Professional Documents
Culture Documents
First Edition
December-2016
Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport
PO Box 20
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Lighting Manual
Part-1
Roadway, Parking, Tunnel & Underpass Projects
Part-2
Parks & Public Realm Lighting Projects
Specifically; the Manual’s Introduction has been expanded to highlight some key design
consideratons along with a new note provided to support future consideration alongside
QCC for IESNA LM-84/TM-28 luminaire thermal testing. Plus note added within Part-1,
Section-B to cross-reference UAE Civil Defence Emergency Lighting requirements for
Tunnels and ensure the federal codes are obtained and suitable provision made when
applicable; with the correlating references added to the Applicable Standards &
Guidance References Sections.
In addition, signage fixture and lighting requirements updated, minor adjustments made
to the Solar Sections in relation to new marketplace battery technologies and PLMS
reporting requirements. Warranty terms clarified, new aligned design format and version
designation applied to whole document in line with all other Abu Dhabi unified Manuals.
Logos updated, small typos corrected and other minor grammatical corrections made.
Finally, both Applicable Standards & Guidance References Sections have been updated to
reflect the new unification of all Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Manuals/Documents under the
QCC Guide to Infrastructure Standards and relevant Chapters.
In addition it encompasses and thus also supersedes DMAT Interim Advice Notes:-
• Solar Street Lighting Specification – 18th July 2013
• Reduced Road Luminance Levels – 7th January 2016
This Manual establishes processes which guide the efficient and effective selection and
placement of for all public lighting requirements and streamlining the design process. The
Manual provides appropriate lighting standards for all the different types of roadway lighting;
including roadway facilities, street-type characteristics, conflict areas/intersections, bridges,
underpass/tunnel lighting, footpaths, cycle-ways, signage/gantry lighting, solar lighting and the
various lighting tasks/applications for public realm and parks.
The intended target users for this Manual are planners, consultants, designers, landscape
architects, contractors, manufacturers/suppliers and The Departments’ staff responsible for
planning, design, approval, operations and maintenance of public lighting facilities.
Any alternative technology luminaire proposed to The Department on projects must be able to
prove equal or better illumination performance, energy efficiency and long-term (minimum 15-
year) full life cycle cost analysis comparison to current LED luminaire marketplace performance
and always based on full luminaire data. Cost analysis must be undertaken to ISO 15686-5:2008
or comparable International standard and which fully meets the requirements of this Manual for
the relevant project Part/Section and specific fixture performance/material criteria therein.
The relevant Department may have official procedures for approving alternative luminaires to
LED; in the case of Abu Dhabi City Municipality, this is formal submission through the DMAT
Infrastructure Support Divison. The relevant Department should be contacted to establish
procedures. It is The Department’s decision on what constitutes an equally sustainable
luminaire technology to LED through their process and their decision is final.
There have been numerious cases noted on project submissions to The Department where
Consultants, Contractors and/or Manufacturers undertaking lighting calculations have
attempted to justify extremely overdesigned street or public realm lighting proposals on the
basis that the minimum lighting level has been achieved, but there was no maximum level
defined. Please note that this is not what this standard term represents and is unacceptable
practice. The Department requires all Consultants to ensure that lighting calculations target the
defined lighting levels set out within this Manual as per international practice and optimise all
designs to ensure submissions correctly propose solutions that target the required levels
correctly and as closely as possible to the design figures defined.
Upon a Detail Design (DD) Stage approval, it is the Consultant’s responsibility to ensure the
PLMS is taken forward through the Tender/Construction phases on all Department projects (or
Developer projects to be handed to The Department) as part of the infrastructure delivery.
The Department requires all project submissions at Detail Design (DD) Stage to include the Light
Pollution Mitigation Report and prove all aspects of the project comply with the various
applicable set limits for the project zone and evening/nighttime periods.
During the period between 1st Jan 2017 and 1st Jan 2018, all luminaire manufacturers currently
in communication with The Department are asked to provide accredited - laboratory-performed
LM-84 testing reports undertaken for either their luminaire thermal performance or useful life
prediction to The Department for benchmarking of marketplace performance to aid in the
consideration for inclusion of LM-84 as a reference test method. All data will be kept
confidential and only shared within technical working groups once manufacturer and luminaire-
specific model information has been removed.
Note 1: LM-84 test data provided for luminaire thermal performance purposes must be
undertaken for the defined Ta (Night-time Ambient Temperature) that the relevant Manual
Section states for the luminaire type and which allow for the appropriate ‘bedding-in’ time as
defined within LM-84/TM-28, before results are recorded.
Note 2: LM-84 test data provided for luminaire useful life prediction must be valid for TM-28
ruled 50,000-hour operation extrapolation at the defined Tq (Average Night-time Ambient
Temperature) that that the relevant Manual Section states for the luminaire type. It in addition
must allow for the appropriate luminaire ‘bedding-in’ time for first photometric test as defined
within LM-84/TM-28, and must also adhere fully to TM-28’s minimum testing parameters (for
either the “Direct Method” or “Combined Method”) for both the minimum luminaire sample-
size quantities, interim photometric measurements and the minimum test hours of all the
samples in relation to the applicable sample-size multiplication factor.
If the above notes regarding test data are not adhered to, test reports cannot be used for the
evaluation of the credibility of LM-84/TM-28 for inclusion in ADS-6 and the Manual. Only with
the full support of the public realm lighting industry can sufficient test data be obtained in order
to evaluate the future inclusion of LM-84/TM-28 as part of the minimum Government
requirements for luminaire approval.
1. Section Explanation
The below is a brief summary of the primary factors covered within this Part-1 Section-A of
the Lighting Manual. The detailed technical criteria for which are described in the Clauses
following:
a) It is statutory that all luminaires used for projects must be LED (or other equally
sustainable alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s
Introduction).
b) From July 2017 it will be mandatory for all LED exterior luminaires to be QCC (Abu
Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council) Approved with supplied Certificate of
Conformity: under the Abu Dhabi Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting
Fixtures*1.
(*1A grace period for obtaining Conformity Certification is allowed under this Manual up
to the 30th June 2017. Until this date, if a Certificate is not yet obtained, then luminaires
must be submitted with both a copy of the QCC Scheme application receipt as well as all
technical data supplied as part of the submission as described under Clause 3.2)
c) Manual Part-1 Section-A, in addition to the LED luminaire criteria aligned with QCC,
has been revised with separate clauses covering the additional specific Department
Project criteria regarding fixture and component performance, quality, lighting
design and warranty requirements.
d) LED Luminaire Useful-Life Performance basis revised from 500C ambient to 350C.
e) Light Loss Factor (LLF) term revised to Maintenance Factor (MF).
f) Luminaire Dirt Depreciation Factor (LDD) component of the Maintenance Factor
revised from previous manufacturer defined value, to new Lighting Manual set Table
of values.
g) Warranty for all luminaires now minimum 10-Years for all aspects.
h) Table of Lighting Design categories expanded and requirements increased to show
additional areas/items and minimum requirements for Ul (Longitudinal Uniformity),
TI (threshold Increment) and SR/EIR (Surround Ratio/Edge Illuminance Ratio as
applicable).
i) Luminance levels reduced across each road category as per GSEC instruction.
j) Pole Heights, Pole Spacings and Pole Arrangement requirements revised to new set
a) Any luminaires used for projects that are not LED (or other equally sustainable
alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s Introduction).
b) After the 30th June 2017; any LED fixtures that are not AD Quality Marked and do
not hold a Certificate of Conformity under the QCC Abu Dhabi Certification Scheme
for LED Exterior Lighting Fixtures*1
c) Any deviation from the system technical criteria as set out within this Manual
d) Any deviation from the minimum maintenance and warranty requirements as set
out within this Manual.
e) Any deviation from the project Lighting Design, Calculation and Site Verification
requirements as set out within this Manual.
This Manual Section includes information on the purpose and impacts of roadway lighting
levels, acceptable arrangements of lighting poles and fixtures, priority and associated
aspects of roadway lighting such as designing with reducing light pollution in mind.
It is a statutory requirement that all luminaires used on The Department’s Street Lighting
and Parking lighting projects must be LED (or other equally sustainable alternative luminaire
technology as defined within this Manual’s Introduction).
Suppliers and manufacturers shall guarantee adherence to this Manual and the
performance of their luminaires under all the required design conditions.
The Consultant shall be responsible to ensure that the project and all product specifications
are fully in compliance, without any deviation from this Manual, prior to forwarding to The
Department for approval. Any deviation should be brought to the notice of The Department.
The Consultant shall ensure in his design the following: integration, coordination,
functionality and accessibility of these services. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to
bring the system to the design & operating and maintenance conditions.
The Consultant shall as requested by The Department provide full cost analysis including
payback assessments as required for the project (or part of the project) and in accordance
with the instructions given by The Department. All information provided and the cost
analysis/payback calculations must be calculated with the exact luminaire solution
proposed; including specific circuit wattages and drive currents, actual sources within the
luminaires, including the exact calculation for the fixtures’ useful-life cycle, project location,
controls usage/programming etc.
3. LED Luminaires
3.1 General Requirements
The LED luminaires shall be designed to operate continuously for the required useful-
lifetime performance and at the specified ambient temperature, humidity and quality
For more reference information regarding lighting technology, lamps, luminaires, electrical,
materials and lighting maintenance, refer to the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
Chapters C, D, E, M and O.
After the 30th June 2017 it will be mandatory for all LED luminaires proposed for use on
The Department’s projects to be QCC (Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council)
Approved: under the QCC Abu Dhabi Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting
Fixtures.
Any LED luminaires proposed on submissions (from Preliminary Design Stage onwards)
received after the 30th June 2017 without proof of QCC Certification will not be
allowed for use on The Department’s Projects.
A QCC Certificate of Conformity must be provided covering every luminaire proposed for
the project during submissions and Clause 3.3 of this Section can then be disregarded
with none of the data pertaining to this Clause needing to be submitted.
Only applicable in addition to the LED fixtures’ supplied QCC Certificates shall be the
additional specific Lighting Manual fixture-technical and project-required design criteria
listed from Clause 3.4 onwards, for which all data must be provided on the project
submission for Department projects.
Notes:
The QCC Certification Scheme provides certification for a fixture and/or fixture
range/family; within the allowed criteria set out under the scheme. The specific optics
option of the luminaire are not a critical parameter within the scheme and as such if the
luminaire proposed for a particular project has an optic which differs from that used for
certification, this is not an issue for compliance and is allowed as long as The
Department’s project specific minimum fixture efficacy requirements stated within
clause 3.4.1 of this Section are met with the particular optic used and photometry
provided to show actual fixture efficacy value.
If the luminaire proposed for a project has different/revised LED package to that
If the Specifications within the QCC Certification Scheme becomes a UAE Standard
through adoption by ESMA (Emirates Association for Standards & Metrology), then from
the date this becomes active the QCC Certification procedure will simply refer to the
ESMA Standard.
Up to and including the 30th June 2017 if any proposed LED luminaires do not yet hold a
QCC Certificate of Conformity, then all luminaires must be submitted with proof of their
QCC Scheme submitted and received application and in addition must be submitted with
all the required fixture technical data listed under Clause 3.3 of this Section. All
luminaire technical information is then to be supplied as part of the project submission
along with all other Lighting Manual clause requirements.
If any luminaires have received a QCC Certification, a copy of the QCC Certificate of
Conformity must be provided for the luminaires proposed for the project and then
Clause 3.3 of this Section can be disregarded in relation to those particular luminaires;
with none of the data pertaining to this Clause needing to be submitted.
In these cases, the only applicable requirements in addition to the LED fixtures’ supplied
QCC Certificates will be the additional specific Lighting Manual fixture-technical and
project-required criteria listed from Clause 3.4 onwards, for which data must be
provided on the project submission.
Notes:
An approval as part of a project submission of an LED fixture based on the technical
criteria contained within Clause 3.3, is not prerequisite or guarantee of a future QCC
fixture certification approval. Nor conversely does an LED fixture rejection on technical
grounds for a Department project submission in any way impare a possible future
The QCC Certification Scheme provides certification for a fixture and/or fixture
range/family; within the allowed criteria set out under the scheme. The specific optics
option of the luminaire are not a critical parameter within the scheme and as such if the
luminaire proposed for a particular project has an optic which differs from that used for
certification, this is not an issue for compliance and is allowed as long as The
Department’s project specific minimum fixture efficacy requirements stated within
clause 3.4.1 of this Section are met with the particular optic used and photometry
provided to show actual fixture efficacy value.
If the luminaire proposed for a project has different/revised LED package to that
installed within the fixture(s) gaining compliance (i.e. using a new generation of LED
sources), this too is allowed as long as the fixture’s body, materials, driver and drive
current remain the same (or less in regards to drive current) and the overall fixture’s
lumen output is similar. Justification must be made to the Department alongside the QCC
Product Conformity Certificate with all technical details and the Department shall assess
the justification as part of the project submission and decide if the fixture is accepted as
being covered under the existing Certificate or must require new certification. The
Department’s decision is final and it is advised for all manufacturers to ensure regular
certification of updated fixture families as required ensuring compliance is maintained.
If the Specifications within the QCC Certification Scheme becomes a UAE Standard
through adoption by ESMA (Emirates Association for Standards & Metrology), then from
the date this becomes active the QCC Certification procedure will simply refer to the
ESMA Standard.
Note: Disregard this Clause for LED luminaires already approved under the QCC Abu Dhabi
Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting, with provided QCC Certification as
described within Clause 3.2 above. For Luminaires with QCC Certification, proceed directly
to clause 3.4.
3.3.1 General
a) The LED luminaires must have applied for certification under the QCC Abu Dhabi
c) The following shall be submitted in addition to the documents required within Clauses
3.3.2 to 3.3.10 (all data in SI units):
• Photometric test data
• Full light source lamp specification
• LED Chip Reliability reports
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide proof from LED supplier product data.
b) Minimum Luminaire Efficacy and associated Minimum Colour Rendering (CRI – Colour
Rendering Index) rating shall be as follows:
a) The luminaire shall be fitted with optical refractors, diffusers and/or reflectors designed
to exactly suit the specific application the fixture is intended for.
a) The LED luminaires shall be designed to operate continuously at the specified ambient
temperature and humidity with special attention given to the effects of direct sun-
exposure during the day and the occasional sand storms and dust in designing the
luminaire body. The design of the luminaire shall be such that there is a direct thermal
path from the LED junctions to the atmosphere thus providing a thermal transfer effect
throughout the life of the luminaire. The thermal solution shall be proprietary and
designed by the lighting manufacturer to enable the luminaires to work efficiently in
Abu Dhabi climatic conditions. The luminaire shall be provided with a demonstrated
ventilation arrangement allowing heat to be dissipated to the atmosphere.
The luminaire shall be designed to prevent collection of debris by proven and stated
means. The design shall be such that the luminaire shall be self-cleaning in normal
operation. Provide detailed physical description of the fixture including images and
dimensions.
b) The luminaire operating range (taking into account LED components, driver, etc.) shall
be from -20°C up to a minimum of +50°C ambient air temperature(Ta) with an
In addition this measured percentage drop of luminous flux shall then be applied to the
LM-79 luminaire flux value and when multiplied by the measured load at 50°C, will be
considered acceptable provided the resultant efficacy value still remains within the
minimum allowed fixture efficacy as set out within the table in Clause 3.3.2.
a) Luminaires shall be provided with a heavy-duty rugged pressure die-cast aluminum alloy
(or proven equivalent material) adjustable clamp to suit any proposed pole/pole-arm
connection-angle between a below-entry to side-entry arm connection.
a) The luminaire control gear and LED optical-unit components shall be externally fully
rated to the minimum IP (Ingress Protection) rating and IK (Mechanical Strength) rating
as set out in the table below and have proven means of negating internal condensation
build-up for their application and be able to operate in high relative humidity.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test reports for IP and IK ratings: IP rating
determined by IEC 60529 or comparable International standard, IK rating determined by
IEC 62262 or comparable International standard.
a) All Exterior pressure die-cast aluminum alloy components shall have a copper content
percentage of less than 3.5% by mass.
b) Testing of exterior metal coated/painted and non-coated components for proven and
demonstrated corrosion resistance.
c) Where different metallic materials are used together, then proof of avoidance of bi-
metallic or galvanic corrosion with any touching dissimilar metals must be assured.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide written report of all dissimilar metals used
within the lighting fixture and confirmation of the method/design in avoiding bi-metallic
or galvanic corrosion.
a) Within the fixture the drivers shall meet the following requirements:
• Case Temperature (Tc) rating -40°C to +80°C at a minimum 95% Relative
Humidity (RH). Luminaires with open drivers need to prove Luminaire ambient
of 50°C maximum in equivalence with this requirement
• Nominal rated Input voltage: 220-240V±10% 50Hz (198-264V min. Input range)
• Drivers shall have a Power Factor (PF) of L ≥ 0.90
• Driver shall be UL and/or IEC Certified
• Drivers shall be Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant
• Drivers shall have a Total individual luminaire Harmonic Distortion (THD) of:
≤20% in accordance with ANSI C82.77-2002 or comparable International
standard
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide LED driver manufacturer data sheets, test
reports and/or certification documentation demonstrating conformity to the above
requirements.
a) Demonstrate 50,000 hour useful life of the luminaire based on the simplified B20-L70
threshold at ambient temperature (Tq) of 35°C (Takes into account the annual average
recorded night time temperature for Abu Dhabi Emirate plus safety allowance).
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide lumen maintenance report for 50,000 hour,
B20-L70 @ (Tq) of 35°C for the luminaire, referring to the chip manufacturer’s IES LM-80
data for demonstrated curve/drive current/ fVoltage. Using IES TM-21 or comparable
IEC/international standard.
a) Luminaire must comply with Photobiological Safety of lamps and lamp systems in
accordance with the requirements of IEC 62471 or ANSI/IES RP-27.3-2007.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test results for IEC 62471, ANSI/IES RP-27.3-
2007 or comparable International standards. The fixture must pass all fascets of the
tests for “No Risk”/”Exempt” results.
a) The nominal Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT) ANSI standard LED colours accepted
for use for street lighting on The Department’s projects are 4000K, 4500K, 5000K and
5700K only. Actual nominal CCT to be confirmed by the Consultant for the specific
project and all associated luminaire data and lighting calculations must be undertaken
for luminaires with the specific CCT LEDs chosen. These CCTs are the cooler end of the
available range and required for both their optimal efficacy and the benefits for driver
perception and awareness at lower luminance levels as part of the Abu Dhabi
Sustainable Public Lighting Strategy.
Note: Where the project is either an extension of existing LED phases, or are roads
connecting to other adjacent roads installed with LED street lighting, the Consultant
shall investigate the nominal CCT of these adjoining fixtures and propose a solution with
matching CCT for visual consistancy.
b) Minimum Luminaire Efficacy for use on The Department’s projects shall be as follows:
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide IES LM-79-08 test reports (Sections 11 & 12)
or comparable IEC/International standards to prove luminaire efficacy.
a) Luminaire shall be maximum proved MacAdam Ellipse Step-5. Luminaires and/or LEDs at
Step-6 or Step-7 Binning are not acceptable.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide copies of highlighted LED chip data or full
luminaire LM-79-08 test data to show compliance acheived within limits of Step-5 or
better.
a) The fixture shall be ‘servicable’: Drivers and LED modules/boards/engine shall be site
removable/replaceable without any possible risk to maintaining luminaire photometry
and without the need to demount the fixtures for sake of future upgrading/
maintenance requirements if required.
a) Any steel body materials, components, bolts, nuts and hardened washers shall be
galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153 or comparable International standard.
b) Any external stainless steel body materials, components bolts, nuts and hardened
washers shall be minimum 316 Grade or comparable International standard.
a) Within the fixture the drivers shall meet the following additional project requirements:
• Driver shall be minimum 1-10v dimmable/addressable and 1-10v+DALI allowed
(DALI-only drivers can be proposed, but only if a PLMS is a project requirement
and a specific DALI-compliant PLMS is included as part of the project)
• Driver can have some means of built-in overheat thermal protection in the form
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide LED driver manufacturer data sheets, test
reports and/or certification documentation demonstrating conformity to the above
requirements. If thermal protection is present within the driver, then proof required to
confirm it’s operation is not activated within the normal stated limits of luminaire
thermal operational requirements.
a) Depending on the project size and scope, provision of a lighting management dimming
system is a statutory requirement as part of street and/or parking area lighting projects
or projects containing street and/or parking area lighting. Refer to Manual Part-1
Section-D for the specific technical requirements for the lighting management dimming
system.
Part-1 Section-D also describes in detail which project types fall under this requirement
and which do not need this provision to be included. However the Consultant must
propose and agree the inclusion of the lighting management dimming system with The
Department as part of the project Concept Design Stage submission approval process. If
the project is approved by the Department as required to be provided with a lighting
management dimming system, a compliant system must then be described and
designed for all further project design stages, through and including to Tender.
Project Submission Requirement:- Check the project against the requirements detailed
within Manual Part-1 Section-D, state and justify the inclusion or omission of a system
as per Section-D and undertake the Concept Design to meet these requirements. If
approved as being required, follow the technical criteria set out within Manual Part-1
Section D for the Preliminary and Detail Design proposals as well as within the project
Tender.
Surge Protection Device shall be capable of protecting the luminaire against common
Earthing of the LED luminaire shall be as per a class I “electrical unit” to EN/IEC 60598-1:
protection against electric shock does not rely on basic insulation only, but which
includes an additional safety precaution in such a way that means are provided for the
connection of accessible conductive parts to the protective (earthing) conductor in the
fixed wiring of the installation in such a way that accessible conductive parts cannot
become live in the event of a failure of the basic insulation.
a) The Department may request standard production model luminaire samples, identical
(including LED Package) to the proposed products, to be installed for inspection. The
Department shall be sole judge regarding acceptability of optical system performance.
The Department will not attend, nor should be invited to attend, any factory inspections
for Third-Party/Private/Developer owned and funded projects; these are the personal
decision/responsibility of the Third-Party’s/Developer’s project teams
3.4.9 Warranty
a) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year on-site replacement material, fixture,
finishes and workmanship against the deterioration of the housing, all external
components; such as lenses, gaskets & fastenings, and the fixture finishes shall include
warranty against failure or substantial deteriorations such as corrosion, blistering,
cracking or peeling (excluding damage caused by contact with chemical substances,
fertilizers, water containing corrosive agents or stray electrical currents) with no cost to
The Department*
b) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year replacement material warranty for
defective or non-starting LED source assemblies with no cost to The Department*
c) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year replacement material warranty on all
supplied drivers, power supply units (PSUs), electrical components and in-built control
components with no cost to The Department*
d) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year replacement material warranty for on-
maintained luminance levels on all light sources (LED package, LED array, or LED
module) including, but not limited to the LED die, encapsulate, and phosphor. Stating
B20 compliance for a minimum of 10 years. If the expected useful life performance
parameters of the luminaire system are not being maintained, then the manufacturer
shall replace the light source(s) or luminaire as needed with no cost to The Department*
(Please note: * With no cost to The Department does not just refer to the luminaire or
luminaire component cost in regards to any warranty actions. This also refers to any
costs associated with labour for removal/fitting of luminaires, obtaining Authority NOCs,
traffic management costs, transport etc. The Department will not be liaible for any
associated costs arising/necessary in relation to warranty actions). These requirements
are purely in regards to the terms of Luminaire/Luminaire Equipment Warranties that
must be provided to The Department at Handover. It is not in any way in connection to
the cover during the defects period which shall be solely as per specific terms agreed
between the manufacturer and Contractor.
For all project lighting design and calculations, refer to the Public Realm & Street Lighting
Handbook for guidance on applying the requirements of the Lighting Manual. Particular
attention should be given to Handbook Chapters F, G, H, I, M and O.
4.1 Appraisal
The Consultant shall undertake an Initial study for the project including the roadways,
highways, the freeway interchanges, etc. and identifying the following features:
a) Mesopic Multipliers
Use of Mesopic multipliers shall be disallowed herein, by assuming an S/P ratio of 1.00
for all luminaires in all calculations.
Completely untreated flat medians whilst having potential benefits for other reasons
required by The Department could conversely result in reduced visibility for drivers at
It should be noted that the direction of viewed glare for drivers for this hazard is when
the vehicles are diagonally opposed and travelling and thus it is not necessary for any
vertical blocking treatment solution to be either solid or continuous, as the median
presented in the eye line is foreshortened. Thus suitably spaced planting/objects with
gaps in-between can be considered to offer a visually solid barrier only when viewed
from drivers in the outside lanes of the opposing carriageways which is sufficient to
mitigate the issue. In addition these objects only need to be considered to be as high as
needed to block opposing headlights from drivers’ eye lines.
Note: This is a serious potential safety issue and Consultants must consider all such
cases to always ensure suitable treatments are recommended to be provided on
medians where applicable in agreement with The Department. Every project must be
considered individually for the specific constraints and geometry of their roadways.
g) Roundabouts
The arrangement and character of the lighting may be distinctive, and thus assist the
warning signs in providing reliable warning of the roundabout. The lighting should reveal
the form, direction and edges of the travel lane all the way around the roundabout
without adding unnecessary poles/infrastructure to the area when able to be
coordinated and combined with the adjacent street lighting by careful spacing and
design. Special emphasis should be given on the central and other traffic islands. Mini-
roundabouts, particularly those of the ghost island type, or those that have been
located relatively remote from approach road give way lines, can be difficult to see.
Luminaires should, where possible, be sited to reveal the island.
h) Parking
The Consultant shall note that all calculations for Off-Street parking lots/bays adjacent
to roads are undertaken in Lux and must take into account any road lighting
contribution into the parking lighting design where applicable. On-Street parking, either
parallel or angled, has to be considered as part of the road lighting design and lighting
i) Lighting Poles
The Consultant shall ensure they obtain The Department’s latest lighting pole minimum
set-back Standards for correct placement of the lighting poles within the lighting
calculations with relation to the road/travel-lane curb edges and the specific road
categories/speed limits. These also need to be mitigated with UPC USDM/UCDM
requirements. The maximum boom length shall 1.5m and maximum luminaire tilt angle
5-degrees from the horizontal unless agreed otherwise for the project with The
Department. NOTE: Street Lighting Poles must never be installed within the paved
pedestrian footpath corridor to obstruct the clear-width requirements
k) Bridges & Elevated Roads - Bridges are generally considered to be part of the roadway
and, as such, do not require any special lighting. Therefore, roadway lighting on bridges
shall be warranted as part of the regular roadway lighting and the same lighting criteria
and pole arrangement shall be maintained.
An exception is a very long bridge, which may be lit in a different manner and/or in
different arrangement to the roads leading to and from the bridge. The lighting designer
should consider placing roadway lighting in advance of the bridge to allow the driver’s
eyes to transition into the brighter roadway on the bridge.
Elevated roads differ from bridges in that they are usually longer, they are often
sinuous, and they often have parallel roads alongside them at lower levels. They also
often have slip roads that join the two levels; they usually carry very heavy traffic and
have little room for maintenance. Elevated roads differ so much from each other that
m) Fixture Family
The Consultant shall design all street lighting projects with an aim to propose no more
than three different optimised LED luminaire types, ideally two whenever possible. Only
larger projects with multiple road types may justify more luminaire types, but must be
justified to The Department for approval at Preliminary Design Stage or earlier.
n) Curved Roads
For curved roads the Consultant shall initially undertake street lighting calcs for straight
road sections to the same cross-sectional dimensions and once the correct
luminance/design levels are achieved note the associated illuminance levels and apply
an arrangement to the curved layouts to achieve similar illuminance distribution using
DiaLux’s Exterior calculation option with imported CAD dxf/dwg overlays of the project.
o) Cost Analysis
The Consultant shall as requested by The Department provide full cost analysis including
payback assessments as required for the project and in accordance with the instructions
given by The Department.
Project Submission Requirement:- Ensure all the above criteria and recommedations for
the specific project are applied as applicable.
*2 All projects shall be designed with the priority arrangements, however alternative arrangements can be
proposed as long as there is a justification provided for a deviation based on a specific project constraint/reason:
e.g. excessive median width and/or number of lanes, planned/future LRT or Metro for median or with extensive
public realm elements distant to road edges. Maximum boom length shall be 1.5m and maximum tilt angle 5-
degrees from the horizontal unless agreed otherwise by The Department.
*3 Closest BS-EN/CEN class to use as a basis within DiaLux lighting calculations. However all base levels (CDm2/Lux,
Uo, Ul, TI, SR) must be manually adjusted to exactly match those within the Lighting Manual table for all
calculations to show correct pass/fail reports for project submissions to The Department.
*4 Only for situations where the street lighting requirements are required for nighttime only and the distance
allowances of the bridge underside are not exceeded to designate them underpasses/tunnels. Refer to Part-1
Section-B for all tunnels and underpasses. In addition; if any fixtures are soffit-mounted types, the the fixture
technical criteria within Section-B shall be refered to in full.
*5 For Parking Lot/Bay risk-category assessment for a project, Consultant shall refer to Chapter-G, Clause 9.0 within
the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook.
*6 Vertical Lux calculations where required shall be checked and submitted using the DiaLux Ev (Vertical
Illuminance) output report options for all directions (Ev-West, Ev-North, Ev-East & Ev-South) to prove the average
table values are achieved for all view directions.
*7 Provision of the appropriate cross walk LUX level should be designed to be naturally achieved from the road
lighting system/luminaires where ever possible, so no separate dedicated lighting is required. This could also be
achieved by the optimum siting of crossings within the street’s pole arrangement if needed as per the lighting
calculation LUX-distribution values. However if dedicated supplementary lighting is needed to achieve the required
LUX level, then these must be integrated as part of the crossing system using their infrastructure where possible
and in these cases all supplementary fixtures must be LED be chosen with a contrasting CCT to the street lighting
fixtures and meet the same technical criteria as street lighting luminaires as set out within this Manual Section.
