires as an informational submittal. 86-1.01C(4) Reserved
86-1.01C(5) Service Equipment Enclosures
Submit shop drawings for a service equipment enclosure to METS. 86-1.01C(6) Signal Heads
Submit a certificate of compliance and the manufacturer's QC test data for signal heads as an informational submittal.
86-1.01C(7) LED Signal Modules
Submit the manufacturer's QC test data for LED signal modules as an informational submittal. 86-1.01C(8) Visors
Submit a certificate of compliance and the manufacturer's QC test data for visors as an informational submittal.
86-1.01C(9) LED Countdown Pedestrian Signal Face Modules Submit the manufacturer's QC test data for LED countdown pedestrian signal face modules as an informational submittal.
86-1.01C(10) Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Submit the manufacturer's QC test data for accessible pedestrian signals as an informational submittal.
86-1.01D Quality Assurance 86-1.01D(1) General
Electrical equipment must comply with one or more of the following standards:

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1. ANSI

2. ASTM

3. EIA/ECIA

4. NEMA

5. NETA

6. UL/NRTL

7. TIA
Materials must comply with:

1. FCC rules

2. ITE standards

3. NEC

4. California Electrical Code
86-1.01D(2) Source Quality Control
Service equipment enclosures and cabinets must be inspected and tested at the source. 86-1.01D(3) Department Acceptance
Deliver material and equipment for testing to METS.

Allow 30 days for testing. The Department notifies you when testing is complete.

If the Department accepts the material or equipment, you must pick it up from the test site and deliver it to the job site.

If the Department rejects material or equipment, remove it within 5 business days after you are notified it is rejected. If it is not removed within that period, the Department may remove it and ship it to you and deduct the costs of labor, material and shipping.

Resubmit a new sample and allow 30 days for retesting. The retesting period starts when the replacement material or equipment is delivered to METS. 86-1.02 MATERIALS
86-1.02A General
Anchor bolts, anchor bars or studs, and nuts and washers must comply with section 75-1.02.

Bolt threads must accept galvanized standard nuts without requiring tools or causing removal of protective coatings.
86-1.02B Conduit and Accessories
86-1.02B(1) General

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Conduit and fittings must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:

Conduit and Fitting Requirements
Type Requirement
1 Must be hot-dip galvanized rigid steel complying with UL 6 and ANSI C80.1.

The zinc coating must comply with copper sulfate test requirements in UL 6.

Fittings must be electrogalvanized and certified under UL 514B. 2 Must comply with requirements for Type 1 conduit and be coated with PVC or polyethylene. The exterior thermoplastic coating must have a minimum thickness of 35 mils. The internal coating must have a minimum thickness of 2 mils. Coated conduit must comply with NEMA RN 1, or NRTL PVC-001. 3 Must be Type A, extruded, rigid PVC conduit complying with UL 651 or must be HDPE conduit complying with UL 651A.
4 Must have an inner, flexible metal core covered by a waterproof, nonmetallic, sunlight- resistant jacket, and must be UL listed for use as a grounding conductor. Fittings must be certified under UL 514B.
5 Must be intermediate steel complying with UL 1242 and ANSI C80.6. The zinc coating must comply with copper sulfate test requirements specified in UL 1242. Fittings must be electrogalvanized and certified under UL 514B.

Bonding bushings installed on metal conduit must be insulated and be galvanized or zinc-alloy type. Shop-cut threads must be protected from corrosion under the standards shown in the following table:

Shop-Cut Thread Corrosion Protection
Conduit Standard
Types 1 and 2 ANSI C80.1
Type 5 ANSI C80.6
Primer for metal conduit threads and damaged areas must be on the Authorized Material List for organic zinc-rich primers. Aerosol cans are not allowed.

High density polyethylene conduit and couplings must be electro fusion type.

Conduit for fiber optic cable systems must be schedule 40 high density polyethylene, complying with NEMA TC-7, except for horizontal directional drilling.

Conduit used for horizontal directional drilling must be high density polyethylene Type IPS, SDR 9 and comply with ASTM F2160.

Sealing plug must:

1. Be reusable

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2. Withstand a pressure of 5 psi

3. Provide an airtight seal
Seal conduit and innerducts simultaneously
Sealing plug for empty conduit must have a rope tie. Innerduct must be:

1. HDPE tubing or fabric mesh pouch.

2. Nominal 1 inch inside diameter, with a minimum Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR) rating of 11.

3. Continuous without splices or joints.

4. Ribbed inside and outside when used inside a conduit.

5. Ribbed inside and smooth on the outside for direct burial.

6. Unique color throughout the entire length of the conduit segment.

7. Shipped and stored on a reel, covered to protect colors from UV deterioration. The reel must be marked with:

7.1. Manufacturer's name.

7.2. Contract number.

7.3. Size and length of the innerduct.

High density polyethylene for innerduct must:

1. Comply with ASTM D3485, D3035, D2239, and D2447, and NEMA TC7 and TC2

2. Have a minimum tensile yield strength of 3,300 psi under ASTM D638

3. Have a density of 59.6187 lb/ft3 ± 0.3121 lb/ft3 under ASTM D1505 Tracer wire must be a minimum no. 12 copper conductor with orange insulation Type TW, THW, RHW, or USE. For direct burial, the tracer wire insulation must be Type UF. 86-1.02B(2) Structures Accessories
Steel hangers, steel brackets, and other fittings used to support conduit in or on a wall or bridge structure must comply with section 75-3.

Precast concrete cradles for conduit must be made of minor concrete and commercial-quality welded wire fabric. The minor concrete must contain a minimum of 590 lb of cementitious material per cubic yard. The cradles must be moist cured for a minimum of 3 days.

Expansion and deflection fittings must:

1. Be UL listed

2. Be internally grounded per NEC

3. Be for Type 1 conduit
Expansion fittings must:

1. Have a malleable iron or "Feraloy" iron alloy housing

2. Have a hot dipped galvanized or zinc plated finish

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3. Have a metallic packing durable sealing ring

4. Have a minimum longitudinal movement of 4 inches
Deflection fittings must:

1. Have a neoprene or silicone rubber sleeve with stainless steel clamps attached to the end of the couplings. The couplings must be bronze, "Feraloy" iron alloy with hot dipped galvanization, or ductile cast iron with zinc.

2. Provide up to 30-degree angular misalignment and a minimum 3/4-inch movement during:

2.1. Parallel misalignment

2.2. Expansion

2.3. Compression
86-1.02C Pull Boxes 86-1.02C(1) General
A pull box cover must have a marking on the top that is:

1. Legible

2. Uniform

3. Parallel to the side

4. From 1 to 3 inches in height
The cover marking must include CALTRANS and one of the following:

1. SERVICE for service circuits from a service equipment enclosure to a subpanel

2. SERVICE IRRIGATION for circuits from a service equipment enclosure to an irrigation controller

3. SERVICE BOOSTER PUMP for circuits from a service equipment enclosure to the booster pump

4. TDC POWER for circuits from a service equipment enclosure to telephone demarcation cabinet

5. LIGHTING for a lighting system

6. SIGN ILLUMINATION for a sign illumination system

7. SIGNAL AND LIGHTING for a signal and lighting system

8. RAMP METER for a ramp metering system

9. TMS for a traffic monitoring station

10. FLASHING BEACON for a flashing beacon system

11. CMS for a changeable message sign system

12. INTERCONNECT for an interconnect conduit and cable system

13. FIBER OPTIC for fiber optic cable system

14. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS if more than one system is shared in the same pull box

15. STREET LIGHTING for City Street lighting system
The cover marking must not include CALTRANS, only the following:

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1. ELECTRICAL SERVICE for circuits from an electrical utility to a service equipment enclosure

2. TELEPHONE SERVICE for circuits from a telephone utility to a telephone demarcation cabinet
A metal pull box cover must include a fitting for a bonding conductor.

The hardware must be stainless steel containing 18 percent chromium and 8 percent nickel. 86-1.02C(2) Roadway Pull Boxes 86-1.02C(2)(a) General
A pull box cover must have a nonskid surface.

The pull boxes and covers must not have exposed fibers or reinforcement on the finish surfaces that are exposed.

The load rating must be:

1. Stenciled or stamped on the inside and outside of the pull box

2. Stamped on the outside of the cover
A pull box cover must have the manufacturer's logo.

If a transformer or other device is to be placed in the pull box, include recesses for a hanger.

Hold-down bolts must:

1. Be a Penta Head 1/2 inch-13UNC

2. Have a thread lock material

3. Withstand a torque from 55 to 60 ft-lb

4. Withstand a minimum pull-out strength of 750 lb
The opening in which the cover sets must have length and width dimensions 1/8 inch greater than the cover.
86-1.02C(2)(b) Nontraffic Pull Boxes
A nontraffic pull box and cover must comply with ANSI/SCTE 77, "Specification for Underground Enclosure Integrity," for Tier 22 load rating and must be gray or brown.

An extended pull box must be a minimum 22 inches deep and may be a single box or a box with an extension made of the same material as the pull box. The extension may be another pull box if the bottom edge of the pull box fits into the opening for the cover.

The hold down bolts, nuts, and washers must be a captive design.

The pull box must have a 1/2 inch-13 coarse-thread insert with drainage hole, to secure the hold down bolts.

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The cover must have a 1/2-by-4 inch pull slot with a 3/16-inch to 1/4-inch center pin.

The cover markings must be cast in the mold of the cover or be engraved on a metal or UV resistant ABS plate secured to the cover with stainless steel screws. 86-1.02C(2)(c) Traffic Pull Boxes
A traffic pull box and cover must comply with AASHTO HS20 and load tested under AASHTO M 306.

A traffic pull box must be reinforced with a galvanized steel Z bar welded frame. The frame must be anchored to the box with 2-1/4-inch-long concrete anchors with a 1/4-inch diameter.

No. 5 and no. 6 traffic pull boxes must have 6 concrete anchors, one in each corner, and one in the middle of each longer side. No. 3 traffic pull boxes must have 4 concrete anchors, one in each corner.

The frame must have nuts fabricated with the frame or spot welded to the underside of the frame, to secure the hold down bolts.

The nuts must be zinc-plated carbon steel, vibration-resistant, and have a wedge ramp at the root of the thread.

The cover must:

1. Be steel, reinforced and galvanized post fabrication.

2. Be countersunk approximately 1/4 inch to accommodate the bolt head. When tightened, the hold down bolt head must be no more than 1/8 inch above the top of the cover.

3. Have a 1/2-inch by 2-inch pull slot with a guard under the cover to prevent entry of more than 3 inches below the bottom surface of the cover without deflection.

Prior to applying the label, steel cover must be galvanized. The cover marking must be applied by one of the following methods:

1. Use a galvanized cast iron strip at least 1/4-inch thick with letters engraved or raised a minimum of 1/16 inch. Fasten the strip to the cover with either:

1.1. 1/4-inch, flathead, stainless steel machine bolts and nuts. Peen the bolts after tightening.

1.2. 1/4-inch stainless steel rivets.

2. Use a galvanized sheet steel strip at least 0.027-inch thick with letters engraved or raised a minimum of 1/16 inch. Fasten the strip to the cover by spot welding, tack welding, or brazing with 1/4-inch stainless steel rivets or 1/4-inch, roundhead, stainless steel machine bolts and nuts. Peen the bolts after tightening.

3. Bead weld the letters on the cover such that the letters are raised a minimum of 3/32 inch.
86-1.02C(2)(d) Tamper Resistant Pull Boxes 86-1.02C(2)(d)(i) General

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Reserved
86-1.02C(2)(d)(ii) Tamper-Resistant Nontraffic Pull Box 86-1.02C(2)(d)(ii)(A) General A tamper-resistant nontraffic pull box must include a pull box with one of the following:

1. Anchored cover

2. Lockable cover

3. Pull box insert
86-1.02C(2)(d)(ii)(B) Anchored Cover
The anchored cover must:

1. Be of 1/2-inch-thick mild steel, hot dip galvanized, post fabrication

2. Have spikes removed from the galvanized surfaces.

3. Have a center space for a top lock nut that must be torqued to 200 ft-lb.

4. Have a center opening for a stainless-steel threaded cap to cover the lock nut

5. Weigh a minimum of 85 lb.

6. Include an all-around security skirt of 1/4-inch thick steel. The skirt must be sized to encase a nontraffic pull box or sized to fit within a traffic pull box.

7. Be welded to the skirt.
86-1.02C(2)(d)(ii)(C) Lockable Cover
The lockable cover must:

1. Be manufactured from minimum 3/16-inch-thick galvanized steel or a polymer of minimum strength equal to 3/16-inch steel

2. Be secured to the pull box with a locking mechanism of equal or greater strength than the manufactured material

3. Have 1/2-by-2-inch slot holes for lifting

4. Have dimensions complying with one of the following:

4.1. Department's standards for pull box covers as shown if the lockable cover is secured to the inside lip of the pull box

4.2. Department's standards for the length and width as shown for pull box covers if the lockable cover is secured to the top of the pull box
86-1.02C(2)(d)(ii)(D) Pull Box Insert
The pull box insert must:

1. Be made of minimum 3/16-inch-thick or 10 gauge mild hot-dipped galvanized steel

2. Have a minimum of 2 mounting brackets that rest under the side or end wall

3. Be lockable with a padlock having a minimum 3/8-inch shackle

4. Have dimensions complying with the Department's standards for the length and width as shown for pull box covers

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86-1.02C(2)(d)(iii) Tamper Resistant Traffic Pull Box
A tamper resistant traffic pull box must include a pull box with an anchored cover. 86-1.02C(3) Structure Pull Boxes
A no. 7 pull box must:

1. Be 12 by 12 by 12 inches.

2. Be manufactured with 0.075-inch sheet steel.

3. Have 3/4-inch flanges on the top and bottom.

4. Have one 1-inch and one 1-1/2-inch knockouts on each side, except for the covers.

5. Have drilled and tapped holes on the top and the bottom flanges for the cover screws.

The hole pattern and spacing must be the same at the top and bottom.

6. Have covers that secure to the box with eight 1/4-inch diameter, 20NC brass machine screws.

A no. 8 pull box must:

1. Be 12 by 12 by 12 inches.

2. Be manufactured with 0.135-inch sheet steel.

3. Mount to the structure with three 3/8-inch diameter machine screws per side.

4. Have 1-1/2-inch knockouts on each side, except the cover.

5. Have drilled and tapped holes on the sides and the bottom for the cover screws. The holes must be reinforced with a 1-by-1-by-0.135-inch bar inside the box.

6. Have a cover with 3/4-inch flanges on the sides and bottom with the corners welded at the bottom. The cover must secure to the box with, three 1/4-inch diameter by 1/2-inch long cadmium plated brass or stainless steel, machine screws.

A no. 9 pull box must:

1. Be 24 by 9-1/2 by 6-1/4 inches.

2. Be manufactured with 0.075-inch sheet steel.

3. Have a rain tight hood.

4. Have a 1-1/2-by-4-1/2-by-0.135-inch strap welded to the back of the box at each corner, parallel to the long side. The strap must have a 1/4-inch hole on the exposed end.

5. Have a 1-inch lip around the opening.

6. Have drilled and tapped holes with a minimum 1/4-inch thread length, at the ends of the bottom lip for the cover screws.

7. Have a 3-inch knockout on each side at the bottom and at the center of the bottom

8. Have a 2-inch knockout on each side at the top and at both ends of the bottom.

9. Have an L 5/8-by-7/8-by-0.075-inch formed angle spot welded to the inside of the top on both sides and on the bottom.

10.Have a cover manufactured with 0.125-inch steel, that secures to the box with two 3/8- inch diameter by 3/4-inch long stainless-steel flathead screws with 11/16-inch diameter countersink holes. The cover must include a 1/16-inch neoprene gasket.

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A no. 9A pull box must:

1. Be 20 by 8 by 8-1/2 inches.

2. Be manufactured with 0.075-inch sheet steel.

3. Have 3/4-inch flanges on the top.

4. Have drilled holes on the short sides for the cover screws. The holes must have a stainless-steel hex nut or a 1/4-by-5/8-by-8-inch bar spot welded to the bottom of the flange.

5. Have a 3-inch knockout on each side at the top and at the center of the bottom.

6. Have a 2-inch knockout on each side at the bottom and at both ends of the bottom.

7. Have a cover manufactured with 0.105-inch steel, that secures to the box with four 3/8- inch diameter stainless steel hex head cap screws, two on each short side. The cover must have a rain tight hood and include a 1/16-inch neoprene gasket.

Pull box corner joints must be lapped and spot welded or riveted. Concentric and eccentric multiple size knockouts are not allowed.
86-1.02D Tapes
86-1.02D(1) General
Reserved
86-1.02D(2) Pull Tape
Pull tape must be a flat, woven, lubricated, soft-fiber, polyester tape with a minimum tensile strength of 1,800 lb. The tape must have sequential measurement markings every 3 feet. 86-1.02D(3) Warning Tape
Warning tape must be orange color polyolefin film, minimum elongation of 500 percent before breakage, water and corrosion resistant, and comply with requirements shown in the following table:

Warning Tape Requirements
Quality characteristic Requirement
Thickness (min, mil) 4
Width (in) 4
Tensile strength of material (min, psi) 2,800
Message spacing intervals (ft) 3
The warning tape must have a printed message that reads: CAUTION: CALTRANS FACILITIES BELOW. The printed text height and color must be 1 inch, black color text over bright orange background.

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86-1.02E Piezoelectric Axle Sensors
Piezoelectric axle sensors must be Class II and must be for vehicle classification purposes.

Each sensor must:

1. Have a dissipation factor less than 0.04 nF when measured in the 20 nF range

2. Have resistance greater than 20 Megaohms

3. Be 1/4 inch wide by 6 feet long by 1/16 inch thick

4. Have a RG-58C/U coaxial screen transmission cable, jacketed with high-density polyethylene, rated for direct burial and resistant to nicks and cuts

5. Operate over a temperature range from -40 to 160 degrees F

6. Have a signal to noise ratio equal to or greater than 10 to 1

7. Have an output signal of a minimum 250 mV ± 20 percent for a wheel load of 400 lb at 55 mph and 70 degrees F

8. Have an insulation resistance greater than 500 MΩ

9. Have a life cycle of a minimum 25 million equivalent single axle loadings 86-1.02F Conductors and Cables 86-1.02F(1) General
Conductors and cables must be clearly and permanently marked the entire length of their outer surface with:

1. Manufacturer's name or trademark

2. Insulation-type letter designation

3. Conductor size

4. Voltage

5. Number of conductors for a cable
The minimum insulation thickness and color code requirements must comply with NEC.

The insulation color must be homogeneous throughout the full depth of the insulation. The identification stripe must be continuous throughout the length of the conductor.

Conductors must be copper, except no. 6 and larger must be aluminum. 86-1.02F(2) Conductors 86-1.02F(2)(a) General
A conductor must be UL listed or NRTL certified and rated for 600 V(ac). Insulation for conductors must be one of the following:

1. Type XHHW-2

2. Type USE, RHH, or RHW cross-linked polyethylene
The insulation for no. 2 and larger conductors must be one of the above or THWN. Conductors must be minimum no. 14 AWG:

1. Between luminaire and pull box

2. For lighting control

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3. Between flashing beacon enclosure and the signal heads Conductors must be identified as shown in the following table:

Conductor Identification
Circuit Signal phase or
function
Identification
Insulation color Band
Base Stripe symbols a
Signals
(vehicle)a,b
2, 6 Red, yellow,
brown Black 2, 6
4, 8 Red, yellow,
brown Orange 4, 8
1, 5 Red, yellow,
brown None 1, 5
3, 7 Red, yellow,
brown Purple 3, 7
Ramp meter 1 Red, yellow,
brown None No band required
Ramp meter 2 Red, yellow,
brown Black No band required
Pedestrian
signals
2p, 6p Red, brown Black 2p, 6p
4p, 8p Red, brown Orange 4p, 8p
1p, 5p Red, brown None 1p, 5p
3p, 7p Red, brown Purple 3p, 7p
Push button
assembly or
accessible
pedestrian signal
2p, 6p Blue Black P-2, P-6
4p, 8p Blue Orange P-4, P-8
1p, 5p Blue None P-1, P-5
3p, 7p Blue Purple P-3, P-7
Controller cabinet
Ungrounded circuit
conductor Black None CON-1
Grounded circuit
conductor White None CON-2
Lighting pull box
to luminaire
Ungrounded - line
1 Black None No band required
Ungrounded - line
2 Red None No band required
Grounded White None No band
required
Lighting
Ungrounded - line
1 Black None ML1
Ungrounded - line
2 Red None ML2
Ungrounded - line
3 White None ML3

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Lighting control
Ungrounded -
Photoelectric unit Black None C1
Switching leg from
Photoelectric unit
or SM transformer
Red None C2
Service
Equipment
Enclosure
Ungrounded - line
1 (signals) Black None No band required
Ungrounded - line
2 (lighting) Red None No band required
Sign lighting
Ungrounded - line
1 Black None SL-1
Ungrounded - line
2 Red None SL-2
Flashing beacons
Ungrounded
between flasher
and beacons
Red or yellow None FBLocationc
Grounded circuit
conductor
Push button
assembly or
accessible
pedestrian signal
White Black No band
required
Signals and
multiple lighting White None No band required
Flashing beacons
and sign lighting White None No band required
Lighting control White None C-3
Service White None No band
required
Spares -- Black None No band
required a On overlaps, the insulation is striped for the 1st phase in the designation, e.g., phase (2+3) conductor is striped as for phase 2.
b Band for overlap and special phases as required.
c Flashing beacons having separate service do not require banding.

