The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI C136.20-2008 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Fiber-Reinforced Composite (FRC) Lighting Poles and ANSI C136-36B-2008 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Concrete Lighting Poles.

According to Rick Sprowls, chairman of the ASC 136 committee that prepared both standards, ANSI C136.20 is a new, updated version of a previously rescinded standard. “ANSI C136.20 includes nomenclature, dimensional data, performance criteria, and some interchangeability features for standard poles as well as those that must meet breakaway requirements for poles,” Sprowls said.

“ANSI C136-36B is a new standard that applies to concrete lighting poles used in roadway and area lighting equipment and includes nomenclature, performance criteria, marking and recordkeeping requirements, and certain minimal material needs. It does not cover concrete poles manufactured with any modified concrete mix incorporating the use of polymers or other modifiers.”

The contents and scope of ANSI C136.20may be viewed, and a hard copy or electronic copy purchased for $40, by visiting NEMA’s Web site at www.nema.org/stds/c136-20.cfm. The contents and scope of ANSI C136.36Bmay be viewed, and a hard copy or electronic copy purchased for $40, by visiting NEMA’s Web site at www.nema.org/stds/c136-36b.cfm. Standards may also be purchased by contacting IHS at 800-854-7179 (within the U.S.), 303-397-7956 (international), 303-397-2740 (fax), or on the Web at global.ihs.com.

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