*8 All straight two-way roads from an Avenue class upwards that have a posted speed limit of 60kph or higher and
have a median less than 8m in width must consider the potential night-time disabling glare issue of oncoming
vehicle headlights. Any roads of such type cannot be proposed with medians devoid of all fencing or vertical
objects (barriers/planting etc.) which if present can physically block the headlights of traffic travelling in opposite
directions to one another refer to Clause 4.2 item e).
*9 The SR (Surround Ratio) system may be replaced in the future within DiaLux with the improved EIR (Edge
Illuminance Ratio) system from EN-13201-2. Therefore depending on the version of DiaLux being used, both SR and
EIR values are shown in this table and must be used and met as applicable for the road category and system.
Project Submission Requirement:- Ensure complete compliance with the table and associated
notes for all lighting designs and lighting calculations undertaken for projects. Citing any
justifications for design decisions where described above within any project street lighting
reports and within the DiaLux lighting calculation output reports described with Clause 4.6.
Note: Maintenance Factor (MF) and Light Loss Factor (LLF) are the same. Previous use of the
term LLF is now replaced by MF in the Lighting Manual in line with modern International
standards/practice.
Project Maintenance Factors for DESIGN lighting calculations shall never be assumed, nor
default values used in any lighting calculations submitted to The Department. All Maintenance
Factors shall be calculated and justified in accordance with the requirements of this Clause.
The following method shall be used to determine the Lamp Lumen Depreciation component of
the Maintenance Factor used in the DiaLux lighting design software calculation:
The Consultant shall demonstrate the 50,000 hour lumen depreciation of the luminaire at 100%
output at an average night time temperature (Tq) of 35°C (Takes into account the annual
average recorded night time temperature for Abu Dhabi Emirate plus safety allowance). The
methodology to be used is as follows:
a) The manufacturer shall submit a Thermal Report to a suitable reference & standard
agreed by The Department, showing the highest Ts (solder point temperature of an LED)
recorded within the luminaire, usually at the centre of the fitting and the centre of the
PCB or what would appear logically to be the hottest region of the optical
compartment. This thermal test will be conducted at 25°C ambient.
b) 10°C shall then be added to the hottest recorded Ts to simulate the required average
night time temperature of 35°C.
c) The LM-80 report from the chip manufacturer shall be provided showing the associated
Alpha and Beta (α and β) figures for each of the three Ts measurements namely, 55°C,
85°C and 105°C at the proposed driving current. The most appropriate higher Alpha and
Beta will be chosen for the Ts + 10°C. (Note: figures from “Energy Star” type calculations
can only be submitted as per TM-21 formula requirements as verification of the required
LM-80 report derived figures, never as an alternative to LM-80 or the TM-21 method).
Example; if a thermal test shows a Ts of 68°C measured at 25°C ambient at 500mA drive
current, then 10°C is added to give 78°C. In this case the most appropriate Alpha and
Beta figures would be the LM-80 data for a Ts of 85°C at 500mA. Any Ts measurements
that exceed 105°C (including the added 10°C for Tq 35°C) will not be permitted.
e) This lumen output (percentage) figure (Lxx) shall then be used as the LLD component
(Lamp Lumen Depreciation) which forms part of the MF to be used in all DESIGN
calculations. The LLD must be ≥0.70 or the fixture will not be allowed for use on
Department projects.
Project Submission Requirement:- As per the stated process, provide the following:
Thermal Test Report at 25°C detailing the highest Ts within the luminaire. LM-80 Report
from chip manufacturer with α & β for the proposed driving current. TM-21 Calculation
as per the given formula.
The following table shall be used to justify the appropriate Luminaire Dirt Depreciation (LDD) in
accordance with the external optical material of the specific fixture and the appropriate
pollution category for the specific project. The appropriate value shall be selected from the table
and inputted as the LDD component of the Maintenance Factor with selection explained within
the MF written justification.
*Unless specifically informed otherwise by The Department, or with another justifiable reason,
assume Cleaning Interval as 24-months.
Fixture With Glass External Optic Fixture Without Glass External Optic
Project Pollution Category Project Pollution Category
Cleaning Interval High Medium Low High Medium Low
6 months 0.95 0.96 0.98 0.92 0.93 0.94
12 months 0.93 0.94 0.97 0.91 0.92 0.93
18 months 0.91 0.92 0.96 0.9 0.91 0.92
24 months* 0.90 0.91 0.95 0.88 0.89 0.91
36 months 0.89 0.91 0.95 0.83 0.87 0.90
Project Pollution Category:
High – Remote/desert areas, major city centres, heavy industrial areas
Medium– High density residential, light commercial/industrial, coastal areas
Low- low-density city residential, Park/island areas
DESIGN – Defined as the Lighting Design Calculation; assuming 50,000 hours of luminaire
operation at 35C average ambient temperature (Takes into account the annual average
recorded night time temperature for Abu Dhabi Emirate plus safety allowance). DiaLux
calculations shall use the derived MF value(s) as calculated under the requirements set out in
4.4 above and with these MFs used designs shall achieve the Minimum Average Design Levels,
Uniformities and other applicable parameters set out within Table 4.2.
DAY 1 – Defined as the initial luminance/illuminance values. DiaLux calculations shall use an MF
of 1.0 in all calculations. These calculations are useful to ascertain the expected measurable light
levels on site during the project commissioning period. It should be noted that this is not
considered a design calculation for the project, but required for information for The Department
as described under Clause 5.
The Consultant shall undertake all necessary lighting calculations for the project based on the
specific requirements set out within all of Section-A Clause 4.
All lighting calculations shall be undertaken using DiaLux lighting design software, using the
Street Scene and Exterior Scene calculation sections, or both, as appropriate. DiaLux is certified
Freeware and can be obtained from www.dial.de or direct from luminaire manufacturers.
Note: DiaLux Evo can also be used if required as is especially useful in representing whole areas
made up of adjacent streets, intersections, parking areas etc. However it can only be submitted
as an additional report to DiaLux if useful in justifying particular aspects for a submission.
DiaLux lighting calculations (at 100% luminaire output) for a project shall be issued within a
single DiaLux-generated report format and the Consultant shall comply with the following
requirements:
• All Company Details and Project Set-Up information shall be entered in full
• Designer’s details and contact information shall be entered in full
• Project Notes section to be filled in for all justifications/notes required
• Each separate street/parking/conflict area calculation to be titled logically for the
project and cross-referenced to project drawings/reports specifically
• For street calculations the CIE/EN Standards option shall always be selected
• Table 4.3 and associated notes shall form the basis of all calculations with base variables
(CDm2/Lux, Uo, Ul, TI & SR/EIR) manually adapted from defaults using the “Insert
Project
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Table of Contents
Luminaire Parts List (overall project)
Luminaire Data Sheet(s)
Per Street Calculation for roadways/sidewalks/bicycle lanes (DESIGN)
Planning Data
Luminaire Parts List
Photometric Results
3D Rendering
False Colour Rendering
Valuation Fields: Isolines (L)*1
Valuation Fields: Value Chart (L) *1
Valuation Fields: Isolines (E)
Valuation Fields: Value Chart (E)
Valuation Fields: Isolines (Ev West) *2
Valuation Fields: Isolines (Ev North) *2
Valuation Fields: Isolines (Ev East) *2
Valuation Fields: Isolines (Ev South) *2
Per Street Calculation for roadways/sidewalks/bicycle lanes (DAY-1)
Valuation Fields/Observer1/Observer2 etc.: Isolines (L) *1
Valuation Fields/Observer1/Observer2 etc.: Value Chart (L) *1
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide the Dialux Lighting Calculation Output Report fully in
adhereance to the above requirements in PDF format. In addition, provide the source .DLX file
(DiaLux file) alongside the PDF Report in all submissions to The Department.
The Contractor shall conduct a Field Performance test of the lighting installation(s) immediately
after ADDC/AADC grid-energisation of the system, in the presence of a qualified project
Consultant representaive. A representative from The Department is required only for
Department projects (not for Third-Party Projects unless specifically requested or agreed by
The Department), with invitations/arrangements agreed with The Department at least two-
weeks prior to the proposed test date.
The test results shall meet the lighting design requirements identified in Clause 4 of this Section
and match the Approved DAY-1 lighting calculation output report values submitted. If dimming
forms part of the project, then the initial pre-programmed dimming levels (Set as per Manual
Part-1 Section-D for the project) shall also each be activated and the respective %
illuminance(Lux) value compared to the 100% illuminance(Lux) level of each pre-programed %
dimming level recorded. This is to compare the relationship between programmed dimming
levels and actual site recorded corresponding lighting levels (LED luminaires do not always dim
in a linear manner). This is to provide the data to aid any future adjustment of the pre-
Refer to the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook for guidance on Lighting Maintenance
and Lighting Performance Verification. Handbook Chapters L, and M.
Site measurements shall be undertaken to CIE 30-2 rather than using CIE 140 or EN 12489 as the
latter standards require three times the site point-measurements with negligable benefit to
average results for the significant additional time required to complete tests . However CIE 140
or EN 12489 can be used as the basis if preferred, with the additional measurements tabulated
in suitably expanded Report tables and the measurement standard stated.
The Department will take appropriate actions if the specified project lighting levels are not
achieved/exceeded and the Contractor will have to undertake remedial action to address the
problems at his cost and without delay to the Contract.
Temporary generator energisation can only be undertaken with prior and written
confirmation obtained from the fixture manufacturer stating they approve that their fixtures
can be energised by this means with details of the specific generator used and method
statement for connection and energisation.
The Contractor is fully responsible for all electrical connections to the LED fixtures and if
damage is caused to fixtures due to ignoring this warning will have to undertake remedial
action to replace any affected luminaires at his cost and without delay to the Contract.
Preparation:
• For roadways, both luminance and illuminance measurements shall be taken as
illuminance is a purer comparison against the design and can be used as mitigation if the
luminance results vary considerably due the roadway surface variation (against the
mathematical R3 standard reflectance-factor as used in calcs) or other mitigating site
factors
• For parking lots/bays, conflict areas, cycle lanes/paths and pedestrian paths, only
illuminance measurements need be taken
• The DAY-1 project lighting calculation’s measurement grids shall be used as the basis for
the site measurement grids
• The personnel in charge of conducting the test should avoid casting shadows on the
measuring instrument detector. It is recommended that the personnel avoid wearing
light coloured clothing in order to not supplement the readings on the detector by
reflected light. If Hi-Vis vests are being worn on site, anyone tasked with operating
meter equipment should be allowed to remove them for the duration of measurements
Measurement:
• The area considered for the Illuminance and the luminance measurements for roadways
has to cover a portion of road which is reproducible in term of lighting results, it means
one complete spacing of poles. This area is situated between the 3rd and 4th poles in
the case of any non-staggered, 3rd and 5th poles in case of staggered. The field of
calculation should be typical of the area of the road which is of interest to the driver:
o In the longitudinal direction on a straight road, the field of calculation should lie
between two luminaires in the same row (see Figure 5.1a), the first luminaire
being located 60m ahead of the observer
o In the transverse direction, it should cover the whole carriageway width on
roads without a central reservation, and the width of one carriageway on roads
• The illuminance shall be measured at Ground Level in each points of the grid defined as
here above. The average illuminance level and the uniformity ratios are found by
calculation
• The luminance shall then be measured at the same points as the illuminance. To
proceed to these luminance measurements, the luminance meter shall be localized (as
per the observer position CIE 30-2) not only 60m away from the first pole with the grid,
but also 1/4 of the total road width excluding hard shoulders/parking etc, (e.g. 3 lanes of
3.65m = 10.95m / 4 = 2.7m from the right hand side of the road) and at a height of
1.5m. From the results of these point by point measurements, the calculation of the
average level of luminance and the overall uniformity of luminance (Uo ratio Lmin/Lav)
shall be undertaken)
• The longitudinal uniformities of luminance (Ul) in the axis of each lane shall be checked
after measurements of all points along the axis of each lane. The luminance meter shall
be localized successively along the axis of each lane, 60m before the first point of
measurement and at a height of 1.5m.The longitudinal uniformity of luminance will be
the ratio between the minimum and the maximum punctual measurement on each axis
• If dimming forms part of the project, then the initial pre-programmed dimming levels
shall also each be activated and the respective % illuminance(Lux) value compared to
the 100% illuminance(Lux) level of each pre-programmed % dimming level recorded.
This is to compare the relationship between programmed dimming levels and actual site
recorded corresponding lighting levels (LED luminaires do not always dim in a linear
manner). This is to provide the data to aid any future adjustment of the pre-
programmed levels required by The Department.
• A site measurement record sheet and report shall be drawn up for the project to set out
all the data measurements decribed above as per CIE 30-2 and to record the following
information:
Project Submission Requirement:- Undertake site verification tests fully in accordance with the
requirements of Clause 5.1 and provide report of all data to The Department as required. The
primary goal is to prove beyond doubt that the site installation meets/exceeds the minimum
required design requirements for the project.
If the test purpose is to check the performance of the roadway lighting installation after
depreciation in service, the existing conditions of the luminaires should be recorded.
The period of hours-of-operation shall be calculated and stated and the MF (for clean
luminaires) after the stated period in the environmental conditions of the installation should be
calculated and stated together with the luminous flux in lumens of the light source or sources in
With clean fixtures Clause 5.1 shall be followed as before in full with the recorded values
assessed against adjusted lighting calculations with the adjusted MF applied in place of the 1.0
value used in DAY-1 calculations
Project Submission Requirement:- Undertake site verification tests fully in accordance with the
requirements of Clauses 5.1 and 5.2 and provide report of all data to The Department as
required.
The Contractor shall measure the harmonic at the supply point (LV side of the distribution
substation) after the installation of all the LED fixtures and adopt harmonic compensation
methods, if required, to limit the total harmonics distortion in the supply voltage.
The maximum allowed total harmonics distortion is to be taken as 5% (or as per latest Electricity
Authority latest requirements if different) and in accordance with IEEE 519 Regulations.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test report of the project installation and proof of
harmonic distortion limit compliance.
Part-1 Section B –
Lighting for Tunnels & Underpasses
For full descriptions of any standards and guidance documents referred to within this Part-1
Section-B, refer to the Part-1 Applicable Standards & Guidance References Section.
1. Section Explanation
The below is a brief summary of the primary factors covered within this Part-1 Section-B of
the Lighting Manual. The detailed technical criteria for which are described in the Clauses
following:
a) It is statutory that all luminaires used for projects must be LED (or other equally
sustainable alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s
Introduction).
b) From July 2017 it will be mandatory for all LED exterior luminaires to be QCC (Abu
Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council) Approved with supplied Certificate of
Conformity: under the Abu Dhabi Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting
Fixtures*1.
(*1A grace period for obtaining Conformity Certification is allowed under this Manual up
to the 30th June 2017. Until this date, if a Certificate is not yet obtained, then luminaires
must be submitted with both a copy of the QCC Scheme application receipt as well as all
technical data supplied as part of the submission as described under Clause 3.2)
c) Manual Part-1 Section-A, in addition to the LED luminaire criteria aligned with QCC,
has been revised with separate clauses covering the additional specific Department
Project criteria regarding fixture and component performance, quality, lighting
design and warranty requirements.
d) LED Luminaire Useful-Life Performance basis remains as 600C ambient.
e) Light Loss Factor (LLF) term revised to Maintenance Factor (MF).
f) Luminaire Dirt Depreciation Factor (LDD) component of the MF revised from
previous Manufacturer defined value, to new Lighting Manual Table of set values.
g) Warranty for all luminaires now minimum 10-Years for all aspects.
h) Table of Lighting Design categories revised, expanded and requirements increased
to show minimum requirements for Ul (Longitudinal Uniformity) and TI (threshold
Increment).
a) Any luminaires used for projects that are not LED (or other equally sustainable
alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s Introduction).
b) After the 30th June 2017; any LED fixtures that are not AD Quality Marked and do
not hold a Certificate of Conformity under the QCC Abu Dhabi Certification Scheme
for LED Exterior Lighting Fixtures*1
c) Any deviation from the system technical criteria as set out within this Manual
d) Any deviation from the minimum maintenance and warranty requirements as set
out within this Manual.
e) Any deviation from the project Lighting Design, Calculation and Site Verification
requirements as set out within this Manual.
It is a statutory requirement that all luminaires used on The Department’s Tunnel and
Underpass lighting projects must be LED (or other equally sustainable alternative luminaire
technology as defined within this Manual’s Introduction).
Suppliers and manufacturers shall guarantee adherence to this Manual and the
performance of their luminaires under all the required design conditions.
The Consultant shall be responsible to ensure that the project and all product specifications
are fully in compliance, without any deviation from this Manual, prior to forwarding to The
Department for approval. Any deviation should be brought to the notice of The Department.
The Consultant shall as requested by The Department provide full cost analysis including
payback assessments as required for the project (or part of the project) and in accordance
with the instructions given by The Department. All information provided and the cost
analysis/payback calculations must be calculated with the exact luminaire solution
proposed; including specific circuit wattages and drive currents, actual sources within the
luminaires, including the exact calculation for the fixtures useful-life cycle, project location,
controls usage/programming etc.
3. LED Luminaires
3.1 General Requirements
The LED luminaires shall be designed to operate continuously for the required useful-
lifetime performance and at the specified ambient temperature, humidity and quality
criteria as defined by this Manual.
The LED luminaires shall be suitable for mounting on tunnel and/or underpass ceilings
(either surface-mounted or recessed versions as applicable for the project). They shall be
suitably vibration-proof, corrosion resistant, have appropriate optical distribution and shall
provide efficient even low-glare illumination.
For more reference information regarding lighting technology, lamps, luminaires, electrical,
materials and lighting maintenance, refer to the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
Chapters C, D, E, M and O.
After the 30th June 2017 it will be mandatory for all LED luminaires proposed for use on
The Department’s projects to be QCC (Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council)
Approved: under the QCC Abu Dhabi Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting
Fixtures.
Any LED luminaires proposed on submissions (from Preliminary Design Stage onwards)
A QCC Certificate of Conformity must be provided covering every luminaire proposed for
the project during submissions and Clause 3.3 of this Section can then be disregarded
with none of the data pertaining to this Clause needing to be submitted.
Only applicable in addition to the LED fixtures’ supplied QCC Certificates shall be the
additional specific Lighting Manual fixture-technical and project-required design criteria
listed from Clause 3.4 onwards, for which all data must be provided on the project
submission.
Notes:
The QCC Certification Scheme provides certification for a fixture and/or fixture
range/family; within the allowed criteria set out under the scheme. The specific optics
option of the luminaire are not a critical parameter within the scheme and as such if the
luminaire proposed for a particular project has an optic which differs from that used for
certification, this is not an issue for compliance and is allowed as long as The
Department’s project specific minimum fixture efficacy requirements stated within
clause 3.4.1 of this Section are met with the particular optic used and photometry
provided to show actual fixture efficacy value.
If the luminaire proposed for a project has different/revised LED package to that
installed within the fixture(s) gaining compliance (i.e. using a new generation of LED
sources), this too is allowed as long as the fixture’s body, materials, driver and drive
current remain the same (or less in regards to drive current) and the overall fixture’s
lumen output is similar. Justification must be made to the Department alongside the QCC
Product Conformity Certificate with all technical details and the Department shall assess
the justification as part of the project submission and decide if the fixture is accepted as
being covered under the existing Certificate or must require new certification. The
Department’s decision is final and it is advised for all manufacturers to ensure regular
certification of updated fixture families as required to ensure compliance is maintained.
If the Specifications within the QCC Certification Scheme becomes a UAE Standard
through adoption by ESMA (Emirates Association for Standards & Metrology), then from
the date this becomes active the QCC Certification procedure will simply refer to the
ESMA Standard.
Up to and including the 30th June 2017 if any proposed LED luminaires do not yet hold a
QCC Certificate of Conformity, then all luminaires must be submitted with proof of their
QCC Scheme submitted and received application and in addition must be submitted with
all the required fixture technical data listed under Clause 3.3 of this Section. All
luminaire technical information is then to be supplied as part of the project submission
along with all other Lighting Manual clause requirements.
If any luminaires have received a QCC Certification, a copy of the QCC Certificate of
Conformity must be provided for the luminaires proposed for the project and then
Clause 3.3 of this Section can be disregarded in relation to those particular luminaires;
with none of the data pertaining to this Clause needing to be submitted.
In these cases, the only applicable requirements in addition to the LED fixtures’ supplied
QCC Certificates will be the additional specific Lighting Manual fixture-technical and
project-required criteria listed from Clause 3.4 onwards, for which data must be
provided on the project submission.
Notes:
An approval as part of a project submission of an LED fixture based on the technical
criteria contained within Clause 3.3, is not prerequisite or guarantee of a future QCC
fixture certification approval. Nor conversely does an LED fixture rejection on technical
grounds for a Department project submission in any way impare a possible future
granting of QCC certification through that process. In all cases however The
Department’s decision is final for any fixtures not yet supplied with QCC Luminaire
Certification.
The QCC Certification Scheme provides certification for a fixture and/or fixture
range/family; within the allowed criteria set out under the scheme. The specific optics
option of the luminaire are not a critical parameter within the scheme and as such if the
luminaire proposed for a particular project has an optic which differs from that used for
certification, this is not an issue for compliance and is allowed as long as The
Department’s project specific minimum fixture efficacy requirements stated within
clause 3.4.1 of this Section are met with the particular optic used and photometry
provided to show actual fixture efficacy value.
If the luminaire proposed for a project has different/revised LED package to that
installed within the fixture(s) gaining compliance (i.e. using a new generation of LED
sources), this too is allowed as long as the fixture’s body, materials, driver and drive
current remain the same (or less in regards to drive current) and the overall fixture’s
lumen output is similar. Justification must be made to the Department alongside the QCC
Product Conformity Certificate with all technical details and the Department shall assess
If the Specifications within the QCC Certification Scheme becomes a UAE Standard
through adoption by ESMA (Emirates Association for Standards & Metrology), then from
the date this becomes active the QCC Certification procedure will simply refer to the
ESMA Standard.
Note: Disregard this Clause for LED luminaires already approved under the QCC Abu Dhabi
Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting, with provided QQC Certification as
described within Clause 3.2 above. For Luminaires with QCC Certification, proceed directly
to clause 3.4.
3.3.1 General
a) The LED luminaires must have applied for certification under the QCC Abu Dhabi
Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting, with provided proof of their submitted
and received application with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC).
c) The following shall be submitted in addition to the documents required within Clauses
3.3.2 to 3.3.10 (all data in SI units):
• Photometric test data
• Full light source lamp Specification
• LED Chip Reliability reports
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide proof from LED supplier product data.
b) Minimum Luminaire Efficacy and associated Minimum Colour Rendering (CRI – Colour
Rendering Index) rating shall be as follows:
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide IES LM-79-08 test reports (Sections 11 & 12)
or comparable IEC/International standards to prove luminaire efficacy and CRI, plus
actual** luminaire CCT is within acceptable limits as below in relation to Nominal CCT.
a) The luminaire shall be fitted with optical refractors, diffusers and/or reflectors designed
to exactly suit the specific application the fixture is intended for.
a) The LED luminaires shall be designed to operate continuously at the specified ambient
temperature and humidity with special attention given to the effects of heat, dust, dirt
and vibration in designing the luminaire body. The design of the luminaire shall be such
that there is a direct thermal path from the LED junctions to the atmosphere thus
providing a thermal transfer effect throughout the life of the luminaire. The thermal
solution shall be proprietary and designed by the lighting manufacturer to enable the
luminaires to work efficiently in Abu Dhabi climatic conditions. The luminaire shall be
provided with a demonstrated ventilation arrangement allowing heat to be dissipated to
the atmosphere.
The luminaire shall be designed to prevent collection of debris by proven and stated
means. The design shall be such that the luminaire shall be self-cleaning in normal
operation. Provide detailed physical description of the fixture including images and
dimensions.
b) The luminaire operating range (taking into account LED components, driver, etc.) shall
be from -20°C up to a minimum of +60°C ambient air temperature(Ta) with an
acceptable lumen-output performance at Ta+60°C needing to be demonstrated. The
operating range maximum refers to the Ta as per IEC/ISO 60598-1 or UL 1598.
In addition this measured percentage drop of luminous flux shall then be applied to the
LM-79 luminaire flux value and when multiplied by the measured load at 60°C, will be
considered acceptable provided the resultant efficacy value still remains within the
minimum allowed fixture efficacy as set out within the table in Clause 3.3.2.
a) The luminaire control gear and LED optical-unit components shall be externally fully
rated to the minimum IP (Ingress Protection) rating and IK (Mechanical Strength) rating
as set out in the table below and have proven means of negating internal condensation
build-up for their application and be able to operate in high relative humidity. (Please
note: Minimum IP66 for both optical and driver compartments is the requirement for use
for tunnel/underpass lighting on The Department’s projects).
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test reports for IP and IK ratings: IP rating
determined by IEC 60529 or comparable International standard, IK rating determined by
IEC 62262 or comparable International standard.
a) All Exterior pressure die-cast aluminum alloy components shall have a copper content
percentage of less than 3.5% by mass.
c) Where different metallic materials are used together, then proof of avoidance of bi-
metallic or galvanic corrosion with any touching dissimilar metals must be assured.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide written report of all dissimilar metals used
within the lighting fixture and confirmation of the method/design in avoiding bi-metallic
or galvanic corrosion.
a) Within the fixture the drivers shall meet the following requirements:
• Case Temperature (Tc) rating -40°C to +80°C at a minimum 95% Relative
Humidity (RH). Luminaires with open drivers need to prove Luminaire ambient
of 60°C maximum in equivalence with this requirement
• Nominal rated Input voltage: 220-240V±10% 50Hz (198-264V min. Input range)
• Drivers shall have a Power Factor (PF) of L ≥ 0.90
• Driver shall be UL and/or IEC Certified
• Drivers shall be Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant
• Drivers shall have a Total individual luminaire Harmonic Distortion (THD) of:
≤20% in accordance with ANSI C82.77-2002 or comparable International
standard
a) Demonstrate 50,000 hour useful life of the luminaire based on the simplified B20-L70
threshold at ambient temperature (Tq) of 35°C (Takes into account the annual average
recorded night time temperature for Abu Dhabi Emirate plus safety allowance).
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide lumen maintenance report for 50,000 hour,
B20-L70 @ (Tq) of 35°C for the luminaire, referring to the chip manufacturer’s IES LM-80
data for demonstrated curve/drive current/ fVoltage. Using IES TM-21 or comparable
IEC/international standard.
a) Luminaire must comply with Photobiological Safety of lamps and lamp systems in
accordance with the requirements of IEC 62471 or ANSI/IES RP-27.3-2007.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test results for IEC 62471, ANSI/IES RP-27.3-
2007 or comparable International standards. The fixture must pass all fascets of the
tests for “No Risk”/”Exempt” results.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test results for IEC 60068-2-6 or comparable
International standard
a) The nominal Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT) ANSI standard LED colours accepted
for use for tunnel/underpass lighting on The Department’s projects are 4000K, 4500K,
5000K and 5700K only. Actual nominal CCT to be confirmed by the Consultant for the
specific project and all associated luminaire data and lighting calculations must be
undertaken for luminaires with the specific CCT LEDs chosen. These CCTs are the cooler
end of the available range and required for both their optimal efficacy and the benefits
for driver perception and awareness at lower luminance levels as part of the Abu Dhabi
Sustainable Public Lighting Strategy.
Note: Where the project is either an extension of existing LED phases, or are
tunnels/underpasses connecting to other adjacent roads installed with LED street
lighting, the Consultant shall investigate the nominal CCT of these adjoining fixtures and
propose a solution with matching CCT for visual consistancy.
b) Minimum Luminaire Efficacy for use on The Department’s projects shall be as follows:
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide IES LM-79-08 test reports (Sections 11 & 12)
or comparable IEC/International standards to prove luminaire efficacy.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test report for IP rating determined by IEC
a) Luminaire shall be maximum proved MacAdam Ellipse Step-5. Luminaires and/or LEDs at
Step-6 or Step-7 Binning are not acceptable.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide copies of highlighted LED chip data or full
luminaire LM-79-08 test data to show compliance acheived within limits of Step-5 or
better.
a) The fixture shall be ‘servicable’: Drivers and LED modules/boards/engine shall be site
removable/replaceable without any possible risk to maintaining luminaire photometry
and without the need to demount the fixtures for sake of future upgrading/
maintenance requirements if required.
a) Any steel body materials, components, bolts, nuts and hardened washers shall be
galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153 or comparable International standard.
b) Any external stainless steel body materials, components bolts, nuts and hardened
washers shall be minimum 316 Grade or comparable International standard.
a) Within the fixture the drivers shall meet the following additional project requirements:
• Driver shall be minimum 1-10v dimmable/addressable and 1-10v+DALI allowed
(DALI-only drivers can be proposed, but only if a PLMS is a project requirement
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide LED driver manufacturer data sheets, test
reports and/or certification documentation demonstrating conformity to the above
requirements. If thermal protection is present within the driver, then proof required to
confirm it’s operation is not activated within the normal stated limits of luminaire
thermal operational requirements.
a) Depending on the project size and scope, provision of a lighting management dimming
system is a statutory requirement as part of tunnel/underpass lighting projects or
projects containing tunnel underpass lighting. Refer to Manual Part-1 Section-D for the
specific technical requirements for the lighting management dimming system.
Part-1 Section-D also describes in detail which project types fall under this requirement
and which do not need this provision to be included. However the Consultant must
propose and agree the inclusion of the lighting management dimming system with The
Department as part of the project Concept Design Stage submission approval process. If
the project is approved by the Department as required to be provided with a lighting
management dimming system, a compliant system must then be described and
designed for all further project design stages, through and including to Tender.
