Section 9: Area Lights and Street Lights

Section 9.1 General

District will install area lighting facilities on District poles. New light installations are to conform to the specifications listed below and in accordance with WAC296 46B. Existing contracts may be supplemented with additional lights utilizing previous installation methods as subject to NESC and NEC code restrictions

Section 9.2 Maintenance by District

District-owned light fixtures and services are maintained by District.

Section 9.3 Rates

Rates are based upon the light output and installation requirements. Contract rates apply with municipal Customers; flat rates apply for individual Customers as per District Rate Schedules.

Section 9.4 Served From Overhead Systems

Section 9.4.1 District Lights on District Poles

District-owned and installed lights are installed on District owned and installed poles. If a new pole and/or transformer is required for service, special installation and monthly rates will apply. The following procedures apply:

  1. Service contract signed by Customer.
  2. Installation charges paid by Customer.
  3. District installs pole, light, runs service, and maintains facilities.

Section 9.5 Served From Underground System

Section 9.5.1 District Lights on District Poles

District owned and installed lights are installed on District owned and installed poles. If a new transformer is required to provide service, an installation and special monthly rate will apply. The following procedures apply:

  1. Service contract signed by Customer.
  2. Installation charges paid by Customer.
  3. Trench and backfill by Customer from source to light pole, if required.
  4. Cable (minimum #12/2 cu, per NEC) and conduit, installed by customer from transformer or secondary pedestal to pole.
  5. District installs light, connects service cable and maintains facilities

Section 9.5.2 Multiple Lights

Multiple lights running off a single service run shall be metered, customer installed and maintained.