Conductors must be copper type.
86-1.02F(2)(b) Aluminum Conductors
Aluminum conductors must comply with ASTM B800 and 801. 86-1.02F(2)(c) Copper Conductors 86-1.02F(2)(c)(i) General Copper wire must comply with ASTM B3 and B8.
86-1.02F(2)(c)(ii) Bonding Jumpers and Equipment Grounding Conductors

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A bonding jumper must be copper wire or copper braid of the same cross-sectional area as a no. 8 conductor or larger.

An equipment grounding conductor must be insulated copper bare. 86-1.02F(2)(c)(iii) Inductive Loop Conductors
An inductive loop conductor must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:

Conductor Requirements for Inductive Loop Detectors
Loop wire Requirement
Type 1
Type RHW-USE neoprene-jacketed or Type USE cross-linked polyethylene, insulated, no. 12, stranded copper wire with a minimum 40- mils insulation thickness at any point.

Type 2
Type THWN or Type XHHW, no. 14, stranded copper wire in a plastic tubing. The plastic tubing must be polyethylene or vinyl rated for use at 105 degrees C and resistant to oil and gasoline. The outside diameter of the tubing must be at most 0.27 inch with a wall thickness of at least 0.028 inch.
86-1.02F(2)(d) Reserved 86-1.02F(3) Cables
86-1.02F(3)(a) General
Reserved
86-1.02F(3)(b) Aluminum Cables 86-1.02F(3)(b)(i) General Reserved 86-1.02F(3)(b)(ii) Direct Burial Cables
Direct burial cable must be aluminum. The direct burial aluminum cable must:

1. Be a metal-clad type

2. Be UL listed or NRTL certified for direct burial and concrete encasemen

3. Include conductors rated for 90 degrees C

4. Have a galvanized steel or aluminum interlocking metal tape sheath with PVC jacke

5. Have a minimum no. 6 AWG aluminum or copper-clad aluminum equipment grounding conductor
86-1.02F(3)(c) Reserved
86-1.02F(3)(d) Copper Cables 86-1.02F(3)(d)(i) General Reserved 86-1.02F(3)(d)(ii) Conductor Signal Cables
A conductor signal cable must have a black polyethylene jacket with an inner polyester binder

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sheath. The cable jacket must be rated for 600 V(ac) and 75 degrees C. Filler material, if used, must be polyethylene.

The individual conductors in the cable must be solid copper complying with ASTM B3 with Type THWN insulation. The minimum thickness of insulation must comply with NEC for conductor sizes no. 14 to no.10. The minimum thickness of the nylon jacket must be 4 mils.

Cable must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:

Cable type
Conductor
quantity and
type
Cable jacket
thickness (mils)
Maximum
nominal outside
diameter (inch)
Conductor color code
Average Minimum
3CSC 3 no. 14 44 36 0.40 Blue/black stripe,
blue/orange stripe,
white/black stripe
5CSC 5 no. 14 44 36 0.50 Red, yellow, brown,
black, white
9CSC 1 no. 12
8 no. 14
60 48 0.65 No. 12 - white
No. 14 - red, yellow,
brown, black, red/black
stripe, yellow/black
stripe, brown/black
stripe, white/black stripe
12CSC 1 no. 12
11 no. 14
60 48 0.80 No. 12 - white
No. 14 - red, yellow,
brown, black, red/black
stripe, yellow/black
stripe, brown/black
stripe, black/red stripe,
black/white stripe,
red/white stripe,
brown/white stripe
86-1.02F(3)(d)(iii) Detector Lead-in Cables
Conductors for a loop detector lead-in cable must be two no. 16, 19-by-29, stranded, tinned copper wires with calculated cross-sectional areas complying with ASTM B286, Table 1 and the requirements shown in the following table:

Conductor Requirements for Loop Detector Lead-In Cables Lead-in cable Requirement
Type B Insulated with 20 mils of high-density polyethylene. Conductors must be twisted together with at least 2 turns per foot, and the twisted pair must be protected with a copper or aluminum polyester shield. A minimum no.

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20 copper drain wire must be connected to the equipment ground within the cabinet. Cable must have a high- density polyethylene or high-density polypropylene outer jacket with a nominal thickness of 32 mils. Include an amorphous, interior, moisture penetration barrier of nonhydroscopic polyethylene or polypropylene fillers.

Type C Comply with International Municipal Signal Association Specification no. 50-2. A minimum no. 20 copper drain wire must be connected to the equipment ground within
the cabinet.
86-1.02F(3)(d)(iv) Railroad Preemption Cables
A railroad preemption cable must be an 18-conductor cable having a polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene jacket. The cable jacket must be rated for 600 V(ac) and 75 degrees C.

The railroad preemption cable color code must be as shown in the following table:

Railroad Preemption Cable Color Code
Conductor no. Color code
1 Black
2 White
3 Red
4 Green
5 Orange
6 Blue
7 White/black stripe
8 Red/black stripe
9 Green/black stripe
10 Orange/black stripe
11 Blue/black stripe
12 Black/white stripe
13 Red/white stripe
14 Green/white stripe
15 Blue/white stripe
16 Black/red stripe
17 White/red stripe
18 Orange/red stripe
The individual conductors in the cable must:

1. Be stranded and comply with ASTM B286

2. Have Type THW insulation

3. Be no. 14 AWG

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86-1.02F(3)(d)(v) Signal Interconnect Cables
A signal interconnect cable must be a 6-pair type with stranded, tinned, copper no. 20 conductors. The insulation for each conductor must be color-coded polypropylene with a minimum 13-mils nominal thickness. The conductors must be in color-coded, twisted pairs.

Each pair must be wrapped with an aluminum polyester shield and have a no. 22 or larger, stranded, tinned, copper drain wire inside the shielded pair.

The cable jacket must be black HDPE rated for a minimum of 300 V(ac) and 60 degrees C.

The jacket must have a minimum nominal wall thickness of 40 mils. 86-1.02F(3)(d)(vi) Communication Cables 86-1.02F(3)(d)(vi)(A) General Reserved
86-1.02F(3)(d)(vi)(B) Category 5E Cables
A category 5E cable must be a 4-pair, unshielded, outdoor rated, nongel-filled type and comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.
86-1.02F(3)(d)(vi)(C) Category 6 Cables
A category 6 cable must be a 4-pair, unshielded, outdoor rated, nongel-filled type and comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-C.
86-1.02F(3)(d)(vi)(D) Telephone Cables
A telephone cable must be a 6-pair type with solid, tinned, copper no. 22 conductors and comply with RUS Bulletin 1753F-205 (PE-39).
86-1.02G Equipment Identification Characters
Equipment identification characters must be 2-1/2 inch, series D lettering, except on wood poles, they must be 3-inch lettering.

The characters must be self-adhesive reflective labels or paint, except on wood poles, they must be embossed on aluminum.

The self-adhesive reflective labels must:

1. Be from 3 to 5 mils thick

2. Have all black capital characters on a white background

3. Extend beyond the character by a minimum of 1/4 inch 86-1.02H Splicing Materials
Splicing materials include:

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1. Connectors

2. Electrical insulating coating

3. PVC electrical tape

4. Butyl rubber stretchable tape

5. PVC pressure-sensitive adhesive tape

6. Heat shrink tubing
Connectors must be C-shaped compression or butt type.

Electrical insulating coating must be a fast drying sealant with low nontoxic fumes. PVC electrical tape must have a minimum thickness of 6 mils.

Butyl rubber stretchable tape with liner must have a minimum thickness of 120 mils.

PVC pressure-sensitive adhesive electrical tape must have a minimum thickness of 6 mils.

Electrical tapes must be self-fusing, oil- and flame-resistant, synthetic rubber and be UL listed or NRTL certified.

Heat-shrink tubing must be made of irradiated polyolefin tubing with a minimum wall thickness of 40 mils before contraction and an adhesive mastic inner wall. When heated, the inner wall must melt and fill the crevices and interstices of the covered splice area and the outer wall must shrink to form a waterproof insulation.

Heat-shrink tubing must comply with the requirements for extruded, insulating tubing at 600 V(ac) specified in UL Standard 468D and ANSI C119.1 and the requirements shown in the following table:

Heat-Shrink Tubing Requirements
Quality characteristic Requirement
Shrinkage ratio of supplied diametera (max, %) 33
Dielectric strength (min, kV/in) 350
Resistivity (min, Ω/in) 25 x 1013
Tensile strength (min, psi) 2,000
Operating temperature (°C) -40–90 (135 °C in emergency) Water absorption (max, %) 0.5 a When heated to 125 °C and allowed to cool to 25 °C. 86-1.02I Connectors and Terminals
Copper connectors must comply with UL-486A. Aluminum connector must comply with UL486B.

Connectors and terminals must be rated for the conductors' size and material type and be prefilled with oxide-inhibiting compound.

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Connectors and terminals for copper conductors must be a compression or crimp type.

Connectors and terminals for aluminum conductors must be a compression type. 86-1.02J Standards, Poles, Pedestals, and Posts
Standards, poles, pedestals, and posts must comply with section 56-3. 86-1.02K Luminaires 86-1.02K(1) General A luminaire must:

1. Be self-contained, not requiring assembly.

2. Comply with UL 1598 for luminaires in wet locations.

3. Have a power supply with ANSI/IEC 60529 rating of at least IP65.

4. Weigh less than 35 lb.

5. Have a minimum 60,000 hours L70 rating under LM-80 and TM-21 at an ambient temperature of 25 degrees C.

6. Operate over a temperature range from -40 to 130 degrees F

7. Be operationally compatible with photoelectric controls.

8. Have a nominal correlated color temperature of 3,000 K under ANSI C78.377 and a color rendering index of 70 or greater.

9. Have a maximum effective projected area of 1.4 sq ft when viewed from either side or end.

10. Comply with ANSI C136.31.

11. Have a power factor of 0.90 or greater. The total harmonic distortion, current, and voltage induced into a power line by a luminaire must not exceed 20 percent. Test voltage will be at 120 V(ac), 240 V(ac), or 480 V(ac).

12. Comply with the maximum power consumption and isofootcandle curves as shown, except for roadway luminaires.

13. Be on the Authorized Material List for LED luminaires or must be submitted and passed testing for addition to the AML.

A luminaire must include a surge protection device to withstand high-repetition noise transients caused by utility line switching, lightning strikes, and other interferences. The device must protect the luminaire from damage and failure due to transient voltages and currents as defined in Tables 1 and 4 of ANSI/IEEE C64.41.2 for location category C-High. The surge protection device must comply with UL 1449 and ANSI/IEEE C62.45 based on ANSI/IEEE C62.41.2 definitions for standard and optional waveforms for location category C-High.

The luminaire must operate over the voltage range:

1. From 95 to 277 V(ac) for luminaires rated 120, 240, or 277 V(ac)

2. From 347 to 480 V(ac) for luminaires rated 480 V(ac) The fluctuations of line voltage must have no visible effect on the luminous output.

The luminaire's housing, external bolts, screws, hinges, hinge pins, and door closure devices must withstand a 1,008 hour cyclic salt fog spray/UV test under ASTM D5894 and an evaluation under ASTM D714 with a blister rating of 8 or greater and no more than medium

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density.

The luminaire's housing must be marine-grade alloy with less than 0.2 percent copper or die cast aluminum.

The housing must be designed to prevent the buildup of water on its top surface. Exposed heat sink fins must be oriented to allow water to run off the luminaire and carry dust and other accumulated debris away from the unit. The optical assembly of the luminaire must be protected against dust and moisture intrusion to at least an ANSI/IEC 60529 rating of IP66.

The power supply enclosure must be protected to at least an ANSI/IEC 60529 rating of IP43.

If the components are mounted on a down-opening door, the door must be hinged and secured to the luminaire's housing separately from other components. The door must be secured to the housing to prevent accidental opening. A safety cable must mechanically connect the door to the housing.

A luminaire must have a barrier-type terminal block secured to the housing to connect field wires. The terminal screws must be captive and equipped with wire grips for conductors up to no. 6.

Terminals must be identified and marked.

If needed, each refractor or lens must be made of UV-inhibiting high-impact plastic, such as acrylic or polycarbonate, or heat and impact-resistant glass. The refractor or lens must be resistant to scratching. Polymeric materials, except for the lenses of enclosures containing either the power supply or electronic components of the luminaire, must be made of UL94 V-0 flame-retardant materials.

The luminaire must be permanently marked inside the unit and outside of its packaging box.

Marking consists of:

1. Manufacturer's name or trademark

2. Month and year of manufacture

3. Model, serial, and lot numbers

4. Rated voltage, wattage, and power in VA
An LED luminaire must:

1. Comply with Class A emission limits under 47 CFR 15(B) for unintentional radiators.

2. Have a power supply with:

2.1. 2 leads to accept standard 0-10 V(dc) control.

2.2. Dimming control compatible with IEC 60929, Annex E. If the control leads are open or the analog control signal is lost, the circuit must default to 100-percent power.

2.3. Case temperature self-rise of 77 degrees F or less above ambient temperature in free air with no additional heat sinks.

3. Not be cooled by fans or other menchanical devices.

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86-1.02K(2) Roadway Luminaires
A roadway luminaire must:

1. Have a housing color that matches a color no. 26152 to 26440, 36231 to 36375, or 36440 of AMS- STD-595.

2. Have an ANSI C136.41-compliant, locking-type, photocontrol receptacle with dimming connections and a watertight shorting cap.

3. Have an uplight rating of "U0" per IES TM-15-11.

4. Have identification labels outside the unit on the side that will face the road. The labels include:

4.1. Equipment identification characters as shown in the following table:

Equipment Identification Characters
Luminaire Type Label
Roadway 11 R11
Roadway 12 R12
Intersection small A SA
Intersection small B SB
Intersection small C SC
Intersection medium A MA
Intersection medium B MB
Intersection medium C MC
Intersection large A LA
Intersection large B LB
Intersection large C LC

4.2. Rated wattage.

The luminaire's housing must have a slip fitter that must:

1. Fit on mast arms with outside diameters from 1-5/8 to 2-3/8 inches

2. Be adjustable to a minimum of ±5 degrees from the axis of the tenon in a minimum of 5 steps: +5, +2.5, 0, -2.5, -5

3. Have clamping brackets that:

3.1. Are made of corrosion-resistant materials or treated to prevent galvanic reactions

3.2. Do not bottom out on the housing bosses when adjusted within the designed angular range

3.3. Do not permanently set more than 1/32 inch when tightened 86-1.02K(3) Overhead Sign Luminaires
An overhead sign luminaire must:

1. Have a uniformity average to minimum ratio of 10:1 for the distribution of light reflected on a 16' wide by 12' high sign panel

2. Not allow more than 2.5 percent of the rated lumens to project above 65 degrees

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measured up from the horizontal plane in the direction of the sign panel

3. Mount at a maximum height of 12 inches above the top of the mounting rails

4. Mount directly to the sign structure as shown or with a mounting adapter that meets the material requirements of the luminaire's housing
86-1.02L Reserved
86-1.02M Photoelectric Controls
Photoelectric control types are as shown in the following table:

Photoelectric Control Types
Control type Description
I Pole-mounted photoelectric unit. Test switch and a 15-A circuit breaker per ungrounded conductor, housed in an enclosure.

II Pole-mounted photoelectric unit. Contactor, a 15-A circuit breaker per ungrounded conductor, and test switch located in a service equipment enclosure.

III Pole-mounted photoelectric unit. Contactor, a 15-A circuit breaker per ungrounded conductor, and a test switch housed in an enclosure.

IV A photoelectric unit that plugs into a NEMA twist-lock receptacle, integral with the luminaire.

V A photoelectric unit, contactor, a 15-A circuit breaker per ungrounded conductor, and test switch located in a service equipment enclosure.

The pole-mounted adaptor for Type I, II, and III photoelectric controls must include a terminal block and cable supports or clamps to support the wires.

Photoelectric unit must:

1. Have a screen to prevent artificial light from causing cycling.

2. Have a rating of 60 Hz, 105–130 V(ac), 210–240 V(ac), or 105–240 V(ac).

3. Operate at a temperature range from -20 to 55 degrees C.

4. Consume less than 10 W.

5. Be a 3-prong, twist-lock type with a NEMA IP 65 rating, ANSI C136.10-compliant.

6. Have a fail-on state.

7. Fit into a NEMA-type receptacle

8. Turn on from 1 to 5 footcandles and turn off from 1.5 to 5 times the turn-on level.

Measurements must be made by procedures in EEI-NEMA Standards for Physical and Electrical Interchangeability of Light-Sensitive Control Devices Used in the Control of Roadway Lighting.

Type I, II, III, and V photoelectric controls must have a test switch to allow manual operation of the lighting circuit. Switch must be:

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1. Single-hole mounting, toggle type

2. 15 A, single pole and single throw

3. Labeled Auto-Test on a nameplate
Photoelectric control's contactor must be:

1. Normally open

2. Mechanical-armature type with contacts of fine silver, silver alloy, or equal or better material

3. Installed to provide a minimum space of 2-1/2 inches between the contactor terminals and the enclosure's sides
The terminal blocks must be rated at 25 A, 600 V(ac), molded from phenolic or nylon material, and be the barrier type with plated-brass screw terminals and integral marking strips. 86-1.02N Fused Splice Connectors
The fused splice connector for 240 and 480 V(ac) circuits must simultaneously disconnect both ungrounded conductors. The connector must not have exposed metal parts except for the head of the stainless steel assembly screw. The head of the assembly screw must be recessed a minimum of 1/32 inch below the top of the plastic boss that surrounds the head.

The connector must protect the fuse from water or weather damage. Contact between the fuse and fuse holder must be spring loaded.

Fuses must:

1. Be standard, midget, ferrule type

2. Have a nontime-delay feature

3. Be 13/32 by 1-1/2 inches
Fuse ratings for luminaires are shown in the following table:

Fuse Current Rating Requirements
Circuit
voltage
Fuse voltage
rating
Soffit and roadway
luminaires
120 V(ac) 250 V(ac) 5 A
240 V(ac) 250 V(ac) 5 A
480 V(ac) 500–600 V(ac) 5 A
Fuse ratings for transformers are shown in the following table:

Fuse Current Rating Requirements

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Circuit voltage Fuse voltage
rating
Fuse current rating for single phase (two wires)
transformers (primary side)
1 kVA 2 kVA 3 kVA
120 V(ac) 250 V(ac) 10 A 20 A 30 A
240 V(ac) 250 V(ac) 6 A 10 A 20 A
480 V(ac) 500–600 V(ac) 3 A 6 A 10 A
86-1.02O Grounding Electrodes
Grounding electrode must be:

1. 1 piece

2. Minimum 10-foot length of one of the following:

2.1. Galvanized steel rod or pipe not less than 3/4 inch in diameter

2.2. Copper clad steel rod not less than 5/8 inch in diameter 86-1.02P Enclosures 86-1.02P(1) General
The enclosures must be rated NEMA 3R and include a dead front panel and a hasp with a 7/16-inch- diameter hole for a padlock.

Except for a service equipment enclosure, an enclosure must:

1. Be manufactured from steel and either galvanized, cadmium plated, or powder coated

2. Mount to a standard, pole, post, or sign structural frame

3. Provide a minimum space of 2-1/2 inches between the internal components and the enclosure's sides
The enclosure's machine screws and bolts must not protrude outside the cabinet wall.

The fasteners on the exterior of an enclosure must be vandal resistant and not be removable.