Project Submission Requirement:- Check the project against the requirements detailed
within Manual Part-1 Section-D, state and justify the inclusion or omission of a system
as per Section-D and undertake the Concept Design to meet these requirements. If
approved as being required, follow the technical criteria set out within Manual Part-1
Section D for the Preliminary and Detail Design proposals as well as within the project
Tender.
Earthing of the LED luminaire shall be as per a class I “electrical unit” to EN/IEC 60598-1:
protection against electric shock does not rely on basic insulation only, but which
includes an additional safety precaution in such a way that means are provided for the
connection of accessible conductive parts to the protective (earthing) conductor in the
fixed wiring of the installation in such a way that accessible conductive parts cannot
become live in the event of a failure of the basic insulation.
a) The Department may request standard production model luminaire samples, identical
(including LED Package) to the proposed products, to be installed for inspection. The
Department shall be sole judge regarding acceptability of optical system performance.
The Department will not attend, nor should be invited to attend, any factory inspections
for Third-Party/Private/Developer owned and funded projects; these are the personal
decision/responsibility of the Third-Party’s/Developer’s project teams.
3.4.10 Warranty
a) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year on-site replacement material, fixture,
finishes and workmanship against the deterioration of the housing, all external
components; such as lenses, gaskets & fastenings, and the fixture finishes shall include
warranty against failure or substantial deteriorations such as corrosion, blistering,
cracking or peeling (excluding damage caused by contact with chemical substances,
fertilizers, water containing corrosive agents or stray electrical currents) with no cost to
The Department*
b) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year replacement material warranty for
defective or non-starting LED source assemblies with no cost to The Department*
c) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year replacement material warranty on all
supplied drivers, power supply units (PSUs), electrical components and in-built control
components with no cost to The Department*
d) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year replacement material warranty for on-
maintained luminance levels on all light sources (LED package, LED array, or LED
module) including, but not limited to the LED die, encapsulate, and phosphor. Stating
B20 compliance for a minimum of 10 years. If the expected useful life performance
parameters of the luminaire system are not being maintained, then the manufacturer
shall replace the light source(s) or luminaire as needed with no cost to The Department*
(Please note: * With no cost to The Department does not just refer to the luminaire or
luminaire component cost in regards to any warranty actions. This also refers to any
costs associated with labour for removal/fitting of luminaires, obtaining Authority NOCs,
traffic management costs, transport etc. The Department will not be liaible for any
associated costs arising/necessary in relation to warranty actions) These requirements
are purely in regards to the terms of Luminaire/Luminaire Equipment Warranties that
must be provided to The Department at Handover. It is not in any way in connection to
the cover during the defects period which shall be solely as per specific terms agreed
between the manufacturer and Contractor.
4.1 General
For all project lighting design and calculations, refer to the Public Realm & Street Lighting
Handbook for guidance on applying the requirements of the Lighting Manual. Particular
attention should be given to Handbook Chapters F, G, H, I, M and O. Chapter G 7.0 gives
specific guidance on tunnel/underpass lighting.
The Consultant shall undertake the lighting design fully in accordance with CIE 88 / BS-EN
5489-2. The Consultant shall assess the tunnel/underpass for specific project and location.
The tunnel, depending on length, can have up to seven daytime lighting zones: Access Zone,
Threshold Zone (split into two parts), Transition Zone, Interior Zone (only for long tunnels),
Exit Zone and Parting Zone. Access and Parting Zones are the areas immediately outside the
Tunnel extremities, whilst the other five are within the tunnel itself. Figure 4.1a shows how
these zones are arranged.
The Consultant shall undertake the lighting design fully in accordance with the criteria set
out within Clauses 4.2 and 4.3; taking into account The Department’s intended project
speed limits for the tunnel, the Safe Stopping Distance (SSD), tunnel length, height, and
Access/Parting Zone conditions, as these are the primary determining factors on the lighting
The Consultant shall design all tunnel/underpass lighting projects with an aim to propose no
more than three different optimised LED luminaire types, ideally two whenever possible.
Three types of light distribution are allowed for tunnel lighting: Pro-Beam, Symmetric and
Counter-Beam. Both Symmetric and Counter-Beam are the primary solutions to propose for
Department projects. Note: For uni-direction tunnels fixture light distribution must be
Symmetric.
Night-time lighting levels shall always be designed to match the street lighting on the roads
leading into and out of the tunnel/underpass, so the luminance level and uniformities are as
close as possible for consistent visual transition at night (note: if dimming is proposed for
adjacent street lighting as part of a project including the tunnel/underpass, then dimming
must be provided for the tunnel/underpass for the nighttime setting to allow programming
to set the tunnel/underpass and adjacent streets to the same level). As these levels will
always be significantly lower than any daytime level requirements, for projects requiring
both night-time and daytime lighting levels the Consultant shall ensure propose a carefully
considered solution to minimise the need for separate luminaires for night-time and
daytime. This shall be undertaken through either the dimming of the more powerful
daytime fixtures if such a system is proposed, or careful selection and circuiting of some
evenly-spaced luminaires as a ‘night-time circuit’ achieving the required luminance,
uniformity and TI levels. The Consultant shall as requested by The Department provide full
cost analysis including payback assessments as required for the project and in accordance
with the instructions given by The Department.
The Consultant shall ensure all requirements of Civil Defence approval are adhered to with
regard emergency lighting provision: firstly the requirement of emergency lighting and if so
secondly the design/application of emergency lighting requirements. All in accordance with
Use of Mesopic multipliers shall be disallowed herein, by assuming an S/P ratio of 1.00 for
all luminaires in all calculations.
*2 Where tunnels/underpasses require daytime lighting provision, the LED luminaires used for the night-time
lighting level shall not be separate fixtures and either dimming (if forming part of the project) of the daytime
fixtures or carefully split circuits shall form the basis of the night-time provision
Project Submission Requirement:- Ensure complete compliance with the table and associated
notes for all lighting designs and lighting calculations undertaken for projects. Citing any
justifications for design decisions where described above within any project tunnel/underpass
Note: Maintenance Factor (MF) and Light Loss Factor (LLF) are the same. Previous use of the
term LLF is now replaced by MF in the Lighting Manual in line with modern International
standards/practice.
Project Maintenance Factors for DESIGN lighting calculations shall never be assumed, nor
default values used in any lighting calculations submitted to The Department. All Maintenance
Factors shall be calculated and justified in accordance with the requirements of this Clause.
The following method shall be used to determine the Lamp Lumen Depreciation component of
the Maintenance Factor used in the lighting design software calculation:
The Consultant shall demonstrate the 50,000 hour lumen depreciation of the luminaire at 100%
output at an average night time temperature (Tq) of of 60°C (Designated annual average
day/night time temperature within tunnel environments in Abu Dhabi including safety factor).
The methodology to be used is as follows:
a) The manufacturer shall submit a Thermal Report to a suitable reference & standard
agreed by The Department, showing the highest Ts (solder point temperature of an LED)
recorded within the luminaire, usually at the centre of the fitting and the centre of the
PCB or what would appear logically to be the hottest region of the optical
compartment. This thermal test will be conducted at 25°C ambient.
b) 35°C shall then be added to the hottest recorded Ts to simulate the designated required
average tunnel temperature of 60°C.
c) The LM-80 report from the chip manufacturer shall be provided showing the associated
Alpha and Beta (α and β) figures for each of the three Ts measurements namely, 55°C,
85°C and 105°C at the proposed driving current. The most appropriate higher Alpha and
Beta will be chosen for the Ts + 35°C. (Note: figures from “Energy Star” type calculations
can only be submitted as per TM-21 formula requirements as verification of the required
LM-80 report derived figures, never as an alternative to LM-80 or the TM-21 method).
Example; if a thermal test shows a Ts of 68°C measured at 25°C ambient at 500mA drive
current, then 35°C is added to give 103°C. In this case the most appropriate Alpha and
Beta figures would be the LM-80 data for a Ts of 105°C at 500mA. Any Ts measurements
d) These Alphas and Betas will then be applied to the TM-21 formula which calculates the
expected lumen output at 50,000 hours.
The TM-21 equation to be used is: Lxx = β e^ (-αt) (with t = 50,000 hours)
e) This lumen output (percentage) figure (Lxx) shall then be used as the LLD component
(Lamp Lumen Depreciation) which forms part of the MF to be used in all DESIGN
calculations. The LLD must be ≥0.70 or the fixture will not be allowed for use on
Department projects.
Project Submission Requirement:- As per the stated process, provide the following:
Thermal Test Report at 25°C detailing the highest Ts within the luminaire. LM-80 Report from
chip manufacturer with α & β for the proposed driving current. TM-21 Calculation as per the
given formula.
The following table shall be used to justify the appropriate Luminaire Dirt Depreciation (LDD) in
accordance with the external optical material of the specific fixture and the appropriate
pollution category for the specific project. The appropriate value shall be selected from the table
and inputted as the LDD component of the Maintenance Factor with selection explained within
the MF written justification.
*Unless specifically informed otherwise by The Department, or with another justifiable reason,
assume Cleaning Interval as 24-months.
Fixture With Glass External Optic Fixture Without Glass External Optic
Project Pollution Category Project Pollution Category
Cleaning Interval High Medium Low High Medium Low
6 months 0.93 0.94 0.96 0.90 0.91 0.92
12 months 0.91 0.92 0.95 0.87 0.89 0.90
18 months 0.89 0.90 0.94 0.84 0.87 0.88
24 months* 0.87 0.88 0.93 0.81 0.84 0.86
36 months 0.84 0.85 0.91 0.77 0.80 0.82
Project Pollution Category:
High – Remote/desert areas, major city centres, heavy industrial areas
Medium– High density residential, light commercial/industrial, coastal areas
Low- low-density city residential, Park/island areas
DESIGN – Defined as the Lighting Design Calculation; assuming 50,000 hours of luminaire
operation at 60C average ambient temperature (Designated annual average day/night time
temperature within tunnel environments in Abu Dhabi including safety factor). Lighting
calculations shall use the derived MF value(s) as calculated under the requirements set out in
4.3 above and with these MFs used designs shall achieve the Minimum Average Design Levels,
Uniformities and other applicable parameters set out within Table 4.2.
DAY 1 – Defined as the initial luminance/illuminance values. Lighting calculations shall use an
MF of 1.0 in all calculations. These calculations are useful to ascertain the expected measurable
light levels on site during the project commissioning period. It should be noted that this is not
considered a design calculation for the project, but required for information for The Department
as described under Clause 5.
The Consultant shall undertake all necessary lighting calculations for the project based on the
specific requirements set out within all of Section-B Clause 4.
Assessment for a tunnel/underpass project shall be undertaken and written report prepared
covering the project parameters and derived luminance and zone details. The Consultant shall
comply with the following requirements:
• All Company Details and Project Set-Up information shall be stated in full
• Designer’s details and contact information shall be stated in full
• State adherence to the requirements to CIE 88 / BS-EN 5489-2
• State Project Tunnel/Underpass dimensions and site input variables
• State and justify proposed light beam distribution type for the project
• State and propose the control philosophy
• Determine Safe Stopping Distance (SDD)
Lighting calculations (at 100% luminaire output) for the tunnel/underpass shall be issued within
a single lighting software report format and the Consultant shall comply with the following
requirements:
• All Company Details and Project Set-Up information shall be stated in full
• Designer’s details and contact information shall be stated in full
• All justifications/notes to be written into the calculation report
• Table 4.2 and above Phase-1 Assessment Report shall form the basis of all calculations
for the zones with base variables (CDm2, vertical CDm2, Uo, Ul & TI) set as design targets
to exactly match Table 4.2
• Clause 4.3 calculated Maintenance Factors only shall form the basis of all entered
MF(LLF) values used and replace any lighting software default values
• All tunnel/underpass dimensions and zone lengths shall be inputted exactly as per the
project and Assessment Report outputs
• Soffit height and wall/ceiling reflectance values shall match exactly match those
proposed for the project
• Tarmac coating type to always be set as lighting software equivalent category R3 (q0
0.07) and not to be changed to any other value unless specific variation in roadways
surface is known for the project
• Both DAY-1 and DESIGN calculations shall be undertaken for every calculation and
suitably labelled in the report. Refer to Clause 4.4 for details of requirements and
reasons
• Project Output Report for submissions shall always include the following selected
minimum options as and where applicable:
• Project Cover
• Table of Contents
• Luminaire Parts List
• Luminaire Data Sheet(s)
• Planning Data
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide both the Phase-1 Assessment Report and Phase-2
Lighting Calculation fully in adhereance to the above requirements in PDF format. In addition,
provide the source files used for both the tunnel assessment report and lighting software
alongside the PDF Report in all submissions to The Department.
The Contractor shall conduct a Field Performance test of the lighting installations immediately
after ADDC/AADC grid-energisation of the system, in the presence of a qualified project
Consultant representaive. A representative from The Department is required only for
Department projects (not for Third-Party Projects unless specifically requested or agreed by
The Department), with invitations/arrangements agreed with The Department at least two-
weeks prior to the proposed test date.
The test results shall meet the lighting design requirements identified in Clause 4 of this Section
and match the Approved DAY-1 lighting calculation output report values submitted. If dimming
forms part of the project for the nighttime levels and/or daytime levels, then the initial pre-
programmed dimming levels (Set for the daytime levels as per Clause 5.2 above and for
nighttime as per Manual Part-1 Section-D for the project) shall also each be activated and the
respective % illuminance(Lux) value compared to the 100% illuminance(Lux) level of each pre-
programed % dimming level recorded. This is to compare the relationship between programmed
dimming levels and actual site recorded corresponding lighting levels (LED luminaires do not
always dim in a linear manner). This is to provide the data to aid any future adjustment of the
pre-programmed levels required by The Department.
Refer to the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook for guidance on Lighting Maintenance
and Lighting Performance Verification. Handbook Chapters L, and M.
Site measurements shall be undertaken to CIE 30/2 rather than using CIE 140 or EN 12489 as the
The Department will take appropriate actions if the specified project lighting levels are not
achieved/exceeded and the Contractor will have to undertake remedial action to address the
problems at his cost and without delay to the Contract.
Temporary generator energisation can only be undertaken with prior and written
confirmation obtained from the fixture manufacturer stating they approve that their fixtures
can be energised by this means with details of the specific generator used and method
statement for connection and energisation.
The Contractor is fully responsible for all electrical connections to the LED fixtures and if
damage is caused to fixtures due to ignoring this warning will have to undertake remedial
action to replace any affected luminaires at his cost and without delay to the Contract.
Preparation:
• For tunnels/underpasses, both luminance and illuminance measurements shall be
taken as illuminance is a purer comparison against the design and can be used as
mitigation if the luminance results vary considerably due the roadway surface variation
(against the mathematical R3 standard reflectance-factor as used in calcs) or other
mitigating site factors
• The area considered for the illuminance and the luminance measurements has to cover
a portion of road which is reproducible in term of lighting results
• On the walls, longitudinally, the same number of measurement points will be used as
on the road. Vertically, measurement will be taken at 3 different heights between the
road surface level and a height of 2m. The vertical illuminance will be measured in each
point of the grid defined. The average illuminance level and the overall uniformity ratio
are found by calculation
• To check the night level and the day level of the interior zone (if any), the length of this
portion of road is generally taken equal to the length of a module of the basic lighting
(distance between two successive luminaires in operation during the night stage)
• The illuminance shall be measured at Ground Level in each points of the grid defined as
here above. The average illuminance level and the uniformity ratios are found by
calculation
• The luminance shall then be measured at the same points as the illuminance. To
proceed to these luminance measurements, the luminance meter shall be localized 60m
before the beginning of the measurement area, transversally in front of the axis of the
lane for which the calculation has shown the lowest average luminance level, and at a
height of 1.5m. From the results of these point by point measurements, the calculation
of the average level of luminance and the overall uniformity of luminance (Uo ratio
Lmin/Lav) shall be undertaken
• The longitudinal uniformities of luminance (Ul) in the axis of each lane shall be checked
after measurements of all points of the axis of each lane. The luminance meter shall be
localized successively along the axis of each lane, 60m before the first point of
measurement and at a height of 1.5m.The longitudinal uniformity of luminance will be
the ratio between the minimum and the maximum punctual measurement on each axis
• On the walls longitudinally, the same number of measurement points will be used as on
the road. Vertically, measurement will be taken at 3 different heights between the road
surface level and a height of 2m. The vertical illuminance will be measured in each point
Project Submission Requirement:- Undertake site verification tests fully in accordance with the
requirements of Clause 5.1 and provide report of all data to The Department as required. The
primary goal is to prove beyond doubt that the site installation meets/exceeds the minimum
required design requirements for the project.
If the test purpose is to check the performance of the roadway lighting installation after
depreciation in service, the existing conditions of the luminaires should be recorded.
The period of hours-of-operation shall be calculated and stated and the MF (for clean
luminaires) after the stated period in the environmental conditions of the installation should be
calculated and stated together with the luminous flux in lumens of the light source or sources in
the luminaire after the stated period/MF applied.
With clean fixtures Clause 5.1 shall be followed as before in full with the recorded values
assessed against adjusted lighting calculations with the adjusted MF applied in place of the 1.0
value used in DAY-1 calculations
Project Submission Requirement:- Undertake site verification tests fully in accordance with the
requirements of Clauses 5.1 and 5.2 and provide report of all data to The Department as
required.
The Contractor shall measure the harmonic at the supply point (LV side of the distribution
substation) after the installation of all the LED fixtures and adopt harmonic compensation
methods, if required, to limit the total harmonics distortion in the supply voltage.
The maximum allowed total harmonics distortion is to be taken as 5% (or as per latest Electricity
Authority latest requirements if different) and in accordance with IEEE 519 Regulations.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test report of the project installation and proof of
harmonic distortion limit compliance.
1. Warranty
Note: Warranties shall be for/transferable to The Department after the end of
project’s defined defects phase to cover the remainder of the Warranty period to the
requirements as defined below.
a) A written warranty for a Minimum fifteen (15) year on-site replacement: material,
fixture finish, and workmanship. On-site replacement included transpiration, removal
and installation of new product. Finish warranty shall include warranty against
corrosion, failure or substantial deteriorations such as blistering, cracking or peeling
(excluding damage caused by contact with chemical substances, fertilizers, water
containing corrosive agents or stray electrical currents). The warranty shall include for
maintained aesthetic integrity of the pole and assembly, without any partial or complete
separation, dislocation, disjointing, flaring, etc. of any elements of the pole and
assembly with no cost to The Department*
b) A written warranty for a Minimum fifteen (15) year replacement material warranty for
defective poles with no cost to The Department*
(Please note: * With no cost to The Department does not just refer to the pole cost in
regards to any warranty actions. This also refers to any costs associated with labour for
removal/fitting of pole or components, obtaining Authority NOCs, traffic management
costs, transport etc. The Department will not be liaible for any associated costs
arising/necessary in relation to warranty actions) These requirements are purely in
regards to the terms of Pole/Pole Equipment Warranties that must be provided to The
Department at Handover. It is not in any way in connection to the cover during the
defects period which shall be solely as per specific terms agreed between the
manufacturer and Contractor.
1. Section Explanation
The below is a brief summary of the primary factors covered within this Part-1 Section-D of
the Lighting Manual. The detailed technical criteria for which are described in the Clauses
following:
a) Project Lighting management System (PLMS) to be provided for all projects, both
retrofit projects/ new-build; urban street, highway, tunnel & underpass projects, as
defined below in Clause 3.1.
b) Warranty for all lighting management systems set as minimum 10-Years for all
aspects.
c) Tables of Initial PLMS programming dimming profile levels provided within the
Manual
d) Central Management System (CMS) general requirements as defined within Clause
4.1.6.
e) The Department’s decision is final regarding project submissions and design
approvals.
a) A project lighting management s (PLMS) system does not need to be provided for
projects as defined below in Clause 3.2.
b) Any GPRS based PLMS/CMS systems/technologies
c) Any deviation from the system technical criteria as set out within this Manual
d) Any deviation from the minimum maintenance and warranty requirements as set
out within this Manual.
Suppliers and manufacturers shall guarantee adherence to this Manual and the
performance of their lighting management system, components and software under all the
required design conditions.
The Consultant shall be responsible to ensure that the project and all product specifications
are fully in compliance, without any deviation from this Manual, prior to forwarding to The
Department for approval. Any deviation should be brought to the notice of The Department.
The Consultant shall ensure in his design the following: integration, coordination,
functionality and accessibility of these services. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to
bring the system to the design & operating and maintenance conditions.
The Consultant shall as requested by The Department provide full cost analysis including
payback assessments as required for the project (or part of the project) and in accordance
with the instructions given by The Department. All information provided and the cost
analysis/payback calculations must be calculated with the exact luminaire solution
proposed; including specific circuit wattages and drive currents, actual sources within the
luminaires, including the exact calculation for the lighting fixtures’ useful-life cycle, project
location, PLMS controls usage/programming etc.
d) Tunnels of sufficient length (as defined within Manual Part-1 Section-B, Clause-4)
requiring both nighttime and daytime-lighting and with LED fixtures, must be provided
with a daytime/nighttime appropriate PLMS with full dimming and programming in
order to facilitate completely smooth and slow transitions between all daytime scenes/
thresholds and daytime to nightime level transistions as appropriate.
e) Off-street parking lighting when part of a combined scheme as part of a street lighting
project and which falls under the above criteria.
f) Solar street lighting projects (refer also to the additional specific PLMS requirements
within Section-E).
d) Tunnels that do not require daytime lighting provision, nor form part of an overall
project in which the combined length of streets including the tunnel/underpass
roadways is shorter in combined length than 1000m (1km) as above.
e) Off-street parking projects unless part of a combined scheme as part of a street lighting
project.
f) Gantry signage (except for any Asset Managment requirements under a full CMS
Tender).
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide assessment of the project based on the above and
justification within project submissions of the required inclusion or exclusion of PLMS
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide full project PLMS details for the project based on the
above requirements inlcuding all the proposed system manufcaturer’s specific technical and
performance data.
5. Dimming Profiles
The following table shall be the default dimming programming profile settings for all listed
project types and used within in any required project cost analysis. During commisioning
these levels can be adjusted to suit the specific performance profiles of the luminaires if
needed and if only as agreed with The Department:
from systems
Residential Mixed-Use 3 from 10pm till from 5am 3
100% ON* 60% 20% from 1am till 5am 100% OFF*
Areas*2 till 10pm
1am till 6am
from systems
Light Industrial & 3 from 10pm till from 5am 3
100% ON* 50% 30% from 1am till 5am 80% OFF*
Business Districts*2 till 10pm
1am till 6am
from systems
High-Activity Commercial 3 from 10pm till from 5am 3
100% ON* 70% 30% from 2am till 5am 100% OFF*
& City Centre Districts*2 till 10pm
2am till 6am
from systems
National/State Parks and 3 from 9pm till from 12 from 5am 3
100% ON* 50% 20% 60% OFF*
Rural Districts*2 till 9pm
12 (Midnight) (Midnight) till 5am till 6am
from systems
3 from 9pm till from 12 from 5am 3
Highways in Rural Areas 100% ON* 60% 12 (Midnight)
30% (Midnight) till 5am
100% till 6am OFF*
till 9pm
from systems
Highways in Metropolitan 3 from 9pm till from 12 from 5am 3
100% ON* 80% 60% 100% OFF*
Areas till 9pm
12 (Midnight) (Midnight) till 5am till 6am
*1 These are the Lighting Level percentages that need to be achieved by the programming. Depending on the
PLMS and fixture/driver performance parameters, the actual required programming levels and resultant
power/PF outputs as a result of this may be a different percentage and all data and actual programming
settings need to be confirmed by the PLMS provider
*2 All Urban Street types within the project area to set to the same percentage levels/timings
*3 Dusk & Dawn operation determined by photocell input or astro-clock adjustment to timed programming
Project Submission Requirement:- Select and state the appropriate dimming profile from the
above Table for the project and include within the project submission.
6. Quality Assurance
a) The Department may request standard production model samples, identical to the
proposed products to be installed. The Department may request independent testing of
the sample equipment to verify the performance and compliance with the
specifications. The Department shall be the sole judge regarding the acceptability of the
performance of the PLMS/CMS.
The Department will not attend, nor should be invited to attend, any factory inspections
for Third-Party/Private/Developer owned and funded projects; these are the personal
decision/responsibility of the Third-Party’s/Developer’s project teams.
7. Warranty
Note: Warranties shall be for/transferable to The Department after the end of
project’s defined defects phase to cover the remainder of the Warranty period to the
requirements as defined below.
a) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year on-site replacement: material,
material, fixtures, finish, and workmanship. On-site replacement includes
transportation, removal and installation of new products. Finish warranty shall include
warranty against corrosion, failure or substantial deteriorations such as blistering,
cracking or peeling (excluding damage caused by contact with chemical substances,
fertilizers, water containing corrosive agents or stray electrical currents). The warranty
shall include for maintained integrity of the PLMS/CMS System equipment; all
accessories, components and assemblies, without any partial or complete separation,
corrosion, leaking, dislocation, disjointing, flaring, etc. of any elements of the system
components with no cost to The Department*
b) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year replacement material warranty for
defective PLMS/CMS equipment and components, with no cost to The Department*
c) A written warranty for a Minimum five (5) year replacement material warranty on any
(Please note: * With no cost to The Department does not just refer to the PLMS/CMS
equipment/component cost in regards to any warranty actions. This also refers to any
costs associated with labour for removal/fitting of components, obtaining Authority
NOCs, traffic management costs, transport etc. The Department will not be liaible for
any associated costs arising/necessary in relation to warranty actions) These
requirements are purely in regards to the terms of PLMS/CMS Equipment Warranties
that must be provided to The Department at Handover. It is not in any way in
connection to the cover during the defects period which shall be solely as per specific
terms agreed between the manufacturer and Contractor.
This contract shall include for all preventative and reactionary maintenance of the
PLMS/CMS and components, including all parts and materials throughout the duration
of the contract. Full details of this maintenance contract including method statement for
the maintenance to be included for approval of The Department. The maintenance
contract should include for a renewal and/or extension of the contract if required in the
future by The Department.
Project Submission Requirement:- Cover the above requirements for all projects
including a PLMS/CMS
b) PLMS/CMS Components. Measurement and payment for the PLMS/CMS and all
components will be at the unit rates as included in the Bills of Quantities, which rates
shall be considered as full compensation for all labour materials, finishes, tools,
equipment and appurtenances as required, as specified, and as directed by The
Department.
Project Submission Requirement:- Cover the above requirements for all projects
including a PLMS/CMS.
Project Submission Requirement:- Cover the above requirements for all projects including a
PLMS/CMS.
For full descriptions of any standards and guidance documents referred to within this Part-1
Section-E, refer to the Part-1 Applicable Standards & Guidance References Section.
For more reference information relating to solar lighting, refer to the Public Realm & Street
Lighting Handbook Chapters C, D, E, N and O.
1. Section Explanation
The below is a brief summary of the primary factors covered within this Part-1 Section-E of
the Lighting Manual.
The technical brief criteria within this Section have been established after access to over five
years of on-site test data from various different solar installations within Abu Dhabi and the
UAE. From these results, has come the evidence of which types of technologies are viable as
long-term sustainable solutions for use on Abu Dhabi street lighting projects and which are
not viable. The detailed technical criteria for which are described in the Clauses following:
There are three viable solar street lighting system options available for consideration for
a project as described in Clauses 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4. The decision about which system
option is best considered is described within the three below clauses and can be
determined primarily by what level of existing street lighting electrical infrastructure is
present for the project.
The site-specific infrastructure as far as a local sub-station being either present or not
present is another primary consideration; also if planned for a defined or undefined
future date or present but lacking sufficient capacity. Even if local substation and
capacity is available, but there is no existing street lighting electrical infrastructure
currently in place (sub-mains distribution, lighting control cabinets, final circuit cabling
etc.) this can have a further implication.
A project area might indeed have both full infrastructure and capacity in place, but
other factors such as a client’s paramount need to ensure illumination is maintained at
all times or any area is subject to, or has a history of, power outages, may be an issue.
The main factors for consideration have been suggested in this section; however there
may be other factors to determine the best system for a specific project. All these
factors all need to be weighed up when deciding on the most appropriate system option
to consider and propose through the project cost analysis.
The batteries are installed within the solar PV-clad pole base or in a separate,
concrete foundation-located formed battery enclosure.
A wireless type PLMS provides and controls the power for the light fitting, including
coordinated activation, dimming and status of the lights.
The grid-connected pole’s controller/inverter during the daytime converts the solar
energy via the PVs from dc to ac and feeds it to the power grid. During the night,
the pole and LED fixture(s) work like any other conventional street lights, with the
required energy for lighting taken from the power grid.
A wireless type PLMS provides and controls the power for the light fitting, including
coordinated activation, dimming and status of the lights.
Ideally, the design of the system would ensure more energy from the solar PVs is
produced during the day than required for lighting the LED fixture(s) during the
night.
Excess energy can be used for its own purposes or could be sold/credited in the
future.
Solar energy generated from the PVs during the day is stored in batteries. Once the
batteries are charged, excess solar generated energy is converted from dc to ac and
fed into the power grid. The batteries are installed within the solar PV-clad pole
base or in a separate, foundation- located formed battery enclosure.
During the night, the pole and LED fixture can be designed to work in one of two
ways:
• Either like any other conventional street light; with the required energy for
lighting taken from the power grid. Then in the case of power outage, the
system switches immediately to battery backup.
• Or, the required energy for lighting taken solely from the batteries, with the
grid used as a back-up in the event of the batteries failing or discharging
fully before daytime.
