Appendix BRate 3 road lighting maintenance reports#
The following inspection reports are to be produced.
Rate 3 – Road lighting#
Inspection on electrical switchboards#
| Region: | ||
| Switchboard ID: | ||
| Description: | ||
| Road No.: | LGA No.: | Job No.: |
| Road name: | Suburb: | |
| Latitude: | Longitude: | |
| Plan No.: | Plan rev.: | Rev. date: |
Inventory#
| Item | Pass | Fail | Corrective Action Required | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IER | AS | MRTS | |||
| Safe location | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Safe access (present and future) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Pole guard | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Seal against vermin | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Protection against direct contact | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Signs of degradation | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Main switch labelled | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Protection devices labelled | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| MEN link | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Earth conductor / clamp / stake | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Neutral link | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Photocell (operation, orientation, fixture, etc.) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Drawing / conduit schedule correct | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Submain connection correct | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Exposed conductors | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Unearthed equipment (including all metallic fixtures) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Suitable IP rating | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ |
Table in words
- For the item Safe location, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Safe access (present and future), the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Pole guard, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Seal against vermin, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Protection against direct contact, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Signs of degradation, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Main switch labelled, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Protection devices labelled, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item MEN link, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Earth conductor / clamp / stake, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Neutral link, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Photocell (operation, orientation, fixture, etc.), the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Drawing / conduit schedule correct, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Submain connection correct, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Exposed conductors, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Unearthed equipment (including all metallic fixtures), the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Suitable IP rating, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
Rate 3 – Road lighting#
Inspection on electrical switchboards#
Tests#
| Item | Value | Pass | Fail | Corrective Action Required | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IER | AS | MRT S | ||||
| Main earth conductor resistance (Ohm) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Insulation resistance (MOhm) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Earth Fault Loop Impedance (Ohm) (External EFLI into supply) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Polarity | N/A | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Maximum Demand (A) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Voltage (V) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ |
Table in words
- For the item Main earth conductor resistance (Ohm), the Value is blank and the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Insulation resistance (MOhm), the Value is blank and the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Earth Fault Loop Impedance (Ohm) (External EFLI into supply), the Value is blank and the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Polarity, the Value is N/A and the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Maximum Demand (A), the Value is blank and the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Voltage (V), the Value is blank and the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
Additional comments:
Inspector name:
Inspector signature:
Inspection date:
Rate 3 – Road lighting#
Inspection on circuits and cables#
| Region: | ||
| Switchboard ID: | ||
| Description: | ||
| Circuit ID: | ||
| Description: | ||
| Road No.: | LGA No.: | Job No.: |
| Road name: | Suburb: | |
| Latitude: | Longitude: | |
| Plan No.: | Plan rev.: | Rev. date: |
Inspections#
| Item | Pass | Fail | Corrective Action Required | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IER | AS | MRTS | |||
| Correctly terminated | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Correctly labelled | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Correct colour coding | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Signs of degradation | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Cable protection type / size | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Drawing correct | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Correct circuit connections | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ |
Table in words
- For the item Correctly terminated, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Correctly labelled, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Correct colour coding, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Signs of degradation, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Cable protection type / size, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Drawing correct, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Correct circuit connections, the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
Tests#
| Item | Value | Pass | Fail | Corrective Action Required | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IER | AS | MRTS | ||||
| Insulation resistance (MOhm) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Earth fault loop impedance (Ohm) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Full load current | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Polarity | N/A | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ |
Table in words
- For the item Insulation resistance (MOhm), the Value is blank and the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Earth fault loop impedance (Ohm), the Value is blank and the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Full load current, the Value is blank and the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
- For the item Polarity, the Value is N/A and the Pass, Fail and Corrective Action Required columns are marked with ❑.