The exterior screws, nuts, bolts, and washers must be stainless steel. 86-1.02P(2) Service Equipment Enclosures
Service equipment enclosure must:

1. Comply with the Electric Utility Service Equipment Requirements Committee

2. Meet the requirements of the service utility

3. Be watertight

4. Be factory wired and manufactured from steel and galvanized or have factory-applied, rust-resistant prime and finish coats, except Types II and III

5. Be marked as specified in NEC to warn of potential electric-arc flash hazards Type II and III service equipment enclosures must:

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1. Be made of 0.125-inch minimum thickness 5052-H32 aluminum sheet complying with ASTM B209.

2. Be manufactured using gas metal arc welding with bare aluminum welding electrodes.

The electrodes must comply with AWS A5.10 Class ER5356.

3. Be manufactured using welding procedures, welders, and welding operators that comply with the requirements for welding procedures, welders, and welding operators in in AWS B2.1, "Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification."

4. Have full-seal weld exterior seams.

5. Exterior welds must be ground smooth and edges filed to a radius of at least 0.03 inch.

6. Have a surface finish that complies with MIL-A-8625 for a Type II, Class I coating, except the anodic coating must have a minimum thickness of 0.0007 inch and a minimum coating weight of 0.001 oz/sq in.

If a Type III enclosure houses a transformer of more than 1 kVA, the enclosure must have effective screened ventilation louvers of no less than 50 sq. in for each louver. The framed screen must be stainless no. 304 with a no. 10 size mesh and secured with at least 4 bolts.

The dead front panel on a Type III service equipment enclosure must have a continuous stainless steel or aluminum piano hinge. The panel must be secured with a latch or captive screws. No live part must be mounted on the panel.

Internal conductors for the photoelectric control unit must be 600 V(ac), no. 14 AWG (THHN) stranded machine tool wire. Where subject to flexing, 19 stranded wire must be used.

Service equipment enclosure must have the meter view windows located on the front side of the enclosure for Types III-AF, BF, CF and DF.

Service equipment enclosure must have the meter view windows located on the back side of the enclosure for Types III-AR, BR, CR and DR.

The meter area must have a sealable, lockable, weather-tight cover that can be removed without the use of tools.

For Type III-A, III-B, and III-C enclosures, the meter socket must be a 5-clip type, and the landing lug must be suitable for multiple conductors.

For a Type III-D enclosure, the meter socket must be a 7-clip type, and the landing lug must be suitable for multiple conductors.

Landing lugs must be (1) sized for the incoming service utility conductors, (2) compatible with either copper or aluminum conductors, and (3) made of copper or tin-plated aluminum. Live parts of the electrical equipment must be guarded against accidental contact.

The main and neutral busses of the enclosure must be made of tin-plated copper, be rated for 125 A, and be suitable for copper or aluminum conductors.

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Each service equipment enclosure must have up to 2 main circuit breakers that will simultaneously disconnect ungrounded service-entrance conductors.

Circuit breaker for a service equipment enclosure must:

1. Be quick-break on either automatic or manual operation

2. Be trip indicating

3. Be internal-trip type

4. Be UL listed or NRTL certified and comply with UL 489 or equal

5. Be clearly marked with the frame size

6. Have an operating mechanism that is enclosed and trip-free from the operating handle on overload

7. Have the trip rating clearly marked on the operating handle

8. Have an interior made of copper
Circuit breakers used as disconnects must have a minimum interrupting capacity of 10,000 A, rms.

The interior of the enclosure must accept plug-in circuit breakers. A minimum of 6 standard single-pole circuit breakers, 3/4" nominal, must be provided for branch circuits.

Identify each circuit breaker and component by description using an engraved phenolic nameplate attached with stainless steel rivets or screws.

Nameplate must be installed:

1. Adjacent to the breaker on the dead front panel. The characters must be a minimum of 1/8 inch high.

2. Adjacent to the component on the back panel. The characters must be a minimum of 1/8 inch high.

3. At the top exterior of the door panel. The nameplate must include the system number, voltage, and number of phases engraved in minimum 3/16-inch-high characters.

A plastic-laminated wiring diagram must be attached inside the enclosure with brass eyelets by a UL- listed or NRTL-certified method.
86-1.02P(3) Flashing Beacon Enclosures
Flashing beacon enclosures must have:

1. Barrier-type terminal blocks rated for 25 A, 600 V(ac), made of molded phenolic or nylon material and plated-brass screw terminals and integral marking strips

2. Solid state flasher complying with section 8 of NEMA standards publication no. TS 1 for 10 A, dual circuits

3. 15 A circuit breaker
86-1.02Q Cabinets 86-1.02Q(1) General

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Cabinets must be factory wired except for battery backup system cabinets.

The fasteners on the exterior of a cabinet, except for battery backup system cabinets, must be removable and vandal resistant. The exterior screws, nuts, bolts, and washers must be stainless steel.

Terminal blocks, circuit breakers, and a power supply must be UL approved. 86-1.02Q(2) Controller Cabinets
The controller cabinet must comply with TEES.
86-1.02Q(3) Telephone Demarcation Cabinets 86-1.02Q(3)(a) General The doors of a telephone demarcation cabinet must be attached using continuous aluminum steel piano hinges.
86-1.02Q(3)(b) Type A Telephone Demarcation Cabinets
Reserved
86-1.02Q(3)(c) Type B Telephone Demarcation Cabinets
A Type B telephone demarcation cabinet consists of a mounting panel, outlets, circuit breaker, fan, dead front plates, and fuse.

The mounting panel must be made of 3/4-inch-thick ACX-grade plywood.

The mounting panel must be fastened to the cabinet with nuts, lock washers, and flat washers to 10 welded studs.

The cabinet must be made of 0.125-inch-thick anodized aluminum.

The cabinet door must be hung and secured with drawn latches, lockable with a padlock. The padlock latches must each have a minimum 7/16-inch-diameter hole.

Ventilation louvers must be located on the door.

The fan must be located in a ventilator housing and be controlled thermostatically. The thermostat control must have a range from 80 to 130 degrees F.

The thermostat and fan circuit must be protected with a fuse rated for 175 percent of the motor capacity. The fan capacity must be a minimum 25 cfm.
86-1.02Q(3)(d) Type C Telephone Demarcation Cabinets
Reserved

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86-1.02Q(4) Battery Backup System Cabinets
A battery backup system includes the cabinet, batteries, and the Department-furnished electronics assembly.

The electronics assembly includes the inverter/charger unit, manual bypass, and the battery harness. The cabinet for a battery backup system must:

1. Comply with TEES

2. Be submitted and pass testing for addition to the Authorized Material List 86-1.02R Signal Heads 86-1.02R(1) General
A signal head consists of a signal mounting assembly, backplate, and signal face.

The signal head must have a terminal block attached to the back of one housing. The terminal block must have enough positions to accommodate all indications. Each position must be permanently labeled for the indications used.

The metal signal heads must not fracture or deflect more than half the lens diameter when tested under California Test 666.

The plastic signal heads must not fracture or deflect when tested under California Test 605.

The deflection must not be more than 10 degrees in either the vertical or horizontal plane after the wind load has been removed from the front of the signal face or more than 6 degrees in either the vertical or horizontal plane after the wind load has been removed from the back of the signal face.
86-1.02R(2) Signal Mounting Assemblies
Signal mounting assembly must include:

1. 1-1/2-inch-diameter steel pipe or galvanized conduit

2. Pipe fitting made of ductile iron, galvanized steel, bronze, or aluminum alloy, Type AC84B, no. 380

3. Mast arm and post-top slip fitters and terminal compartments made of cast bronze or hot-dip galvanized ductile iron
The horizontal distance between the vertical centerline of a terminal compartment or slip fitter and the centerline of each signal face must not exceed 22 inches except when authorized for signal face alignment.

Bracket arms must be long enough to allow proper alignment of signals and backplate installation.

The mounting assembly must be watertight and free of sharp edges or protrusions that might damage conductor insulation. The assembly must have positive-locking serrated fittings that

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prevent signal faces from rotating when the fittings are mated with similar fittings on the faces.

Each terminal compartment must be fitted with a terminal block having a minimum of 12 positions, each with 2 screw-type terminals. Each terminal must accommodate at least five no. 14 conductors. The terminal compartment must have a cover for easy access to the terminal block.
86-1.02R(3) Backplates
The backplate material must be a homogeneous black color with a lusterless finish.

A metal backplate must be made of a minimum 1/16-inch-thick aluminum alloy 3003-H14.

A plastic backplate must have a minimum thickness of 1/16 inch and be formed from sheet plastic or assembled from extruded, molded, or cast plastic sections. Sections must be factory joined using one of the following:

1. Appropriate solvent cement

2. Aluminum rivets and washers painted or permanently colored to match the backplate

3. No. 10 machine screws with flat washers, lock washers, and nuts painted to match the backplate
Each plastic backplate must be secured to the plastic signal face such that it resists removal or permanent deformation.

Backplates for traffic signals at intersections must be manufactured with a 2-inch retroreflective strip on the face around the perimeter. The strip must be Type XI fluorescent yellow retroreflective sheeting on the Authorized Material List for signing and delineation materials. 86-1.02R(4) Signal Faces 86-1.02R(4)(a) General
Signal face consists of signal sections with signal housings, LED modules, and visors. Signal face must:

1. Be adjustable and allow for 360-degree rotation about the vertical axis

2. Comply with ITE publications ST-052-E, Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Circular Signal Supplement and ST-054, Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Vehicle Arrow Traffic Signal Supplement

3. Be sealed with a neoprene gasket at the top opening
A metal signal face must have a metal backplate and visor. A plastic signal face must have a plastic backplate and visor.

If a signal face is supported by a Type MAS slip fitter, spacers are required between the 2 sections. The spacers must be made of the same material as the housing. The vertical dimension of the spacers must allow proper seating of the serrations between the slip fitter and the 2 sections. The 2 sections must be joined with at least two no. 10 minimum machine screws through holes near the front of the housing and the spacers and matching holes in a

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reinforcing plate installed in the housing.
86-1.02R(4)(b) Signal Sections 86-1.02R(4)(b)(i) General Signal section must have:

1. Opening at the top and bottom for a 1-1/2-inch pipe
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2. Maximum height of 10-1/4 inches for an 8-inch section and 14-3/4 inches for a 12-inch section

3. Hinge pins, door-latching devices, and other exposed hardware manufactured of Type 304/304L or 305 stainless steel

4. Interior screws and fittings manufactured of stainless steel or steel with a corrosionresistant plating or coating

5. Gaskets made of a material that is not degraded if installed in a section with metal or plastic housing
Sections must be capable of being joined together to form a signal face in any combination.

This interchangeability is not required between metal and plastic sections.

Each section must be joined to an adjacent section by one of the following:

1. Minimum of 3 machine screws for 8-inch sections and 4 machine screws for 12-inch sections, installed through holes near the front and back of the housing. Each screw must be a no. 10 and have a nut, flat washer, and lock washer.

2. 2 machine screws, each with a nut, flat washer, and lock washer, installed through holes near the front of the housing and a fastener through the 1-1/2-inch pipe opening.

The fastener must have 2 large, flat washers to distribute the load around the pipe's opening and 3 carriage bolts, each with a nut and lock washer. The minimum screw size must be no. 10, and the carriage bolt size must be 1/4 inch.

The holes for the machine screws must be either cast or drilled during signal section fabrication. Each hole must be surrounded by a minimum 1/8-inch-wide boss to allow contact between signal sections about the axis of the hole.

A serrated nylon washer must be inserted between each plastic signal section and the metal mounting assembly. Each serrated nylon washer must be from 3/16 to 1/4 inch thick. The serrations must match those on the signal section and the mounting assembly. 86-1.02R(4)(b)(ii) Programmed Visibility Signal Sections Programmed visibility signal section must have:

1. Nominal 12-inch-diameter circular or arrow indication

2. Cap visor

3. Adjustable connection that

3.1. Provides incremental tilting from 0 to 10 degrees above or below the horizontal

3.2. Maintains a common vertical axis through couplers and mountings The terminal connection must allow external adjustment about the mounting axis in 5-degree increments. The visibility of each signal section must be capable of adjustment or programming within the section.

The adjustment for the section must be preset at 4 degrees below the horizontal. 86-1.02R(4)(b)(iii) Signal Housings
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The signal housing must:

1. Be die-cast aluminum, permanent mold-cast aluminum, or if specified, structural plastic

3. Have a 1-piece, hinged, square-shaped door that is:

3.1. Designed to allow access for replacement of modules without the use of tools

3.2. Secured such that it remains closed during loading tests

4. Have a watertight module or lens mounted in the door

5. Have a terminal block attached to the back, with the terminals permanently labeled for conductors to facilitate field wiring
Each housing must have reinforcement plates. Reinforcement plates must be either sheet aluminum, galvanized steel, or cast aluminum. Each plate must have a minimum thickness of

0.11 inch and a hole concentric with a 1-1/2-inch pipe-mounting hole in the housing.

Reinforcement plates must be placed as specified in the following table:

Reinforcement Plate Placement
Material Placement
Sheet aluminum Inside and outside of housing
Galvanized steel Inside of housing
Cast aluminum Outside of housing
Reinforcement plates placed outside of the housing must be finished to match the signal housing color and be designed to allow a proper serrated coupling between the signal face and the mounting hardware A minimum of three no. 10 machine screws must be installed through holes in each plate and matching holes in the housing. Each screw must have a round or binder head, a nut, and a lock washer.

A metal housing must have a metal visor. Plastic housing must:

1. Be molded in a single piece or fabricated from 2 or more pieces joined into a single piece

2. Be a black color throughout, including the door, matching color no. 17038, 27038, or 37038 of AMS- STD-595

3. Have UV stability

4. Be self-extinguishing
If reinforcing webs are used to connect the back of the housing to the top, bottom, and sides of the adjacent housing, reinforcement plates are not required.

The exterior of the housing must be painted as specified in sections 78-4.08 and 59.

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86-1.02R(4)(c) LED Signal Modules
An LED signal module must be on the Authorized Material List for LED traffic signal modules.

An LED signal module must comply with ITE publications ST-052-E, Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Circular Signal Supplement and ST-054, Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Vehicle Arrow Traffic Signal Supplement, except:

1. Maximum module weight must be 4 lb

2. Module must be a sealed unit with:

2.1. 2 color-coded conductors for the power connection except lane control modules must use 3 color-coded conductors

2.2. Printed circuit board that complies with TEES, chapter 1, section 6

2.3. Lens that is:

2.3.1. Convex or flat with a smooth outer surface

2.3.2. Made of UV-stabilized plastic or glass

2.4. 1-piece EPDM gasket

3. Module must include 3-foot-long conductors with attached quick-disconnect terminals

4. Identification must include:

4.1. Month and year of manufacture

4.2. 1-inch-diameter symbol of the module type with the module color written adjacent to the symbol in 0.50-inch-high letters

5. LED must be the ultra-bright type rated for 100,000 hours of continuous operation

6. Module must have an integral power supply
Individual LEDs must be wired such that a loss or failure of 1 LED will not result in a loss of more than 5 percent of the module's light output. Failure of an individual LED in a string must not result in a loss of an entire string or other indication.

The symbol for a 12-inch U-turn section must be a 15/16-inch-wide inverted U with an arrow on the left end.

A lane control section must be a combination module with a red X and green arrow. The conductor function and color code must be as shown in the following table:

Conductor Function and Color Code
Function Color
Neutral White
Red X Red
Green arrow Brown
The minimum power consumption for an LED signal module must be 5 W.

The maximum power consumption for an LED signal module must be as shown in the following table:

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Maximum Power Consumption
LED signal module
type
Power consumption (W)
Red Yellow Green
25 °C 74 °C 25 °C 74 °C 25 °C 74 °C
8-inch circular 8 13 13 16 12 12
12-inch circular 11 17 22 25 15 15
12-inch arrow 9 12 10 12 11 11
12-inch U-turn 9 12 10 12 11 11
Bicycle 11 17 22 25 15 15
Programmed visibility 11 17 22 25 15 15
Lane control (X) 9 12 -- -- -- --
Lane control (Arrow) -- -- -- -- 11 11
Red and green LED signal modules operating over a temperature range from -40 to 74 degrees C and yellow LED signal modules operating at 25 degrees C must maintain the minimum illumination values for 48 months as shown in the following tables:

Minimum Maintained Intensities for Circular Indications Angle (v,h)
Intensities (cd)
8-inch 12-inch
Red Yellow Green Red Yellow Green

2.5, ±2.5 133 267 267 339 678 678

2.5, ±7.5 97 194 194 251 501 501

2.5, ±12.5 57 113 113 141 283 283

2.5, ±17.5 25 48 48 77 154 154

7.5, ±2.5 101 202 202 226 452 452

7.5, ±7.5 89 178 178 202 404 404

7.5, ±12.5 65 129 129 145 291 291

7.5, ±17.5 41 81 81 89 178 178

7.5, ±22.5 18 37 37 38 77 77

7.5, ±27.5 10 20 20 16 32 32

12.5, ±2.5 37 73 73 50 101 101

12.5, ±7.5 32 65 65 48 97 97

12.5, ±12.5 28 57 57 44 89 89

12.5, ±17.5 20 41 41 34 69 69

12.5, ±22.5 12 25 25 22 44 44

12.5, ±27.5 9 16 16 16 32 32

17.5, ±2.5 16 32 32 22 44 44

17.5, ±7.5 14 28 28 22 44 44

17.5, ±12.5 10 20 20 22 44 44

17.5, ±17.5 9 16 16 22 44 44

17.5, ±22.5 6 12 12 20 41 41
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17.5, ±27.5 4 9 9 16 32 32
Minimum Maintained Luminance for Indications
Indication type Luminance (fL)
Red Yellow Green
Arrow 1,610 3,210 3,210
U-turn 1,610 3,210 3,210
Bicycle 1,610 1,610 1,610
Lane control (X) 1,610 -- --
Lane control (Arrow) -- -- 1,610
Minimum Maintained Luminance for Programmed Visibility Indications Indication type Luminance (cd)
Red Yellow Green
PV at angle v=2.5, h=±2.5 314 314 314
Conductors must be prewired to the terminal block.
86-1.02R(4)(d) Visors and Directional Louvers
The visor must be a tunnel type.

The visor must have a downward tilt from 3 to 7 degrees with a minimum length of 9-1/2 inches for nominal 12-inch round lenses and 7 inches for nominal 8-inch round lenses.

A metal visor must be formed from minimum 0.050-inch-thick aluminum alloy sheet.

A plastic visor must be either formed from sheet plastic or blow-molded. The plastic must be a black homogeneous color with a lusterless finish. A visor must withstand a wind load applied to its side for 24 hours without permanent deformation or removal from its door when tested under California Test 605 for plastic visors and California Test 666 for metal visors.

If directional louvers are used, the louvers must fit into full-circular signal visors. Louvers must consist of one of the following:

1. Outside cylinder constructed of sheet steel with a minimum nominal thickness of 0.030 inch and vanes constructed of sheet steel with a minimum nominal thickness of 0.016 inch

2. Outside cylinder and vanes constructed of 5052-H32 aluminum alloy of equal thickness 86-1.02S Pedestrian Signal Heads 86-1.02S(1) General
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signal face comprising of a pedestrian signal housing, an LED countdown pedestrian signal face module, and a front screen.
86-1.02S(2) Pedestrian Signal Mounting Assemblies
A pedestrian signal mounting assembly must comply with the specifications for a signal mounting assembly in section 86-1.02R, except mast arm slip fitters are not required. 86-1.02S(3) Pedestrian Signal Faces 86-1.02S(3)(a) General Each pedestrian signal face must include a light-duty terminal block rated at 5 A and have 12 positions with no. 6-by-1/8-inch binder head screws. Each position must have 1 screw-type terminal.

The wiring and terminal block must comply with ITE publication ST-055-E, Pedestrian Traffic Control Signal Indicators: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Signal Modules. 86-1.02S(3)(b) Pedestrian Signal Housings
Pedestrian signal housing must comply with the specifications for a signal housing in 86-

1.02R(4)(b)(iii), except the maximum overall dimensions must be 18-1/2 inches wide, 19 inches high, and 11-1/2 inches deep and without:

1. Visor

2. Watertight module or lens mounted in the door

3. Reinforcement plates
The housing must have a terminal block attached to the back. The terminal block must have enough positions to accommodate all indications. Each position must be permanently labeled for the indications used.
86-1.02S(3)(c) LED Countdown Pedestrian Signal Face Modules An LED countdown pedestrian signal face module must be on the Authorized Material List for LED countdown pedestrian signal face modules.

An LED countdown PSF module must:

1. Comply with ITE publication ST-055-E, Pedestrian Traffic Control Signal Indicators:

Light Emitting Diode (LED) Signal Modules.