A wireless type PLMS provides and controls the power for the light fitting, including
coordinated activation, dimming and status of the lights.
With a system such as this the autonomy and thus size of the batteries could be
relaxed from the normal Manual’s requirements as part of the overall system
design.
Excess energy can be used for its own purposes or could be sold/credited in the
future.
3.1 The design, specification, calculation, manufacturing, testing, shipment, installation and
performance of Solar and lighting systems shall be in accordance with the applicable
requirements of all The Department’s civil, electrical, mechanical and lighting
infrastructure standards for electrical distribution works, except as specified herein.
Copies should be requested from The Department if not already held.
3.2 The Project’s lighting design and luminance level requirements and the LED street
Submissions for the project made to the Department must include all the usual proof of
compliance; lighting calculations, layouts, compliance checklist, luminaire/lamp-
source/gear data and all accredited test sheets to show the requirements of this
Lighting Manual have been met fully.
3.3 The Consultant and manufacturers shall guarantee adherence to this Manual and the
performance of the Solar Pole, system and luminaire(s) under all the required design
conditions.
3.4 The Consultant shall be responsible to ensure that the project and product
specifications are fully in compliance, without any deviation from this Manual prior to
forwarding to The Department for approval. Any deviation should be brought to the
notice of The Department. The Consultant shall ensure in his design the following:
integration, coordination, functionality and accessibility of these services. It shall be
the Consultant’s responsibility to bring the system to the design & operating and
maintenance conditions.
4.1 The Consultant shall, as requested by The Department, provide full cost analysis
including payback assessments as required for the project solar proposal(s) and in
accordance with the instructions given by The Department.
The full project life cycle cost analysis asset comparison shall be undertaken to the BS
ISO 15686-5 Supplement (Publicly Available Manual - published by the British Standards
Institution) or similar and cover parameters which fully meets the requirements of this
Manual.
All information provided and the cost analysis/payback calculations should be calculated
with the exact proposed lighting fixture types/sizes, solar equipment, battery, inverter,
autonomy and site position (sun availability).
The Economic Cost Analysis should include the following parameters and allowances:
a) Compare the solar proposal(s) against the base standard of LED (or other equally
sustainable alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s
Introduction) as per Part-1 Section-A, with standard non-solar poles as per the
d) Compare long-term total costs over minimum of 15-years based on present value
cost assessment including initial CapEx, annual OpEx and future CapEx for required
component replacement.
e) Compare Salvage Value of the system at the end of the study period.
f) Include all justifications of given and calculated values and timescales with
annotation and supporting data where applicable.
g) Provide the calculated Payback Period (if applicable) for the solar proposal(s) against
the base LED conventional approach.
h) Provide report and output graphs/tables as required to present project data clearly.
i) Include also average ‘per-pole’ cost comparisons of all options within report
findings.
l) Allow for load of actual luminaires, with actual driver/current including all losses as
per the fixtures’ LM-79 reports or comparable standard.
m) Allow for stated average useful life of all components in the long-term analysis, and
salvage analysis, including, but not limited to, the luminaire, driver, inverter,
battery, control components, cables, PV-panels/modules, pole, base and associated
synthetic and metal materials.
n) For any solar grid-connected systems for which the poles have no batteries, but
connect to a conventional grid, generate electricity in the daytime and run
conventionally at night time, provide justified figures based on the local
environment and actual site situation on assessed generation value used in the
analysis.
p) Allow for dimming savings in the analysis only if included within the project
proposal(s) and then only pro-rata as per the exact dimming settings proposed and
justified.
q) If local infrastructure is present or not present this should also be factored into the
analysis for cost comparison purposes including, as applicable, local sub-station
provision, sub-mains distribution, lighting control cabinets, final circuit cabling,
protection, civil works and connections.
r) Solar cleaning cycle requirements and the associated costs, as described within
clause 5.6, should also be included within the project cost analysis
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide cost analysis based on the above for the solar
street lighting system or systems proposed.
5. System Components
a) The Project’s LED street lighting luminaires (or other equally sustainable alternative
luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s Introduction) shall be fully in
accordance with the requirements of Part-1 Section-A.
b) The Consultant shall note that all lighting calculations for parking lots/areas adjacent to
roads must take into account the road lighting contribution into the parking lighting
design and vice-versa. All projects shall be undertaken, checked and approved as the
responsibility of the Consultant to meet the required roadway and parking levels as set
out in Part-1 Section-A.
c) The Consultant and Manufacturers shall ensure all luminaires are fully compatible with
the Solar PV Pole system, the fixture driver, the solar pole inverter/controller, PLMS and
components to meet all the overall design requirements.
d) All luminaire drivers must be specified correctly to have suitable inputs for the solar
system’s 12Vdc-48Vdc.output from the Battery/inverter/ controller.
e) Some systems may negate the need for a driver with the fixture entirely as the driver
current function forms part of the inverter/controller equipment. Refer also to clause
f) All luminaire test data and supporting information must be provided with the specific
driver specification used.
Project Submission Requirement:- Ensure the requirements of Part-1 Section-A are met in
regards to all LED luminaires as well as the particular criteria contained above.
a) General
The pole for the solar street lighting system shall only be of the vertically integrated PV-
clad variety. Herein referred to as PV-Poles or PV-Poles Systems.
Separate flat design PV panels mounted on the top of, or offset from, a standard pole
are not permitted for use on The Department’s street lighting projects. Flat PV panels
are not acceptable due their high maintenance requirements, inherent dust
accumulation issues, high wind-loads, aesthetic concerns and cleaning issues regarding
both dirty water falling onto parked vehicles and a potential for breach of privacy laws
All PV-poles shall be of a type that can accommodate a variety of applications. The PV-
pole shall be either circular or square in cross-section, made up of an extruded
aluminium or steel mast that enables proprietary accessories, as required by the
project, to be mounted at set distances along its length at heights and positions
coordinated within the PV sections. The finish colour and design of the PV-pole and
accessories shall be as agreed with The Department for the project.
Note: For all standard technical and material pole, foundation and component
specification details refer to The Department’s Standard Specifications, Drawings and
Manuals listed within the Part-1 Applicable Standards & Guidance References Section.
All standard criteria within the latest versions of these documents shall be adhered to in
addition to the specific solar pole/component specification information contained
herein.
b) Materials
For all standard foundations and/or foundations designed to house a chamber for below
ground mounting of a solar battery, full design details shall be submitted for The
Department’s review and approval. Special design details shall also be submitted by the
Contractor to install the poles above any tunnel structures.
ii) Service Hatch(es). Each pole shall have its necessary service hatch(es) positioned no
lower than 400mm from finished ground level where all required electrical and solar
components and connections are accessible.
For a system where the connection of grid cables is required, a minimum of two hatches
are required, a lower service hatch must meet The Department’s standards so electrical
The service hatch(es) shall be accessible without removing the cover plates or cladding
from the pole bases. Cover plates shall be fixed by two screws. The service hatches or
hand hole covers shall be fixed with hinges made of corrosion resistant materials such as
stainless steel grade 316(A4), brass, hot-dip galvanized steel, etc. as applicable based on
the PV-pole and cover plate material and shall be lockable with padlocks complying with
The Department’s standard Specifications.
As required by the project the hatch(es) shall house general purpose outlets (GPO) that
can be accessed through an external lockable hatch. Hatch door keys shall be supplied
as per The Department’s requirements.
iii) Foundation conduits. Electric conduits shall be installed through foundation and
shall enter the PV-poles from the base plate.
Regardless of which solar system type the project has, even if it is a standalone (battery)
system, these conduits are required to be installed always for cabling entry purposes for
both present and future needs to avoid any potential future remedial works to the
foundations to be incurred.
iv) Steel work. PV-poles’ steel work shall be manufactured out of BS grade S355 steel
for 10-14m poles or as appropriate to a pole of different approved height. Hot dipped
galvanizing (100 Microns minimum coating thickness) surface treatment shall be applied
to both internal and external surfaces. The base plate shall be in accordance with The
Department’s standard Specifications. All additional fixtures (Fixture Type-1, Fixture
Type-2, and Fixture Type-3) shall be on steel attachments of BS Grade S275 with hot
dipped galvanizing (100 microns minimum).
The lowest level of the PVs on the PV-pole shall not be less than 3m from finished
ground level to ensure they are out of reach of the general public.
ix) Bracketry and Base Plate Cover. Pole brackets and base plate cover shall be
manufactured out of BS grade S275 Steel. This shall have high strength and finished to
match the PV-pole. All steel components shall be hot-dip galvanized to a minimum
thickness of 100microns and painted as per the applicable clauses of The Department’s
standard Specifications. The base plate cover shall be supplied along with the pole.
x) Fasteners. All fasteners supplied shall be made of corrosion resistant materials such
as stainless steel; - Grade 316, brass, hot-dip galvanized steel etc, based on the materials
with which it will be in contact. Bi-metallic contact shall be properly designed to avoid
any galvanic or bi-metallic corrosion.
xi) Electric Equipment. Minimum M8 x30 mm long threaded stud carrying two nuts and
two washers shall be provided as an earth point. It shall be located within the lowest
service hatch. The electrical termination cut-outs shall be supplied in accordance with
the Supply Authority’s (Street Lighting) requirements and as shown on the Drawings.
Each pole as required shall be polyethylene rope (dia. 4mm) “draw wired” to assist in
feeding electrical and service cables.
xii) Product Identification Tag. There should be a Name Plate affixed to the column in
an appropriate location and manner to suit the column design and access which will
give:
xiii) Copper Content. All external pressure die-cast aluminium alloy components shall
have a maximum copper content of 1% by mass.
5.3 Inverter/Controller
The inverter/controller controls the charge and discharge of the batteries, battery status
and the status of the solar PV modules. The inverter/controller provides and controls
the power for the street lighting fixture(s), including dimming and status.
Technical Requirements
• Selected (with batteries) for minimum 24-hour autonomy operation (capability
of 1-night full operation following one full bad weather day)
• Photovoltaic charge control for 12Vdc-48Vdc. batteries as per the project
system requirements
• 12Vdc-48Vdc. output for powering LED fixture drivers
• Intelligent charging of batteries, battery charging 12Vdc-48Vdc. Monitoring of
all individual cell voltages when non Lead-acid batteries are used (i.e Lithium)
• 0-10V/DALI/dc/PWM/RS485 dimming 0-100%
• Solar PV module input 10Vdc-48Vdc.
• Nominal rated AC Input voltage: 220-240V ±10% (198-264V min. Input range)
• Can be combined with dc/ac inverter for grid system connection as required
• Specified for the project assessed solar energy yield in combination with
wattage of luminaire(s) used, battery sizes and usage of dimming
• 130W maximum typical pole load (Input Power), options up to max 200W loads
if needed as per the requirements of the project
• Automatic Light Switching controlled by sunset/sunrise and Integration with
communication module (PLMS), remote software/firmware capabilities, logging
of all system parameters
• Automatic Light Level Calculation / Automatic Dimming functionality for bad
weather situations based on calculated night length & energy available in
batteries. If not enough energy available for whole night, can be programmed to
be dimmed accordingly
Operating Conditions
• Operating temperature: - 20°C to +60 °C
• Storage (non-operating) - 40°C to +80 °C
The type, size and quality of batteries specified shall be selected for their optimum
performance and integration for the project specific requirements.
Technical Requirements
• VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid), Gel Lead Acid, Lithium (Li-ion) or Nickel Metal
Hydride (NiMH) battery technologies
• With the exception of open ‘wet-type’ Lead Acid batteries, other battery
technologies proposed can be considered provided with proven adherence to all
technical requirements of this Manual Section
• Selected for minimum 24-hour autonomy operation (capability of 1-night full
operation following one full bad weather day)
• 12Vdc-48Vdc., Min 70Ah rated for powering LED fixture drivers
• Expected Lifetime for the project design - 5-6 Years
• Guaranteed Lifetime for the project design - 5 Years
• 75 % of the rated capacity of the battery should be between fully charged and
load cut off conditions (as per specific battery performance requirements)
• Manufactured, tested and installed as per the respective International
standards listed under Part-1 Applicable Standards & Guidance References
Section
• Mounted either in the PV-Pole base or below ground within concrete
combined battery/foundation type
Operating Conditions
• Operating temperature: - 20°C to +60 °C
• Storage (non-operating) - 40°C to +80 °C
5.5 Controls
Whether the Standalone, Grid-Connected or Full Backup type systems, the project solar
lighting control/operation shall be fully interlinked via a wireless PLMS system.
Operating Conditions
• Operating temperature: - 20°C to +60 °C
• Storage (non-operating) - 40°C to +80 °C
To ensure optimum performance at all times, the PV-pole must be cleaned on a regular
basis. To avoid dirty water falling onto parked vehicles and a potential for breach of
privacy laws in residential areas, The Department requires a proprietary ground-level
cleaning system solution and equipment to form part of the project proposal.
It shall be purchased as part of the project. At the end of the maintenance period, and
as and when determined by The Department, the cleaning equipment shall be handed
to the Department to be retained and re-distributed as per The Department’s
requirements.
High pressure hose cleaning is not acceptable, nor are any automated/motorised
systems on the PV-poles themselves and any solution should be based on the following
parameters:
Technical Requirements
• Cleaning must be undertaken using pure filtered water and no chemical
additives
• A telescopic low-pressure hose and brush system enabling the operator to reach
all PV surfaces from ground level
• Water supply transportable via a truck/trailer with low-pressure electric pump
• Minimum 100m hose
• Minimum 10-14m telescopic pole (as per project PV-pole requirements)
• Soft brush designed specifically for PV applications to avoid damage and
scratches to the PV module clear covers
Cleaning Cycles
• Average time to fully clean a single PV-pole should be 4-5minutes
• It should be able to operated by a single person
• PV-Poles should cleaned initially once a month
• However, the specific long-term cleaning cycle is to be defined after the first 6-
a) Assembly of PV-pole. The pole shall be complete with all accessories and all
necessary component assembly undertaken at the factory. The final assembly of
pole and components shall be ready for installation at site without any works
required other than using suitable fixing tools.
b) Mast arm for the Luminaires. The mast arm for the luminaire shall manufactured by
the PV-pole manufacturer for the required length and fitted to the pole at the
factory for the correct orientation of the pole and PV panel sections for the project
locations. The attachment of the mast arms shall be made of standard fasteners
(DIN M60 or similar) through the structural casting without any detriment to the PV-
pole’s IP rating.
As per The Department’s lighting design requirements as set out within Part-1
Section-A, mast arm heights of approximately 10m should be provided for projects
normally requiring conventional 10m poles and 14m should be provided for projects
normally requiring conventional 14m poles. Solar system options for projects
designed with lower luminaire mounting heights, thus resulting in closer pole
spacings and an increase in pole numbers on projects is not acceptable under
normal circumstances unless justification can be provided to The Department.
The mast arm shall be self-supporting against all forces including uplift, without the
use of any guy wires unless approved by The Department. The luminaire shall be
fixed to the mast arm and electrically wired. Finally the cable end shall be
connected to the solar system inverter/controller as required by the system type at
the service hatch(es) located in the pole base.
a) Design for Strength. The PV-poles shall be capable of withstanding a basic wind
speed of 45 m/s or 160 km/hr (3 second gust) when equipped with the equivalent of
the actual type and number of mounted luminaires for the project and the
associated fittings or accessories as confirmed by The Department. All PV-poles shall
be designed in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of AASTHO or
equivalent European or International standard. Design calculations shall be
submitted, for The Department’s approval, showing the following:-
i. Wind load derivation (hand calculation) on luminaires and mounted
accessories
ii. Wind loading derivation (hand calculation) on the pole
iii. Sectional area of the pole at regular intervals of height along the pole,
especially at areas of cross-section change and hand hole opening
iv. Stress at the intervals specified in (iii) above
v. Strength of the pole at the intervals specified in (iii) above
vi. Combined Stress Ratios at the intervals specified in (iii) above
.
b) Design for Deflection. Actual deflection against the deflection limit of the PV-poles
shall be clearly stated in the design calculations and shall conform to AASTHO or
equivalent European or International standard. The actual deflection calculated shall
be based on the basic wind speed of 45m/s and shall be measured at the lantern
position(s). The calculated deflection shall be the sum of deflection on the vertical
PV-pole section as well as the outreach bracket arm section(s). Deflection of both
the vertical pole and the arm(s) shall be shown in the design submission.
Design calculations shall show the pole deflection and shall be checked against the
allowable deflection and special deflection limits required for CCTV cameras, where
applicable for the project.
Project Submission Requirement:- Ensure all the material and component requirements are
met by the system proposed and provided as part of the project submission.
6. Quality Assurance
a) The Department may request standard production model samples, identical to the
proposed products to be installed. The Department may request independent testing of
the sample PV-pole masts and equipment to verify the performance and compliance
with the Specifications. The Department shall be the sole judge regarding the
acceptability of the performance of the light poles.
The Department will not attend, nor should be invited to attend, any factory inspections
for Third-Party/Private/Developer owned and funded projects; these are the personal
decision/responsibility of the Third-Party’s/Developer’s project teams.
7. Warranty
Note: Warranties shall be for/transferable to The Department after the end of
project’s defined defects phase to cover the remainder of the Warranty period to the
requirements as defined below.
a) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year on-site replacement: material,
material, fixtures, finish, and workmanship. On-site replacement includes
transportation, removal and installation of new products. Finish warranty shall include
warranty against corrosion, failure or substantial deteriorations such as blistering,
cracking or peeling (excluding damage caused by contact with chemical substances,
fertilizers, water containing corrosive agents or stray electrical currents). The warranty
shall include for maintained aesthetic integrity of the PV-pole, photovoltaic panels,
accessories, components and assemblies (not including the photovoltaic panels and
batteries), without any partial or complete separation, corrosion, leaking, dislocation,
disjointing, flaring, etc. of any elements of the PV-pole, system components and
b) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year replacement material warranty for
defective PV-poles, photovoltaics, accessories, components and assemblies (not
including the photovoltaic panels and batteries), with no cost to The Department*
c) A written warranty for a Minimum five (5) year replacement material warranty on the
batteries for on-site replacement: material and workmanship. On-site replacement
includes transportation, removal and installation of new products. Warranty shall
include substantial deteriorations such as leaking, buckling, corrosion, inability to be
charged or withhold a charge, impacted system autonomy and reduced dc output with
no cost to The Department*
d) A written warranty for a Minimum twenty-five (25) year replacement material warranty
for the photovoltaic (PV) modules for their output peak watt capacity to not fall below
80% at the end of twenty five (25) years. With a Minimum-ten (minimum-10) year
replacement warranty for their output peak watt capacity to not fall below 90% at the
end of ten (10) years. With no cost to The Department*
(Please note: * With no cost to The Department does not just refer to the solar
equipment/component cost in regards to any warranty actions. This also refers to any
costs associated with labour for removal/fitting of components, obtaining Authority
NOCs, traffic management costs, transport etc. The Department will not be liaible for
any associated costs arising/necessary in relation to warranty actions) These
requirements are purely in regards to the terms of Solar Equipment Warranties that
must be provided to The Department at Handover. It is not in any way in connection to
the cover during the defects period which shall be solely as per specific terms agreed
between the manufacturer and Contractor.
Project Submission Requirement:- Cover the above requirements for all projects for
solar street lighting.
b) PV-Poles. Measurement and payment for the PV-poles, solar system and components,
will be at the unit rates as included in the Bills of Quantities, which rates shall be
considered as full compensation for all labour materials, finishes, tools, equipment and
appurtenances as required, as specified, and as directed by The Department.
Project Submission Requirement:- Cover the above requirements for all projects for
solar street lighting.
Project Submission Requirement:- Cover the above requirements for all projects for
solar street lighting.
1. Section Explanation
The below is a brief summary of the primary factors covered within this Part-1 Section-F of
the Lighting Manual. The detailed technical criteria for which are described in the Clauses
following:
a) It is statutory that all luminaires used for projects must be LED (or other equally
sustainable alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s
Introduction).
b) From July 2017 it will be mandatory for all LED exterior luminaires to be QCC (Abu
Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council) Approved with supplied Certificate of
Conformity: under the Abu Dhabi Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting
Fixtures*1.
(*1A grace period for obtaining Conformity Certification is allowed under this Manual up
to the 30th June 2017. Until this date, if a Certificate is not yet obtained, then luminaires
must be submitted with both a copy of the QCC Scheme application receipt as well as all
technical data supplied as part of the submission as described under Clause 3.2)
c) Manual Part-1 Section-A, in addition to the LED luminaire criteria aligned with QCC,
has been revised with separate clauses covering the additional specific Department
Project criteria regarding fixture and component performance, quality, lighting
design and warranty requirements.
d) This Manual Part-1 Section-F covers front-illuminated fixed signage, self-illuminated
signage (often referred to as transilluminated) and lettering-type signage and
encompasses fixed or temporary traffic/roadway/pedestrian signage applications,
advertising/commercial material within the public realm and signage used within in
parks and public realm locations.
e) LED Luminaire Useful-Life Performance basis set at 350C ambient.
f) Light Loss Factor (LLF) term revised to Maintenance Factor (MF).
g) Luminaire Dirt Depreciation Factor (LDD) component of the MF revised from
previous Manufacturer defined value, to new Lighting Manual Table of set values.
h) Warranty for all luminaires minimum 10-Years for all aspects.
i) Table of Gantry & Signage lighting design criteria set.
a) Any luminaires used for projects that are not LED (or other equally sustainable
alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s Introduction).
b) After the 30th June 2017; any LED fixtures that are not AD Quality Marked and do
not hold a Certificate of Conformity under the QCC Abu Dhabi Certification Scheme
for LED Exterior Lighting Fixtures*1
c) Any deviation from the system technical criteria as set out within this Manual
d) Any deviation from the minimum maintenance and warranty requirements as set
out within this Manual.
e) Any deviation from the project Lighting Design and Calculation requirements as set
out within this Manual.
It is a statutory requirement that all luminaires used on The Department’s projects for
overhead gantry signage and other signage must be LED (or other equally sustainable
alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s Introduction).
This Manual Part-1 Section-F covers both front-illuminated fixed signage and self-
illuminated signage (often referred to as transilluminated) and encompasses fixed or
temporary traffic/roadway/pedestrian signage applications, advertising/commercial
material within the public realm and signage used within in parks and public realm locations.
Suppliers and manufacturers shall guarantee adherence to this Manual and the
performance of their luminaires under all the required design conditions.
The Consultant shall be responsible to ensure that the project and all product specifications
The Consultant shall as requested by The Department provide full cost analysis including
payback assessments as required for the project (or part of the project) and in accordance
with the instructions given by The Department. All information provided and the cost
analysis/payback calculations must be calculated with the exact luminaire solution
proposed; including specific circuit wattages and drive currents, actual sources within the
luminaires, including the exact calculation for the fixtures useful-life cycle, project location,
controls usage/programming etc.
3. LED Luminaires
3.1 General Requirements
The LED luminaires shall be designed to operate continuously for the required useful-
lifetime performance and at the specified ambient temperature, humidity and quality
criteria as defined by this Manual. With special attention given to the effects of direct sun-
exposure during the day, corrosion resistance and endurance against the occasional sand
storms and dusty weather in designing the luminaire body and components.
For more reference information regarding lighting technology, lamps, luminaires, electrical,
materials and lighting maintenance, refer to the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
Chapters C, D, E, M and O.
After the 30th June 2017 it will be mandatory for all LED luminaires proposed for use on
The Department’s projects to be QCC (Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council)
Approved: under the QCC Abu Dhabi Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting
Fixtures.
Any LED luminaires proposed on submissions (from Preliminary Design Stage onwards)
received after the 30th June 2017 without proof of QCC Certification will not be
A QCC Certificate of Conformity must be provided covering every luminaire proposed for
the project during submissions and Clause 3.3 of this Section can then be disregarded
with none of the data pertaining to this Clause needing to be submitted.
Only applicable in addition to the LED fixtures’ supplied QCC Certificates shall be the
additional specific Lighting Manual fixture-technical and project-required design criteria
listed from Clause 3.4 onwards, for which all data must be provided on the project
submission for Department projects.
Notes:
The QCC Certification Scheme provides certification for a fixture and/or fixture
range/family; within the allowed criteria set out under the scheme. The specific optics
option of the luminaire are not a critical parameter within the scheme and as such if the
luminaire proposed for a particular project has an optic which differs from that used for
certification, this is not an issue for compliance and is allowed as long as The
Department’s project specific minimum fixture efficacy requirements stated within
clause 3.4.1 of this Section are met with the particular optic used and photometry
provided to show actual fixture efficacy value.
If the luminaire proposed for a project has different/revised LED package to that
installed within the fixture(s) gaining compliance (i.e. using a new generation of LED
sources), this too is allowed as long as the fixture’s body, materials, driver and drive
current remain the same (or less in regards to drive current) and the overall fixture’s
lumen output is similar. Justification must be made to the Department alongside the QCC
Product Conformity Certificate with all technical details and the Department shall assess
the justification as part of the project submission and decide if the fixture is accepted as
being covered under the existing Certificate or must require new certification. The
Department’s decision is final and it is advised for all manufacturers to ensure regular
certification of updated fixture families as required to ensure compliance is maintained.
If the Specifications within the QCC Certification Scheme becomes a UAE Standard
through adoption by ESMA (Emirates Association for Standards & Metrology), then from
the date this becomes active the QCC Certification procedure will simply refer to the
ESMA Standard.
Up to and including the 30th June 2017 if any proposed LED luminaires do not yet hold a
QCC Certificate of Conformity, then all luminaires must be submitted with proof of their
QCC Scheme submitted and received application and in addition must be submitted with
all the required fixture technical data listed under Clause 3.3 of this Section. All
luminaire technical information is then to be supplied as part of the project submission
along with all other Lighting Manual clause requirements.
If any luminaires have received a QCC Certification, a copy of the QCC Certificate of
Conformity must be provided for the luminaires proposed for the project and then
Clause 3.3 of this Section can be disregarded in relation to those particular luminaires;
with none of the data pertaining to this Clause needing to be submitted.
In these cases, the only applicable requirements in addition to the LED fixtures’ supplied
QCC Certificates will be the additional specific Lighting Manual fixture-technical and
project-required criteria listed from Clause 3.4 onwards, for which data must be
provided on the project submission.
Notes:
An approval as part of a project submission of an LED fixture based on the technical
criteria contained within Clause 3.3, is not prerequisite or guarantee of a future QCC
fixture certification approval. Nor conversely does an LED fixture rejection on technical
grounds for a Department project submission in any way impare a possible future
granting of QCC certification through that process. In all cases however The
Department’s decision is final for any fixtures not yet supplied with QCC Luminaire
Certification.
The QCC Certification Scheme provides certification for a fixture and/or fixture
range/family; within the allowed criteria set out under the scheme. The specific optics
option of the luminaire are not a critical parameter within the scheme and as such if the
luminaire proposed for a particular project has an optic which differs from that used for
certification, this is not an issue for compliance and is allowed as long as The
Department’s project specific minimum fixture efficacy requirements stated within
clause 3.4.1 of this Section are met with the particular optic used and photometry
provided to show actual fixture efficacy value.
If the luminaire proposed for a project has different/revised LED package to that
installed within the fixture(s) gaining compliance (i.e. using a new generation of LED
sources), this too is allowed as long as the fixture’s body, materials, driver and drive
current remain the same (or less in regards to drive current) and the overall fixture’s
lumen output is similar. Justification must be made to the Department alongside the QCC
If the Specifications within the QCC Certification Scheme becomes a UAE Standard
through adoption by ESMA (Emirates Association for Standards & Metrology), then from
the date this becomes active the QCC Certification procedure will simply refer to the
ESMA Standard.
Note: Disregard this Clause for LED luminaires already approved under the QCC Abu Dhabi
Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting, with provided QCC Certification as
described within Clause 3.2 above. For Luminaires with QCC Certification, proceed directly
to clause 3.4.
3.3.1 General
a) The LED luminaires must have applied for certification under the QCC Abu Dhabi
Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting, with provided proof of their submitted
and received application with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC).
c) The following shall be submitted in addition to the documents required within Clauses
3.3.2 to 3.3.9 (all data in SI units):
• Photometric test data
• Full light source lamp specification
• LED Chip Reliability reports
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide proof from LED supplier product data.
b) Minimum Luminaire Efficacy and associated Minimum Colour Rendering (CRI – Colour
Rendering Index) rating shall be as follows:
Floodlight 50lm/W 80
Special*2 50lm/W 80
1
* Luminaire efficacy is given as lumen Output (lm) over input power (W) at standard
laboratory conditions. All tests to be taken at 230V.
*2In the case of Gantry/Signage use fixtures; the Special category covers fixtures used
for internally illuminated signage luminaire technologies or other special LED luminaire
types not of the normal floodlighting application for all front-mounted illumination of
signage
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide IES LM-79-08 test reports (Sections 11 & 12)
or comparable IEC/International standards to prove luminaire efficacy and CRI, plus
actual** luminaire CCT is within acceptable limits as below in relation to Nominal CCT.
a) The luminaire shall be fitted with optical refractors, diffusers and/or reflectors designed
to exactly suit the specific application the fixture is intended for.
a) The LED luminaires shall be designed to operate continuously at the specified ambient
temperature and humidity with special attention given to the effects of direct sun-
exposure during the day and the occasional sand storms and dust in designing the
luminaire body. The design of the luminaire shall be such that there is a direct thermal
path from the LED junctions to the atmosphere thus providing a thermal transfer effect
throughout the life of the luminaire. The thermal solution shall be proprietary and
designed by the lighting manufacturer to enable the luminaires to work efficiently in
Abu Dhabi climatic conditions. The luminaire shall be provided with a demonstrated
ventilation arrangement allowing heat to be dissipated to the atmosphere.