Rate 3 – Road lighting#
Inspection on circuits and cables#
Additional comments
Inspector name
Inspector signature
Inspection date
Rate 3 – Road lighting#
Inspection on poles#
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Region: | ||
| Switchboard ID: | ||
| Description: | ||
| Circuit ID: | ||
| Description: | ||
| Pole ID: | ||
| Description: | ||
| Pole number (Energex/Ergon): | ||
| Road No.: | LGA No.: | Job No.: |
| Road name: | Suburb: | |
| Latitude: | Longitude: | |
| Plan No.: | Plan rev.: | Rev. date: |
Inspections#
| Item | Value | Pass | Fail | Corrective Action Required | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IER | AS | MRTS | ||||
| Distance from HV lines (m) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Distance from LV lines (m) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Distance from communication lines (m) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Proximity to power poles (m) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Proximity to trees (m) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Clearance from railway lines (m) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Clearance from driveway (m) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Clearance from drainage (m) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Correct pole type | N/A | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Slip base orientation | N/A | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Bolt tension | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Height of slip plane to surface level | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Height of top of cage to finished level | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Grouting | N/A | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Stop tread | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ||
| Correct conduit installation | N/A | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ |
Table in words
- For the item Distance from HV lines (m), the value is blank, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
- For the item Distance from LV lines (m), the value is blank, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
- For the item Distance from communication lines (m), the value is blank, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
- For the item Proximity to power poles (m), the value is blank, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
- For the item Proximity to trees (m), the value is blank, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
- For the item Clearance from railway lines (m), the value is blank, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
- For the item Clearance from driveway (m), the value is blank, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
- For the item Clearance from drainage (m), the value is blank, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
- For the item Correct pole type, the value is N/A, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
- For the item Slip base orientation, the value is N/A, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
- For the item Bolt tension, the value is blank, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
- For the item Height of slip plane to surface level, the value is blank, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
- For the item Height of top of cage to finished level, the value is blank, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
- For the item Grouting, the value is N/A, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
- For the item Stop tread, the value is blank, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
- For the item Correct conduit installation, the value is N/A, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
Rate 3 – Road lighting#
Inspection on poles#
Electrical inspections#
| Item | Pass | Fail | Corrective Action Required | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IER | AS | MRTS | |||
| Door and screw orientation/condition | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Terminal panel | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Earth connection | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| MEN link | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Continuous neutral (same lug) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Continuous earth | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Correct connection of slip base pins | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Correct connection of GPO | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Fixed incoming wiring | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Luminaire circuit protection | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Cable size to luminaire (mm²) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Cable fixed to catenary | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Drawing correct | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | |
| Polarity | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ |
Table in words
- For the item Door and screw orientation/condition, the Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns are marked.
- For the item Terminal panel, the Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns are marked.
- For the item Earth connection, the Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns are marked.
- For the item MEN link, the Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns are marked.
- For the item Continuous neutral (same lug), the Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns are marked.
- For the item Continuous earth, the Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns are marked.
- For the item Correct connection of slip base pins, the Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns are marked.
- For the item Correct connection of GPO, the Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns are marked.
- For the item Fixed incoming wiring, the Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns are marked.
- For the item Luminaire circuit protection, the Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns are marked.
- For the item Cable size to luminaire (mm²), the Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns are marked.
- For the item Cable fixed to catenary, the Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns are marked.
- For the item Drawing correct, the Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns are marked.
- For the item Polarity, the Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns are marked.
Tests#
| Item | Value | Pass | Fail | Corrective Action Required | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IER | AS | MRTS | ||||
| Earth integrity | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ |
Table in words
- For the item Earth integrity, the value is blank, with Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns.
Additional comments
Inspector name
Inspector signature
Inspection date
Rate 3 – Road lighting#
Inspection on luminaires#
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Region: | ||
| Switchboard ID: | ||
| Description: | ||
| Circuit ID: | ||
| Description: | ||
| Pole ID: | ||
| Description: | ||
| Luminaire ID: | ||
| Description: | ||
| Pole number (Energex/Ergon): | ||
| Road No.: | LGA No.: | Job No.: |
| Road name: | Suburb: | |
| Latitude: | Longitude: | |
| Plan No.: | Plan rev.: | Rev. date: |
Inspections#
| Item | Pass | Fail | Corrective Action Required | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IER | AS | MRTS | |||
| Luminaire check | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ |
Table in words
- For the item Luminaire check, the Pass, Fail, and Corrective Action Required columns are marked.
Additional comments
Inspector name
Inspector signature
Inspection date
Rate 3 – Road lighting#
Inspection on pits and conduits#
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Region: | |
| Switchboard ID: | |
| Description: | |
| Pit ID: | |
| Description: | |
| Pit connected to: | ❑ Switchboard ❑ Road lighting pole ❑ Other |
| Pole ID: | |
| Description: | |
| Pole number (Energex/Ergon): | |
| Road No.: | |
| LGA No.: | |
| Job No.: | |
| Road name: | |
| Suburb: | |
| Latitude: | |
| Longitude: | |
| Plan No.: | |
| Plan rev.: | |
| Rev. date: |
Inspections#
| Item | Pass | Fail | Corrective Action Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pit surround | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Pit level with surrounding surface | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Earth subsidence round pit | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Pit wall deflection/damage | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Pit lid intact | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Pit marker | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Pit in suitable location | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Water in pit | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Pit clean | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Conduit depth (mm) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Conduit protruding > 100 mm | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Conduit sealed | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Drawing correct | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Cable joint condition | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Cable joint kit condition | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Heatshrink condition | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Ingress of moisture in cable joint (water in joint kit) | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Item | Pass | Fail | Corrective Action Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correct active connection in joint kit | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Correct neutral connection in joint kit | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Correct MEN link | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Correct cable size for earth, neutral and active to pole | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Support for cable joint kit | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |
| Exposed conductors | ❑ | ❑ | ❑ ❑ |