2. Be manufactured with materials that comply with ASTM D3935.

3. Have circuit boards that comply with TEES, chapter 1, section 6.

4. Have symbols that are at least 9 inches high and 5-1/4 inches wide each. The 2-digit countdown display, Upraised Hand, and Walking Person indications must be electronically isolated from each other. The 3 indications must not share a power supply or interconnect circuitry.

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than 5 percent of the module's light output. Failure of an individual LED in a string must not result in a loss of an entire string or other indication.

6. Have a manual control to turn on and off the 2-digit countdown display.

7. Have the lot number, month, and year of manufacture permanently marked on the back.

Have prominent and permanent vertical markings for accurate indexing and orientation within the pedestrian signal housing. Markings must be a minimum of 1 inch in height and include an up arrow and the word up or top.

Upon initial testing at 25 degrees C, the module must have at least the luminance values shown in the following table:

Luminance Values
PSF module symbol Luminance (fL)
Upraised hand and 2-
digit countdown timer
1,094
Walking person 1,547
The module must not exceed the power consumption requirements shown in the following table:

Maximum Power Consumption Requirements
PSF module display At 24 °C At 74 °C
Upraised Hand 10.0 W 12.0 W
Walking Person 9.0 W 12.0 W
2-digit countdown timer 6.0 W 8.0 W
If the pedestrian change interval is interrupted, then the 2-digit countdown timer and display must reset to the full pedestrian change interval before being initiated the next time. The 2-digit countdown display on the PSF module must go dark within a second after displaying "0". 86-1.02S(3)(d) Front Screen
Pedestrian signal face must have a front screen that is one of the following types:

1. 3/8-inch-thick aluminum honeycomb screen with 0.2-inch-wide cells or a 1/2-inch-thick plastic screen with 3/8-inch-wide squares with 1/16-inch wall thickness that:

1.1. Is installed so it tilts downward at an angle of 15 ± 2 degrees from the top and completely covers the message plate

1.2. Includes a clear front cover made of either a minimum 1/8-inch-thick acrylic plastic sheet or a minimum 1/16-inch-thick polycarbonate plastic

1.3. Is held firmly in place, including the cover, with stainless steel or aluminum clips or stainless steel metal screws

2. Polycarbonate screen that:

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2.1. Has a nominal thickness of 1/32 inch

2.2. Is a 1-1/2-inch-deep eggcrate or Z-crate type

2.3. Is mounted in a frame constructed of aluminum alloy or polycarbonate with a minimum thickness of 0.040 inch

2.4. Is held in place with stainless steel screws
The screen and frame of a pedestrian signal face must be made of either (1) plastic that is a flat black color or (2) anodized aluminum that is a flat black color or finished with lusterless, black, exterior-grade latex paint formulated for application to metal surfaces. 86-1.02T Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Accessible pedestrian signal (APS) must be on the Authorized Material List for Accessible Pedestrian Signals.

An APS must comply with the California MUTCD, chapter 4E, and must:

1. Have an audible speech message that plays when the push button is actuated. The accessible pedestrian signal must have at least 5 audible message options.

2. Have a push button locator tone that clicks or beeps.

3. Allow the pushbutton to activate the pedestrian phase during any failure of the APS features.

4. Have a controllable and programmable volume level and messaging.

5. Be weatherproof and shockproof.

6. Weigh 7 lb maximum.

7. Measure 16 by 6 by 5 inches, maximum.

8. Have a switch for a push button.

9. Have a vibrotactile device on the push button or on the arrow.

10.Have an internal weatherproof speaker.

11.Have a microphone that senses the ambient sound level.

12.Include touch-free technology.

Theft-proof bolts used for mounting the housing to the standard must be stainless steel with a content o 17 percent chromium and 8 percent nickel. The housing must be shaped to fit the pole's curvature.

The color of the housing must match color no. 33538, 17038, 27038, or 37038 of AMS-STD595.

The separation between adjacent holes used for conductors and mounting must be at least twice the diameter of the larger hole.

The speaker grill must be located on the surface of the housing. The speaker must not interfere with the housing or its mounting hardware.

The signal interface cable between the APS and the pedestrian signal head must be rated for outdoor use and have:

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1. Four no. 18 stranded tinned copper conductors with a minimum insulation thickness of 15 mils

2. Cable jacket with a minimum thickness of 20 mils and rated for a minimum:

2.1. 300 V(ac)

2.2. 176 degrees F

3. Nominal outside diameter less than 350 mils

4. Conductor color code of black, white, red, and green Touch-free technology must:

1. Activate a pedestrian phase when a pedestrian hand motion is detected during a set time interval

2. Have user adjustable detection area and time interval parameters

3. Detect the pedestrian hand motion up to a 6-inch range from the face of the sensor within a minimum ± 45-degree cone zone from the center of the sensor 86-1.02U Push Button Assemblies
The housing for a push button assembly must be made of die-cast aluminum, permanent mold-cast aluminum, or UV-stabilized self-extinguishing structural plastic.

The housing must have a uniform color that matches color no. 17038, 27038, or 37038 of AMS-STD-595. If the push button is to be attached to a pole, the housing must be shaped to fit the pole's curvature.

The assembly must be waterproof and shockproof.

The push button's switch must be a single-pole, double-throw switching unit with screw-type terminals rated 15 A at 125 V(ac).

Switch for the push button must have:

1. Plunger actuator and a U frame to allow recessed mounting in the push button housing

2. Operating force of 3.5 lb

3. Maximum pretravel of 5/64 inch

4. Minimum overtravel of 1/32 inch

5. Differential travel from 0.002 to 0.04 inch

6. Minimum 2-inch diameter actuator
86-1.02V Reserved
86-1.02W Loop Detector Sealants 86-1.02W(1) General
Sealant for filling loop detector slots must be one of the following:

Asphaltic emulsion

1. Elastomeric sealant
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2. Epoxy sealant for inductive loops

3. Hot-melt rubberized asphalt
86-1.02W(2) Asphaltic Emulsion Sealant
Asphaltic emulsion sealant must comply with the State Specification 8040-41A-15. 86-1.02W(3) Elastomeric Sealant
Elastomeric sealant must be a polyurethane material that cures only in the presence of moisture if used within the stated shelf life. The sealant must be suitable for use in both asphalt concrete and concrete pavement.

The cured elastomeric sealant must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:

Cured Elastomeric Sealant Requirements
Quality characteristic Test method Requirement
Hardness ASTM D2240a 65–85
Tensile strength (min, MPa) ASTM D412b 3.45
Elongation (min, %) 400
Flex at -40 °Cc -- No cracks
Weathering resistance ASTM D822d Slight chalking
Salt spray resistance:

Tensile strength (min, MPa) ASTM B117e 3.45
Elongation (min, %) 400
Dielectric constant (%) ASTM D150f <25 a Indentation at 25 °C and 50% relative humidity (Rex. Type A, Model 1700 only). b Die C pulled at 508 mm/minute.
c 0.6-mm free film bend (180°) over 13-mm mandrel.
d Weatherometer 350 h, cured 7 days at 25 °C and 50% relative humidity. e28 days at 38 °C with 5% NaCl, Die C, and pulled at 508 mm/minute. fChange over a temperature range from - 30 to 50 °C.
86-1.02W(4) Hot-Melt Rubberized Asphalt Sealant
Hot-melt rubberized asphalt sealant must:

1. Be in solid form at room temperature and fluid at an application temperature range from 190 to 205 degrees C

2. Not produce toxic fumes

3. Be suitable for use in both asphalt concrete and concrete pavement

4. Be packaged in containers clearly marked Detector Loop Sealant with the manufacturer's batch and lot number
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The cured hot-melt rubberized asphalt sealant must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:

Cured Hot-Melt Rubberized Asphalt Sealant Requirements
86-1.02X Electronic Markers and Locators
The electronic marker must be discrete or cast inside the pull box cover. An electronic marker must:

1. Be passive

2. Be energized solely by electromagnetic energy received from the interrogating electronic marker locator

3. Operate over a temperature range from -4 to 122 degrees F

4. Operate at a frequency range between 30 kHz to 300 kHz and comply with FCC part 15

5. Have a watertight and moisture-resistant housing
In addition, a discrete electronic marker must:

1. Have a maximum diameter of 6 inches

2. Weigh a maximum of 2 lb

3. Be colored red for power and orange for communication circuits

4. Be self-leveling or omnidirectional
The electronic marker locator must:

1. Be compatible with the electronic marker

2. Detect the electronic marker in pull boxes buried under dirt, sand, or snow

3. Detect the electronic marker from a maximum distance of 5 feet vertically with a 6-inch offset

4. Have a headphone jack

5. Have a battery level indicator

6. Have a large character display

7. Have a numeric and audible signal strength indicator

8. Have a speaker volume adjustment
86-1.02Y Transformers
Quality characteristic Test method Requirement
Cone penetration, 25 °C, 150 g, 5 s (max, 1/10 mm)
ASTM D5329
35 Flow, 60 °C, 5 h (max, mm) 5
Resilience, 25 °C (min, %) 25
Softening point (min, °C) ASTM D36 82
Ductility, 25 °C, 5 cm/min (min, cm) ASTM D113 30
Flash point, Cleveland Open Cup (min, °C) ASTM D92 288
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A transformer must be single-phase and may be a nonsubmersible or submersible type.

A transformer must be a dry type designed for operation on a 60 Hz supply. The transformer must have a decal showing a connection diagram. The diagram must show either color coding or wire tagging with primary (H1, H2) or secondary (X1, X2) markers and the primary and secondary voltage and volt-ampere rating. A transformer must comply with the electrical requirements shown in the following table:

Transformer Electrical Requirements
Quality characteristic Requirement
120/240, 120/480,
Rating (V(ac)) 240/120, 240/480,
480/120, or 480/240
Efficiency (%) > 95
Secondary voltage regulation and tolerance from half load to full load (%) ±3 Secondary 240 and 480 V(ac) windings must be center tapped.

The transformer must withstand the application of 2,200 V(ac) from core to coils and from coil to coil for a 1-minute period when tested immediately after operation of the transformer at full load for 24 hours.

The external leads for the secondary connections must be no. 10 Type USE rated for 600 V(ac). The transformer's leads must extend a minimum of 12 inches from the case.

The transformer's insulation must be NEMA 185 C or better. Each transformer must:

1. Include metal half-shell coil protection

2. Have moisture-resistant, synthetic-varnish-impregnated windingsBe waterproof and suitable for outdoor operation

1.01 Each submersible transformer must:

1. Include a handle and a hanger.

2. Be securely encased in a rugged, corrosion-resistant, watertight case

3. Have leads that extend out through 1 or more sealed hubs.

4. Be manufactured to withstand a 5-day test with 12-hour on and off periods submerged in 2 feet of salt water that is 2 percent salt by weight. The operating periods must be at full load.
86-1.02Z Batteries
Battery must:

1. Be deep-cycle, sealed, prismatic, lead-calcium-based, absorbed-glass-mat, valveregulated, lead- acid type.

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2. Be rated for 12 V.

3. Be rated for a temperature range from -25 to 60 degrees C.

4. Be group size 24.

5. Be commercially available and stocked locally.

6. Be marked with a date code, maximum recharge data, and recharge cycles.

7. Be new and fully charged when furnished.

8. Be free from damage or deformities.

9. Have a carrying handle.

10. Have 2 top-mounted, threaded-stud posts that include all washers and nuts.

11. Include insulating rubber protection covers for the lugs, posts, and wiring. The protection covers must be red for the positive terminal and black for the negative terminal.

12. Accommodate 3/8-inch ring lugs.

If a battery is used for a battery backup system, it must accommodate 3/8-inch ring lugs of a Department- furnished battery harness.
86-1.03 CONSTRUCTION
Not Used
86-1.04 PAYMENT
Not Used

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SECTION 00 87 00

GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
87-1.01 GENERAL
87-1.01A Summary
Section 87-1 includes general specifications for constructing and installing electrical systems.

The Department deducts the cost for maintenance performed by the Department on new or portions of existing systems modified under the Contract. 87-1.01B Definitions
Reserved
87-1.01C Submittals
Submit a digital file for geographic information system mapping for:

1. Conduit

2. Pull boxes

3. Cabinets

4. Service equipment enclosures

5. Standards
The digital file must consist of:

1. Longitudinal and latitude coordinates, under the WGS84 reference coordinate system.

The coordinates must be in decimal format having 6 significant figures after the decimal point. Coordinates must be read at the center of pull boxes, cabinet, standards, and service equipment enclosures; and on top of conduit at 20-foot intervals before backfill.

2. Type, depth and size for conduits.

3. Type for pull boxes, standards, cabinets, and service equipment enclosures. 87-1.01D Quality Assurance
87-1.01D(1) General
Reserved
87-1.01D(2) Quality Control
87-1.01D(2)(a) General
Before shipping the material to the job site, submit to METS test samples of:

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1. Accessible pedestrian signals

2. LED countdown pedestrian signal face modules

3. LED signal modules

4. Luminaires
Submit a sample size as shown in the following table:

Electrical Material Sampling
Contract
quantity
Test sample
size
1–8 1
9–15 2
16–25 3
26–90 5
91–150 8
151–280 13
281–500 20
501–1,200 32
Before starting operation of an electrical system, perform conductor and system grounding tests in the presence of the Engineer.

Conductor test consists of testing each conductor and the conductors in cables for:

1. Continuity.

2. Insulation resistance at 500 V(dc) between the circuit and ground. A minimum insulation resistance o 100 MΩ on circuits must be attained.

Start the operational test of the system on any day except Friday or the day before a holiday.

The operational test for signals must start from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Notify the Engineer 48 hours before starting the test.

An operational test consists of a minimum of 5 business days of continuous, satisfactory operation of the system. If the system fails, correct the problem and retest the system. A shutdown of the system caused by traffic, a power interruption, or unsatisfactory performance of Department-furnished materials does not constitute discontinuity of the test. 87-1.01D(2)(b) Electronic Markers
Electronic marker test consists of placing the electronic marker in the pull box, temporarily marking the pull box location with a utility flag, and using a compatible electronic marker locator to perform the following location test in the presence of the Engineer:

1. Within a 10 foot radius of the electronic marker, slowly move the locator toward the marker to determine the exact location of the pull box.

2. Repeat the test at four different points at 90 degree from each other on a horizontal plane, away from the marker location, as shown. Take the average of the four points to

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determine the detected location of the pull box.

3. Detected location of the pull box must be within 0.5 feet of the actual location. 87-1.01D(2)(c) Battery Backup System
Notify the Engineer 48 hours before testing the battery backup system.

Test the battery backup system in the presence of the Engineer by turning off the service power to the electrical system to be powered by the battery backup system. The electrical system must remain in full continuous operation for 30 minutes. If the test fails, correct the problem and retest the system. After successful completion of the test, turn on the service power for the electrical system.
87-1.01D(2)(d) Piezoelectric Axle Sensors
Piezoelectric axle sensors test consists of:

1. Demonstrating for each sensor:

1.1. Capacitance is within 20 percent of the value shown on the sensor's data sheet

1.2. Dissipation factor is less than 0.04 nF when measured in the 20 nF range

1.3. Resistance is greater than 20 Megaohms

2. Collecting a minimum of 100 vehicle records for each lane and demonstrating

2.1. Volume is within ±3 percent accuracy

2.2. Vehicle classification is within 95 percent accuracy by type 87-1.02 MATERIALS
Not Used
87-1.03 CONSTRUCTION
87-1.03A General
The Engineer determines the final locations of electrical systems.

Verify the locations of electrical systems and the depths of existing detectors, conduits, and pull boxes. Notify the Engineer before performing work on the existing system.

You may shut down the system for alteration or removal.

Where an existing Department underground facility is shown within 10 feet of any excavation, locate and field mark the facility before performing work that could damage or interfere with the existing facility.

If a mandrel is used, it must be sized per the manufacturer's requirements.

If an existing facility is within 2 feet of an excavation, determine the exact location of the facility

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by excavating with hand tools before using any power-operated or power-driven excavating or boring equipment. A vacuum excavator may be used if authorized.

Notify the Engineer immediately if an existing facility is damaged by your activities:

1. Damaged existing traffic signal systems must be repaired or replaced within 24 hours. If the system cannot be fixed within 24 hours or it is located on a structure, provide a temporary system until the system can be fixed.

2. Damaged existing lighting systems must be repaired or replaced by nightfall. If the system cannot be fixed by nightfall, provide a temporary system until the system can be fixed.

If existing underground conduit is to be incorporated into a new system, clean it with a mandrel or cylindrical wire brush and blow it clean with compressed air.

Limit the shutdown of traffic signal systems to normal working hours. Notify the local traffic enforcement agency before shutting down the signal.

Place temporary W3-1 and R1-1 signs in each direction to direct traffic through the intersection during shutdown of the signal. Place two R1-1 signs for 2-lane approaches. The signs must comply with part 2 of the California MUTCD.

Cover signal faces when the system is shut down overnight. Cover temporary W3-1 and R1-1 signs when the system is turned on.

If you work on an existing lighting system and the roadway is to remain open to traffic, ensure the system is in operation by nightfall.

Replace detectors you damage within 72 hours, or the Department replaces them and deducts the cost. Work performed on an existing system not described is change order work.

Do not use electrical power from existing highway facilities unless authorized.

Maintain a minimum 48-inch clearance for a pedestrian pathway when placing equipment.

Except for service installation or work on service equipment enclosures, do not work above ground until all materials are on hand to complete the electrical work at each location.

Bond all metal components to form a continuous grounded system as specified in NEC.

Ground metallic equipment mounted less than 8 feet above the ground surface on a wood pole.

If you damage any portion of a concrete curb, sidewalk, curb ramp, driveway, or gutter depression, replace the entire section between contraction or expansion joints under section

73. Apply equipment identification characters.

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Orient louvers, visors, and signal faces such that they are clearly visible to approaching traffic from the direction being controlled.

Test loops and the detector lead-in cable circuit for continuity, ground, and insulation resistance at the controller cabinet before connecting detector lead-in cable to the terminal block.

Perform an operational test of the systems.

Before starting the operational test for systems that impact traffic, the system must be ready for operation and all signs, pavement delineation, and pavement markings must be in place at that location.

Collect the geographic information system mapping data. 87-1.03B Conduit Installation 87-1.03B(1) General
The installation of conduit includes installing caps, bushings, and pull tape and terminating the conduit in pull boxes, foundations, poles, or a structure.

Limit the number of bends in a conduit run to no more than 360 degrees between pull points.

Use conduit to enclose conductors except where they are installed overhead or inside standards or posts.

You may use a larger size conduit than specified for the entire length between termination points. Do not use a reducing coupling.

Extend an existing conduit using the same material. Terminate conduits of different materials in a pull box.

Install conduit of a minimum size:

1. 1-1/2 inches from adjacent pull box to:

1.1. Electrolier.

1.2. Type 2 post.

2. 2 inches from adjacent pull box to:

2.1. Signal standard.

2.2. Overhead sign.

3. 3 inches from adjacent pull box to:

3.1. Service equipment enclosure.

3.2. Controller cabinet. Install two conduits.

4. 1-1/2 inches when not specified.

Make conduit cuts square and true.

Thread metal conduit with standard conduit-threading dies.

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Ream the ends of shop-cut and field-cut conduit to remove burrs and rough edges.

Do not use slip joints or running threads to couple metal conduit. If a standard coupling cannot be used use a threaded union coupling. Tighten couplings for metal conduit to maintain a good electrical connection.

Use Type 1 conduit:

1. On exposed surfaces unless otherwise shown

2. In concrete structures

3. Between a structure and the nearest pull box
Cut Type 2 conduit with pipe cutters; do not use hacksaws. Tighten conduit into couplings or fittings using strap wrenches or approved groove joint pliers.

Apply 2 coats of unthinned primer and paint all metal conduit:

1. Exposed threads

2. Field-cut threads, before installing conduit couplings

3. Damaged surfaces
Do not remove shop-installed conduit couplings.

Repair damaged Type 2 conduit and coupling coating by:

1. Cleaning the conduit or coupling and painting it with 1 coat of rubber-resin-based adhesive under the manufacturer's instructions. Wrap the damaged area with at least 1 layer of 2-inch-wide, 20 mils- minimum-thickness, PVC tape under ASTM D1000 with a minimum tape overlap of 1/2 inch.

2. Painting damaged spots of 1/4 inch or less in diameter with a brushing-type compound supplied by the conduit manufacturer.

Cut Type 3 conduit with tools that do not deform the conduit. Use solvent weld connections.