The luminaire shall be designed to prevent collection of debris by proven and stated
means. The design shall be such that the luminaire shall be self-cleaning in normal
operation. Provide detailed physical description of the fixture including images and
dimensions.
b) The luminaire operating range (taking into account LED components, driver, etc.) shall
be from -20°C up to a minimum of +50°C ambient air temperature(Ta) with an
acceptable lumen-output performance at Ta+50°C needing to be demonstrated. The
operating range maximum refers to the Ta as per IEC/ISO 60598-1 or UL 1598.
a) The luminaire control gear and LED optical-unit components shall be externally fully
rated to the minimum IP (Ingress Protection) rating and IK (Mechanical Strength) rating
as set out in the table below and have proven means of negating internal condensation
build-up for their application and be able to operate in high relative humidity.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test reports for IP and IK ratings: IP rating
determined by IEC 60529 or comparable International standard, IK rating determined by
IEC 62262 or comparable International standard.
a) All Exterior pressure die-cast aluminum alloy components shall have a copper content
percentage of less than 3.5% by mass.
b) Testing of exterior metal coated/painted and non-coated components for proven and
c) Where different metallic materials are used together, then proof of avoidance of bi-
metallic or galvanic corrosion with any touching dissimilar metals must be assured.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide written report of all dissimilar metals used
within the lighting fixture and confirmation of the method/design in avoiding bi-metallic
or galvanic corrosion.
a) Within the fixture the drivers shall meet the following requirements:
• Case Temperature (Tc) rating -40°C to +80°C at a minimum 95% Relative
Humidity (RH). Luminaires with open drivers need to prove Luminaire ambient
of 50°C maximum in equivalence with this requirement
• Nominal rated Input voltage: 220-240V±10% 50Hz (198-264V min. Input range)
• Drivers shall have a Power Factor (PF) of L ≥ 0.90
• Driver shall be UL and/or IEC Certified
• Drivers shall be Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant
• Drivers shall have a Total individual luminaire Harmonic Distortion (THD) of:
≤20% in accordance with ANSI C82.77-2002 or comparable International
standard
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide LED driver manufacturer data sheets, test
a) Demonstrate 50,000 hour useful life of the luminaire based on the simplified B20-L70
threshold at ambient temperature (Tq) of 35°C (Takes into account the annual average
recorded night time temperature for Abu Dhabi Emirate plus safety allowance).
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide lumen maintenance report for 50,000 hour,
B20-L70 @ (Tq) of 35°C for the luminaire, referring to the chip manufacturer’s IES LM-80
data for demonstrated curve/drive current/ fVoltage. Using IES TM-21 or comparable
IEC/international standard.
a) Luminaire must comply with Photobiological Safety of lamps and lamp systems in
accordance with the requirements of IEC 62471 or ANSI/IES RP-27.3-2007.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test results for IEC 62471, ANSI/IES RP-27.3-
2007 or comparable International standards. The fixture must pass all fascets of the
tests for “No Risk”/”Exempt” results.
a) The nominal Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT) ANSI standard LED colours accepted
for use for gantry & signage lighting on The Department’s projects are 3000K, 3500K,
4000K, 4500K and 5000K only. Actual nominal CCT to be confirmed by the Consultant
for the specific project and all associated luminaire data and lighting calculations must
be undertaken for luminaires with the specific CCT LEDs chosen. These CCTs allow a
wide choice to suit the signage type/applications, but ensure optimum lighting quality,
colour maintenance, energy efficiancy and balance with the surrounding public realm as
part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Public Lighting Strategy.
Note: Where the project is either an extension of existing illuminated signage, or
adjacent to other illuminated signage, the Consultant shall investigate the nominal CCT
b) Minimum Luminaire Efficacy for use on The Department’s projects shall be as follows:
Floodlight ≥75lm/W
Special ≥75lm/W
*Luminaire efficacy is given as lumen Output (lm) over input power (W) at standard
laboratory conditions. All tests to be taken at 230V. Refer to The Department’s
Sustainable Road Rating System on any applicable projects if Credits available and
required for higher luminaire efficacies.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide IES LM-79-08 test reports (Sections 11 & 12)
or comparable IEC/International standards to prove luminaire efficacy.
a) Luminaire shall be maximum proved MacAdam Ellipse Step-5. Luminaires and/or LEDs at
Step-6 or Step-7 Binning are not acceptable.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide copies of highlighted LED chip data or full
luminaire LM-79-08 test data to show compliance acheived within limits of Step-5 or
better.
a) The fixture shall be ‘servicable’: Drivers and LED modules/boards/engine shall be site
removable/replaceable without any possible risk to maintaining luminaire photometry
and without the need to demount the fixtures for sake of future upgrading/
maintenance requirements if required.
b) Any external stainless steel body materials, components bolts, nuts and hardened
washers shall be minimum 316 Grade or comparable International standard.
a) Within the fixture the drivers shall meet the following additional project requirements:
• Driver shall be minimum 1-10v dimmable/addressable and 1-10v+DALI allowed
• Driver can have some means of built-in overheat thermal protection in the form
of either automatic dimming or stepping/holding down of the driver. But this
function can be present only if devices activate after the case-temperature
exceeds that experienced within the luminaire’s normal required maximum
operational limits: i.e. with Ta50°C (outside ambient-air temperature to the
luminaire or, in the case of internally illuminated signs, the sign itself).
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide LED driver manufacturer data sheets, test
reports and/or certification documentation demonstrating conformity to the above
requirements. If thermal protection is present within the driver, then proof required to
confirm it’s operation is not activated within the normal stated limits of luminaire
thermal operational requirements.
3.4.5 Earthing
a) Earthing of the LED luminaire shall be as per a class I “electrical unit” to EN/IEC 60598-1:
protection against electric shock does not rely on basic insulation only, but which
includes an additional safety precaution in such a way that means are provided for the
connection of accessible conductive parts to the protective (earthing) conductor in the
fixed wiring of the installation in such a way that accessible conductive parts cannot
become live in the event of a failure of the basic insulation.
a) The Department may request standard production model luminaire samples, identical
(including LED Package) to the proposed products, to be installed for inspection. The
Department shall be sole judge regarding acceptability of optical system performance.
The Department will not attend, nor should be invited to attend, any factory inspections
for Third-Party/Private/Developer owned and funded projects; these are the personal
decision/responsibility of the Third-Party’s/Developer’s project teams.
3.4.7 Warranty
a) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year on-site replacement material, fixture,
finishes and workmanship against the deterioration of the housing, all external
components; such as lenses, gaskets & fastenings, and the fixture finishes shall include
warranty against failure or substantial deteriorations such as corrosion, blistering,
cracking or peeling (excluding damage caused by contact with chemical substances,
fertilizers, water containing corrosive agents or stray electrical currents) with no cost to
The Department*
b) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year replacement material warranty for
defective or non-starting LED source assemblies with no cost to The Department*
c) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year replacement material warranty on all
supplied drivers, power supply units (PSUs), electrical components and in-built control
components with no cost to The Department*
d) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year replacement material warranty for on-
(Please note: * With no cost to The Department does not just refer to the luminaire or
luminaire component cost in regards to any warranty actions. This also refers to any
costs associated with labour for removal/fitting of luminaires, obtaining Authority NOCs,
traffic management costs, transport etc. The Department will not be liaible for any
associated costs arising/necessary in relation to warranty actions) These requirements
are purely in regards to the terms of Luminaire/Luminaire Equipment Warranties that
must be provided to The Department at Handover. It is not in any way in connection to
the cover during the defects period which shall be solely as per specific terms agreed
between the manufacturer and Contractor.
The Consultant shall always check first that the required signage illumination/luminance
level can be achieved from the adjacent natural surrounding ambient lighting for the
duration required for the sign to be viewable. This also includes considering the optimum
project-placement of signage to suit the surrounding lighting as part of the project
development. Both required levels and required night-time duration are set out within table
4.2. For overhead gantry signage the Consultant shall undertake a project-specific
assessment and determine the required design values as the requirements of table 4.2 and
Clause 4.5. The Consultant shall note that all calculations for front illuminated signage shall
be undertaken with illuminance (Lux) calculations across the fronts of the signs and
internally illuminated signage shall be designed to ensure the correct signage luminance
(CDm2) levels are delivered dependant on sign and sign material. Dedicated lighting fixtures
shall always be selected and proposed in an integrated and aesthetic manner to be the most
appropriate for the task and sign type, size, position and viewing angles.
*2 Pedestrian/Cyclist Signage refers only to public or cyclist wayfinding, safety and/or warning signs.
*3 Illumination and uniformity requirements vary depending on the gantry location and signage sizes, Clause 4.5
provides the details required to define the appropriate design levels for the project-specific situation.
Project Submission Requirement:- Ensure complete compliance with the table and associated
notes for all lighting designs and lighting calculations undertaken for projects. Citing any
justifications for design decisions where described above within any project lighting reports and
within the lighting calculation output reports described with Clause 4.4.
Note: Maintenance Factor (MF) and Light Loss Factor (LLF) are the same. Previous use of the
term LLF is now replaced by MF in the Lighting Manual in line with modern International
standards/practice.
Project Maintenance Factors for lighting calculations shall never be assumed, nor default values
used in any lighting calculations submitted to The Department. All Maintenance Factors shall be
calculated and justified in accordance with the requirements of this Clause.
The following method shall be used to determine the Lamp Lumen Depreciation component of
the Maintenance Factor used in the lighting design software calculation:
The Consultant shall demonstrate the 50,000 hour lumen depreciation of the luminaire at 100%
output at an average night time temperature (Tq) of 35°C (Takes into account the annual
average recorded night time temperature for Abu Dhabi Emirate plus safety allowance). The
methodology to be used is as follows:
a) The manufacturer shall submit a Thermal Report to a suitable reference & standard
agreed by The Department, showing the highest Ts (solder point temperature of an LED)
recorded within the luminaire, usually at the centre of the fitting and the centre of the
PCB or what would appear logically to be the hottest region of the optical
compartment. This thermal test will be conducted at 25°C ambient.
c) The LM-80 report from the chip manufacturer shall be provided showing the associated
Alpha and Beta (α and β) figures for each of the three Ts measurements namely, 55°C,
85°C and 105°C at the proposed driving current. The most appropriate higher Alpha and
Beta will be chosen for the Ts + 10°C. (Note: figures from “Energy Star” type calculations
can only be submitted as per TM-21 formula requirements as verification of the required
LM-80 report derived figures, never as an alternative to LM-80 or the TM-21 method).
Example; if a thermal test shows a Ts of 68°C measured at 25°C ambient at 500mA drive
current, then 10°C is added to give 78°C. In this case the most appropriate Alpha and
Beta figures would be the LM-80 data for a Ts of 85°C at 500mA. Any Ts measurements
that exceed 105°C (including the added 10°C for Tq 35°C) will not be permitted.
d) These Alphas and Betas will then be applied to the TM-21 formula which calculates the
expected lumen output at 50,000 hours.
The TM-21 equation to be used is: Lxx = β e^ (-αt) (with t = 50,000 hours)
e) This lumen output (percentage) figure (Lxx) shall then be used as the LLD component
(Lamp Lumen Depreciation) which forms part of the MF to be used in all DESIGN
calculations. The LLD must be ≥0.70 or the fixture will not be allowed for use on
Department projects.
Project Submission Requirement:- As per the stated process, provide the following:
Thermal Test Report at 25°C detailing the highest Ts within the luminaire. LM-80 Report from
chip manufacturer with α & β for the proposed driving current. TM-21 Calculation as per the
given formula.
*Unless specifically informed otherwise by The Department, or with another justifiable reason,
assume Cleaning Interval as 12-months.
External Fixture With Glass External External Fixture Without Glass External
Optic or Any Internal Fixture Optic
Project Pollution Category Project Pollution Category
Cleaning Interval High Medium Low High Medium Low
6 months 0.95 0.96 0.98 0.92 0.93 0.94
12 months* 0.93 0.94 0.97 0.91 0.92 0.93
18 months 0.91 0.92 0.96 0.9 0.91 0.92
24 months 0.90 0.91 0.95 0.88 0.89 0.91
36 months 0.89 0.91 0.95 0.83 0.87 0.90
Project Pollution Category:
High – Remote/desert areas, major city centres, heavy industrial areas
Medium– High density residential, light commercial/industrial, coastal areas
Low- low-density city residential, Park/island areas
Lighting Design Calculations; assuming 50,000 hours of luminaire operation at 35C average
ambient temperature (Takes into account the annual average recorded night time temperature
for Abu Dhabi Emirate plus safety allowance). Lighting calculations shall use the derived MF
value(s) as calculated under the requirements set out in 4.3 above and with these MFs used
designs shall achieve the Minimum Average Design Levels, Uniformities and other applicable
parameters set out within Table 4.2.
The Consultant shall undertake all necessary lighting calculations for the project based on the
specific requirements set out within all of Section-F Clause 4.
All lighting calculations shall be undertaken and reported using lighting design software such as
DiaLux or other proprietary software. Note: LED ‘Neon-sign type’- Lettering Signs need not have
lighting calculations used to prove compliance with the luminance requirements and instead just
need manufacturer’s technical data to show the lettering luminance information.
Lighting calculations for a project shall be issued within a single report format, containing all the
necessary signage calculations and the Consultant shall comply with the following requirements:
• All Company Details and Project Set-Up information shall be entered in full
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide the Software Lighting Calculation Output Report fully
in adhereance to the above requirements in PDF format. In addition if requested by The
Department, provide the software source file alongside the PDF Report.
Correct night time lighting of overhead gantry mounted signage shall be designed and installed
to ensure that the road users can easily read the signage text without the requirement to slow
down considerably within the traffic flow and increase the possibility of road traffic collisions.
This must be undertaken considering the location of the gantry, the type of reflective sign
materials (which has been defined with Department Standard Specifications), the background
illuminance condition, as well as the size(s) of signs on the gantry that are being illuminated.
• Low - expected in rural roads and highways/freeways where only the addition of street
lighting will contribute to the light provided by the moon.
• Medium - expected in urban residential areas where street lighting, residential lighting
and lighting of local amenities are present.
• High - expected in areas where large shopping malls are present and in city centres.
The Consultant must fully consider the surrounding area to justify the ambient illuminance
category and select the applicable sign Illuminance and Uniformity values from the below table:
Minimum
Uniformity
Gantry Location - Average Design
Ratio
Ambient Background Level: Individual Sign Size*1
(Minimum to
Illuminance Category Illumination
Average)
(Em)=Lux
Not exceeding 1.5m2 Uo≥0.4
Low 50-100 Lux Exceeding 1.5m2 & with a height to width ratio less than 2:5 Uo≥0.3
Exceeding 1.5m2 & with a height to width ratio greater than 2:5 Uo≥0.2
Not exceeding 1.5m2 Uo≥0.4
Medium 100-150 Lux Exceeding 1.5m2 & with a height to width ratio less than 2:5 Uo≥0.3
Exceeding 1.5m2 & with a height to width ratio greater than 2:5 Uo≥0.2
Not exceeding 1.5m2 Uo≥0.4
High 150-200 Lux Exceeding 1.5m2 & with a height to width ratio less than 2:5 Uo≥0.3
Exceeding 1.5m2 & with a height to width ratio greater than 2:5 Uo≥0.2
*1 If the surface sheeting material of the traffic sign is Diamond Grade™, OmniCube™ or equivalent (i.e. ASTM
D4956–09 Type-XI: Retroreflective sheeting typically manufactured as an unmetalized cube corner microprismatic
retroreflective element material), (refer to Department Standards), there is no need to provide any lighting
equipment to illuminate the sign. All other types of ASTM D4956–09 reflective sheeting materials (i.e. Type-I to
Type X) must be provided with lighting to the illumination requirements of this table.
The Contractor shall measure the harmonic at the supply point (LV side of the distribution
substation) after the installation of all the LED fixtures and adopt harmonic compensation
The maximum allowed total harmonics distortion is to be taken as 5% (or as per latest Electricity
Authority latest requirements if different) and in accordance with IEEE 519 Regulations.
Temporary generator energisation can only be undertaken with prior and written
confirmation obtained from the fixture manufacturer stating they approve that their fixtures
can be energised by this means with details of the specific generator used and method
statement for connection and energisation.
The Contractor is fully responsible for all electrical connections to the LED fixtures and if
damage is caused to fixtures due to ignoring this warning will have to undertake remedial
action to replace any affected luminaires at his cost and without delay to the Contract.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test report of the project installation and proof of
harmonic distortion limit compliance.
For more reference information regarding light pollution, light trespass and sky glow, refer to
the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook Chapter F.
1. Section Explanation
The below is a brief summary of the primary factors covered within this Part-1 Section-G of
the Lighting Manual.
The technical brief criteria developed within this Section aims to ensure the appropriate
reduced night time light pollution is maintained for a project. This is to ensure the correct
balance is achieved to avoid excessive and obtrusive light pollution and its associated
adverse impacts on human and ecological health.
The Light Pollution Mitigation calculations must be provided at Detailed Design Stage for
the whole project area or a typical section of project area if applicable: i.e. for a linear
streetscape project with a repetitive lighting design solution.
All lighting within a project area must be considered together whether it is street lighting
only, landscape lighting only, or combined street and landscape lighting. A single project
submission is required to cover all the area’s lighting. To ensure this holistic requirement is
understood fully, this section is repeated within Part-2 of this Manual
a) Separate street lighting and landscape lighting submissions if both are present
together within a project area.
b) Submission during any other stage than for Detailed Design
The Consultant shall be responsible to ensure that the project and all product specifications
are fully in compliance, without any deviation from this Manual, prior to forwarding to The
Department for approval. Any deviation should be brought to the notice of The Department.
The Consultant shall ensure in his design the following: integration, coordination,
functionality and accessibility of these services. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to
bring the system to the design & operating and maintenance conditions.
a) All non-safety and non-security public realm lighting must be automatically switched
off or dimmed between 23.00hrs and 07.00hrs and outside these hours if daylight
levels are sufficient.
b) If safety lighting is provided and will be used between 23.00hrs and 07.00hrs, this
part of the lighting system must comply with the lower levels of lighting
recommended during these hours by IESNA RP-33-99 and IES RP-8. For example by
using automatic switching to reduce the lighting levels at 23.00hrs or earlier.
a) All projects must be classified and stated under one of the zones defined in the
below table:
b) The project’s exterior lighting must then be designed to meet the following
requirements:
a) High structure aircraft hazard lights are excluded from the calculations.
3.1 Definitions
a) Percentage Direct Uplight - The percentage of direct upward light associated with the
total initial designed fixture lumens emitted at an angle of 90-degrees or higher from
nadir (straight down). This percentage must be met at the project’s plot boundary.
b) Maximum Light Trespass (into windows) - This is calculated in vertical illuminance (Lux)
and is measured flat on the glazing at the centre of the window. These values are the
maximum levels permitted excluding existing base light levels.
c) Maximum Luminaire Source Intensity - This applies to each lighting source and/or
luminaire directly visible outside of the area being lit which could be a source of glare or
distraction. These values must be achieved however exceptions may be permitted it
mitigated for particular lighting applications, such as sports lighting.
d) Maximum Surface Luminance - This is the measurement of actual visual brightness and
must be limited to avoid over lighting of all or any of the external lighting elements. The
area luminance is only applicable to surfaces directly illuminated as part of the night
time external lighting scheme.
b) Provide overall project site external lighting drawing(s) and details of lighting controls
and locations of any daylight sensors.
c) Provide specification and luminaire schedule details confirming mounting heights and all
information relating to the light output and aiming of each luminaire.
d) Provide the Control Strategy confirming which luminaires will be turned off and/or
dimmed outside the recommended hours of operation and which luminaires will
operate at the reduced levels.
e) Provide confirmation of any safety or security lighting used between 23.00 and 07:00
complies with the lower levels of lighting recommended within the Table of Lighting
Design Requirements.
f) Provide a Light Pollution Mitigation Calculation Report within a single report format
• All Company Details and Project Set-Up information shall be entered in full
• Designer’s details, contact information and project notes shall be entered in full
• Use of horizontal and vertical calculation planes, false-colour, contour and/or
point measurement grids can be used to address appropriately the various
aspects
• Each separate calculation/calculation plane to be titled logically for the project
and cross-referenced to project drawings/report specifically if applicable
• The Table of Lighting Design Requirements under Clause 2.2 b) and associated
notes shall form the basis of all calculations with any base variables manually
adapted from any software defaults as necessary to exactly match the Table’s
• The calculated Maintenance Factors derived as per the relevant lighting design
Section(s) only shall form the basis of all entered MF(LLF) values used and
replace any software default values
• Only exact-fixture IES/Eulumdat luminaire data used within the calculation(s),
fixtures files always used at appropriate % lumen output as per the controls
strategy
• Fixture offsets, aiming and tilt angles shall exactly match those proposed for the
project
• Project Output Report for submissions shall always include the following
selected minimum options as and where applicable :
o Project Cover
o Table of Contents
o Luminaire Parts List
o Luminaire Data Sheet(s)
o Planning Data
Per Calculation/Calculation Plane (as applicable)
o Luminance Photometric Results OR
o Illuminance Photometric Results OR
o Greyscale or False Colour 2D/3D Contour Rendering
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide a Project Light Polution Mitigation Report including
the Software Lighting Calculation Report fully in adhereance to the above requirements in PDF
format. In addition if requested by The Department, provide the software source file alongside
the PDF Report.
1. Section Explanation
The below is a brief summary of the primary factors covered within this Part-1 Section-H of
the Lighting Manual.
This Section covers Project Design Submissions made to The Department in relation only to
the lighting discipline and the specific technical lighting submission information required in
addition to any Department standard Consultant Procedures/standard submission
standards. It is not in relation to any other disciplines, nor planning submissions, material
submittals, shop drawings, Tender submissions or any other pre or post-design submissions.
These are separate issues and covered elsewhere as per Department procedures for other
disciplines and as required for Town Planning submissions or Contract works.
The Project Design Stage Submission Requirements for Lighting are grouped as per four the
separate Stages as follows:
The Consultant shall ensure that all submissions made to The Department are correctly
labelled as per these Design Stages and if different terminology is used, aligned to the
requirements of these stage requirements and stated.
If lighting forms part of the project (as per RFP ToR), generally this submission stage comprises
of a written report section covering lighting, with perhaps some generic supporting details.
a) As far as referred-to standards, this Lighting Manual must be stated as the primary
basis of the project’s lighting design. Any CIE or IESNA lighting standards etc. can be
mentioned, but only if listed after this Lighting Manual. However all relevant
international standards are already covered and referred to as and when applicable
within this Lighting Manual.
b) Reference to the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook is also desired.
d) UPC: USDM, PRDM, UCDM, SSPM and ESTIDAMA documents and stated
requirements are recommended and acceptable references for lighting in relation to
planning and general project lighting requirements.
e) Any other QCC approved relevant Abu Dhabi standards and specifications can also
be stated.
f) If lighting levels, any design variables, pole heights, spacings/arrangements etc. are
stated then they must match the relevant requirements within this Manual unless
specific reasons are stated to justify a variation to the normal Department
requirements.
g) Any reference to luminaires must confirm they are LED (or other equally sustainable
alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s Introduction).
As and when applicable to provide the above listed submission requirements, always refer to
It must be noted that any submission must be presented to The Department clearly and
logically and the various documents sensibly labelled. As most Department submission
systems are becoming electronic, it is essential that all electronic files are titled simply and
logically as to what they are, so the Department reviewer can see instantly from a list of files
what is what. Reports should be named as a report; any lighting calculations should be named
lighting calculations and any lighting layouts named as per the layout’s titles and not the
drawing numbers.
a) Include a cover letter describing exactly what the project is, where it is and what lighting
the project encompasses.
a) As far as referred-to standards, this Lighting Manual must be stated as the primary basis
of the project’s lighting design. Any CIE or IESNA lighting standards etc. can be
mentioned, but only if listed after this Lighting Manual. However all relevant
international standards are already covered and referred to as and when applicable
within this Lighting Manual. Reference to the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
is also desired.
d) UPC: USDM, PRDM, UCDM, SSPM and ESTIDAMA documents and stated requirements
e) Any other QCC approved relevant Abu Dhabi Standards and Specifications can also be
stated.
f) If lighting levels, any design variables, pole heights, spacings/arrangements etc. are
stated then they must match the relevant requirements within this Manual unless
specific reasons are stated to justify a variation to the normal Department
requirements.
g) Any reference to luminaires must confirm they are LED (or other equally sustainable
alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s Introduction).
Note: Images, renderings or visualisations are not a statutory requirement for this Stage within
purely street, parking or tunnel lighting projects, however they are required as part of the
Concept Stage submission for parks/public realm projects. Refer to Part-2 Section-G for details. If
a street lighting project has any streetscape landscaping lighting elements then Part-2’s
requirements regarding images, renderings/visualisations must be covered and included as
applicable.
a) If there are lighting calculations included then they must always match the relevant
requirements within this Manual unless specific reasons are stated to justify a variation
to the normal Department requirements. They must also correlate with any lighting
layout/plan information submitted (if supplied).
b) If there are lighting layouts/plans included then they must always match the relevant
requirements within this Manual unless specific reasons are stated to justify a variation
to the normal Department requirements. They must also correlate with any lighting
calculation information submitted (if supplied). For street lighting, issues such as any
intersections and junctions submitted must be clear and thought out to show they are
optimised sensible pole locations.
c) If there are any images, renderings or visualisations shown, then they must always
correlate with the relevant requirements within this Manual and the recommendations
As and when applicable to provide the above listed submission requirements, always refer to
the blue Project Submission Requirement summaries located at the end of clauses within this
Manual for assistance in specific requirements.
The general rule of what technical information must be submitted for the Preliminary Design
Stage for lighting can be summarised into the following three requirements:
• Lighting Calculations
• Lighting Layouts
• Luminaire Data
All three things must always be submitted together as project lighting cannot be reviewed or be
able to gain an approval when provided in isolation.
It must be noted that any submission must be presented to The Department clearly and
logically and the various documents sensibly labelled. As most Department submission
systems are becoming electronic, it is essential that all electronic files are titled simply and
logically as to what they are, so the Department reviewer can see instantly from a list of files
what is what. Reports should be named as a report; lighting calculations should be named
lighting calculations and lighting layouts named as per the layout’s titles and not the drawing
numbers.
a) Include a cover letter describing exactly what the project is, where it is and what lighting
the project encompasses. Include under this letter a copy of the project’s Department
approval (or conditional approval if applicable) for the Concept Design Stage.
a) If the calculation is for roadway/parking lighting then DiaLux software must be used,
other lighting calculations can use other independent software packages, but
b) All luminaires used within lighting calculations are to be proposed only when
determined as being fully compliant with all the criteria set out with the Clause 3
requirements of the relevant Part/Section(s) within this Manual.
c) The Maintenance Factor (MF) calculated value as per this Manual’s requirements must
be provided for the specific luminaire solution(s) and these calculated values used with
the lighting calculations. Software default values or any assumed unjustified values are
not acceptable.
d) Lighting Levels, design factors and spacing arrangements proposed must comply with
the tables of lighting design requirements and any priority arrangements described
within this Manual, unless accompanied by written justifications.
e) A single lighting calculation report must be provided to fully include all the requirements
set out with the Clause 4 requirements as per the relevant Section(s) within this Manual.
f) The calculation results (spacings, heights, locations etc.) must correlate fully with the
setting out of the fixtures on the lighting layout drawings.
g) The luminaires used within the lighting calculations must correlate fully with the
luminaire data provided within the submission.
a) All lighting layouts must be provided with written dimensions included for spacings, set-
backs etc. regardless of whether the layouts have a stated scale; as any electronic
submission systems cannot scale layouts. If the spacing arrangement is repetitive, such
as with a long street system, and these spacings are regular, then a single dimension
calculation can be shown for every change in arrangement in order to convey clearly the
spacings to a reviewer.
b) The lighting layouts’ fixture spacings, heights, locations etc. must correlate fully with the
lighting calculation’s results for spacings, heights, locations.
d) The luminaires shown on the lighting layouts (as referenced/labelled) must correlate
e) All Layouts; title blocks, labelling, electrical/civil layer information and all other general
requirements shall be as per The Department’s Drawing/CAD/CADD Standards.
a) All luminaire data provided must prove they are fully compliant with all the criteria set
out with the Clause 3 requirements of the relevant Part/Section(s) within this Manual.
All necessary data required, as shown in the blue Project Submission Requirement
clause summaries, must be included as applicable. The Consultant is responsible for
ensuring technically compliant fixtures are selected and proposed.
b) Each luminaire proposed within the submission must be clearly defined by the
referencing system and cross-referenced with both the lighting calculations and as they
are located on the lighting layouts.
d) Any lighting management system proposed for the project (provision requirement as
determined by, and technically compliant to, the requirements of Section-D)
e) Any solar street lighting system proposed for the project (provision requirement as
determined by, and technically compliant to, the requirements of Section-E)
a) Lighting Detail Drawings, whilst required for Detail Design Stage are optional for
Preliminary Design, but can be provided if they can show any necessary information on
fixture integration, mounting, bases etc. that might be required to suit a particular
project
b) It is useful to include any lighting information contained within a Preliminary Report (or
even from the original Concept Design Report) if the project has something, as often this
gives the reviewer some useful background to the project that can assist in the review.
As and when applicable to provide the above listed submission requirements, always refer to
the blue Project Submission Requirement summaries located at the end of clauses within this
Manual for assistance in specific requirements.
