7Routine maintenance#
Periodic inspections and servicing are required on the traffic signal installation to ensure it is operating safely and efficiently.
Routine signal maintenance is to include, but not be limited to:
- checking lanterns for correct alignment and rectifying as required
- checking lanterns for damage, blown lamps, broken cowls, damaged lenses and rectifying as required
- checking all lamps/aspects are functioning correctly, and replacing as necessary
- when lamps are replaced, cleaning the reflectors and lenses and renewing any defective door gaskets
- checking all pedestrian push buttons, call record indicators and audio tactile driver units are functioning correctly, and repairing as necessary
- check vehicle detectors are functioning correctly
- where installed check all special inputs and outputs are functioning correctly
- where installed, checking all other equipment connected to the controller and rectifying as required
- ensuring site identifier is clearly legible and clean or replace as required
- clearing fault and error log in traffic controller after the above work is complete
- check operation of STREAMS connection.
Maximum response and repair times are to be in accordance with Table 8.1.