If factory bends are not used, bend the conduit to a radius no less than 6 times its inside diameter without crimping or flattening it. Comply with the bending requirements shown in the following table:

Conduit-Bending Requirements
Type Requirement
1 Use equipment and methods under the conduit manufacturer's instructions.
2 Use a standard bending tool designed for use on thermoplastic-coated conduit. The conduit must be free of burrs and pits.
3 Use equipment and methods under the conduit manufacturer's instructions. Do not expose the conduit to a direct flame. 5 Use equipment and methods under the conduit manufacturer's

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instructions.

Do not install new conduit through foundations.

Install conduit terminating in a standard or pedestal from 2 to 3 inches above the foundation.

Slope the conduit toward the handhole opening.

Terminate conduit installed through the bottom of a nonmetallic pull box 2 inches above the bottom and 2 inches from the wall closest to the direction of the run.

Cap the ends of conduit for future use or until installation of conductors or cables. Cap the threaded ends of metal conduit with standard pipe caps. Install a plastic cap on all other types of conduit.

Install threaded bushings on metal conduits and bond them using a jumper. Install nonmetallic bushings or end bells on other types of conduit.

Install pull tape in conduit or innerducts to remain empty, with at least 2 feet of slack at each end. Attach the tape's ends to the conduit.
87-1.03B(2) Conduit Installation for Structures 87-1.03B(2)(a) General Paint exposed Type 1 conduit on painted, stained, or colored structures. Comply with section 59-3 except the final coat of paint must match the structure.

Install galvanized steel hangers, steel brackets, and other fittings to support conduit in or on a wall or bridge structure.

Cast into concrete or pass-through openings conduit installed inside box girders. Size openings to fit the conduit and fittings, and remove lost deck material. Do not install conduit through drainage openings.

Install conduit parallel or at right angles to girders.

Install expansion fittings on structures with only longitudinal movement. Size the fittings for the longitudinal movement of the structure. The piston inside expansion fittings must be positioned so the piston expands the full movement of the bridge without damaging the fitting.

Install deflection fittings on structures with only transverse movement. Size the fittings for the transverse movements of the structure. All block outs for deflection fittings must have clearance or be sized for the physical size and the maximum rated movement of the fittings without touching concrete or structural elements.

Install multiple expansion, and deflection, or combination expansion-deflection fittings in series on structures with longitudinal and transverse movement. Size the fittings for the longitudinal and transverse movements of the structure. The total movement of the multiple fittings must be greater than the structure movement range.

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Fill expansion and deflection fitting pockets with resilient weatherproof compound. Install expansion and deflection fittings parallel to superstructure girders. 87-1.03B(2)(b) New Structures
Seal and make watertight the conduits which lead to soffits, wall-mounted luminaires, other lights, and fixtures located below the pull box grade.

If you place a conduit through the side of a nonmetallic pull box, terminate the conduit 2 inches from the wall and 2 inches above the bottom. Slope the conduit toward the top of the box.

For ease of installation and if authorized, you may use Type 4 conduit instead of Type 1 conduit for the final 2 feet of conduit entering a pull box in a reinforced concrete structure.

For conduit installed inside of bridge structures, you must:

1. Install precast concrete cradles.

2. Bond precast concrete cradles with one of the following:

2.1. Epoxy adhesive for bonding freshly mixed concrete to hardened concrete

2.2. Rapid-set epoxy adhesive for pavement markers

2.3. Standard-set epoxy adhesive for pavement markers

3. Use a pipe sleeve or form an opening for a conduit through a bridge structure. The sleeve or opening through a prestressed member or conventionally reinforced precast member must be:

3.1. Oriented transverse to the member

3.2. Located through the web

3.3. No more than 4 inches in diameter

4. Wrap the conduit with 2 layers of asphalt felt building paper and securely tape or wire the paper in place for a conduit passing through a bridge abutment wall. Fill the space around the conduit with mortar under section 51-1, except the proportion of sand to cement must be 3 to 1. Fill the space around the conduits after prestressing is completed.

Mark the location of conduit ends with a 3-inch tall "Y" for all conduits installed in structures or terminating at curbs. Mark the "Y" on the face of a curb, gutter or wall, directly above the conduit, and above grade line.
87-1.03B(2)(c) Existing Structures
Install surface-mounted conduit:

1. Straight and true to:

1.1. The horizontal alignment of structures

1.2. The vertical alignment of walls

2. Parallel to the walls when mounted on ceilings or similar surfaces Support conduit at maximum 5-foot intervals with galvanized, malleable-iron, conduit clamps,

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and clamp backs secured with expansion anchorage devices. Use the largest diameter of galvanized, threaded studs that will pass through the mounting hole in the conduit clamp. 87-1.03B(3) Conduit Installation Underground
87-1.03B(3)(a) General
Notify the Engineer at least 4 business days before starting horizontal directional drilling method or jack and drill method.

Install conduit to a depth of:

1. 18 inches, minimum, under sidewalk and curbed paved median areas

2. 42 inches, minimum, below the bottom of the rail of railroad tracks

3. 30 inches, minimum, everywhere else below grade
Install Type 1 or Type 2 conduit with explosion-proof sealing fittings, within the limits of hazardous locations as specified in NEC for Class I, division 1.

Install a minimum 1-1/2-inch diameter Type 1 or Type 2 conduit under railroad tracks.

You may lay conduit on existing pavement within a new curbed median constructed on top.

Install conduit under pavement by either the horizontal directional drilling method or jack and drill method.

You may use the trench-in-pavement method to install conduit under existing pavement:

1. If the delay to vehicles will be less than 5 minutes.

Install conduit to a depth of 14 inches for the trench-in-pavement method. Do not use the trench-in-pavement method for conduit installation under freeway lanes, freeway connectors or freeway ramps.

Conduit shown under a sidewalk may be installed in the street within 3 feet of and parallel to the face of the curb. Install pull boxes behind the curb.

Place conduit couplings at a minimum of 6 inches from the face of a foundation.

Use Type 3 conduit for underground installation.

Use Type 1 conduit between a receptacle enclosure and an adjacent pull box. 87-1.03B(3)(b) Conduit in Trenches 87-1.03B(3)(b)(i) General Backfill trench with:

1. A minimum of 2 inches of sand bedding before installing the conduit

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2. 18 inches of slurry concrete over the conduit

3. Native material over the slurry cement
Use slurry concrete under section 19-3.02E except, the size of the aggregate must be 3/8 inch or smaller. Place warning tape in the trench 6 inches below finished grade.

Grade the trench surface to match the existing grade.
87-1.03B(3)(b)(ii) High Density Polyethylene Conduit Installation For sweeps, maintain a conduit bend radius of a minimum 10 times the outside diameter of the conduit.

Conduits must not protrude more than 2 inches inside the pull box and vaults, and must enter at an angle less than 20 degrees from either the vertical or horizontal axis.

Demonstrate a minimum of 2 test fusions to the Engineer prior to performing fusion operations on HDPE conduit to be installed. Join HDPE conduit using electro fusion couplings under the manufacturer's instructions. Do not expose conduit to direct flame. The electro fusion must be performed by a person certified by the conduit manufacturer.

Slurry concrete must be pigmented to match color no. 21105 of AMS-STD-595.

Blow out all conduits with compressed air until all foreign material is removed, before installing innerducts.

Install innerducts as one continuous unit between vaults. Innerducts may be interrupted inside pull boxes located between vaults and cabinets.

Lubricate innerducts per manufacturer's instructions during installation. Seal the ends of conduit after cables or pull tape are installed.
87-1.03B(3)(b)(iii) Trench-In-Pavement Method
Install conduit in a trench approximately 2 inches wider than the outside diameter of the conduit but not exceeding 6 inches in width.

Dig the trench by hand to the required depth at pull boxes.

Backfill the trench with slurry cement to the top of the pavement's surface by the end of each workday.

When work includes resurfacing the roadway, complete the trenching before the final pavement layer is applied.

When work does not include resurfacing the roadway, within 3 days after trenching:

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1. Cold plane under section 39-3, a minimum 2 feet wide area along the trench

2. Clean the cold planed area and apply a tack coat

3. Place HMA Type A under section 39-2
87-1.03B(3)(c) Horizontal Directional Drilling Method
Install a conduit to a minimum depth of 4 feetand maximum depth of 6 feet. If you must install a conduit less than 4 feet in depth or greater than 6 feet in depth, the installation must be authorized.

The diameter of the bore hole must be no larger than 1.5 times the outside diameter of the conduit.

Water-based mineral slurry or wetting solution may be used to lubricate the boring tool and stabilize the soil surrounding the boring path.

Dispose of residue per section 13-4.03D.

The horizontal directional drilling equipment must have directional control of the boring tool and have an electronic boring tool location detection system. During operation, the equipment must be able to determine the location of the tool both horizontally and vertically.

Use a mandrel to prove the conduit is free and clear of dirt, rocks, and other debris after installation.
87-1.03B(3)(d) Jack and Drill Method
Keep the jacking or drilling pit 2 feet away from the edge of pavement except when installing conduit under rail-road tracks. Construct the jacking or drilling pit a minimum of 13 feet from the centerline of the track to the closest side of the pit. Do not weaken the pavement or soften the subgrade with excessive use of water.

Cover the jacking pit with planking if left overnight.

If an obstruction is encountered, obtain authorization to cut small holes in the pavement to locate or remove the obstruction.

You may install Type 2 or Type 3 conduit under the pavement if a hole larger than the conduit's diameter is predrilled. The predrilled hole must be less than one and half the conduit's diameter.

Remove the conduit used for drilling or jacking and install new conduit for the completed work. 87-1.03C Installation of Pull Boxes 87-1.03C(1) General Install pull boxes no more than 200 feet apart. Place the cover on the box when not working in it.

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87-1.03C(2) Roadway Pull Boxes
87-1.03C(2)(a) General
You may install larger pull boxes than specified or shown and additional pull boxes to facilitate the work except in structures.

Where a roadway pull box is adjacent to a post or standard, place the pull box within 5 feet from the post or standard on the downstream side of traffic when practical.

Install a pull box on a minimum 6-inch deep bed of crushed rock and grout it before installing conductors. The grout must be from 0.5 to 1 inch thick and sloped toward the drain hole. Place a layer of roofing paper between the grout and the crushed rock sump. Make a 1-inch drain hole through the grout at the center of the pull box.

Install a pull box on a bed of crushed rock.

Set the pull box such that the top is 1-1/4 inches above the surrounding grade in unpaved areas and leveled with the finished grade in sidewalks and other paved areas.

Grout around conduits that are installed through the sides of the pull box.

Bond and ground the metallic conduit before installing conductors and cables in the conduit.

Bond metallic conduits in a nonmetallic pull box using bonding bushings and bonding jumpers.

Do not install pull boxes in concrete pads, curb ramps, or driveways.

Reconstruct the sump of a pull box if disturbed by your activities. If the sump was grouted, remove and replace the grout.
87-1.03C(2)(b) Nontraffic Pull Boxes
For a buried nontraffic pull box, install the electronic marker and set the box such that the top is from 6 to 8 inches below the surrounding grade. Place a 20-mil-thick plastic sheet made of HDPE or PVC virgin compounds to prevent water from entering the box.

When a pull box is in a structure, modify the base as required.

Place mortar between a nontraffic pull box and a pull box extension.

Where a nontraffic pull box is in the vicinity of a curb in an unpaved area, place the box adjacent to the back of the curb if practical.

If you replace the cover on a nontraffic pull box, anchor it to the box. Perform the electronic marker test.
87-1.03C(2)(c) Traffic Pull Boxes

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Place minor concrete around and under a traffic pull box as shown. Bolt the steel cover to the box when not working in it.

Bond the steel cover to the conduit with a minimum 3-foot-long jumper and bolt it down after installing the conductors and cables.
87-1.03C(2)(d) Tamper-Resistant Pull Boxes
Install the tamper-resistant pull boxes under the manufacturer's instructions. 87-1.03C(3) Structure Pull Boxes
Install structure pull boxes parallel to the structure.

After removing the knockouts, flatten the surrounding area.

Bond conduit to a structure pull box using locknuts on the inside and outside of the box.

Cover pull boxes with a 1/4-inch plywood during pouring of PCC. For a no. 9 pull box, the upper edge of the plywood must fit against the lower edge of the rain tight hood.

Install no. 7 pull box with bottom flanges flush with the bottom of the box girder. Place top and bottom covers and seal the pull box during PCC pouring.

For no. 9 and 9A pull boxes:

1. Form a 1:1 chamfer around the cover

2. Use the drain hole in the center if the box is horizontal and the low end drain hole if the box is inclined

3. Mounted in a sloping parapet, drill a 1/2-inch elongated drain hole in the center if the box is horizontal or the low end if the box is inclined 87-1.03D Battery Backup System Cabinets
Install the battery backup system cabinet to the right side of the controller cabinet. If installation on the right side is not possible, obtain authorization for installation on the left side.

Construct access opening between controller cabinet and battery backup cabinet using:

1. 2-inch nylon-insulated, steel chase nipple

2. 2-inch steel sealing locknut

3. 2-inch nylon-insulated, steel bushing
Remove the jumper between the terminals labeled BBS-1 and UBS-1 and the jumper between the terminals labeled BBS-2 and UBS-2 in the 7-position terminal block in the controller cabinet before connecting the electronics assembly.

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Install the electronics assembly and batteries in the battery backup system cabinet. Obtain authorization for installation of the electronics assembly in the controller cabinet. 87-1.03E Excavating and Backfilling for Electrical Systems 87-1.03E(1) General Notify the Engineer at least 72 hours before starting excavation activities. Dispose of surplus excavated material.

Restrict closures for excavation on a street or highway to 1 lane at a time unless otherwise specified.
87-1.03E(2) Trenching
Do not trench until conduit or direct burial cables are on-site and ready for installation. Place excavated material in a location that will not interfere with traffic or surface drainage. Compact native material backfill to a minimum relative compaction of:

1. 95 percent when placed within the hinge points and in areas where pavement is to be constructed

2. 90 percent when placed outside the hinge points and not under pavement Restore the sidewalks, pavement, and landscaping at a location before starting excavation at another location.
87-1.03E(3) Concrete Pads, Foundations, and Pedestals
Construct concrete pads, foundations, and pedestals under section 56-3.

Construct a pad in front of a Type III service equipment enclosure. The pad must be 24 inches in length, 4 inches in thickness, and must match the width of the foundation.

In unpaved areas, place the top of the foundation 6 inches above the surrounding grade, except place the top:

1. 1 foot 6 inches above the grade for 336LS cabinets

2. 1 foot 8 inches above the grade for Type C telephone demarcation cabinets

3. 2 inches above the grade for Type III service equipment enclosures The pad must be 2 inches above the surrounding grade in unpaved areas.

In or adjacent to paved areas, place the top of the foundation 4 inches above the surrounding grade, except place the top:

1. 1 foot 6 inches above the grade for 336LS cabinets

2. 1 foot 8 inches above the grade for Type C telephone demarcation cabinets

3. Level with the finished grade for Type III service equipment enclosures

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The concrete pad must be level with the finished grade in paved areas. 87-1.03F Conductors and Cables Installations 87-1.03F(1) General The installation of conductors and cables includes splicing conductors and attaching the terminals and connectors to the conductors.

Clean the conduit, install conduit bushings, and pull all conductors and cables as a unit. If new conductors or cables are to be added in an existing conduit:

1. Remove the content

2. Clean the conduit

3. Pull both old and new conductors and cables as a unit Provide conductor and cable slack to comply with the requirements shown in the following table:

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Conductor and Cable Slack Requirements
Wrap conductors and secure cables to the end of the conduit in a pull box.

Seal the ends of conduits with a sealing compound after installing conductors or cables.

Neatly arrange conductors and cables inside pull boxes and cabinets. Tie the conductors and cables together with self-clinching nylon cable ties or enclose them in a plastic tubing or raceway.

Identify conductors and cables by direct labeling, tags, or bands fastened in such a way that they will not move. Use mechanical methods for labeling.

Provide band symbol identification on each conductor or each group of conductors comprising a signal phase in each pull box and near the end of terminated conductors.

Tape the ends of unused conductors and cables in pull boxes to form a watertight seal.

Do not connect the push-button or accessible pedestrian signal neutral conductor to the signal neutral conductor.

Install a tracer wire.
87-1.03F(2) Cables
87-1.03F(2)(a) General
Reserved
87-1.03F(2)(b) Communication Cables
87-1.03F(2)(b)(i) General
Terminate the ends of the communication cables as shown. 87-1.03F(2)(b)(ii) Category 5E and 6 Cables
Location Slack (feet)
Signal standard 1
Lighting standard 1
Signal and lighting standard 1
Pull box 3
Splice 3
Controller cabinet 6
Standards with slip base 0

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Do not splice category 5E and 6 cables.
87-1.03F(2)(b)(iii) Telephone Cables
Do not splice telephone cables between the telephone demarcation point and the controller cabinet.
87-1.03F(2)(c) Copper Cables 87-1.03F(2)(c)(i) General Reserved 87-1.03F(2)(c)(ii) Detector Lead-in Cables
Install a Type B or C detector lead-in cable in conduit.

Seal the ends of the lead-in cable before installing it in the conduit to prevent moisture from entering the cable.

Splice loop conductors for each direction of travel for the same phase, terminating in the same pull box, to a separate lead-in cable running from the pull box adjacent to the loop detector to a sensor unit mounted in the controller cabinet. Install the lead-in cable without splices except at the pull box when connecting to loop wire.

Verify in the presence of the Engineer that the loops are operational before making the final splices between loop conductors and the lead-in cable.

Identify and tag each lead-in cable with the detector designation at the cabinet and pull box adjacent to the loops.
87-1.03F(2)(c)(iii) Conductors Signal Cables
Do not splice signal cables.

Provide identification at the ends of terminated conductors in a cable as shown.

Provide identification for each cable in each pull box showing the signal standard to which it is connected. Connect conductors in a 12-conductor cable as shown in the following table:
12CSC Color Code and Functional Connection
Color code Termination Phase
Red Red signal 2, 4, 6, or 8
Yellow Yellow signal 2, 4, 6, or 8
Brown Green signal 2, 4, 6, or 8
Red/black stripe Red signal 1, 3, 5, or 7
Yellow/black stripe Yellow signal 1, 3, 5, or 7
Brown/black stripe Green signal 1, 3, 5, or 7
Black/red stripe Spare or as required for red or DONT WALK --

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Black/white stripe Spare or as required for yellow --
Black Spare or as required for green or WALK --
Red/white stripe Pedestrian signal DONT WALK --
Brown/white stripe Pedestrian signal WALK --
White Terminal block Neutral
Use the neutral conductor only with the phases associated with that cable. Do not intermix neutral conductors from different cables except at the signal controller. 87-1.03F(2)(c)(iv) Signal Interconnect Cables
Do not splice the cable unless authorized.

If splices are authorized, insulate the conductor splices with heat-shrink tubing and overlap the insulation at least 0.6 inch. Cover the splice area of the cable with heat-shrink tubing and overlap the cable jacket a least 1-1/2 inches. Provide a minimum of 3 feet of slack at each splice.
87-1.03F(2)(c)(v) Railroad Preemption Cables
Do not splice railroad preemption cable from controller cabinet to railroad cabinet. Terminate individual conductors with ferrule connectors in the controller cabinet.

Provide identification on both ends of the cable and connect the cable end in the controller cabinet as shown in the following table:

Color Code and Functional Connection
Conductor
no.

Color code Controller cabinet field
terminal connections Conductor identification
1 Black Not Used Spare
2 White Not Used Spare
3 Red FT8-A145 Health Status DC+
4 Green Not Used Spare
5 Orange FT7-A134 Simultaneous DC6 Blue FT7-A131 Advance DC7 White/black stripe Not Used Spare 8 Red/black stripe FT8-A144 Gate Down/Island
9 Green/black stripe Field Terminal FT8-A142 Advance Pedestrian Preemption 10 Orange/black stripe FT7-A135 Simultaneous Primary
11 Blue/black stripe FT7-A132 Advance Primary
12 Black/white stripe Not Used Spare
13 Red/white stripe FT8-A143 Gate Down/Island DC14 Green/white stripe FT8-A141 Advance Pedestrian Preemption DC15 Blue/white stripe FT7-A133 Advance Secondary
16 Black/red stripe Not Used Spare

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17 White/red stripe FT8-A146 Health Status DC18 Orange/red stripe FT7-A136 Simultaneous Secondary Keep all exposed conductors the same length and individually insulate spare conductors against each other.

Provide a minimum 6 feet of slack in the pull box adjacent to the railroad cabinet.