Note: Approval at Preliminary Design Stage is always based on the specific luminaire
solution(s) proposed and proved through the combined calculation, layout and luminaire data
material submitted. Lighting approvals are not ‘generic’ and the Consultant is fully responsible
to ensure this approved solution is taken forward to Detail Design Stage and subsequently the
Tender package in whatever method is preferred to ensure the Department Approved
solution is either delivered or a fully Equal and Approved solution delivered in its place.
The general rule of what technical information must be submitted for the Detail Design Stage for
lighting can be summarised into the following four requirements:
• Lighting Calculations
• Lighting Layouts/Details
• Luminaire Data
• Light Pollution Mitigation Report
All four things must always be submitted together as project lighting cannot be reviewed or be
able to gain an approval when provided in isolation.
It must be noted that any submission must be presented to The Department clearly and
logically and the various documents sensibly labelled. As most Department submission
systems are becoming electronic, it is essential that all electronic files are titled simply and
logically as to what they are, so the Department reviewer can see instantly from a list of files
what is what. Reports should be named as a report; lighting calculations should be named
lighting calculation, lighting layouts named as per the layout’s titles and not the drawing
numbers and the light pollution mitigation report files labelled accordingly.
a) Include a cover letter describing exactly what the project is, where it is and what lighting
the project encompasses. Include under this letter a copy of the project’s Department
approval (or conditional approval if applicable) for the Preliminary Design Stage.
a) If the calculation is for roadway/parking lighting then DiaLux software must be used,
other lighting calculations can use other independent software packages, but
manufacturer’s own software is not permitted.
b) All luminaires used within lighting calculations are to be proposed only when
determined as being fully compliant with all the criteria set out with the Clause 3
requirements of the relevant Part/Section(s) within this Manual.
c) The Maintenance Factor (MF) calculated value as per this Manual’s requirements must
be provided for the specific luminaire solution(s) and these calculated values used with
the lighting calculations. Software default values or any assumed unjustified values are
not acceptable.
d) Lighting Levels, design factors and spacing arrangements proposed must comply with
the tables of lighting design requirements and any priority arrangements described
within this Manual, unless accompanied by written justifications.
e) A single lighting calculation report must be provided to fully include all the requirements
set out with the Clause 4 requirements as per the relevant Section(s) within this Manual.
f) The calculation results (spacings, heights, locations etc.) must correlate fully with the
setting out of the fixtures on the lighting layout and detail drawings.
g) The luminaires used within the lighting calculations must correlate fully with the
luminaire data provided within the submission.
a) All lighting layouts must be provided with written dimensions included for spacings, set-
backs etc. regardless of whether the layouts have a stated scale; as any electronic
submission systems cannot scale layouts. If the spacing arrangement is repetitive, such
as with a long street system, and these spacings are regular, then a single dimension
calculation can be shown for every change in arrangement in order to convey clearly the
spacings to a reviewer.
b) The lighting layouts’ fixture spacings, heights, locations etc. must correlate fully with the
lighting calculation’s results for spacings, heights, locations.
c) The lighting detail drawings must show every luminaire type’s installation, fixing,
mounting details clearly and how they are integrated within the project’s hardscape
arrangements and compliance with any Department requirements.
e) The luminaires shown on the lighting layouts and details (as referenced/labelled) must
correlate fully both with those used within the lighting calculations and with the
luminaire data provided within the submission.
f) All Layouts/Details; title blocks, labelling, electrical/civil layer information and all other
general requirements shall be as per The Department’s Drawing/CAD/CADD Standards.
a) All luminaire data provided must prove they are fully compliant with all the criteria set
out with the Clause 3 requirements of the relevant Part/Section(s) within this Manual.
All necessary data required, as shown in the blue Project Submission Requirement
clause summaries, must be included as applicable. The Consultant is responsible for
ensuring technically compliant fixtures are selected and proposed.
b) Each luminaire proposed within the submission must be clearly defined by the
referencing system and cross-referenced with both the lighting calculations and as they
are located on the lighting layouts and detail drawings.
d) Any lighting management system proposed for the project (provision requirement as
determined by, and technically compliant to, the requirements of Section-D)
e) Any solar street lighting system proposed for the project (provision requirement as
determined by, and technically compliant to, the requirements of Section-E)
a) Provide a Project Light Pollution Mitigation Report including the Software Lighting
Calculation Report fully in adherence to the requirements of Section G in PDF format. In
addition if requested by The Department, provide the software source file alongside the
PDF Report.
a) It is useful to include any lighting information contained within a Detail Design Report
(or even from the original Concept Design and/or Preliminary Design Report) if the
project has something, as often this gives the reviewer some useful background to the
project that can assist in the review.
As and when applicable to provide the above listed submission requirements, always refer to
the blue Project Submission Requirement summaries located at the end of clauses within this
Manual for assistance in specific requirements.
6. Tender/Construction Responsibilities
Note: Approval at Detail Design Stage with regards to lighting is always an approval based on
the entire optimum project design and includes the specific optimum luminaire solution(s)
contained which has been proved through the combined calculation, layout and luminaire
data material submitted to meet all this Manual’s requirements. The luminaires included
within a Project’s lighting approval can therefore never be treated as ‘generic’, nor can
lighting fixtures be deemed purely an arbitrary commodity item based on a handful of
performance variables such as wattage, number of LEDs, IP-rating or lumen output. All LED
luminaires are precise optical instruments with a particular unique combination of a multitude
of performance, distribution, quality, material and aesthetic attributes, albeit attributes which
can and should be correctly defined for the later project stages from Tender onwards.
The Consultant is fully responsible to ensure the approved Detail Design can be taken forward
to Tender package and then to Construction accurately, in whatever method prefered, to
ensure the Department’s approval is either delivered exactly as the DD or an equal or better
optimum luminaire/lighting design solution could be approved and delivered in its place.
E. Electrical
General
1. IEC 60050 International Electro-technical Vocabulary (IEV)
Electrical & Material Safety:
1. DMAT Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
2. EN/IEC 60598-1:2015 Luminaires. General Requirements and Tests
H. Lighting Design
Roads & Bridges:
1. DMAT Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
2. ANSI/IES RP-8-14 Roadway Lighting
3. IESNA DG-21-15 Design Guide for Residential Street Lighting
4. CIE 115:2010-2nd-Edition Lighting of Roads for Motor and Pedestrian Traffic
5. BS-EN/CEN 5489-1:2013 Code of Practice for Design of Road Lighting
6. BS-EN/CEN 13201-Road lighting-Part 2: Performance requirements (Road
Lighting ME/MEW Classes)
7. IES TM-15-11+ Addendum A Backlight, Uplight, and Glare (BUG) Ratings
Tunnels:
1. DMAT Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
2. ANSI/IES RP-22-11 Tunnel Lighting
3. CIE 88:2004-2nd-Edition Guide for the Lighting of Road Tunnels and
Underpasses
4. CEN/CR 14380:2003 Lighting Applications - Tunnel Lighting
5. BS-EN/CEN 5489-2:2003+A1:2008 Code of practice for the design of road
lighting. Lighting of tunnels
6. CIE 193-2010 Emergency Lighting in Road Tunnels
7. BS-EN 16276:2013 Evacuation Lighting in Road Tunnels
8. UAE Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice
Interchanges:
1. DMAT Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
2. ANSI/IES RP-8-14 Roadway Lighting (Conflict Areas)
3. CIE 115:2010-2nd-Edition Lighting of Roads for Motor and Pedestrian Traffic
(Zones of Conflict)
K. Lighting Controls/PLMS
1. EN 60950 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment.
2. IEEE 802.15.4a - Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)
3. IEC 62386 - DALI Standards
4. DMX512 Standards
1. Section Explanation
The below is a brief summary of the primary factors covered within this Part-2 Section-A of
the Lighting Manual. The detailed technical criteria for which are described in the Clauses
following:
a) Reference to the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook’s Chapter J: Public
Realm Lighting is made as the required reading as the primary learning resource
before undertaking any Park or Public Realm project lighting design.
b) It is statutory that all luminaires used for projects must be LED (or other equally
sustainable alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s
Introduction).
c) From July 2017 it will be mandatory for all LED exterior luminaires to be QCC (Abu
Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council) Approved with supplied Certificate of
Conformity: under the Abu Dhabi Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting
Fixtures*1.
(*1A grace period for obtaining Conformity Certification is allowed under this Manual up
to the 30th June 2017. Until this date, if a Certificate is not yet obtained, then luminaires
must be submitted with both a copy of the QCC Scheme application receipt as well as all
technical data supplied as part of the submission as described under Clause 3.2)
d) Manual Part-1 Section-A, in addition to the LED luminaire criteria aligned with QCC,
has been revised with separate clauses covering the additional specific Department
Project criteria regarding fixture and component performance, quality, lighting
design and warranty requirements.
e) LED Luminaire Useful-Life Performance basis revised from 500C ambient to 350C.
f) Light Loss Factor (LLF) term revised to Maintenance Factor (MF).
g) Luminaire Dirt Depreciation Factor (LDD) component of the MF revised from
previous Manufacturer defined value, to new Lighting Manual Table of set values.
h) Warranty for all luminaires is minimum 5-Years (10-Years for material
components/fixture, finishes and workmanship against the deterioration of the
housing) unless confirmed otherwise by The Department on specific project
applications.
i) Table of Lighting Design areas/objects/categories expanded and refined and
a) Any luminaires used for projects that are not LED (or other equally sustainable
alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s Introduction).
b) After the 30th June 2017; any LED fixtures that are not AD Quality Marked and do
not hold a Certificate of Conformity under the QCC Abu Dhabi Certification Scheme
for LED Exterior Lighting Fixtures*1
c) Any deviation from the system technical criteria as set out within this Manual
d) Any deviation from the minimum maintenance and warranty requirements as set
out within this Manual.
e) Any deviation from the project Lighting Design, Calculation and Site Verification
requirements as set out within this Manual.
It is required that for every Public Realm and Park lighting project the Consultant shall
explore the current viability and options for solar lighting solutions in the marketplace and
propose where best it can be offered for incorporation into the project. Particular attention
should be paid to areas of the project which might provide specific advantages for having
some solar lighting technology and/or their cost of implementation can be mitigated by
other factors. These include, but are not limited to, interactive/awareness zones, integrated
with local structures, isolated areas without current electrical infrastructure, dedicated
sports areas, children’s play areas, sculptures/arts or specific paths. All Project Submissions
from Concept Stage onwards shall cover the proposal of Solar or solar lighting integration
It is a statutory requirement that all luminaires used on The Department’s Public Realm and
Park Lighting projects must be LED (or other equally sustainable alternative luminaire
technology as defined within this Manual’s Introduction).
Suppliers and manufacturers shall guarantee adherence to this Manual and the
performance of their luminaires under all the required design conditions.
The Consultant shall be responsible to ensure that the project and all product specifications
are fully in compliance, without any deviation from this Manual, prior to forwarding to The
Department for approval. Any deviation should be brought to the notice of The Department.
The Consultant shall ensure in his design the following: integration, coordination,
functionality and accessibility of these services. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to
bring the system to the design & operating and maintenance conditions.
The Consultant shall as requested by The Department provide full cost analysis including
payback assessments as required for the project (or part of the project) and in accordance
with the instructions given by The Department. All information provided and the cost
analysis/payback calculations must be calculated with the exact luminaire solution
proposed; including specific circuit wattages and drive currents, actual sources within the
luminaires, including the exact calculation for the fixtures useful-life cycle, project location,
controls usage/programming etc.
3. LED Luminaires
3.1 General Requirements
The LED luminaires shall be designed to operate continuously for the required useful-
lifetime performance and at the specified ambient temperature, humidity and quality
criteria as defined by this Manual. With special attention given to the effects of direct sun-
exposure during the day, corrosion resistance and endurance against the occasional sand
storms and dusty weather in designing the luminaire body and components.
For more reference information regarding lighting technology, lamps, luminaires, electrical,
materials and lighting maintenance, refer to the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
Chapters C, D, E, M and O.
After the 30th June 2017 it will be mandatory for all LED luminaires proposed for use on
The Department’s projects to be QCC (Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council)
Approved: under the QCC Abu Dhabi Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting
Fixtures.
Any LED luminaires proposed on submissions (from Preliminary Design Stage onwards)
received after the 30th June 2017 without proof of QCC Certification will not be
allowed for use on The Department’s Projects.
A QCC Certificate of Conformity must be provided covering every luminaire proposed for
the project during submissions and Clause 3.3 of this Section can then be disregarded
with none of the data pertaining to this Clause needing to be submitted.
Only applicable in addition to the LED fixtures’ supplied QCC Certificates shall be the
additional specific Lighting Manual fixture-technical and project-required design criteria
listed from Clause 3.4 onwards, for which all data must be provided on the project
submission for Department projects.
Notes:
The QCC Certification Scheme provides certification for a fixture and/or fixture
range/family; within the allowed criteria set out under the scheme. The specific optics
option of the luminaire are not a critical parameter within the scheme and as such if the
luminaire proposed for a particular project has an optic which differs from that used for
certification, this is not an issue for compliance and is allowed as long as The
Department’s project specific minimum fixture efficacy requirements stated within
clause 3.4.1 of this Section are met with the particular optic used and photometry
provided to show actual fixture efficacy value.
If the luminaire proposed for a project has different/revised LED package to that
installed within the fixture(s) gaining compliance (i.e. using a new generation of LED
sources), this too is allowed as long as the fixture’s body, materials, driver and drive
current remain the same (or less in regards to drive current) and the overall fixture’s
If the Specifications within the QCC Certification Scheme becomes a UAE Standard
through adoption by ESMA (Emirates Association for Standards & Metrology), then from
the date this becomes active the QCC Certification procedure will simply refer to the
ESMA Standard.
Up to and including the 30th June 2017 if any proposed LED luminaires do not yet hold a
QCC Certificate of Conformity, then all luminaires must be submitted with proof of their
QCC Scheme submitted and received application and in addition must be submitted with
all the required fixture technical data listed under Clause 3.3 of this Section. All
luminaire technical information is then to be supplied as part of the project submission
along with all other Lighting Manual clause requirements.
If any luminaires have received a QCC Certification, a copy of the QCC Certificate of
Conformity must be provided for the luminaires proposed for the project and then
Clause 3.3 of this Section can be disregarded in relation to those particular luminaires;
with none of the data pertaining to this Clause needing to be submitted.
In these cases, the only applicable requirements in addition to the LED fixtures’ supplied
QCC Certificates will be the additional specific Lighting Manual fixture-technical and
project-required criteria listed from Clause 3.4 onwards, for which data must be
provided on the project submission.
Notes:
An approval as part of a project submission of an LED fixture based on the technical
criteria contained within Clause 3.3, is not prerequisite or guarantee of a future QCC
fixture certification approval. Nor conversely does an LED fixture rejection on technical
grounds for a Department project submission in any way impare a possible future
granting of QCC certification through that process. In all cases however The
Department’s decision is final for any fixtures not yet supplied with QCC Luminaire
Certification.
The QCC Certification Scheme provides certification for a fixture and/or fixture
range/family; within the allowed criteria set out under the scheme. The specific optics
option of the luminaire are not a critical parameter within the scheme and as such if the
luminaire proposed for a particular project has an optic which differs from that used for
certification, this is not an issue for compliance and is allowed as long as The
Department’s project specific minimum fixture efficacy requirements stated within
clause 3.4.1 of this Section are met with the particular optic used and photometry
provided to show actual fixture efficacy value.
If the luminaire proposed for a project has different/revised LED package to that
installed within the fixture(s) gaining compliance (i.e. using a new generation of LED
sources), this too is allowed as long as the fixture’s body, materials, driver and drive
current remain the same (or less in regards to drive current) and the overall fixture’s
lumen output is similar. Justification must be made to the Department alongside the QCC
Product Conformity Certificate with all technical details and the Department shall assess
the justification as part of the project submission and decide if the fixture is accepted as
being covered under the existing Certificate or must require new certification. The
Department’s decision is final and it is advised for all manufacturers to ensure regular
certification of updated fixture families as required to ensure compliance is maintained.
If the Specifications within the QCC Certification Scheme becomes a UAE Standard
through adoption by ESMA (Emirates Association for Standards & Metrology), then from
the date this becomes active the QCC Certification procedure will simply refer to the
ESMA Standard.
Note: Disregard this Clause for LED luminaires already approved under the QCC Abu Dhabi
Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting, with provided QCC Certification as
described within Clause 3.2 above. For Luminaires with QCC Certification, proceed directly
to clause 3.4.
3.3.1 General
a) The LED luminaires must have applied for certification under the QCC Abu Dhabi
Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting, with provided proof of their submitted
and received application with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC).
c) The following shall be submitted in addition to the documents required within Clauses
3.3.2 to 3.3.9 (all data in SI units):
• Photometric test data
• Full light source lamp specification
• LED Chip Reliability reports
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide proof from LED supplier product data.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide IES LM-79-08 test reports (Sections 11 & 12)
or comparable IEC/International standards to prove luminaire efficacy and CRI, plus
actual** luminaire CCT is within acceptable limits as below in relation to Nominal CCT.
a) The luminaire shall be fitted with optical refractors, diffusers and/or reflectors designed
to exactly suit the specific application the fixture is intended for.
a) The LED luminaires shall be designed to operate continuously at the specified ambient
temperature and humidity with special attention given to the effects of direct sun-
The luminaire shall be designed to prevent collection of debris by proven and stated
means. The design shall be such that the luminaire shall be self-cleaning in normal
operation. Provide detailed physical description of the fixture including images and
dimensions.
b) The luminaire operating range (taking into account LED components, driver, etc.) shall
be from -20°C up to a minimum of +50°C ambient air temperature(Ta) with an
acceptable lumen-output performance at Ta+50°C needing to be demonstrated. The
operating range maximum refers to the Ta as per IEC/ISO 60598-1 or UL 1598.
In addition this measured percentage drop of luminous flux shall then be applied to the
LM-79 luminaire flux value and when multiplied by the measured load at 50°C, will be
considered acceptable provided the resultant efficacy value still remains within the
minimum allowed fixture efficacy as set out within the table in Clause 3.3.2.
a) The luminaire control gear and LED optical-unit components shall be externally fully
rated to the minimum IP (Ingress Protection) rating and IK (Mechanical Strength) rating
as set out in the table below and have proven means of negating internal condensation
build-up for their application and be able to operate in high relative humidity.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test reports for IP and IK ratings: IP rating
determined by IEC 60529 or comparable International standard, IK rating determined by
IEC 62262 or comparable International standard.
a) All Exterior pressure die-cast aluminum alloy components shall have a copper content
percentage of less than 3.5% by mass.
b) Testing of exterior metal coated/painted and non-coated components for proven and
demonstrated corrosion resistance.
c) Where different metallic materials are used together, then proof of avoidance of bi-
metallic or galvanic corrosion with any touching dissimilar metals must be assured.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide written report of all dissimilar metals used
within the lighting fixture and confirmation of the method/design in avoiding bi-metallic
or galvanic corrosion.
a) Within the fixture the drivers shall meet the following requirements:
• Case Temperature (Tc) rating -40°C to +80°C at a minimum 95% Relative
Humidity (RH). Luminaires with open drivers need to prove Luminaire ambient
of 50°C maximum in equivalence with this requirement
• Nominal rated Input voltage: 220-240V±10% 50Hz (198-264V min. Input range)
• Drivers shall have a Power Factor (PF) of L ≥ 0.90
• Driver shall be UL and/or IEC Certified
• Drivers shall be Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant
• Drivers shall have a Total individual luminaire Harmonic Distortion (THD) of:
≤20% in accordance with ANSI C82.77-2002 or comparable International
standard
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide LED driver manufacturer data sheets, test
reports and/or certification documentation demonstrating conformity to the above
requirements.
a) Demonstrate 50,000 hour useful life of the luminaire based on the simplified B20-L70
threshold at ambient temperature (Tq) of 35°C (Takes into account the annual average
recorded night time temperature for Abu Dhabi Emirate plus safety allowance).
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide lumen maintenance report for 50,000 hour,
B20-L70 @ (Tq) of 35°C for the luminaire, referring to the chip manufacturer’s IES LM-80
data for demonstrated curve/drive current/ fVoltage. Using IES TM-21 or comparable
IEC/international standard.
a) Luminaire must comply with Photobiological Safety of lamps and lamp systems in
accordance with the requirements of IEC 62471 or ANSI/IES RP-27.3-2007.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test results for IEC 62471, ANSI/IES RP-27.3-
2007 or comparable International standards. The fixture must pass all fascets of the
tests for “No Risk”/”Exempt” results.
a) The nominal Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT) ANSI standard white LED colours
accepted for use for Public Realm and Parks on The Department’s projects are 2700K,
3000K, 3500K and 4000K only. Actual nominal CCT to be confirmed by the Consultant
for the specific project and all associated luminaire data and lighting calculations must
be undertaken for luminaires with the specific CCT LEDs chosen. These CCTs are the
warmer end of the available range and required for both their better colour rendering
properties available within this range as well as their more appropriate use for human
public realm activities as part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Public Lighting Strategy.
Note: Public Realm & Park lighting schemes are always visually more successful when
using varying CCTs within different luminaire types. Playing with the colour choices
creates depth and layers for different tasks.
b) Minimum Luminaire Efficacy for use on The Department’s projects shall be as follows:
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide IES LM-79-08 test reports (Sections 11 & 12)
or comparable IEC/International standards to prove luminaire efficacy.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide copies of highlighted LED chip data or full
luminaire LM-79-08 test data to show compliance acheived within limits of Step-4 or
better.
a) The fixture shall be ‘servicable’: Drivers and LED modules/boards/engine shall be site
removable/replaceable without any possible risk to maintaining luminaire photometry
and without the need to demount the fixtures for sake of future upgrading/
maintenance requirements if required.
a) Any steel body materials, components, bolts, nuts and hardened washers shall be
galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153 or comparable International standard.
b) Any external stainless steel body materials, components bolts, nuts and hardened
washers shall be minimum 316 Grade or comparable International standard.
a) Within the fixture the drivers shall meet the following additional project requirements:
• Driver shall be minimum 1-10v dimmable/addressable and 1-10v+DALI allowed
(DALI-only drivers can be proposed, but only if PLMS is included as part of the
project and a specific DALI-compliant PLMS provided as part of the project)
• Driver can have some means of built-in overheat thermal protection in the form
of either automatic dimming or stepping/holding down of the driver. But this
function can be present only if devices activate after the case-temperature
exceeds that experienced within the luminaire’s normal required maximum
operational limits: i.e. with Ta50°C (outside ambient-air temperature to the
luminaire).
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide LED driver manufacturer data sheets, test
reports and/or certification documentation demonstrating conformity to the above
requirements. If thermal protection is present within the driver, then proof required to
confirm it’s operation is not activated within the normal stated limits of luminaire
thermal operational requirements.
a) Depending on the project type, size, scope, dynamic lighting, Estidama compliance
and/or Light Pollution Mitigation requirements, the project’s lighting management must
be established to ensure the required level of circuit switching, dimming, controls etc.
are provided. Refer to Manual Part-2 Section-D for the specific technical requirements
The Consultant must propose and agree the lighting management with The Department
as part of the project Concept Design Stage submission approval process. If approved by
the Department this approach must then be described and designed for all further
project design stages, through and including to Tender.
Project Submission Requirement:- Check the project against the requirements detailed
within Manual Part-2 Sections-D and F and undertake the Concept Design to meet these
requirements. If approved follow the technical criteria set out within Manual Part-2
Section D for the Preliminary and Detail Design proposals as well as within the project
Tender.
3.4.7 Earthing
a) Earthing of the LED luminaire shall be as per a class I “electrical unit” to EN/IEC 60598-1:
protection against electric shock does not rely on basic insulation only, but which
includes an additional safety precaution in such a way that means are provided for the
connection of accessible conductive parts to the protective (earthing) conductor in the
fixed wiring of the installation in such a way that accessible conductive parts cannot
become live in the event of a failure of the basic insulation.
a) The Department may request standard production model luminaire samples, identical
(including LED Package) to the proposed products, to be installed for inspection. The
Department shall be sole judge regarding acceptability of optical system performance.
3.4.9 Warranty
a) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year on-site replacement material, fixture,
finishes and workmanship against the deterioration of the housing, all external
components; such as lenses, gaskets & fastenings, and the fixture finishes shall include
warranty against failure or substantial deteriorations such as corrosion, blistering,
cracking or peeling (excluding damage caused by contact with chemical substances,
fertilizers, water containing corrosive agents or stray electrical currents) with no cost to
The Department*
b) A written warranty for a Minimum five (5) year replacement material warranty for
defective or non-starting LED source assemblies with no cost to The Department*
c) A written warranty for a Minimum five (5) year replacement material warranty on all
supplied drivers, power supply units (PSUs), electrical components and in-built control
components with no cost to The Department*
d) A written warranty for a Minimum five (5) year replacement material warranty for on-
maintained luminance levels on all light sources (LED package, LED array, or LED
module) including, but not limited to the LED die, encapsulate, and phosphor. Stating
B20 compliance for a minimum of 5 years. If the expected useful life performance
parameters of the luminaire system are not being maintained, then the manufacturer
shall replace the light source(s) or luminaire as needed with no cost to The Department*
(Please note: * With no cost to The Department does not just refer to the luminaire or
luminaire component cost in regards to any warranty actions. This also refers to any
costs associated with labour for removal/fitting of luminaires, obtaining Authority NOCs,
traffic management costs, transport etc. The Department will not be liaible for any
associated costs arising/necessary in relation to warranty actions) These requirements
are purely in regards to the terms of Luminaire/Luminaire Equipment Warranties that
must be provided to The Department at Handover. It is not in any way in connection to
For all project lighting design and calculations, refer to the Public Realm & Street Lighting
Handbook for guidance on applying the requirements of the Lighting Manual. Particular
attention should be given to Handbook Chapters F, H, I, J, M and O.
4.1 Appraisal
The Consultant shall read fully the Public Realm Section: Chapter J of the Public Realm &
Street Lighting Handbook prior to designing the lighting for all Public Realm and Parks. This
Chapter provides information and recommendations on how to approach the lighting within
public realm and will aid ideas for concepts and themes as well as details on how to ensure
the correct balance is to be achieved to provide good nighttime visual environments.
a) Mesopic Multipliers
Use of Mesopic multipliers shall be disallowed herein, by assuming an S/P ratio of 1.00
for all luminaires in all calculations.
b) Solar Provision
It is a statutory requirement that for every Public Realm and Park lighting project the
Consultant shall explore the current viability and options for solar lighting solutions in
the marketplace and propose where best it can be offered for incorporation into each
specific project. This is not necessarily to look just at solar column fixtures for pathways
etc. nor is a requirement to look at all or the majority of possible fixtures to be solar
fixtures unless this is specifically requested by The Department. But particular attention
should be paid to areas of the project which might provide key advantages for The
Department for having some solar lighting technology and/or their cost of
implementation can be mitigated by other factors. These include, but are not limited to,
interactive/awareness zones, integrated with local structures, isolated areas without
current electrical infrastructure, dedicated sports areas, children’s play areas,
c) Parking
For any areas within Public Realm/Parks which include car parking, these are to be
designed as per the requirements of Part-1 Section-A and the fixtures and lighting
design shall be undertaken to this Section’s criteria and as per the “Parking Lots/Off-
Street Bays” category.
d) Lighting Columns/Bollards
The Consultant shall undertake all necessary detailing and co-ordination (especially
during the Detail Design Stage/submission) to ensure columns and bollards etc. are
never mounted within softscape. Fixtures must always be mounted in hardscape or on a
hard formed base and coordinated with the landscape design and detailing.
f) Fixture Family
The Consultant shall select lighting fixtures in coordination with the other furniture
items proposed for the project. This includes the aesthetics, finishes, colours, scale and
theme, with all relevant key aspects forming part of the luminaire selection and project
specification. Consider if existing lighting elements are being retained. Lighting fixtures
should be sympathetic to these existing items. Existing lighting not conforming to this
Manual’s technical standards though shall not be retained within a project.
Conversion factors do not need to be applied as the outputs in all colours is achieved at
100% of the rated outputs. However it is always suggested to physically test and if
necessary mock-up any coloured lighting solutions within the proposal before finalizing
the design and fixture specifications
k) Signage
For any signage within a public realm/park project, refer to Part-1 Section-F for details
of what lighting requirements need to be ensured for the signs. Generally within public
realm the aim of the Consultant is to ensure the siting/positioning of signs is
coordinated with the general lighting so that they are illuminated to required levels
naturally from the ambient lighting levels. If however specific lighting is required/
proposed, the technical criteria and lighting design requirements for all cases is to be
undertaken and followed as per Part-1 Section-F.
l) Cost Analysis
The Consultant shall as requested by The Department provide full cost analysis including
payback assessments as required for the project and in accordance with the instructions
given by The Department.
Project Submission Requirement:- Ensure all the above criteria and recommedations for
the specific project are applied as applicable.
Tertiary Pathways and Jogging Tracks 2-3 Lux Uo≥0.15 Use different treatment to Primary & Secondary
Public Squares/Open public spaces 15 Lux Uo≥0.25 Level and design dependent on location and use
Localised as necessary and higher illuminances
Play Grounds 30 Lux Uo≥0.3 for specific equipment risk. Avoid excessive glare
Informal Play/Flexible Lawn Areas 30 Lux Uo≥0.15 Refer also to Part-2 Section-B
Bus Stops 20 Lux Uo≥0.4 Horizontal floor plane in and around bus stop
Pedestrian Footbridges 20 Lux (30 Lux on Steps) Uo≥0.25 Or as specific CCTV requirements
Pedestrian Underpasses 100 Lux+ 30 Lux Vertical*2 Uo≥0.4 Incl. Steps. Or as specific CCTV requirements
*2 Vertical Lux calculations where required shall be checked and submitted using the DiaLux Ev (Vertical
Illuminance) output report options for all directions (Ev-West, Ev-North, Ev-East & Ev-South) to prove the average
table values are achieved for all view directions.