Connect the cable end in the railroad cabinet as directed by the railroad agency representative.
87-1.03F(3) Conductors 87-1.03F(3)(a) General
Do not run conductors to a terminal block on a standard unless they are to be connected to a signal head mounted on that standard.

Provide 3 spare conductors in all conduits containing ramp metering and traffic signal conductors.

Install a separate conductor for each terminal of a push button assembly and accessible pedestrian signal.
87-1.03F(3)(b) Reserved
87-1.03F(3)(c) Copper Conductors 87-1.03F(3)(c)(i) General Install a minimum no. 8 grounding copper conductor in conduit and connect it to all-metal components.

Where conductors from different service points occupy the same conduit or standard, enclose the conductors from one of the services in flexible or rigid metal conduit. 87-1.03F(3)(c)(ii) Inductive Loop Conductors
Install a Type 1 or 2 inductive loop conductor except use Type 2 for Type E and F loop detectors. Install the conductor without splices except at the pull box. 87-1.03F(4) Manual Installation Method
Use an inert lubricant for placing conductors and cables in conduit.

Pull the conductors and cables into the conduit by hand using pull tape. 87-1.03F(5) Direct Burial Aluminum Cable Installation Method Install direct burial aluminum cable at a minimum 30 inches below grade in unpaved areas or at a minimum 18 inches below finished grade in paved areas.

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Do not splice the direct burial aluminum cable between pull boxes and enclosures.

Fill trench with slurry cement backfill to between 4 to 6 inches below finished grade under section 19- 3.02E.

Fill the remaining trench to finished grade with native material. In paved area, fill the remaining trench to finished grade with the same material of the paved area. 87-1.03G Equipment Identification Characters
The Engineer provides you with a list of the equipment identification characters. Stencil the characters or apply the reflective self-adhesive labels to a clean surface. Treat the edges of self-adhesive characters with an edge sealant.

Place the characters on the side facing traffic on:

1. Front doors of cabinets and service equipment enclosures

2. Wood poles, fastened with 1-1/4-inch aluminum nails, for pole mounted enclosures

3. Adjacent bent or abutment at approximately the same station as an illuminated sign or soffit luminaire

4. Underside of the structure adjacent to the illuminated sign or soffit luminaire if no bent or abutment exists nearby

5. Posts of overhead signs

6. Standards
Before placing new characters on existing or relocated equipment, remove the existing characters.
87-1.03H Conductor and Cables Splices 87-1.03H(1) General You may splice:

1. Grounded conductors in a pull box

2. Accessible pedestrian signal and push button conductors in a pull box

3. Ungrounded signal conductors in a pull box if signals are modified

4. Ungrounded signal conductors to a terminal compartment or a signal head on a standard with conductors of the same phase in the pull box adjacent to the standard

5. Ungrounded lighting circuit conductors in a pull box if lighting circuits are modified Solder all copper conductor splices using the hot iron, pouring, or dipping method. Do not perform open- flame soldering.

Do not solder aluminum conductors.
87-1.03H(2) Splice Insulation Methods
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absorption by the cable.

Use heat-shrink tubing or Method B to insulate a splice. Use heat-shrink tubing as follows:

1. Cover the splice area completely with an electrical insulating coating and allow it to dry.

2. Place mastic around each conductor before placing them inside the tubing. Use the type of mastic specified in the tubing manufacturer's instructions.

3. Heat the area under the manufacturer's instructions. Do not perform open-flame heating. After contraction, each end of the heat-shrink tubing or the open end of the tubing's end cap must overlap the conductor insulation at least 1-1/2 inches.

4. Cover the entire splice with an electrical insulating coating and allow it to dry.

Use Method B as follows:

1. Cover the splice area completely with an electrical insulating coating and allow it to dry.

2. Apply 3 layers of half-lapped, PVC electrical tape.

3. Apply 2 layers of butyl-rubber, stretchable tape with liner.

4. Apply 3 layers of half-lapped, PVC, pressure-sensitive, adhesive tape.

5. Cover the entire splice with an electrical insulating coating and allow it to dry. 87-1.03I Connectors and Terminals
Apply connectors and terminals to cables and conductors using a crimping compression tool under the manufacturer's instructions. The tool must prevent opening of the handles until the crimp is completed.

Install crimp-style terminal lugs on stranded conductors smaller than no. 14. Solder no. 8 and smaller copper conductors to connectors and terminal lugs. 87-1.03J Standards, Poles, Pedestals, and Posts
Install standards, poles, pedestals, and posts under section 56-3.

Ground standards with a handhole by attaching a bonding jumper from the bolt or lug inside the standard to a metal conduit or to the grounding wire in the adjacent pull box. The bonding jumper must be visible when the handhole cover is removed.

Ground standards without a handhole or standards with a slip base by attaching a bonding jumper to all anchor bolts using ground clamps and connecting it to a metal conduit or to the grounding wire in the adjacent pull box. The bonding jumper must be visible after mortar has been placed on the foundation.
87-1.03K Piezoelectric Axle Sensors
Obtain authorization for exact locations for installation of the piezoelectric axle sensors.

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Cut slots for axle sensors and screened transmission cables under section 87-1.03V(2).

Install piezoelectric axle sensors in slots. Fill the slot with epoxy grout under section 95-1.02H.

Ensure the grout does not exceed 165 degrees F while curing. Do not reopen the lane to traffic until the epoxy sets.

Perform the conductor test.

Connect the field wiring to the terminal blocks in the controller cabinet. Perform the piezoelectric axle sensor test.

Perform the operational test. Failure of the system to record and store data as required for an accumulated time exceeding 3 hours during the 5-day period is cause for the operational test to be rejected and repeated.
87-1.03L Utility Service 87-1.03L(1) General
Install the service equipment early enough to allow the utility to complete its work before completion of the electrical work.

At least 15 days before permanent electrical and telecommunication service is required, request the service connections for permanent installations. The Department arranges with the utilities for completion of the connections and pays all costs and fees required by the utilities. 87-1.03L(2) Electric Service 87-1.03L(2)(a) General
If service equipment is to be installed on a utility-owned pole, furnish and install the conduit, conductors, pull boxes, and other necessary material to complete the service installation. The service utility decides the position of the riser and equipment on the pole. 87-1.03L(2)(b) Electric Service for Irrigation
Establishing electric service for irrigation includes installing conduit, conductors, and pull boxes and making connections from the service point to the irrigation controllers. 87-1.03L(2)(c) Electric Service for Booster Pumps
Establishing electric service for a booster pump includes installing conduit, conductors, and pull boxes and making connections from the service point to the booster pump enclosure. 87-1.03L(3) Telecommunications Service
Establishing telecommunication service includes installing conduit, conductors, and pull boxes and making connections from the service point to the telephone demarcation cabinet. 87-1.03M Photoelectric Controls

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Mount the photoelectric unit on the top of the pole for Type I, II, and III photoelectric controls.

Use mounting brackets where pole-top mounting is not possible. Orient the photoelectric unit to face north
Mount the enclosure at a height of 6 feet above finished grade on the same standard as the photoelectric unit.

Install a minimum 100 VA, 480/120 V(ac) transformer in the contactor enclosure to provide 120 V(ac) for the photoelectric control unit when switching 480 V(ac), 60 Hz circuits. 87-1.03N Fused Splice Connectors
Install a fuse splice connector with a fuse in each ungrounded conductor for luminaires, except for overhead sign luminaires. The connector must be located in the pull box adjacent to the luminaires.

If the pull box for the roadway luminaire is tamper resistant, install a fuse splice connector with 10 A fuse in the pull box and an additional fuse splice connector with a 5 A fuse in the handhole.

Install a fuse splice connector with a fuse on primary side of transformer.

Crimp the connector terminals onto the ungrounded conductors using a tool under the manufacturer's instructions. Insulate the terminals and make them watertight. 87-1.03O Grounding Electrodes
Install a grounding electrode for each cabinet, service equipment enclosure, and transformer.

Attach a grounding conductor to the electrode using either a ground clamp or exothermic weld.

Connect the other end of the conductor to the cabinet, service equipment enclosure, and transformer.
87-1.03P Service Equipment Enclosures
Installing a service equipment enclosure includes constructing the foundation and pad and installing conduit, adjacent pull boxes, and grounding electrode.

Locate the foundation such that the minimum clearance around the front and back of the enclosure complies with NEC, article 110.26, "Spaces About Electrical Equipment, (600 V, nominal or less)."
Apply a sealing compound between the foundation and the enclosure before installing the enclosure.

Bond and ground metal conduit as specified in NEC and by the service utility except the grounding electrode conductor must be no. 6 or larger.

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If circuit breakers and components do not have a description on engraved phenolic nameplates, install them using stainless steel rivets or screws under section 86-1.02P(2). 87-1.03Q Cabinets 87-1.03Q(1) General
Installing a cabinet includes constructing the foundation and pad and installing conduit, adjacent pull boxes, and grounding electrode.

Apply a mastic or caulking compound before installing the cabinet on the foundation to seal the openings.

Connect the field wiring to the terminal blocks in the cabinet. Neatly arrange and lace or enclose the conductors in plastic tubing or raceway. Terminate the conductors with properly sized captive or spring spade terminals. Apply a crimp-style connector and solder them.

Install and solder a spade-type terminal on no. 12 and smaller field conductors and a spadetype or ring- type terminal on conductors larger than no. 12. 87-1.03Q(2) Department-Furnished Controller Cabinets
Arrange for the delivery of Department-furnished controller cabinets. 87-1.03Q(3) Reserved
87-1.03Q(4) Telephone Demarcation Cabinets
Installing a telephone demarcation cabinet includes installing conduit, cable, and pull boxes to the controller cabinet.

Install the cabinet with the back toward the nearest lane of traffic. 87-1.03R Signal Heads 87-1.03R(1) General
Installing a signal head includes mounting the heads on standards and mast arms, installing backplates and visors, and wiring conductors to the terminal blocks.

Keep the heads covered or direct them away from traffic until the system is ready for operation.
87-1.03R(2) Signal Faces
Use the same brand and material for the signal faces at each location.

Program the programmable visibility signal faces under the manufacturer's instructions. The indication must be visible only in those areas or lanes to be controlled.

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87-1.03R(3) Backplates
Install backplates using at least six 10-24 or 10-32 self-tapping and locking stainless steel machine screws and flat washers.

If a plastic backplate requires field assembly, attach each joint using at least four no.10 machine screws. Each machine screw must have an integral or captive flat washer, a hexagonal head slotted for a standard screwdriver, and either a locking nut with an integral or captive flat washer or a nut, flat washer, and lock washer. Machine screws, nuts, and washers must be stainless steel or steel with a zinc or black oxide finish.

If a metal backplate has 2 or more sections, fasten the sections with rivets or aluminum bolts peened after assembly to avoid loosening.

Install the backplate such that the background light is not visible between the backplate and the signal face or between sections.
87-1.03R(4) Signal Mounting Assemblies
Install a signal mounting assembly such that its members are arranged symmetrically and plumb or level. Orient each mounting assembly to allow maximum horizontal clearance to the adjacent roadway.

For a bracket-mounted assembly, bolt the terminal compartment or pole plate to the pole or standard.

In addition to the terminal compartment mounting, attach the upper pipe fitting of Type SV-1-T with 5 sections or a SV-2-TD to the standard or pole using the mounting detail for signal heads without a terminal compartment.

Use a 4-1/2-inch slip fitter and set screws to mount an assembly on a post top.

After installing the assembly, clean and paint the exposed threads of the galvanized conduit brackets and bracket areas damaged by the wrench or vise jaws. Use a wire brush to clean and apply 2 coats of unthinned, organic zinc-rich primer. Do not use an aerosol can to apply the primer.

Install the conductors in the terminal compartment and secure the cover. 87-1.03S Pedestrian Signal Heads
Installing a pedestrian signal head includes mounting the heads on standards and wiring conductors to the terminal blocks.

Install the pedestrian signal mounting assembly under section 87-1.03R(4).

Use the same brand and material for the pedestrian signal faces at each location.

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Install a pedestrian signal face such that its members are arranged symmetrically and plumb or level.
87-1.03T Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Install accessible pedestrian signals of the same manufacturer at each location. Do not install APS components inside the controller cabinet.

Identify conductors on both ends of the signal interface cable. Label each conductor according to their function under the manufacturer's instructions.

Connect the signal interface cable to the terminal blocks in the APS and pedestrian signal head.

Attach the accessible pedestrian signal to the standard with hex screws by drilling and tapping.

Drill a 1- inch diameter hole on the standard for the signal interface cable.

Install the 9 by 12 inches R10-3j (CA) sign using the adapter plate provided by the APS manufacturer. Point the arrow on the accessible pedestrian signal in the crossing direction.

Cut Type 2 post 2 inches above the R10 series sign.

Furnish the equipment and hardware to set up and calibrate the accessible pedestrian signal.

Arrange to have a manufacturer's representative at the job site to program the accessible pedestrian signal with an audible message or tone.
87-1.03U Push Button Assemblies
Install the push button assembly and the R10 series sign on the crosswalk side of the standard. Attach the sign to the assembly for Type B assemblies.

Attach the sign to the standard using 2 straps and saddle brackets for Type C assemblies. You may use straps and saddle brackets to secure the push button to the standard.

Cut Type 2 post 2 inches above the R10 series sign.
87-1.03V Detectors 87-1.03V(1) General
Installing a detector includes installing inductive loop conductors, sealant, conduit, and pull boxes. Center the detectors in the traffic lanes.

Do not splice the detector conductor.
87-1.03V(2) Inductive Loop Detectors
Mark the location of the inductive loop detectors such that the distance between the side of the

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loop and a lead-in saw cut from an adjacent detector is at least 2 feet. The distance between lead-in saw cuts must be at least 6 inches.

Saw cut the slots under section 13-4.03E(7). The bottoms of the slots must be smooth with no sharp edges. For Type E detector loops, saw the slots such that the sides are vertical.

Wash the slots clean using water and blow dry them with compressed air to remove all moisture and debris.

Identify the start of the conductor.

Waterproof the ends of a Type 2 loop conductor before installing it in the conduit to prevent moisture from entering the cable.

Install the loop conductor in the slots and lead-in saw cuts using a 3/16- to 1/4-inch-thick wood paddle. Hold the conductors in place at the bottom of the slot with wood paddles during placement of the sealant.

Wind adjacent loops on the same sensor unit channel in opposite directions.

Twist the conductors for each loop into a pair consisting of a minimum of 2 turns per foot before placing them in the lead-in saw cut and the conduit leading to the pull box. Do not install more than 2 twisted pairs of conductors per lead-in saw cut.

Test each loop for continuity, circuit resistance, and insulation resistance before filling the slots with sealant.

Remove excess sealant from the adjacent road surface before it sets. Do not use solvents to remove the excess.

Identify the loop conductor pair in the pull box, marking the start with the letter S and the end with the letter F. Band conductors in pairs by lane in the pull box adjacent to the loops and in the cabinet. Identify each pair with the detector designation and loop number.

Install the conductors in a compacted layer of HMA immediately below the uppermost layer if more than one layer will be placed. Install the loop conductors before placing the uppermost layer of HMA. Fill the slot with a sealant flush to the surface.

Install the conductors in the existing pavement if one layer of HMA is to be placed. Install the loop conductors before placing the layer of HMA. Fill the slot with a sealant flush to the surface.
87-1.03V(3) Preformed Inductive Loop Detectors
Install a preformed inductive loop detector consisting of 4 turns in the loop and a lead-in conductor pair twisted at least 2 turns per foot all encased in conduit and sealed to prevent water penetration. The detector must be 6-foot square unless shown otherwise.

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Construct the loop detector using a minimum 3/8-inch Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 PVC or polypropylene conduit and no. 16 or larger conductor with Type THWN insulation.

In new roadways, place the detector in the base course with the top of the conduit flush with the top of the base. Cover with HMA or concrete pavement. Protect the detector from damage before and during pavement placement.

In new reinforced concrete bridge decks, secure the detector to the top of the uppermost layer o reinforcing steel using nylon wire ties. Hold the detector parallel to the bridge deck using PVC or polypropylene spacers where necessary. Place conduit for lead-in conductors between the uppermost 2 layers of reinforcing steel.

Do not install detectors in existing bridge decks unless authorized.

Install a detector in existing pavement before placement of concrete or HMA as follows:

1. Saw cut slots at least 1-1/4 inches wide into the pavement.

2. Place the detector in the slots. The top of the conduit must be at least 2 inches below the top of the pavement.

3. Test each loop circuit for continuity, circuit resistance, and insulation resistance.

4. Fill saw cuts with elastomeric or hot melt rubberized asphalt sealant for asphalt concrete pavemen and with epoxy sealant or hot melt rubberized asphalt sealant for concrete pavement.
87-1.03W Sealants 87-1.03W(1) General Reserved
87-1.03W(2) Elastomeric Sealant
Apply an elastomeric sealant with a pressure feed applicator. 87-1.03W(3) Asphaltic Emulsion Sealant
Asphaltic emulsion sealant must:

1. Be used for filling slots in asphalt concrete pavement of a maximum width of 5/8 inch

2. Not be used on concrete pavement or where the slope causes the material to run from the slot

3. Be thinned under the manufacturer's instructions

4. Be placed when the air temperature is at least 45 degrees F 87-1.03W(4) Hot-Melt Rubberized Asphalt Sealant
Melt the sealant in a jacketed, double-boiler-type, melting unit. The temperature of the heat transfer medium must not exceed 475 degrees F.

Apply the sealant with a pressure feed applicator or a pour pot when the surface temperature of the pavement is greater than 40 degrees F.

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87-1.03X Reserved
87-1.03Y Transformers
Installing a transformer includes placing the transformer inside a pull box, a cabinet, or an enclosure. Use a submersible type transformer inside pull boxes.

Wire the transformer for the appropriate voltage.

Ground the secondary circuit of the transformer as specified in the NEC. 87-103Z Reserved
87-1.04 PAYMENT
Not Used

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87-1 LIGHTING

SYSTEMS

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87-2.01 GENERAL
87-2.01A Summary
Section 87-2 includes specifications for constructing lighting systems. Lighting system includes:

1. Foundations

2. Pull boxes

3. Conduit

4. Conductors

5. Standards

6. Luminaires

7. Service equipment enclosure

8. Photoelectric control

9. Fuse splice connectors

10. High mast lighting assemblies
The components of a lighting system are shown on the project plans. 87-2.01B Definitions
Reserved
87-2.01C Submittals
Submit a certificate of compliance and test data for the high mast lighting luminaires. 87-2.01D Quality Assurance
Reserved
87-2.02 MATERIALS
87-2.02A General
Reserved
87-2.02B High Mast Lighting Assemblies
A high mast lighting assembly includes the foundation, pole, lowering device system, luminaires, and control pedestal.

Each luminaire in a high mast lighting assembly must include a housing, an optical system, and a ballast. The housing must be made of aluminum.

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withstand a 1,000- hour salt spray test as specified in ASTM B117.

The optical system, consisting of the reflector, refractor or lens, lamp socket, and lamp, must be in a sealed chamber. The chamber must be sealed by a gasket between the reflector and refractor or lens and a gasket between the reflector and lamp socket. The chamber must have a separate filter or filtering gasket for flow of air.

An asymmetrical luminaire must have a refractor or reflector that is rotatable 360 degrees around a vertical axis to orient the distribution of light.

The luminaire must have a slip fitter for mounting on a 2-inch horizontal pipe tenon and must be adjustable ±3 degrees from the axis of the tenon.

The reflector must have a specular surface made of silvered glass or aluminum protected by either an anodized finish or a silicate film. The reflector must be shaped such that a minimum of light is reflected through the arc tube of the lamp.

The refractor and lens must be made of heat-resistant glass.

The lamp socket must be a porcelain-enclosed, mogul-multiple type. The shell must contain integral lamp grips to ensure electrical contact under conditions of normal vibrations. The socket must be rated for 1,500 W, 600 V(ac) and 4,000 V(ac) pulse for a 400 W lamp and 5,000 V(ac) pulse for a 1,000 W lamp.

The luminaire must have a dual fuse holder for 2 fuses rated at 5 A, 480 V(ac). The fuses must be 13/32 inch by 1-1/2 inches, standard midget ferrule type with a nontime-delay feature.

The lamps must be vertical burning, protected from undue vibration, and prevented from backing out of the socket by a stainless steel clamp attached to the luminaire.

A 1,000 W metal halide lamp must have an initial output of 100,000 lumens and an average rated life of 12,000 hours based on 10 hours per start.

A 400 W high-pressure sodium lamp must have an initial output of 50,000 lumens. A 1,000 W high- pressure sodium lamp must have an initial output of 140,000 lumens.

The ballast for the luminaire must be a regulator type and have a core and coils, capacitors, and starting aid.

Ballast must be:

1. Mounted within a weatherproof housing that integrally attaches to the top of a luminaire support bracket and lamp support assembly

2. Readily removable without removing the luminaire from the bracket arm

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The ballast for a metal halide luminaire must comply with luminaire manufacturer's specifications.

The wattage regulation spread at any lamp voltage, from nominal through the life of the lamp, must vary no more than 22 percent for a 1,000 W lamp and a ±10 percent input voltage variation. The ballast's starting line current must be less than its operating current. 87-2.02C Soffit and Wall-Mounted Luminaires 87-2.02C(1) General Soffit and wall-mounted luminaires must be weatherproof and corrosion resistant.

Each luminaire must include a 70 W high-pressure sodium lamp with a minimum average rated life of 24,000 hours. The lamp socket must be positioned such that the light center of the lamp is located within 1/2 inch of the designed light center of the luminaire.

Luminaire wiring must be SFF-2.

Flush-mounted soffit luminaire must have:

1. Metal body with two 1-inch-minimum conduit hubs and a means of anchoring the body into the concrete

2. Prismatic refractor made of heat-resistant polycarbonate

2.1. Mounted in a door frame

2.2. With the street side identified

3. Aluminum reflector with a specular anodized finish

4. Ballast located either within the housing or in a ceiling pull box if shown

5. Lamp socket
The door frame assembly must be hinged, gasketed, and secured to the luminaire body with at least 3 machine screws.

A pendant soffit luminaire must be enclosed and gasketed and have an aluminum finish.

Luminaire must have:

1. Aluminum reflector with a specular anodized finish

2. Refractor made of heat-resistant polycarbonate

3. Optical assembly that is hinged and latched for lamp access and a device to prevent dropping

4. Ballast designed for operation in a raintight enclosure

5. Galvanized metal box with a gasketed cover, 2 captive screws, and 2 chains to prevent dropping and for luminaire mounting
Wall-mounted luminaire must have:

1. Cast metal body

2. Prismatic refractor:

2.1. Made of glass

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2.2. Mounted in a door frame

3. Aluminum reflector with a specular anodized finish

4. Integral ballast

5. Lamp socket

6. Gasket between the refractor and the body

7. At least 2 mounting bolts of minimum 5/16-inch diameter A cast aluminum body of a luminaire to be cast into or mounted against concrete must have a thick coat of alkali-resistant bituminous paint on all surfaces to be in contact with the concrete. 87-2.02C(2) High-Pressure Sodium Lamp Ballasts 87-2.02C(2)(a) General A high-pressure sodium lamp ballast must operate the lamp for its rated wattage.

Starting aids for a ballast must be interchangeable between ballasts of the same wattage and manufacturer without adjustment.

The ballast must be provided with a heat-generating component to serve as a heat sink. The capacitor must be placed at the maximum practicable distance from the heat-generating components or thermally shielded to limit the case temperature to 75 degrees C.

The transformer and inductor must be resin impregnated for protection against moisture.

Capacitors, except for those in starting aids, must be metal cased and hermetically sealed.

The ballast must have a power factor of 90 percent or greater.

For the nominal input voltage and lamp voltage, the ballast design center must not vary more than 7.5 percent from the rated lamp wattage.
87-2.02C(2)(b) Regulator-Type Ballasts
A regulator-type ballast must be designed such that a capacitance variance of ±6 percent does not cause more than ±8 percent variation in the lamp wattage regulation.

The ballast must have a current crest factor not exceeding 1.8 for an input voltage variation of ±10 percent.

The lamp wattage regulation spread for a lag-type ballast must not vary by more than 18 percent for ±10 percent input voltage variations. The primary and secondary windings must be electrically isolated.

The lamp wattage regulation spread for a constant-wattage, autoregulator, lead-type ballast must not vary by more than 30 percent for ±10 percent input voltage variations. 87-2.02C(2)(c) Nonregulator-Type Ballasts
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voltage variation of ±5 percent.

The lamp wattage regulation spread for an autotransformer or high reactance type ballast must not vary by more than 25 percent for ±5 percent input voltage variations. 87-2.03 CONSTRUCTION
87-2.03A General
Set the foundations for standards such that the mast arm is perpendicular to the centerline of the roadway.

Tighten the cap screws of the luminaire's clamping bracket to 10 ft-lb for roadway luminaires.

Label the month and year of the installation inside the luminaire housing's door.

Perform the conductor and operational tests for the system. 87-2.03B High Mast Lighting Assemblies
Mount and connect the luminaires to the accessory support ring. Aim the asymmetrical luminaire to orient the distribution of light.
87-2.03C Soffit and Wall-Mounted Luminaires
For a flush-mounted soffit luminaire:

1. Prevent concrete from getting into the housing during pouring of the concrete for the structure

2. Install the luminaire with the axis vertical and the street side of the refractor oriented as indicated

3. Locate the luminaire to provide a minimum 2-foot clearance from the inside surface of the girders and 1-foot clearance from the near face of the diaphragm

4. Install the bridge soffit and ceiling pull box over the same lane For a pendant soffit luminaire:

1. Cast in place the inserts for the no. 8 pull box during concrete placement for a new structure

2. Drill holes for expansion anchors to support the no. 8 pull box on existing structures

3. Bond the suspension conduit and luminaire to the pull box For a wall-mounted luminaire, provide:

1. Extension junction box or ring on a new structure

2. 4 external mounting taps on an existing structure
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falsework has been removed from the structure.

If the Engineer orders soffit or wall-mounted luminaires to be activated before permanent power service is available, installing and removing the temporary power service is change order work.
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87-2 SIGN ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS
87-3.01 GENERAL
Section 87-3 includes specifications for constructing sign illumination systems. Sign illumination system includes:

1. Foundations

2. Pull boxes

3. Conduit

4. Conductors

5. Overhead sign luminaires

6. Service equipment enclosure

7. Photoelectric control
The components of a sign illumination system are shown on the project plans. 87-3.02 MATERIALS
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87-3.03 CONSTRUCTION
Perform the conductor test.

Install overhead sign luminaires under the manufacturer's instructions. Do not modify the sign structure or mounting channels.

Perform the operational tests for the system.
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87-3 SIGNAL AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS
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Section 87-4 includes specifications for constructing signal and lighting systems. Signal and lighting system includes:

1. Foundations

2. Pull boxes

3. Conduit

4. Conductors and cables

5. Standards

6. Signal heads

7. Service equipment enclosure

8. Department-furnished controller assembly

9. Detectors

10. Telephone demarcation cabine

11. Accessible pedestrian signals

12. Push button assemblies

13. Pedestrian signal heads

14. Luminaires

15. Photoelectric control

16. Fuse splice connectors

17. Battery backup system

18. Flashing beacons

19. Flashing beacon enclosure
The components of a signal and lighting system are shown on the project plans. 87-4.02 MATERIALS
87-4.02A General
Reserved
87-4.02B Railroad Preemption
A wire jumper for railroad preemption must be:

1. Stranded

2. No. 14 AWG

3. White with red stripes
87-4.03 CONSTRUCTION
87-4.03A General
Set the foundation for a standard such that the mast arm is perpendicular to the centerline of the roadway.

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Tighten the cap screws of the roadway luminaire's clamping bracket to 10 ft-lb. Label the month and year of the installation inside the luminaire housing's door. Perform the conductor and operational tests for the system.
87-4.03B Railroad Preemption
Connect the C16 harness plug to the C16 socket on the Output File no. 2LX in the controller cabinet.

Connect the terminated conductors of the C16 harness to terminal block TB9 on input panel no.1 in the controller cabinet as shown in the following table:

Input Panel No. 1 Connections
Pin Label TB9
1 J-12D 4
2 J-12J 5
3 J-13D 7
4 J-13J 8
5 J-14D 10
6 J-14J 11
Terminate wire jumpers with spade connectors on both ends.

Connect three wire jumpers approximately 4 feet in length as show in the following table:

Jumper Connections
Jumper Bus TB9
1 DC- 6
2 DC- 9
3 DC- 12
Connect three wire jumpers approximately 2 inches in length as show in the following table:

Jumper Connections
Jumper Terminal Block Pin Pin
1 TB-12 5 7
2 TB-13 5 7
3 TB-14 5 7
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87-5 RAMP METERING SYSTEMS
87-5.01 GENERAL
Section 87-5 includes specifications for constructing ramp metering systems. Ramp metering system includes:

1. Foundations

2. Pull boxes

3. Conduit

4. Conductors

5. Standards

6. Signal heads

7. Service equipment enclosure

8. Department-furnished controller assembly

9. Detectors

10. Flashing beacons
The components of a ramp metering system are shown on the project plans. 87-5.02 MATERIALS
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87-5.03 CONSTRUCTION
Connect the field wiring to the terminal blocks in the controller cabinet. The Engineer provides you a list of field conductor terminations for each controller cabinet.

Perform the conductor and operational tests for the system. 87-5.04 PAYMENT
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87-5 TRAFFIC MONITORING STATION SYSTEMS
87-6.01 GENERAL
Section 87-6 includes specifications for constructing traffic monitoring station systems. Traffic monitoring station system includes:

1. Foundations

2. Pull boxes

3. Conduit

4. Cables

5. Conductors

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6. Service equipment enclosure

7. Controller cabinet

8. Detectors

9. Telephone demarcation cabinet
The components of a traffic monitoring station system are shown on the project plans. 87-6.02 MATERIALS
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87-6.03 CONSTRUCTION
Connect the field wiring to the terminal blocks in the controller cabinet. The Engineer provides you a list o field conductor terminations for the controller cabinet.

Perform the conductor and operational tests for the system. 87-6.04 PAYMENT
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87-6 FLASHING BEACON SYSTEMS
87-7.01 GENERAL
Section 87-7 includes specifications for constructing flashing beacon systems. Flashing beacon system includes:

1. Foundations

2. Pull boxes

3. Conduit

4. Conductors

5. Standards

6. Service equipment enclosure

7. Signal heads

8. Flashing beacon enclosure
The components of a flashing beacon system are shown on the project plans.

The flash rate for the flashing beacon must comply with chapter 4L, "Flashing Beacons," of the California MUTCD.

The flashing beacon must allow alternating flashing wig-wag operation. The flashing beacon enclosure must have a separate flasher unit installed.
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87-7.03 CONSTRUCTION
Perform the conductor and operational tests for the system. 87-7.04 PAYMENT
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87-7 PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON SYSTEMS
87-8.01 GENERAL
87-8.01A Summary
Section 87-8 includes specifications for constructing pedestrian hybrid beacon systems. A pedestrian hybrid beacon system includes:

1. Foundations

2. Pull boxes

3. Conduit

4. Conductors and cables

5. Standards

6. Pedestrian hybrid beacon face

7. Pedestrian signal heads

8. Service equipment enclosure

9. Department-furnished controller assembly

10. Accessible pedestrian signals

11. Push button assemblies

12. Luminaires

13. Fuse splice connectors

14. Battery backup system
The components of a pedestrian hybrid beacon system are shown on the project plans. 87-8.01B Definitions
Reserved
87-8.01C Submittals
Reserved
87-8.01D Quality Assurance 87-8.01D(1) General Reserved 87-8.01D(2) Quality Control

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Verify the sequence for the pedestrian hybrid beacon system per California MUTCD, Chapter 4F, Figure 4F-3 "Sequence for a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon" during the operational test.

Test the battery backup system.
87-8.02 MATERIALS
87-8.02A General
The pedestrian hybrid beacon system must comply with California MUTCD, Chapter 4F. 87-8.02B Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Face
A pedestrian hybrid beacon face consists of two red indications on the top and one yellow indication on the bottom.
87-8.03 CONSTRUCTION
Install pedestrian hybrid beacon system under section 87-4.03A. Install battery backup system. 87-8.04 PAYMENT
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87-9 – 87-11 RESERVED
87-12 CHANGEALE MESSAGE SIGN SYSTEM
87-12.01 GENERAL
Section 87-12 includes specifications for constructing changeable message sign systems.

Changeable message sign system includes:

1. Foundations

2. Pull boxes

3. Conduit

4. Conductors and cables

5. Service equipment enclosure

6. Department-furnished controller cabinet

7. Department-furnished changeable message sign

8. Department-furnished wiring harness

9. Sign disconnect
The components of a changeable message sign system are shown on the project plans. 87-12.02 MATERIALS
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87-12.03 CONSTRUCTION
Install changeable message sign on sign structure under section 56-2.

Connect the field wiring to the terminal blocks in the sign assembly and controller cabinet.

The Engineer provides you a list of field conductor terminations for each sign cabinet and controller cabinet.

The Department maintains the sign assemblies.
87-12.04 PAYMENT
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87-13 RESERVED
87-14 RADAR SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN SYSTEMS
87-14.01 GENERAL
87-14.01A Summary
Section 87-14 includes specifications for installing radar speed feedback sign systems. Radar speed feedback sign system includes:

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1. Foundations

2. Pull boxes

3. Conduit

4. Conductors and cables

5. Standards or wood posts

6. Vehicle speed feedback sign

7. Service equipment enclosure

8. Signs
The components of a radar speed feedback sign system are shown on the project plans. 87-14.01B Definitions
Reserved
87-14.01C Submittals
Submit 2 copies of:

1. Test data report complying with NEMA-TS-2 for the vehicle speed feedback sign

2. Shop drawings or installation manuals for the sign support, electrical connections, attachments, and mounting configurations
87-14.01D Quality Assurance 87-14.01D(1) General Reserved 87-14.01D(2) Quality Control
Equipment setup must comply with the sign manufacturer's instructions.

Notify the Engineer at least 5 business days before performing the system test. Test the system in the presence of the Engineer.

Radar speed feedback sign system test consists of:

1. Turning on the radar speed feedback sign system

2. Driving a vehicle and recording the speeds displayed

2.1. By the vehicle speedometer

2.2. On the vehicle speed feedback sign for the vehicles

3. Performing the test 5 times per lane detected

4. Ensuring that the 5 recorded speeds of the vehicle speed feedback sign are within ± 1 mph of the vehicle speeds recorded from the vehicle speedometer After successful testing, present the recorded results to the Engineer. 87-14.01D(3) Training
Provide training to a maximum of 4 Department employees on the operation of the vehicle speed feedback sign. Training must be a minimum of 1 hour and include how to program,

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adjust, troubleshoot, and repair the sign.
87-14.02 MATERIALS
87-14.02A General
Vehicle speed feedback sign consists of a housing, display window, and radar unit. Sign must:

1. Comply with the California MUTCD, Chapter 2B

2. Have an operating voltage of 120 V(ac) for permanent installations

3. Have a maximum weight of 45 lb

4. Have a wind load rating of 90 mph

5. Have an operating temperature range from -34 to 165 degrees F

6. Have a retroreflective white sheeting background
87-14.02B Housings
Housing must:

1. Be weatherproof (NEMA 3R or better) and vandal resistant

2. Be made of 0.09-inch-gauge welded aluminum with the outer surfaces being UV resistant

3. Have the manufacturer's name, model number, serial number, date of manufacture, rated voltage and rated current marked inside

4. Have the internal components easily accessible for field repair without removal of the sign
87-14.02C Display Windows
Display window consists of a cover, LED character display, and dimming control. Character display and cover must deflect together without damage to the internal electronics and speed detection components.

Cover must be:

1. Vandal resistant and shock absorbent

2. Field replaceable with the removal of external stainless-steel, tamper proof fasteners Cover must be made of a minimum 0.25-inch-thick, shatter-resistant polycarbonate. LED character display must:

1. Consist of two 7-segment, solid-state, numeric characters, which must

1.1. Be a minimum:

1.1.1. 18 inches in height for freeways and expressways

1.1.2. 14 inches in height for conventional highways

1.2. Have a width-to-height ratio between 0.7 and 1.0

1.3. Have a stroke width-to-height ratio of 0.2

1.4. Be visible from a minimum distance of 1,500 feet and legible from a minimum distance of 750 feet

1.5. Consist of a minimum 16 LEDs, which must:

1.5.1. Be amber and have a wavelength from 590 to 600 nm and rated for

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minimum 60,000 hours

1.5.2. Maintain a minimum 85 percent of the initial light output after 48 months of continuous use over the temperature range

2. Be capable of displaying the detected vehicle speed within 1 second

3. Remain blank when no vehicles are detected within the radar detection zone

4. Have the option to flash the pre-set speed limit when the detected vehicle speed is 5 miles higher than the pre-set speed

5. Be viewable only by the approaching traffic
Dimming control must:

1. Automatically adjust the character light intensity to provide optimum character visibility and legibility under all ambient lighting conditions

2. Have minimum 3 manual dimming modes of different intensities 87-14.02D Radar Units
Radar unit must:

1. Be able to detect up to 3 lanes of approaching traffic

2. Operate with an internal, low power, 24.159 GHz (K-band)

3. Be FCC approved Part 15 certified

4. Have a speed accuracy of ±1 mph
5 Have a maximum 15 W power consumption
87-14.03 CONSTRUCTION
Install the vehicle speed feedback sign under the manufacturer's instructions. Install R2-1 SPEED LIMIT sign.

Perform the conductor test.

Configure the radar speed feedback sign system to detect only traffic in the approach direction of travel.

Perform the radar speed feedback sign system test.

Perform the operational test for the system.
87-14.04 PAYMENT
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87-18 INTERCONNECTION CONDUIT AND CABLE
87-18.01 GENERAL
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Interconnection conduit and cable includes:

1. Pull boxes

2. Conduit

3. Signal interconnect cables

4. 12 position terminal block
The components of an interconnection conduit and cable are shown. 87-18.02 MATERIALS
Terminal block must comply with TEES, chapter 1, section 3. 87-18.03 CONSTRUCTION
Test the signal interconnect cable.

Install the terminal block on the input panel in the controller cabinet.

Connect the signal interconnect cable to the terminal block as shown in the following table:

Signal Interconnect Termination
Terminal Block Color
1 BLUE
2 BLACK
3 RED
4 BLACK
5 BROWN
6 BLACK
7 GREEN
8 BLACK
9 YELLOW
10 BLACK
11 WHITE
12 BLACK

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87-19 FIBER OPTIC CABLE SYSTEM
87-19.01 GENERAL
87-19.01A Summary
Section 87-19 includes specifications for constructing fiber optic cable systems. A fiber optic cable system includes:

1. Conduit and accessories

2. Vaults

3. Warning tape

4. Fiber optic cables

5. Fiber optic splice enclosures

6. Fiber distribution units

7. Fiber optic markers

8. Fiber optic connectors and couplers
The components of a fiber optic system are shown on the project plans. 87-19.01B Definitions
Reserved
87-19.01C Submittals
At least 15 days before cable installation, submit:

1. Manufacturer's procedures for pulling fiber optic cable

2. Test reports from a laboratory accredited to International Standards Organization/International Electrotechnical Commission 17025 by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) or the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for:

2.1. Water penetration

2.2. Cable temperature cycling

2.3. Cable impact

2.4. Cable tensile loading and fiber strain

2.5. Cable compressive loading

2.6. Compound flow

2.7. Cyclic flexing

3. Proof of calibration for the test equipment including

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3.1. Name of calibration facility

3.2. Date of calibration

3.3. Type of equipment, model number and serial number

3.4. Calibration result
Submit optical time-domain reflectometer data files for each test in a Microsoft Excel format.

After performing the optical time-domain reflectometer test and the power meter and light source test, submit within 4 business days a hard copy and electronic format:

1. Cable Verification Worksheet

2. Segment Verification Workshee

3. Link Loss Budget Worksheet
The worksheets are available at the Division of Construction website. 87-19.01D Quality Assurance 87-19.01D(1) General Reserved 87-19.01D(2) Quality Control
Notify the Engineer 4 business days before performing field tests. Include exact location of the system or components to be tested. Do not proceed with the testing until authorized. Perform each test in the presence of the Engineer.

The optical time-domain reflectometer test consists of:

1. Inspecting the cable segment for physical damage.

2. Measuring the attenuation levels for wavelengths of 1,310 and 1,550 nm in both directions for each fiber using the optical time-domain reflectometer.

3. Comparing the test results with the data sheet provided with the shipment. If there are attenuation deviations greater than 5 percent, the test will be considered unsatisfactory and the cable segment will be rejected. The failure of any single fiber is a cause for rejection of the entire segment. Replace any rejected cable segments and repeat the test.

The power meter and light source test consists of:

1. Testing each fiber in a link using a light source at one end of the link and a power meter at the other end

2. Measuring and recording the power loss for wavelengths of 1,310 and 1,550 nm in both directions
Index matching gel is not allowed.