The various illuminance requirements for open public realm spaces such as public squares
and parks are given above in table 4.3. The precise requirements for the architectural
lighting to any buildings/structures’ facades found within the project and intended to be
illuminated cannot be given so specifically because the values are affected by many more
factors. However, the general recommendations of the below table are a useful starting
point and are The Department’s average illuminance limits for design. (These lighting design
criteria could also be applied for any architectural lighting outside the remit of public
realm/parks projects as they are based on International recommendations).
The Consultant shall investigate and confirm the surface material(s), the state of cleanliness
and the district brightness; it is assumed that building/structure facade surfaces are
generally matt; specular or metallic finishes will require additional special consideration.
Successful building floodlighting depends on much more than achieving the recommended
maximum average illuminance and there is only an indirect relationship between
illuminance, luminance and the visual effect produced.
The project designer must endeavour to integrate the lighting within the public realm or
structure/building in the most appropriate way possible.
Note: Under no circumstances can any architectural lighting equipment for private sector
projects/buildings be located on/within The Department’s land. Any such proposals will be
*1 Based on reflectance for white light. Values will need to be adapted for LED light sources with a defined colour;
illuminance shall then be defined through lighting software calculation or with site trials/mock-ups.
*2 Typical districts are: Low Brightness – Rural, Medium Brightness – Suburban, High Brightness – Town and City
Centres. Refer also to the definitions/requirements of UPC/Estidama.
Project Submission Requirement:- Ensure complete compliance with the tables and associated
notes for all lighting designs and lighting calculations undertaken for projects. Citing any
justifications for design decisions where described above within any project street lighting
reports and within the DiaLux lighting calculation output reports described with Clause 4.5.
Note: Maintenance Factor (MF) and Light Loss Factor (LLF) are the same. Previous use of the
term LLF is now replaced by MF in the Lighting Manual in line with modern International
standards/practice.
The following method shall be used to determine the Lamp Lumen Depreciation component of
the Maintenance Factor used in the DiaLux lighting design software calculation:
The Consultant shall demonstrate the 50,000 hour lumen depreciation of the luminaire at 100%
output at an average night time temperature (Tq) of 35°C (Takes into account the annual
average recorded night time temperature for Abu Dhabi Emirate plus safety allowance). The
methodology to be used is as follows:
a) The manufacturer shall submit a Thermal Report to a suitable reference & standard
agreed by The Department, showing the highest Ts (solder point temperature of an LED)
recorded within the luminaire, usually at the centre of the fitting and the centre of the
PCB or what would appear logically to be the hottest region of the optical
compartment. This thermal test will be conducted at 25°C ambient.
b) 10°C shall then be added to the hottest recorded Ts to simulate the required average
night time temperature of 35°C.
c) The LM-80 report from the chip manufacturer shall be provided showing the associated
Alpha and Beta (α and β) figures for each of the three Ts measurements namely, 55°C,
85°C and 105°C at the proposed driving current. The most appropriate higher Alpha and
Beta will be chosen for the Ts + 10°C. (Note: figures from “Energy Star” type calculations
can only be submitted as per TM-21 formula requirements as verification of the required
LM-80 report derived figures, never as an alternative to LM-80 or the TM-21 method).
Example; if a thermal test shows a Ts of 68°C measured at 25°C ambient at 500mA drive
current, then 10°C is added to give 78°C. In this case the most appropriate Alpha and
Beta figures would be the LM-80 data for a Ts of 85°C at 500mA. Any Ts measurements
that exceed 105°C (including the added 10°C for Tq 35°C) will not be permitted.
d) These Alphas and Betas will then be applied to the TM-21 formula which calculates the
expected lumen output at 50,000 hours.
The TM-21 equation to be used is: Lxx = β e^ (-αt) (with t = 50,000 hours)
e) This lumen output (percentage) figure (Lxx) shall then be used as the LLD component
(Lamp Lumen Depreciation) which forms part of the MF to be used in all DESIGN
calculations. The LLD must be ≥0.70 or the fixture will not be allowed for use on
Department projects.
The following table shall be used to justify the appropriate Luminaire Dirt Depreciation (LDD) in
accordance with the external optical material of the specific fixture and the appropriate
pollution category for the specific project. The appropriate value shall be selected from the table
and inputted as the LDD component of the Maintenance Factor with selection explained within
the MF written justification.
*Unless specifically informed otherwise by The Department, or with another justifiable reason,
assume Cleaning Interval as 12-months.
Fixture With Glass External Optic Fixture Without Glass External Optic
Project Pollution Category Project Pollution Category
Cleaning Interval High Medium Low High Medium Low
6 months 0.95 0.96 0.98 0.92 0.93 0.94
12 months* 0.93 0.94 0.97 0.91 0.92 0.93
18 months 0.91 0.92 0.96 0.9 0.91 0.92
24 months 0.90 0.91 0.95 0.88 0.89 0.91
36 months 0.89 0.91 0.95 0.83 0.87 0.90
Project Pollution Category:
High – Remote/desert areas, major city centres, heavy industrial areas
Medium– High density residential, light commercial/industrial, coastal areas
Low- low-density city residential, Park/island areas
Lighting Design Calculations; assuming 50,000 hours of luminaire operation at 35C average
ambient temperature (Takes into account the annual average recorded night time temperature
for Abu Dhabi Emirate plus safety allowance). DiaLux calculations shall use the derived MF
value(s) as calculated under the requirements set out in 4.5 above and with these MFs used
designs shall achieve the Minimum Average Design Levels, Uniformities and other applicable
The Consultant shall undertake all necessary lighting calculations for the project based on the
specific requirements set out within all of Section-A Clause 4.
All lighting calculations shall be undertaken using DiaLux lighting design software, using the
Exterior Scene calculation section, as appropriate. DiaLux is certified Freeware and can be
obtained from www.dial.de or direct from luminaire manufacturers.
Note: DiaLux Evo can also be used if required as is especially useful in representing whole areas
made up of many different adjacent tasks, objects etc. which can be viewed together. However
it can only be submitted as an additional report to DiaLux if useful in justifying particular aspects
of the design for a submission.
DiaLux lighting calculations (at 100% luminaire output) for a project shall be issued within a
single DiaLux-generated report format and the Consultant shall comply with the following
requirements:
• All Company Details and Project Set-Up information shall be entered in full
• Designer’s details and contact information shall be entered in full
• Project Notes section to be filled in for all justifications/notes required
• Each separate relevant task/element/object calculation to be titled logically for the
project and cross-referenced to project drawings/reports specifically
• A typical cross-section or example of any repeating public realm/park elements; such as
paths & trees, can be provided without all areas needing to be shown
• Tables within 4.3 (and 4.4 for any architectural lighting calculations) and associated
notes shall form the basis of all calculations with base variables (Lux, Uo) manually
adapted from software defaults as necessary to exactly match table requirements
• Clause 4.5 calculated Maintenance Factors only shall form the basis of all entered
MF(LLF) values used and replace any DiaLux default values
• Public realm layouts/dimensions shall be inputted exactly as per the project
• Fixture locations shall exactly match those for the project
• Project Output Report for submissions shall always include the following selected
minimum options as and where applicable (These are DiaLux standard Output Report
Options to be selected before generating the report):
Project
Project Cover
Table of Contents
Luminaire Parts List (overall project)
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide the Dialux Lighting Calculation Output Report fully in
adhereance to the above requirements in PDF format. In addition, provide the source .DLX file
(DiaLux file) alongside the PDF Report in all submissions to The Department.
The Contractor shall measure the harmonic at the supply point (LV side of the distribution
substation) after the installation of all the LED fixtures and adopt harmonic compensation
methods, if required, to limit the total harmonics distortion in the supply voltage.
The maximum allowed total harmonics distortion is to be taken as 5% (or as per latest Electricity
Authority latest requirements if different) and in accordance with IEEE 519 Regulations.
Temporary generator energisation can only be undertaken with prior and written
confirmation obtained from the fixture manufacturers stating they approve that their fixtures
can be energised by this means with details of the specific generator used and method
statement for connection and energisation.
The Contractor is fully responsible for all electrical connections to the LED fixtures and if
damage is caused to fixtures due to ignoring this warning will have to undertake remedial
action to replace any affected luminaires at his cost and without delay to the Contract.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test report of the project installation and proof of
harmonic distortion limit compliance.
1. Section Explanation
The below is a brief summary of the primary factors covered within this Part-2 Section-B of
the Lighting Manual. The detailed technical criteria for which are described in the Clauses
following:
a) Reference to the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook’s Chapter K: Sports
Lighting is made as the required reading as the primary learning resource before
undertaking any Sports facility lighting design within Public Realm.
b) It is statutory that all luminaires used for projects must be LED (or other equally
sustainable alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s
Introduction).
c) From July 2017 it will be mandatory for all LED exterior luminaires to be QCC (Abu
Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council) Approved with supplied Certificate of
Conformity: under the Abu Dhabi Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting
Fixtures*1.
(*1A grace period for obtaining Conformity Certification is allowed under this Manual up
to the 30th June 2017. Until this date, if a Certificate is not yet obtained, then luminaires
must be submitted with both a copy of the QCC Scheme application receipt as well as all
technical data supplied as part of the submission as described under Clause 3.2)
d) Manual Part-1 Section-A, in addition to the LED luminaire criteria aligned with QCC,
has been revised with separate clauses covering the additional specific Department
Project criteria regarding fixture and component performance, quality, lighting
design and warranty requirements.
e) LED Luminaire Useful-Life Performance basis revised from 500C ambient to 350C.
f) Light Loss Factor (LLF) term revised to Maintenance Factor (MF).
g) Luminaire Dirt Depreciation Factor (LDD) component of the MF revised from
previous Manufacturer defined value, to new Lighting Manual Table of set values.
h) Warranty for all luminaires is minimum 5-Years (10-Years for material
components/fixture, finishes and workmanship against the deterioration of the
housing) unless confirmed otherwise by The Department on specific project
applications.
i) Table of Lighting Design expanded and refined and additional fixture arrangement
a) Any luminaires used for projects that are not LED (or other equally sustainable
alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s Introduction).
b) After the 30th June 2017; any LED fixtures that are not AD Quality Marked and do
not hold a Certificate of Conformity under the QCC Abu Dhabi Certification Scheme
for LED Exterior Lighting Fixtures*1
c) Any deviation from the system technical criteria as set out within this Manual
d) Any deviation from the minimum maintenance and warranty requirements as set
out within this Manual.
e) Any deviation from the project Lighting Design, Calculation and Site Verification
requirements as set out within this Manual.
It is a statutory requirement that all luminaires used on The Department’s Sports Lighting
projects must be LED (or other equally sustainable alternative luminaire technology as
defined within this Manual’s Introduction).
Suppliers and manufacturers shall guarantee adherence to this Manual and the
performance of their luminaires under all the required design conditions.
The Consultant shall be responsible to ensure that the project and all product specifications
are fully in compliance, without any deviation from this Manual, prior to forwarding to The
Department for approval. Any deviation should be brought to the notice of The Department.
The Consultant shall ensure in his design the following: integration, coordination,
functionality and accessibility of these services. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to
bring the system to the design & operating and maintenance conditions.
The Consultant shall as requested by The Department provide full cost analysis including
payback assessments as required for the project (or part of the project) and in accordance
with the instructions given by The Department. All information provided and the cost
analysis/payback calculations must be calculated with the exact luminaire solution
proposed; including specific circuit wattages and drive currents, actual sources within the
luminaires, including the exact calculation for the fixtures useful-life cycle, project location,
controls usage/programming etc.
3. LED Luminaires
3.1 General Requirements
The LED luminaires shall be designed to operate continuously for the required useful-
lifetime performance and at the specified ambient temperature, humidity and quality
criteria as defined by this Manual. With special attention given to the effects of direct sun-
exposure during the day, corrosion resistance and endurance against the occasional sand
storms and dusty weather in designing the luminaire body and components.
For more reference information regarding lighting technology, lamps, luminaires, electrical,
materials and lighting maintenance, refer to the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
Chapters C, D, E, M and O.
After the 30th June 2017 it will be mandatory for all LED luminaires proposed for use on
The Department’s projects to be QCC (Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council)
Approved: under the QCC Abu Dhabi Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting
Fixtures.
Any LED luminaires proposed on submissions (from Preliminary Design Stage onwards)
A QCC Certificate of Conformity must be provided covering every luminaire proposed for
the project during submissions and Clause 3.3 of this Section can then be disregarded
with none of the data pertaining to this Clause needing to be submitted.
Only applicable in addition to the LED fixtures’ supplied QCC Certificates shall be the
additional specific Lighting Manual fixture-technical and project-required design criteria
listed from Clause 3.4 onwards, for which all data must be provided on the project
submission for Department projects.
Notes:
The QCC Certification Scheme provides certification for a fixture and/or fixture
range/family; within the allowed criteria set out under the scheme. The specific optics
option of the luminaire are not a critical parameter within the scheme and as such if the
luminaire proposed for a particular project has an optic which differs from that used for
certification, this is not an issue for compliance and is allowed as long as The
Department’s project specific minimum fixture efficacy requirements stated within
clause 3.4.1 of this Section are met with the particular optic used and photometry
provided to show actual fixture efficacy value.
If the luminaire proposed for a project has different/revised LED package to that
installed within the fixture(s) gaining compliance (i.e. using a new generation of LED
sources), this too is allowed as long as the fixture’s body, materials, driver and drive
current remain the same (or less in regards to drive current) and the overall fixture’s
lumen output is similar. Justification must be made to the Department alongside the QCC
Product Conformity Certificate with all technical details and the Department shall assess
the justification as part of the project submission and decide if the fixture is accepted as
being covered under the existing Certificate or must require new certification. The
Department’s decision is final and it is advised for all manufacturers to ensure regular
certification of updated fixture families as required to ensure compliance is maintained.
If the Specifications within the QCC Certification Scheme becomes a UAE Standard
through adoption by ESMA (Emirates Association for Standards & Metrology), then from
the date this becomes active the QCC Certification procedure will simply refer to the
ESMA Standard.
Up to and including the 30th June 2017 if any proposed LED luminaires do not yet hold a
QCC Certificate of Conformity, then all luminaires must be submitted with proof of their
QCC Scheme submitted and received application and in addition must be submitted with
all the required fixture technical data listed under Clause 3.3 of this Section. All
luminaire technical information is then to be supplied as part of the project submission
along with all other Lighting Manual clause requirements.
If any luminaires have received a QCC Certification, a copy of the QCC Certificate of
Conformity must be provided for the luminaires proposed for the project and then
Clause 3.3 of this Section can be disregarded in relation to those particular luminaires;
with none of the data pertaining to this Clause needing to be submitted.
In these cases, the only applicable requirements in addition to the LED fixtures’ supplied
QCC Certificates will be the additional specific Lighting Manual fixture-technical and
project-required criteria listed from Clause 3.4 onwards, for which data must be
provided on the project submission.
Notes:
An approval as part of a project submission of an LED fixture based on the technical
criteria contained within Clause 3.3, is not prerequisite or guarantee of a future QCC
fixture certification approval. Nor conversely does an LED fixture rejection on technical
grounds for a Department project submission in any way impare a possible future
granting of QCC certification through that process. In all cases however The
Department’s decision is final for any fixtures not yet supplied with QCC Luminaire
Certification.
The QCC Certification Scheme provides certification for a fixture and/or fixture
range/family; within the allowed criteria set out under the scheme. The specific optics
option of the luminaire are not a critical parameter within the scheme and as such if the
luminaire proposed for a particular project has an optic which differs from that used for
certification, this is not an issue for compliance and is allowed as long as The
Department’s project specific minimum fixture efficacy requirements stated within
clause 3.4.1 of this Section are met with the particular optic used and photometry
provided to show actual fixture efficacy value.
If the luminaire proposed for a project has different/revised LED package to that
installed within the fixture(s) gaining compliance (i.e. using a new generation of LED
sources), this too is allowed as long as the fixture’s body, materials, driver and drive
current remain the same (or less in regards to drive current) and the overall fixture’s
lumen output is similar. Justification must be made to the Department alongside the QCC
Product Conformity Certificate with all technical details and the Department shall assess
If the Specifications within the QCC Certification Scheme becomes a UAE Standard
through adoption by ESMA (Emirates Association for Standards & Metrology), then from
the date this becomes active the QCC Certification procedure will simply refer to the
ESMA Standard.
Note: Disregard this Clause for LED luminaires already approved under the QCC Abu Dhabi
Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting, with provided QCC Certification as
described within Clause 3.2 above. For Luminaires with QCC Certification, proceed directly
to clause 3.4.
3.3.1 General
a) The LED luminaires must have applied for certification under the QCC Abu Dhabi
Certification Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting, with provided proof of their submitted
and received application with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC).
c) The following shall be submitted in addition to the documents required within Clauses
3.3.2 to 3.3.9 (all data in SI units):
• Photometric test data
• Full light source lamp specification
• LED Chip Reliability reports
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide proof from LED supplier product data.
b) Minimum Luminaire Efficacy and associated Minimum Colour Rendering (CRI – Colour
Rendering Index) rating shall be as follows:
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide IES LM-79-08 test reports (Sections 11 & 12)
or comparable IEC/International standards to prove luminaire efficacy and CRI, plus
actual** luminaire CCT is within acceptable limits as below in relation to Nominal CCT.
a) The luminaire shall be fitted with optical refractors, diffusers and/or reflectors designed
to exactly suit the specific application the fixture is intended for.
a) The LED luminaires shall be designed to operate continuously at the specified ambient
temperature and humidity with special attention given to the effects of direct sun-
exposure during the day and the occasional sand storms and dust in designing the
luminaire body. The design of the luminaire shall be such that there is a direct thermal
path from the LED junctions to the atmosphere thus providing a thermal transfer effect
throughout the life of the luminaire. The thermal solution shall be proprietary and
designed by the lighting manufacturer to enable the luminaires to work efficiently in
Abu Dhabi climatic conditions. The luminaire shall be provided with a demonstrated
ventilation arrangement allowing heat to be dissipated to the atmosphere.
The luminaire shall be designed to prevent collection of debris by proven and stated
means. The design shall be such that the luminaire shall be self-cleaning in normal
operation. Provide detailed physical description of the fixture including images and
dimensions.
b) The luminaire operating range (taking into account LED components, driver, etc.) shall
be from -20°C up to a minimum of +50°C ambient air temperature(Ta) with an
acceptable lumen-output performance at Ta+50°C needing to be demonstrated. The
operating range maximum refers to the Ta as per IEC/ISO 60598-1 or UL 1598.
In addition this measured percentage drop of luminous flux shall then be applied to the
LM-79 luminaire flux value and when multiplied by the measured load at 50°C, will be
considered acceptable provided the resultant efficacy value still remains within the
minimum allowed fixture efficacy as set out within the table in Clause 3.3.2.
a) The luminaire control gear and LED optical-unit components shall be externally fully
rated to the minimum IP (Ingress Protection) rating and IK (Mechanical Strength) rating
as set out in the table below and have proven means of negating internal condensation
build-up for their application and be able to operate in high relative humidity.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test reports for IP and IK ratings: IP rating
determined by IEC 60529 or comparable International standard, IK rating determined by
IEC 62262 or comparable International standard.
a) All Exterior pressure die-cast aluminum alloy components shall have a copper content
percentage of less than 3.5% by mass.
b) Testing of exterior metal coated/painted and non-coated components for proven and
demonstrated corrosion resistance.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide written report of all dissimilar metals used
within the lighting fixture and confirmation of the method/design in avoiding bi-metallic
or galvanic corrosion.
a) Within the fixture the drivers shall meet the following requirements:
• Case Temperature (Tc) rating -40°C to +80°C at a minimum 95% Relative
Humidity (RH). Luminaires with open drivers need to prove Luminaire ambient
of 50°C maximum in equivalence with this requirement
• Nominal rated Input voltage: 220-240V±10% 50Hz (198-264V min. Input range)
• Drivers shall have a Power Factor (PF) of L ≥ 0.90
• Driver shall be UL and/or IEC Certified
• Drivers shall be Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant
• Drivers shall have a Total individual luminaire Harmonic Distortion (THD) of:
≤20% in accordance with ANSI C82.77-2002 or comparable International
standard
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide LED driver manufacturer data sheets, test
reports and/or certification documentation demonstrating conformity to the above
requirements.
a) Demonstrate 50,000 hour useful life of the luminaire based on the simplified B20-L70
threshold at ambient temperature (Tq) of 35°C (Takes into account the annual average
recorded night time temperature for Abu Dhabi Emirate plus safety allowance).
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide lumen maintenance report for 50,000 hour,
a) Luminaire must comply with Photobiological Safety of lamps and lamp systems in
accordance with the requirements of IEC 62471 or ANSI/IES RP-27.3-2007.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test results for IEC 62471, ANSI/IES RP-27.3-
2007 or comparable International standards. The fixture must pass all fascets of the
tests for “No Risk”/”Exempt” results.
a) The nominal Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT) ANSI standard white LED colours
accepted for use for Sports lighting within The Department’s projects are 4000K, 4500K,
5000K and 5700K only. Actual nominal CCT to be confirmed by the Consultant for the
specific project and all associated luminaire data and lighting calculations must be
undertaken for luminaires with the specific CCT LEDs chosen. These CCTs are the cooler
end of the available range and required for higher fixture efficacies possible within this
range, to differentiate sports areas/activites to other public realm/park araes as their
more appropriate use for sports activities as part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Public
Lighting Strategy.
Note: For Informal Play Areas, which tend to blend into other public realm spaces less
formally it is advised to propose only 4000K.
b) Minimum Luminaire Efficacy for use on The Department’s projects shall be as follows:
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide IES LM-79-08 test reports (Sections 11 & 12)
or comparable IEC/International standards to prove luminaire efficacy.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test report for IK rating determined by IEC
62262 or comparable International standard
a) Luminaires shall be maximum proved MacAdam Ellipse Step-4. Luminaires and/or LEDs
at Step-5, Step-6 or Step-7 Binning are not acceptable.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide copies of highlighted LED chip data or full
luminaire LM-79-08 test data to show compliance acheived within limits of Step-4 or
better.
a) The fixture shall be ‘servicable’: Drivers and LED modules/boards/engine shall be site
removable/replaceable without any possible risk to maintaining luminaire photometry
and without the need to demount the fixtures for sake of future upgrading/
maintenance requirements if required.
b) Any external stainless steel body materials, components bolts, nuts and hardened
washers shall be minimum 316 Grade or comparable International standard.
a) Within the fixture the drivers shall meet the following additional project requirements:
• Driver shall be minimum 1-10v dimmable/addressable and 1-10v+DALI allowed
(DALI-only drivers can be proposed, but only if PLMS is included as part of the
project and a specific DALI-compliant PLMS provided as part of the project)
• Driver can have some means of built-in overheat thermal protection in the form
of either automatic dimming or stepping/holding down of the driver. But this
function can be present only if devices activate after the case-temperature
exceeds that experienced within the luminaire’s normal required maximum
operational limits: i.e. with Ta50°C (outside ambient-air temperature to the
luminaire).
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide LED driver manufacturer data sheets, test
reports and/or certification documentation demonstrating conformity to the above
requirements. If thermal protection is present within the driver, then proof required to
confirm it’s operation is not activated within the normal stated limits of luminaire
thermal operational requirements.
a) Depending on the project type, size, scope, Estidama compliance and/or Light Pollution
Mitigation requirements, the project’s lighting management must be established to
ensure the required level of circuit switching, dimming, controls etc. are provided. Refer
to Manual Part-2 Section-D for the specific technical requirements for lighting
management and Manual Part-2 Section-F for the specific technical requirements for
Light Pollution Mitigation which might determine the level of lighting management
needed to be designed into the project. Special attention should be paid to any Sports
lighting projects/areas which will be used after 23:00 hours as the allowances for the
The Consultant must propose and agree the lighting management with The Department
as part of the project Concept Design Stage submission approval process. If approved by
the Department this approach must then be described and designed for all further
project design stages, through and including to Tender.
Project Submission Requirement:- Check the project against the requirements detailed
within Manual Part-2 Sections-D and F and undertake the Concept Design to meet these
requirements. If approved follow the technical criteria set out within Manual Part-2
Section D for the Preliminary and Detail Design proposals as well as within the project
Tender.
3.4.8 Earthing
a) Earthing of the LED luminaire shall be as per a class I “electrical unit” to EN/IEC 60598-1:
protection against electric shock does not rely on basic insulation only, but which
includes an additional safety precaution in such a way that means are provided for the
connection of accessible conductive parts to the protective (earthing) conductor in the
fixed wiring of the installation in such a way that accessible conductive parts cannot
become live in the event of a failure of the basic insulation.
a) The Department may request standard production model luminaire samples, identical
(including LED Package) to the proposed products, to be installed for inspection. The
Department shall be sole judge regarding acceptability of optical system performance.
The Department will not attend, nor should be invited to attend, any factory inspections
for Third-Party/Private/Developer owned and funded projects; these are the personal
decision/responsibility of the Third-Party’s/Developer’s project teams
3.4.10 Warranty
a) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year on-site replacement material, fixture,
finishes and workmanship against the deterioration of the housing, all external
components; such as lenses, gaskets & fastenings, and the fixture finishes shall include
warranty against failure or substantial deteriorations such as corrosion, blistering,
cracking or peeling (excluding damage caused by contact with chemical substances,
fertilizers, water containing corrosive agents or stray electrical currents) with no cost to
The Department*
b) A written warranty for a Minimum five (5) year replacement material warranty for
defective or non-starting LED source assemblies with no cost to The Department*
c) A written warranty for a Minimum five (5) year replacement material warranty on all
supplied drivers, power supply units (PSUs), electrical components and in-built control
components with no cost to The Department*
d) A written warranty for a Minimum five (5) year replacement material warranty for on-
maintained luminance levels on all light sources (LED package, LED array, or LED
module) including, but not limited to the LED die, encapsulate, and phosphor. Stating
B20 compliance for a minimum of 5 years. If the expected useful life performance
parameters of the luminaire system are not being maintained, then the manufacturer
shall replace the light source(s) or luminaire as needed with no cost to The Department*
(Please note: * With no cost to The Department does not just refer to the luminaire or
luminaire component cost in regards to any warranty actions. This also refers to any
costs associated with labour for removal/fitting of luminaires, obtaining Authority NOCs,
traffic management costs, transport etc. The Department will not be liaible for any
associated costs arising/necessary in relation to warranty actions) These requirements
are purely in regards to the terms of Luminaire/Luminaire Equipment Warranties that
must be provided to The Department at Handover. It is not in any way in connection to
the cover during the defects period which shall be solely as per specific terms agreed
between the manufacturer and Contractor.
For all project lighting design and calculations, refer to the Public Realm & Street Lighting
Handbook for guidance on applying the requirements of the Lighting Manual. Particular
attention should be given to Handbook Chapters F, H, I, J, K, M and O.
4.1 Appraisal
The Consultant shall read fully the Sports Lighting Section: Chapter K of the Public Realm &
Street Lighting Handbook prior to designing all sports lighting within Public Realm and Parks
projects. This Chapter provides information and recommendations on how to approach the
design of lighting for many of the more common sports activities applicable to public
projects and includes examples and sample calculation.
a) Mesopic Multipliers
Use of Mesopic multipliers shall be disallowed herein, by assuming an S/P ratio of 1.00
for all luminaires in all calculations.
*NOTE. Class III shall always be followed, unless specifically required otherwise by the
Project Brief or in writing from The Department.
g) Cost Analysis
The Consultant shall as requested by The Department provide full cost analysis including
payback assessments as required for the project and in accordance with the instructions
given by The Department.
Project Submission Requirement:- Ensure all the above criteria and recommedations for
the specific project are applied as applicable.
*2 Class III shall always be followed, unless specifically required otherwise by the Project Brief or in writing from
The Department
*3 Em is the Minimum Average Design Level (specification level) and is the horizontal design illuminance level,
below which the lighting shall not be allowed to fall during the period to planned maintenance.
*4 In 1994, the CIE developed a glare evaluation method for outdoor sports lighting and area lighting applications
(CIE 112-1994). This system is available for checking the Glare Rating situation of existing installations and for
predicting glare rating at the design stage in new installations. The Glare Rating calculation grid provides an
indication of glare experienced by the observer for each point in the grid based on the veiling illuminance produced
by the luminaires and the environment (ground plane only) on an observer's eye. It is measured as the observer
looks at each point on a horizontal illuminance grid. Glare Rating is restricted to horizontal grids of points below
eye level and is the primary system as the limiting glare index for outdoor area and sports lighting applications.
*5 For Informal Play/Flexible Lawn Areas, which tend to blend into other public realm spaces less formally it is
advised to propose only 4000K CCT Lighting fixtures. Refer also to Part-2 Section-A, however all luminaire criteria is
as per this Section’s requirements.
Note: Maintenance Factor (MF) and Light Loss Factor (LLF) are the same. Previous use of the
term LLF is now replaced by MF in the Lighting Manual in line with modern International
standards/practice.
Project Maintenance Factors for lighting calculations shall never be assumed, nor default values
used in any lighting calculations submitted to The Department. All Maintenance Factors shall be
calculated and justified in accordance with the requirements of this Clause.
The following method shall be used to determine the Lamp Lumen Depreciation component of
the Maintenance Factor used in the DiaLux lighting design software calculation:
The Consultant shall demonstrate the 50,000 hour lumen depreciation of the luminaire at 100%
output at an average night time temperature (Tq) of 35°C (Takes into account the annual
average recorded night time temperature for Abu Dhabi Emirate plus safety allowance).