Installation and splicing of the fiber optic cable system must be performed by a certified fiber optic installer.

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The optical time-domain reflectometer test and the power meter and light source test must be performed by a certified fiber optic technician.

Certification for the fiber optic installer and technician must be from an organization recognized by the cable manufacturer and current throughout the duration of the project. 87-19.02 MATERIALS
87-19.02A General
All metal components of the fiber optic cable system must be corrosion resistant. All connectors must be factory-installed and tested.

Patch cords, pigtails, and connectors must comply with ANSI/TIA-568. Pigtails must have a minimum 80 N pull out strength.

A splice cassette may be used in place of a pigtail and a splice tray.

Each cable reel must have a weatherproof label or tag with information specified in ANSI/ICEA S-87-640 including:

1. Contractor's name

2. Contract number

3. Number of fibers

4. Cable attenuation loss per fiber at 1,310 and 1,550 nm The labeled or tagged information must also be in a shipping record in a weatherproof envelope. The envelope must be removed only by the Engineer. 87-19.02B Vaults
A vault must:

1. Comply with section 86-1.02C and AASHTO HS 20-44, and load tested under AASHTO M 306

2. Be a minimum:

2.1. 4 feet wide by 4 feet high by 4 feet long nominal inside dimensions for box type

2.2. 4 feet high by 4 feet outside diameter for round type

3. Have a minimum access of:

3.1. 30 inches diameter for round type

3.2. 3 feet wide by 3 feet long for box type

4. Be precast either modular or monolithic.

5. Have cable racks installed on the interior sides. A rack must:

5.1. Be fabricated from ASTM A36 steel plate

5.2. Support a minimum of 100 pounds per rack arm

5.3. Support a minimum of 4 splice enclosures and a minimum of 4 cables with a minimum slack of 50 feet each

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5.4. Be hot-dip galvanized after manufacturing

5.5. Be bonded and grounded

6. Have a minimum:

6.1. Two 4-inch diameter knockouts on each side for box type

6.2. Two 4-inch diameter knockouts placed every 90 degrees for round type

7. Have a minimum 2-inch-diameter drain hole at the center of base.

Entry points for knockouts must not cause the cable to exceed its maximum bend radius. The access cover must:

1. Be a two-piece torsion-assisted sections or a minimum 30-inch-diameter cast iron

2. Have inset lifting pull slots

3. Have markings CALTRANS and FIBER OPTIC
87-19.02C Fiber Optic Cable
The fiber optic cable must:

1. Comply with 7 CFR parts 1755.900, 1755.901, and 1755.902, and ANSI/ICEA S-87-640

2. Be a singlemode, zero-dispersion, and have non-gel loose type buffer tubes

3. Have no splices

4. Have a Type H or Type M outer jacke

5. Be shipped on a reel

6. Have 10 feet of length on each end of the cable accessible for testing 87-19.02D Fiber Optic Splice Enclosures
A fiber optic splice enclosure must:

1. Not exceed 36 inches in length, 8 inches in width, and 8 inches in height

2. Be made of thermoplastic material, weather proof, chemical and UV resistant, and resealable

3. Accommodate a minimum of 8 internal splice trays

4. Have from 1/4 to 1 inch in diameter cable entry ports

5. Have brackets, clips and cable ties

6. Have means to anchor the dielectric member of the fiber optic cable

7. Include grounding hardware
87-19.02E Fiber Distribution Units
The fiber distribution unit) consists of a housing, a patch panel, a 12-multicolor pigtail, and a splice tray. The fiber distribution unit must be self-contained and pre-assembled.

The housing must:

1. Be a 19-inch rack-mountable modular-metal enclosure

2. Be a one rack unit

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3. Have cable clamps to secure buffer tube to the chassis

4. Have cable accesses with rubber grommets or similar material to prevent the cable from coming in contact with the bare metal

5. Be weatherproof

6. Have a hinged top door with a latch or thumbscrew to hold it in the closed position A patch panel must have a minimum of 12-singlefiber type connector sleeves. A pigtail must:

1. Be a simplex single mode fiber in a 900 µm tight buffer with a 12-inch-outer-diameter PVC jacket

2. Have a fiber optic connector attached on one end and bare fiber on the other end

3. Be at least 3 feet in length

4. Have the manufacturer's part number on the jacke
Pigtails must be single-fiber or ribbon type.
87-19.02F Patch Cords
Patch cords must:

1. Be a singlemode fiber in a 900 µm tight buffer with a 0.12-inch-outer-diameter PVC jacket

2. Have fiber optic connectors attached on both ends

3. Be at least 6 feet in length

4. Have manufacturer's part number on the jacket
Duplex patch cords must be of round cable structure, and not have zip-cord structure. 87-19.02G Splice Trays
Splice trays must:

1. Have brackets to spool incoming fibers a minimum of 2 turns.

2. Have means to secure and protect incoming buffer tubes, pigtails, and a minimum of 12 heat shrink fusion splices.

3. Be stackable.

4. Have a snap-on or hinged cover. The cover may be transparent 87-19.02H Fiber Optic Markers
Fiber optic markers must be:

1. Type K-2 (CA) object markers for vaults or pull boxes.

2. Disk markers for paved areas and transition points from unpaved to paved areas. The disk marker must be metallic, lead free and 4 inches in diameter, and must have a mounting stem at the center of the disk. The mounting stem must be a minimum 3 inches long and a minimum 0.70 inch in diameter.

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3. Non-reflective Class 1, Type F, flexible post delineators for unpaved areas. 87-19.02I Fiber Optic Connectors and Couplers
Connectors must be:

1. 0.1-inch ceramic ferrule pre-radiused type

2. Capped when not used
Couplers must be made of the same material as the connector's housing and have ceramic sleeves. Singlemode fiber optic connectors must have a yellow strain relief boot or a yellow base.
87-19.03 CONSTRUCTION
87-19.03A General
Perform the optical time-domain reflectometer test:

1. On the fiber optic cable upon its arrival to the job site and before its installation.

Complete the Cable Verification Worksheet. Do not install the fiber optic cable until the Engineer's written approval is received.

2. After the fiber optic cable segments have been pulled, but before breakout and termination. Complete the Segment Verification Worksheet.

3. Once the passive cabling system has been installed and is ready for activation. If the measured individual fusion splice losses exceed -0.30 dB, re-splice and retest. At the conclusion of the optical time-domain reflectometer test, perform the power meter and light source test. If the measured link loss exceeds the calculated link loss, replace the unsatisfactory cable segments or splices and retest Complete the Link Loss Budget Worksheet.
87-19.03B Vaults Installation
Install a vault as shown and with the side facing the roadway a minimum of 2 feet from the edge of pavement or back of dike, away from traffic.

Install the top of the vault flush with surrounding grade in paved areas and 2 inches above the surrounding grade in unpaved areas.

Place 6 inches of minor concrete around vaults. In unpaved areas, finish top of concrete at a 2 percent slope away from cover. In paved areas, finish top of concrete to match existing slope.

Bolt the steel cover to the vault when not working in it. 87-19.03C Fiber Optic Cable Installation
Install fiber optic cable by a certified installer or a representative from the fiber optic cable

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manufacturer during installation.

When using mechanical aids to install fiber optic cable:

1. Maintain a cable bend radius at least twenty times the outside diameter of the cable

2. Use cable grips having a ball bearing swivel

3. Use a pulling force on a cable not to exceed 500 pound-foot or manufacturer's recommended pulling tension, whichever is less
When installing the cable using the air blown method, the cable must withstand a static air pressure o 110 psi.

Lubricate the cable using a lubricant recommended by the cable manufacturer. Install fiber optic cable without splices except where shown.

Provide a minimum of 65 feet of slack for each fiber optic cable at each vault. Divide the slack equally on each side of the splice enclosure.

Install tracer wires in the fiber optic conduits and innerducts as shown. Provide a minimum 3 feet of slack tracer wire in each pull box and splice vault from each direction. You may splice tracer wire at intervals of not less than 500 feet and only inside splice vaults or pull boxes.

If a fiber optic cable and tracer wire are installed in an innerduct, pulling a separate fiber optic cable into a spare duct to replace damaged fiber will not be allowed.

Apply a non-hygroscopic filling compound to fiber optic cable openings. Seal the ends of conduit and innerducts after cables are installed.

Install strain relief for fiber optic cable entering a fiber optic enclosure.

Identify fibers and cables by direct labeling, metal tags, or bands fastened in such a way that they will not move. Use mechanical methods for labeling.

Provide identification on each fiber optic cable or each group of fiber optic cables in each vault and at the end of terminated fibers. Fiber optic cable must be identified as shown in the following table:

Cable Identificationa
Sequence
order Description Code
Numbers
of
characters
1 Fiber type S: Singlemode 1
2 Fiber count ###: Example 048 3

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3 Begin point
T: TMC
H: Hub
V: Video Node D: Data Node C: Cable Node TV:

Camera CM: CMS
E: Traffic Signal RM: Ramp Meter
TM: Traffic Monitoring/ Count Station/Vehicle Count
Station (VDS, TMS)
HA: Highway Advisory Radio
EM: Extinguishable Message Sign
RW: Roadway Weather Information System WM:

Weigh In Motion
WS: Weigh-Station Bypass System SV: Vault
SC: Splice Cabinet
1 or 2
4 Begin point
county
abbreviation
AA or AAA: Examples: Orange (ORA), San Mateo
(SM) 2 or 3
5 Begin point
route
number
###: Examples: 005, 082, 114 3
6 Begin point
post mile
#####: 02470 (example 024.70): Actual PM value to
the 1/100 value 5
7 End Point In the same way as for Begin Point 1 or 2
8 End point
county
abbreviation
In the same way as for Begin Point County
Abbreviation 2 or 3
9 End point
route
number
In the same way as Begin Point Route Number 3
10 End point
post mile In the same way as Begin Point Post Mile 5
aCable identification example: The cable code S 048 SV SM 084 02470 SV SC 082 02510 describes a singlemode, 48 strand, cable starting at a fiber optic vault in San Mateo County on Route 84 at post mile 24.70, and ending at another fiber optic vault in Santa Clara County on Route 82 at post mile 25.10.

Place labels on the cables at the following points:

1. Fiber optic vault and pull box entrances and exits

2. Splice enclosures entrance and exit

3. Fiber distribution unit entrance
Lace fiber optic cable inside controller cabinets and secure to the cage.

Support the fiber optic cable within 6 inches from a termination and every 2 feet. Secure fiber optic cables to the cable racks. Store excess cable in a figure 8 fashion.

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87-19.03D Fiber Optic Cable Splices
Use fusion splicing for fiber optic cables.

Splice single-buffer tube cable to multi-buffer tube cable using the mid-span access method under manufacturer's instructions. Any mid-span access splice or fiber distribution unit termination must involve only those fibers being spliced as shown.

Place fiber splices in the splice enclosures installed in the vaults. 87-19.03E Splice Enclosures Installation
Maintain an equal amount of slack on each side of the splice enclosure. Secure the fiber optic splices in splice tray.

Secure the splice trays to the inner enclosure. Label cables and buffer tubes.

Do not seal fiber splice enclosure until authorized and the power meter and light source test is performed. Seal the enclosure under manufacturer's instructions.

Flash test the outer enclosure under manufacturer's instructions in the presence of the Engineer. Visually inspect the enclosure. If bubbles are present, identify the locations where the bubbles are present, take corrective actions and repeat the flash test until no bubbles are present.

Attach the splice enclosure to the side wall of a vault or hub with a minimum 2 feet distance between the ground and the bottom of the enclosure.

Secure fiber optic cables to the chassis using cable clamps for fiber optic units.

Connect a minimum of one bonding conductor to a grounding electrode after mounting the fiber optic enclosure to the wall. If there are multiple bonding conductors, organize the conductors in a neat way.
87-19.03F Fiber Optic Distribution Unit Installation
Spool incoming buffer tubes 2 feet in the splice tray and expose 1 foot of individual fibers. Maintain a minimum 2-inch-bend radius during and after installation in the splice tray.

Splice incoming fibers in the splice tray.

Restrain each fiber in the splice tray. Do not apply stress on the fiber when located in its final position. Secure buffer tubes near the entrance of the splice tray.

Secure splice trays under manufacturer's instructions. Label splice tray after splicing is FRONT STREET GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1C
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completed.

Install patch cords in fiber distribution units and patch panels. Permanently label each cord and each connector in the panel with the system as shown. 87-19.03G Fiber Optic Markers Installation
Install fiber optic markers at 12-inch offset on the side furthest away from the edge of travel way:

1. For fiber optic cable at 500 feet apart in areas where the distance between vaults or pull boxes is greater than 500 feet

2. Adjacent to vaults and pull boxes

3. For fiber optic cable turns at:

3.1. Beginning of the turn

3.2. Middle of the arc

3.3. End of the turn
When a fiber optic cable crosses a roadway or ramp, install a disk marker over the conduit trench on:

1. Every shoulder within 6 inches from the edge of pavement

2. Delineated median

3. Each side of a barrier
Install markers under section 81 except each retroreflective face must be parallel to the road centerline and facing away from traffic.
87-19.04 PAYMENT
Not Used
87-20 TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
87-20.01 GENERAL
Section 87-20 includes specifications for providing, maintaining, and removing temporary electrical systems.

Temporary systems may be mounted on wood posts or trailers.

Obtain the Department's authorization for the type of temporary electrical system and its installation method.

A temporary system must operate on a continuous, 24-hour basis.

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A temporary electrical system must have a primary power source and a back-up power source from:

1. Commercial utility company

2. Generator system

3. Photovoltaic system
87-20.02 MATERIALS
87-20.02A General
Temporary wood poles must comply with section 48-6.

The components of a temporary system are shown on the project plans. If you use Type UF-B cable, the minimum conductor size must be no. 12. A back-up power source must:

1. Have an automatic transfer switch

2. Start automatically and transfer the system load upon reaching the operating voltage in the event of a power source failure
A trailer must be equipped with devices to level and plumb the temporary system. 87-20.02B Generators
A generator must:

1. Be 120 V(ac) or 120/240 V(ac), 60 Hz, 2.5 kW minimum, continuous-duty type

2. Be powered by a gasoline, LPG, or diesel engine operating at approximately 1,800 rpm with an automatic oil feed

3. Be equipped to provide automatic start-stop operation with a 12 V starting system

4. Have generator output circuits that have overcurrent protection with a maximum setting of 15 A

5. Have a spark arrester complying with Pub Cont Code § 4442 87-20.02C Automatic Transfer Switches
An automatic transfer switch must provide:

1. Line voltage monitoring in the event of a power outage that signals the back-up power source to start

2. Start delay, adjustable from 0 to 6 seconds, to prevent starting if the power outage is only momentary and a stop delay, adjustable from 0 to 8 minutes, to allow the back-up power source to unload

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to allow the line voltage to stabilize

4. Mechanical interlock to prevent an application of power to the load from both sources and to prevent backfeeding from the back-up power source to the primary power source
87-20.02D–87-20.02G Reserved
87-20.02H Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems
A temporary flashing beacon system consists of a flashing beacon system, wood pole, and a power source.

The system must comply with the specifications for flashing beacon systems in section 87-7.
87-20.02I Temporary Lighting Systems
A temporary lighting system consists of a lighting system, a power source, and wood poles. The system must comply with the specifications for lighting systems in section 87-2.
87-20.02J Temporary Signal Systems
A temporary signal system consists of a signal and lighting system, wood poles and posts, and a power source.

The system must comply with the specifications for signal and lighting systems in section 87-4, except signal heads may be mounted on a wood pole, mast arm, tether wire, or a trailer.
87-20.02K Temporary Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems
A temporary radar speed feedback sign system must comply with the specifications for a radar speed feedback sign system in section 87-14, except, the LED character display must remain blank when no vehicles are detected or when the detected vehicle speed is 10 miles less than the preset speed.
87-20.03 CONSTRUCTION
87-20.03A General
Provide power and telecommunication services for temporary systems. Do not use existing services unless authorized.

Commercial power must be 120 V(ac) or 120/240 V(ac) single phase. Make arrangements with the utility company for providing service. Protect the power source in FRONT STREET GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1C
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a locked enclosure. Provide keys for all locks to the Engineer.

You may install conductors and cables:

1. In a conduit

2. Suspended from wood poles at least 25 feet above the roadway

3. Suitable for direct burial
Install conduit outside the paved area at a minimum of 12 inches below grade for Type 1 and 2 conduit and at a minimum of 18 inches below grade for Type 3 conduit.

Install direct burial conductors and cables outside the paved area at a minimum depth of 24 inches below grade.

Install conductors and cables in Type 1, 2, or 3 conduit when mounted on wood poles to a height of 10 feet above the grade.

Place conductors across structures in a Type 1, 2, or 3 conduit. Attach the conduit to the outside face of the structure.

Mount the photoelectric unit at the top of the standard or wood post. You may abandon:

1. Conductors and cables in sawed slots

2. Underground conduit after removing conductors
87-20.03B–87-20.03G Reserved
87-20.03H Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems
Protect each flashing beacon with a fused splice connector on the line side. Wherever conductors are run overhead, install the fused splice connector in the line side outside of the control assembly.
87-20.03I Temporary Lighting Systems
Protect each luminaire with a fused splice connector on the line side. Wherever conductors are run overhead, install the fused splice connectors in the line side before entering the mast arm.
87-20.03J Temporary Signal Systems
You may splice conductors that run to a terminal compartment or a signal head on a pole to the through conductors of the same phase in a pull box adjacent to the pole. Do not splice conductors or cables except in a pull box or in a NEMA 3R enclosure.

The Department provides the timing for the temporary signal.

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Maintain the temporary signal except for the Department-furnished controller assembly. 87-20.03K Reserved 87-20.04 PAYMENT
Not Used
8-21 EXISTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
87-21.01 GENERAL
Section 87-21 includes general specifications for performing work on existing electrical systems.
87-21.02 MATERIALS
Not Used
87-21.03 CONSTRUCTION
87-21.03A General
You may abandon unused underground conduit after pulling out all conductors and removing conduit terminations from the pull boxes.

Remove foundation under section 56-3.01C(2)(a). If standards are to be salvaged, remove:

1. All components

2. Mast arms from the standards

3. Luminaires, signal heads, and signal mounting assemblies from the standards and mast arms
If the existing material is unsatisfactory for reuse and the Engineer orders you to replace it with new material, replacing the existing material with new material is change order work.

If the removed electrical equipment is to be reinstalled, supply all materials and equipment, including signal mounting assemblies, anchor bolts, nuts, washers, and concrete, needed to complete the new installation.

Match the color of the existing housing, when replacing an existing accessible pedestrian signal or push button assembly.

Remove electrical equipment, designated as a hazardous waste. 87-21.03B Maintaining Existing Electrical Systems 87-21.03B(1) General FRONT STREET GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1C
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Maintain the existing electrical system in working order during the progress of the work.

Conduct your operations to avoid damage to the elements of the systems.

Obtain authorization at least 72 hours before interrupting communication between an existing system and the traffic management center.

If the Engineer notifies you that an existing system is not fully operational due to your activities, repair or replace the system within 72 hours. If the system cannot be fixed within 72 hours or it is located on a structure, provide a temporary system within 24 hours until the system can be fixed. Perform a functional test of the system in the presence of the Engineer. If you fail to perform the necessary repair or replacement work, the Department may perform the repair or replacement work and deduct the cost.

If you damage an existing fiber optic cable, install a new cable such that the length of cable slack is the same as before the damage, measured from an original splice point or termination. All splices must be made using the fusion method.

You may interrupt the operation of traffic monitoring stations:

1. For 60 days if another operational traffic monitoring station is located within 3 miles

2. For 15 days if another operational traffic monitoring station is located more than 3 miles away
If a traffic monitoring station must be interrupted for longer periods than specified, provide a temporary detection system. Obtain the Department's authorization for the type of temporary system and its installation method.
87-21.03B(2) Maintaining Existing Traffic Management System Elements During Construction
Section 87-21.03B(2) applies if a bid item for maintaining existing traffic management system elements during construction is shown on the Bid Item List.

Maintain the following:

1. Ramp metering system

2. Traffic monitoring stations

3. Microwave vehicle detection system

4. Changeable message sign system

5. Extinguishable message sign system

6. Highway advisory radio system

7. Camera system

8. Roadway weather information system
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Modify electrical systems as shown.
87-21.03D Removing Existing Electrical Systems
The components to be removed are shown on the project plans. 87-21.04 PAYMENT
Not Used

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Crescent City City Council
July 28, 2025