The methodology to be used is as follows:
b) 10°C shall then be added to the hottest recorded Ts to simulate the required average
night time temperature of 35°C.
c) The LM-80 report from the chip manufacturer shall be provided showing the associated
Alpha and Beta (α and β) figures for each of the three Ts measurements namely, 55°C,
85°C and 105°C at the proposed driving current. The most appropriate higher Alpha and
Beta will be chosen for the Ts + 10°C. (Note: figures from “Energy Star” type calculations
can only be submitted as per TM-21 formula requirements as verification of the required
LM-80 report derived figures, never as an alternative to LM-80 or the TM-21 method).
Example; if a thermal test shows a Ts of 68°C measured at 25°C ambient at 500mA drive
current, then 10°C is added to give 78°C. In this case the most appropriate Alpha and
Beta figures would be the LM-80 data for a Ts of 85°C at 500mA. Any Ts measurements
that exceed 105°C (including the added 10°C for Tq 35°C) will not be permitted.
d) These Alphas and Betas will then be applied to the TM-21 formula which calculates the
expected lumen output at 50,000 hours.
The TM-21 equation to be used is: Lxx = β e^ (-αt) (with t = 50,000 hours)
e) This lumen output (percentage) figure (Lxx) shall then be used as the LLD component
(Lamp Lumen Depreciation) which forms part of the MF to be used in all DESIGN
calculations. The LLD must be ≥0.70 or the fixture will not be allowed for use on
Department projects.
Project Submission Requirement:- As per the stated process, provide the following:
Thermal Test Report at 25°C detailing the highest Ts within the luminaire. LM-80 Report from
chip manufacturer with α & β for the proposed driving current. TM-21 Calculation as per the
given formula.
The following table shall be used to justify the appropriate Luminaire Dirt Depreciation (LDD) in
accordance with the external optical material of the specific fixture and the appropriate
pollution category for the specific project. The appropriate value shall be selected from the table
and inputted as the LDD component of the Maintenance Factor with selection explained within
the MF written justification.
Fixture With Glass External Optic Fixture Without Glass External Optic
Project Pollution Category Project Pollution Category
Cleaning Interval High Medium Low High Medium Low
6 months 0.95 0.96 0.98 0.92 0.93 0.94
12 months* 0.93 0.94 0.97 0.91 0.92 0.93
18 months 0.91 0.92 0.96 0.9 0.91 0.92
24 months 0.90 0.91 0.95 0.88 0.89 0.91
36 months 0.89 0.91 0.95 0.83 0.87 0.90
Project Pollution Category:
High – Remote/desert areas, major city centres, heavy industrial areas
Medium– High density residential, light commercial/industrial, coastal areas
Low- low-density city residential, Park/island areas
Lighting Design Calculations; assuming 50,000 hours of luminaire operation at 35C average
ambient temperature (Takes into account the annual average recorded night time temperature
for Abu Dhabi Emirate plus safety allowance). DiaLux calculations shall use the derived MF
value(s) as calculated under the requirements set out in 4.4 above and with these MFs used
designs shall achieve the Minimum Average Design Levels, Uniformities and other applicable
parameters set out within Table 4.3.
The Consultant shall undertake all necessary lighting calculations for the project based on the
specific requirements set out within all of Section-B Clause 4.
All lighting calculations shall be undertaken using DiaLux lighting design software, using the
Exterior Scene calculation section and Sports Facilities Inserts, as appropriate. DiaLux is certified
Freeware and can be obtained from www.dial.de or direct from luminaire manufacturers.
Note: DiaLux Evo can also be used if required as is especially useful in representing whole areas
made up of many different adjacent tasks, objects etc. which can be viewed together. However
it can only be submitted as an additional report to DiaLux if useful in justifying particular aspects
of the design for a submission.
• All Company Details and Project Set-Up information shall be entered in full
• Designer’s details and contact information shall be entered in full
• Project Notes section to be filled in for all justifications/notes required
• Each separate relevant sport/task calculation to be titled logically for the project and
cross-referenced to project drawings/reports specifically
• Table 4.3 and associated notes shall form the basis of all calculations with base variables
(Lux, Uo) manually adapted from software defaults as necessary to exactly match table
requirements
• Clause 4.4 calculated Maintenance Factors only shall form the basis of all entered
MF(LLF) values used and replace any DiaLux default values
• Sports Facility layouts/dimensions shall be inputted exactly as per the project
• Fixture locations shall exactly match those for the project
• Project Output Report for submissions shall always include the following selected
minimum options as and where applicable (These are DiaLux standard Output Report
Options to be selected before generating the report):
Project
Project Cover
Table of Contents
Luminaire Parts List (overall project)
Luminaire Data Sheet(s)
Per Sports Facility/Task Calculation
Planning Data
Luminaire Parts List
Photometric Results
3D Rendering
False Colour Rendering
Valuation Fields: Isolines (E)
Valuation Fields: Value Chart (E)
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide the Dialux Lighting Calculation Output Report fully in
adhereance to the above requirements in PDF format. In addition, provide the source .DLX file
(DiaLux file) alongside the PDF Report in all submissions to The Department.
The Contractor shall measure the harmonic at the supply point (LV side of the distribution
substation) after the installation of all the LED fixtures and adopt harmonic compensation
methods, if required, to limit the total harmonics distortion in the supply voltage.
The maximum allowed total harmonics distortion is to be taken as 5% (or as per latest Electricity
Authority latest requirements if different) and in accordance with IEEE 519 Regulations.
Temporary generator energisation can only be undertaken with prior and written
confirmation obtained from the fixture manufacturers stating they approve that their fixtures
can be energised by this means with details of the specific generator used and method
statement for connection and energisation.
The Contractor is fully responsible for all electrical connections to the LED fixtures and if
damage is caused to fixtures due to ignoring this warning will have to undertake remedial
action to replace any affected luminaires at his cost and without delay to the Contract.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test report of the project installation and proof of
harmonic distortion limit compliance.
All lighting poles and mounting accessories shall be selected along with the luminaires to
match the overall landscaping and furniture master plan and finishes. Poles and accessories
shall be made up of pressure die-cast aluminium alloy, extruded aluminium, wood, steel or
stainless-steel. The finishes colour and designs of the poles/accessories shall be as agreed
with The Department for the project.
Suppliers and manufacturers shall guarantee adherence to this Manual and the
performance of their poles and accessories under all the required design conditions.
The Consultant shall be responsible to ensure that the project and all product specifications
are fully in compliance, without any deviation from this Manual, prior to forwarding to The
Department for approval. Any deviation should be brought to the notice of The Department.
The Consultant shall ensure in his design the following: integration, coordination,
functionality and accessibility of these services. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to
2. Special Materials
2.1 Any proposed wooden poles, components or mounting accessories shall be from a
proven sustainable source of supply, FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified and
suitable for use in the UAE environment. All materials and finishes shall be guaranteed
against cracking and fading and be resistant to degradation by Ultraviolet Radiation.
3. Quality Assurance
b) To verify performance and compliance with the specifications, The Department may also
request additional testing of sample poles/accessories. All such testing shall be from
accredited laboratories.
The Department will not attend, nor should be invited to attend, any factory inspections
for Third-Party/Private/Developer owned and funded projects; these are the personal
decision/responsibility of the Third-Party’s/Developer’s project teams
4. Warranty
Note: Warranties shall be for/transferable to The Department after the end of
project’s defined defects phase to cover the remainder of the Warranty period to the
requirements as defined below.
b) A written warranty for a Minimum fifteen (15) year replacement material warranty for
defective poles and mounting accessories with no cost to The Department*
c) A written warranty for a Minimum twenty (20) year replacement material warranty for
defective wooden poles and mounting accessories with no cost to The Department*
(Please note: * With no cost to The Department does not just refer to the pole/accessory
cost in regards to any warranty actions. This also refers to any costs associated with
labour for removal/fitting of pole, accessory or components, obtaining Authority NOCs,
traffic management costs, transport etc. The Department will not be liaible for any
associated costs arising/necessary in relation to warranty actions) These requirements
are purely in regards to the terms of Pole/Pole Equipment/Accessory Warranties that
must be provided to The Department at Handover. It is not in any way in connection to
the cover during the defects period which shall be solely as per specific terms agreed
between the manufacturer and Contractor.
1. Section Explanation
The below is a brief summary of the primary factors covered within this Part-2 Section-D of
the Lighting Manual. The detailed technical criteria for which are described in the Clauses
following:
a) Basic Timing Controls to be provided for projects as defined below in Clause 3.1.
b) Split-Circuit Controls or Project Lighting management System (PLMS) to be provided
for projects as defined below in Clause 3.2.
c) Warranty for all lighting management systems/switches/timers/components set as
minimum 10-Years for all aspects.
d) Table of Initial Timer/PLMS programming profiles provided within the Manual.
e) The Department’s decision is final regarding project submissions and design
approvals.
a) Any deviation from the system technical criteria as set out within this Manual
b) Any deviation from the minimum maintenance and warranty requirements as set
out within this Manual.
Suppliers and manufacturers shall guarantee adherence to this Manual and the
performance of their lighting management system, components and software under all the
required design conditions.
The Consultant shall be responsible to ensure that the project and all product specifications
are fully in compliance, without any deviation from this Manual, prior to forwarding to The
Department for approval. Any deviation should be brought to the notice of The Department.
The Consultant shall ensure in his design the following: integration, coordination,
functionality and accessibility of these services. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to
bring the system to the design & operating and maintenance conditions.
The Consultant shall as requested by The Department provide full cost analysis including
payback assessments as required for the project (or part of the project) and in accordance
with the instructions given by The Department. All information provided and the cost
analysis/payback calculations must be calculated with the exact luminaire solution
proposed; including specific circuit wattages and drive currents, actual sources within the
luminaires, including the exact calculation for the lighting fixtures’ useful-life cycle, project
location, PLMS controls usage/programming etc.
a) Separate circuit timed control system or PLMS for All Public Realm/Parks areas intended
to be operated/occupied after 11:00pm.
c) All defined Sports facilities other than Informal Play Areas must be supplied via separate
circuits and be provided with separately controlled automatic/PLMS or user controls.
f) Any Public Realm/Parks areas including lit water features or interactive elements.
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide assessment of the project based on the above and
justification within project submissions of the required controls or PLMS
NOTE: Refer to Manual Part-1, Section-D Clause 4.1.6. for all details with
regards CMS
*1 Dusk & Dawn operation determined by photocell input or astro-clock adjustment to timed programming
Project Submission Requirement:- Select and state the appropriate programming from the
above Table for the project and include within the project design and submission.
The Department will not attend, nor should be invited to attend, any factory inspections
for Third-Party/Private/Developer owned and funded projects; these are the personal
decision/responsibility of the Third-Party’s/Developer’s project teams.
7 Warranty
Note: Warranties shall be for/transferable to The Department after the end of
project’s defined defects phase to cover the remainder of the Warranty period to the
requirements as defined below.
a) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year on-site replacement: material,
material, fixtures, finish, and workmanship. On-site replacement includes
transportation, removal and installation of new products. Finish warranty shall include
warranty against corrosion, failure or substantial deteriorations such as blistering,
cracking or peeling (excluding damage caused by contact with chemical substances,
fertilizers, water containing corrosive agents or stray electrical currents). The warranty
shall include for maintained integrity of the lighting control or PLMS System equipment;
all accessories, components and assemblies, without any partial or complete separation,
corrosion, leaking, dislocation, disjointing, flaring, etc. of any elements of the system
components with no cost to The Department*
b) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year replacement material warranty for
defective lighting controls, CMS and PLMS equipment and components, with no cost to
The Department*
c) A written warranty for a Minimum five (5) year replacement material warranty on any
(Please note: * With no cost to The Department does not just refer to the Controls/PLMS
equipment/component component cost in regards to any warranty actions. This also
refers to any costs associated with labour for removal/fitting of components, obtaining
Authority NOCs, traffic management costs, transport etc. The Department will not be
liaible for any associated costs arising/necessary in relation to warranty actions) These
requirements are purely in regards to the terms of PLMS/Control Equipment
Warranties that must be provided to The Department at Handover. It is not in any way
in connection to the cover during the defects period which shall be solely as per specific
terms agreed between the manufacturer and Contractor.
This contract shall include for all preventative and reactionary maintenance of the
lighting controls/PLMS and components, including all parts and materials throughout
the duration of the contract. Full details of this maintenance contract including method
statement for the maintenance to be included for approval of The Department. The
maintenance contract should include for a renewal and/or extension of the contract if
required in the future by The Department.
Project Submission Requirement:- Cover the above requirements for all projects
including a PLMS
Project Submission Requirement:- Cover the above requirements for all projects
including Lighting Controls or PLMS.
Project Submission Requirement:- Cover the above requirements for all projects including
Lighting Controls or PLMS.
For full descriptions of any standards and guidance documents referred to within this Part-2
Section-E, refer to the Part-2 Applicable Standards & Guidance References Section.
For more reference information relating to solar lighting, refer to the Public Realm & Street
Lighting Handbook Chapters C, D, E, N and O.
1. Section Explanation
The below is a brief summary of the primary factors covered within this Part-2 Section-E of
the Lighting Manual.
The technical brief criteria within this Section have been established after access to over five
years of on-site test data from various different solar installations within Abu Dhabi and the
UAE. From these results, has come the evidence of which types of technologies are viable as
long-term sustainable solutions for use on Abu Dhabi public realm/park lighting projects and
which are not viable. The detailed technical criteria for which are described in the Clauses
following:
There are three viable solar lighting system options available for consideration for a
project as described in Clauses 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4. The decision about which system option
is best considered is described within the three below clauses and can be determined
primarily by what level of existing public realm lighting electrical infrastructure is
present for the project.
The site-specific infrastructure as far as a local sub-station being either present or not
present is another primary consideration; also if planned for a defined or undefined
future date or present but lacking sufficient capacity. Even if local substation and
capacity is available, but there is no existing public realm lighting electrical
infrastructure currently in place (sub-mains distribution, lighting control cabinets, final
circuit cabling etc.) this can have a further implication.
A project area might indeed have both full infrastructure and capacity in place, but
other factors such as a client’s paramount need to ensure illumination is maintained at
all times or any area is subject to, or has a history of, power outages, may be an issue.
The main factors for consideration have been suggested in this section; however there
may be other factors to determine the best system proposal for a specific project. All
these factors all need to be weighed up when deciding on the most appropriate system
option to consider and propose through the project cost analysis.
The batteries mounted above ground at low-level or below ground within protected
locations.
A wireless type PLMS provides and controls the power for the light fitting, including
coordinated activation, dimming (as applicable) and status of the lights.
A wireless type PLMS provides and controls the power for the light fittings,
including coordinated activation, dimming (as applicable) and status of the lights.
Ideally, the design of the system would ensure more energy from the solar PVs is
produced during the day than required for lighting the LED fixture(s) during the
night.
Excess energy can be used for its own purposes or could be sold/credited in the
future.
Solar energy generated from the PVs during the day is stored in batteries. Once the
batteries are charged, excess solar generated energy is converted from dc to ac and
fed into the power grid.
During the night, the lighting fixtures can be designed to work in one of two ways:
• Either like any other conventional luminaires; with the required energy for
lighting taken from the power grid. Then in the case of power outage, the
system switches immediately to battery backup.
• Or, the required energy for lighting taken solely from the batteries, with the
grid used as a back-up in the event of the batteries failing or discharging
fully before the end of the required night-time operation timings for the
project.
A wireless type PLMS provides and controls the power for the light fittings,
including coordinated activation, dimming (as applicable) and status of the lights.
With a system such as this the autonomy and thus size of the batteries could be
relaxed from the normal Manual’s requirements as part of the overall system
design.
Excess energy can be used for its own purposes or could be sold/credited in the
future.
3.1 The design, specification, calculation, manufacturing, testing, shipment, installation and
performance of Solar and lighting systems shall be in accordance with the applicable
requirements of all The Department’s civil, electrical, mechanical and lighting
infrastructure standards for electrical distribution works, except as specified herein.
Copies should be requested from The Department if not already held.
3.2 The Project’s lighting design and illuminance level requirements and the LED luminaires
(or other equally sustainable alternative luminaire technology as defined within this
Manual’s Introduction) shall be fully in accordance with the requirements of Part-2
Section-A.
Submissions for the project made to the Department must include all the usual proof of
compliance; lighting calculations, layouts, compliance checklist, luminaire/lamp-
source/gear data and all accredited test sheets to show the requirements of this
Lighting Manual have been met fully.
3.3 The Consultant and manufacturers shall guarantee adherence to this Manual and the
performance of the solar equipment: panels, pole/column, fixture and/or system and
the luminaire(s) under all the required design conditions.
3.4 The Consultant shall be responsible to ensure that the project and product
specifications are fully in compliance, without any deviation from this Manual prior to
forwarding to The Department for approval. Any deviation should be brought to the
notice of The Department. The Consultant shall ensure in his design the following:
integration, coordination, functionality and accessibility of these services. It shall be
the Consultant’s responsibility to bring the system to the design & operating and
maintenance conditions.
4.1 The Consultant shall, as requested by The Department, provide full cost analysis
including payback assessments as required for the project solar proposal(s) and in
accordance with the instructions given by The Department.
The full project life cycle cost analysis asset comparison shall be undertaken to the BS
ISO 15686-5 Supplement (Publicly Available Manual - published by the British Standards
All information provided and the cost analysis/payback calculations should be calculated
with the exact proposed lighting fixture types/sizes, solar equipment, battery, inverter,
autonomy and site position (sun availability).
The Economic Cost Analysis should include the following parameters and allowances:
a) Compare the solar proposal(s) against the base standard of LED (or other equally
sustainable alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s
Introduction) as per Part-2 Section-A, with standard installations as per the project’s
brief requirements and electrical infrastructure matching the site’s existing
constraints
d) Compare long-term total costs over minimum of 10-years based on present value
cost assessment including initial CapEx, annual OpEx and future CapEx for required
component replacement.
e) Compare Salvage Value of the system at the end of the study period.
f) Include all justifications of given and calculated values and timescales with
annotation and supporting data where applicable.
g) Provide the calculated Payback Period (if applicable) for the solar proposal(s) against
the base LED conventional approach.
h) Provide report and output graphs/tables as required to present project data clearly.
i) Include also average per lighting fixture ‘point’ cost comparisons of all options
within report findings.
k) Allow for 11-hours per night, 365-days a year luminaire operation for primary
lighting circuits and lower hour operation if other non-essential circuits; as per the
requirements of Part-2 Section-D.
l) Allow for load of actual luminaires, with actual driver/current including all losses as
per the fixtures’ LM-79 reports or comparable standard.
m) Allow for stated average useful life of all components in the long-term analysis, and
salvage analysis, including, but not limited to, the luminaire, driver, inverter,
battery, control components, cables, PV-panels/modules, pole/column/fixture, base
and associated synthetic and metal materials.
n) For any solar grid-connected systems for which the fixtures or connected circuit
have no batteries, but connect to a conventional grid, generate electricity in the
daytime and run conventionally at night time, provide justified figures based on the
local environment and actual site situation on assessed generation value used in the
analysis.
o) Use an annual discount rate of 7% for the long-term Present Value analysis unless
confirmed otherwise by The Department
p) Allow for dimming savings in the analysis only if included within the project
proposal(s) and then only pro-rata as per the exact dimming/switching settings
proposed and justified.
q) If local infrastructure is present or not present this should also be factored into the
analysis for cost comparison purposes including, as applicable, local sub-station
provision, sub-mains distribution, lighting control cabinets, final circuit cabling,
protection, civil works and connections.
r) Solar system cleaning requirements and the associated costs, as described within
clause 5.6, should also be included within the project cost analysis
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide cost analysis based on the above for the solar
public realm lighting system or systems proposed.
5. System Components
a) The Project’s LED luminaires (or other equally sustainable alternative luminaire
technology as defined within this Manual’s Introduction) shall be fully in accordance
with the requirements of Part-2 Section-A.
c) All luminaire drivers must be specified correctly to have suitable inputs for the solar
system’s 12Vdc-48Vdc. output from the Battery/inverter/ controller as required by the
specific system proposed.
d) Some systems may negate the need for a driver with the fixtures entirely as the driver
current function forms part of the inverter/controller equipment. Refer also to clause
5.3 to see details about the inverter/controller
e) All luminaire test data and supporting information must be provided with the specific
driver specification used.
Project Submission Requirement:- Ensure the requirements of Part-2 Section-A are met in
regards to all LED luminaires as well as the particular criteria contained above.
5.2 PV System
a) General
v) Copper Content. All external pressure die-cast aluminium alloy components shall
have a maximum copper content of 1% by mass.
5.3 Inverters/Controllers
Inverters/controllers control the charge and discharge of the batteries, battery status
and the status of the solar system/solar luminaires. Inverters/controllers provide and
control the power for the lighting fixture(s), including dimming (as applicable) and
status.
Technical Requirements
• Selected (with batteries) for minimum 24-hour autonomy operation (capability
of 1-night full operation following one full bad weather day)
• Photovoltaic charge control for 12Vdc-48Vdc. batteries as per the project
system requirements
• 12Vdc-48Vdc. output for powering LED fixture drivers
• Intelligent charging of batteries, battery charging 12Vdc-48Vdc. Monitoring of
all individual cell voltages when non Lead-acid batteries are used (i.e Lithium)
• 0-10V/DALI/dc/PWM/RS485 dimming 0-100%
Operating Conditions
• Operating temperature: - 20°C to +60 °C
• Storage (non-operating) - 40°C to +80 °C
5.4 Batteries
The type, size and quality of batteries specified shall be selected for their optimum
performance and integration for the project specific requirements.
Technical Requirements
• VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid), Gel Lead Acid, Lithium (Li-ion) or Nickel Metal
Hydride (NiMH) battery technologies
• With the exception of open ‘wet-type’ Lead Acid batteries, other battery
technologies proposed can be considered provided with proven adherence to all
technical requirements of this Manual Section
• Selected for minimum 24-hour autonomy operation (capability of 1-
night/evening (as applicable) full operation following one full bad weather day)
• 12Vdc-48Vdc. Min 70Ah rated as per proposed system
• Expected Lifetime for the project design - 5-6 Years
• Guaranteed Lifetime for the project design - 5 Years
• 75 % of the rated capacity of the battery should be between fully charged and
load cut off conditions (as per specific battery performance requirements)
• Manufactured, tested and installed as per the respective International
standards listed under Part-2 Applicable Standards & Guidance References
Section
Operating Conditions
• Operating temperature: - 20°C to +60 °C
• Storage (non-operating) - 40°C to +80 °C
Whether the Standalone, Grid-Connected or Full Backup type systems, the project solar
lighting control/operation shall be fully interlinked via a wireless PLMS system.
Operating Conditions
• Operating temperature: - 20°C to +60 °C
• Storage (non-operating) - 40°C to +80 °C
To ensure optimum performance at all times, the solar system’s components must be
cleaned on a regular basis. The Department requires a cleaning system solution and any
necessary equipment to form part of the project proposal.
It shall be purchased as part of the project. At the end of the maintenance period, and
as and when determined by The Department, the cleaning equipment shall be handed
to the Department to be retained and re-distributed as per The Department’s
requirements.
Project Submission Requirement:- Ensure all the material and component requirements are
met by the system proposed and provided as part of the project submission.
6. Quality Assurance
a) The Department may request standard production model samples, identical to the
The Department will not attend, nor should be invited to attend, any factory inspections
for Third-Party/Private/Developer owned and funded projects; these are the personal
decision/responsibility of the Third-Party’s/Developer’s project teams.
7. Warranty
Note: Warranties shall be for/transferable to The Department after the end of
project’s defined defects phase to cover the remainder of the Warranty period to the
requirements as defined below.
a) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year on-site replacement: material,
material, fixtures, finish, and workmanship. On-site replacement includes
transportation, removal and installation of new products. Finish warranty shall include
warranty against corrosion, failure or substantial deteriorations such as blistering,
cracking or peeling (excluding damage caused by contact with chemical substances,
fertilizers, water containing corrosive agents or stray electrical currents). The warranty
shall include for maintained aesthetic integrity of the solar fixtures/system components,
photovoltaic panels, accessories, components and assemblies (not including the
photovoltaic panels and batteries), without any partial or complete separation,
corrosion, leaking, dislocation, disjointing, flaring, etc. of any elements of the solar
fixtures/system components and assembly with no cost to The Department*
b) A written warranty for a Minimum ten (10) year replacement material warranty for
defective solar fixture/system, accessories, components and assemblies (not including
the photovoltaic panels and batteries), with no cost to The Department*
c) A written warranty for a Minimum five (5) year replacement material warranty on the
batteries for on-site replacement: material and workmanship. On-site replacement
includes transportation, removal and installation of new products. Warranty shall
include substantial deteriorations such as leaking, buckling, corrosion, inability to be
d) A written warranty for a Minimum twenty-five (25) year replacement material warranty
for the photovoltaic (PV) modules for their output peak watt capacity to not fall below
70% at the end of twenty five (25) years. With a Minimum-ten (minimum-10) year
replacement warranty for their output peak watt capacity to not fall below 85% at the
end of ten (10) years. With no cost to The Department*
(Please note: * With no cost to The Department does not just refer to the solar
equipment/component cost in regards to any warranty actions. This also refers to any
costs associated with labour for removal/fitting of components, obtaining Authority
NOCs, traffic management costs, transport etc. The Department will not be liaible for
any associated costs arising/necessary in relation to warranty actions) These
requirements are purely in regards to the terms of Solar Equipment Warranties that
must be provided to The Department at Handover. It is not in any way in connection to
the cover during the defects period which shall be solely as per specific terms agreed
between the manufacturer and Contractor.
This contract shall include for all preventative and reactionary maintenance of the solar
system and components, including all parts and materials throughout the duration of
the contract. Refer also to Clause 5.6 regarding cleaning. Full details of this maintenance
contract including method statement for the maintenance to be included for approval of
The Department. The maintenance contract should include for a renewal and/or
extension of the contract if required in the future by The Department.
Project Submission Requirement:- Cover the above requirements for the solar lighting
system.
b) Solar Fixtures/System. Measurement and payment for the solar fixtures/system and
components, will be at the unit rates as included in the Bills of Quantities, which rates
shall be considered as full compensation for all labour materials, finishes, tools,
equipment and appurtenances as required, as specified, and as directed by The
Department.
Project Submission Requirement:- Cover the above requirements for the solar lighting
system.
Project Submission Requirement:- Cover the above requirements for the solar lighting
system.
For more reference information regarding light pollution, light trespass and sky glow, refer to
the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook Chapter F.
1. Section Explanation
The below is a brief summary of the primary factors covered within this Part-2 Section-F of
the Lighting Manual.
The technical brief criteria developed within this Section aims to ensure the appropriate
reduced night time light pollution is maintained for a project. This is to ensure the correct
balance is achieved to avoid excessive and obtrusive light pollution and its associated
adverse impacts on human and ecological health.
The Light Pollution Mitigation calculations must be provided at Detailed Design Stage for
the whole project area or a typical section of project area if applicable: i.e. for a linear
streetscape project with a repetitive lighting design solution.
All lighting within a project area must be considered together whether it is street lighting
only, landscape lighting only, or combined street and landscape lighting. A single project
submission is required to cover all the area’s lighting. To ensure this holistic requirement is
understood fully, this section is repeated within Part-1 of this Manual
a) Separate street lighting and landscape lighting submissions if both are present
together within a project area.
b) Submission during any other stage than for Detailed Design
The Consultant shall be responsible to ensure that the project and all product specifications
are fully in compliance, without any deviation from this Manual, prior to forwarding to The
Department for approval. Any deviation should be brought to the notice of The Department.
The Consultant shall ensure in his design the following: integration, coordination,
functionality and accessibility of these services. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to
bring the system to the design & operating and maintenance conditions.
a) All non-safety and non-security public realm lighting must be automatically switched
off or dimmed between 23.00hrs and 07.00hrs and outside these hours if daylight
levels are sufficient.
b) If safety lighting is provided and will be used between 23.00hrs and 07.00hrs, this
part of the lighting system must comply with the lower levels of lighting
recommended during these hours by IESNA RP-33-99 and IES RP-8. For example by
using automatic switching to reduce the lighting levels at 23.00hrs or earlier.
a) All projects must be classified and stated under one of the zones defined in the below table:
b) The project’s exterior lighting must then be designed to meet the following
requirements:
a) High structure aircraft hazard lights are excluded from the calculations.
3.1 Definitions
a) Percentage Direct Uplight - The percentage of direct upward light associated with the
total initial designed fixture lumens emitted at an angle of 90-degrees or higher from
nadir (straight down). This percentage must be met at the project’s plot boundary.
b) Maximum Light Trespass (into windows) - This is calculated in vertical illuminance (Lux)
and is measured flat on the glazing at the centre of the window. These values are the
maximum levels permitted excluding existing base light levels.
c) Maximum Luminaire Source Intensity - This applies to each lighting source and/or
luminaire directly visible outside of the area being lit which could be a source of glare or
distraction. These values must be achieved however exceptions may be permitted it
mitigated for particular lighting applications, such as sports lighting.
d) Maximum Surface Luminance - This is the measurement of actual visual brightness and
must be limited to avoid over lighting of all or any of the external lighting elements. The
area luminance is only applicable to surfaces directly illuminated as part of the night
time external lighting scheme.
b) Provide overall project site external lighting drawing(s) and details of lighting controls
and locations of any daylight sensors.
c) Provide specification and luminaire schedule details confirming mounting heights and all
information relating to the light output and aiming of each luminaire.
d) Provide the Control Strategy confirming which luminaires will be turned off and/or
dimmed outside the recommended hours of operation and which luminaires will
operate at the reduced levels.
e) Provide confirmation of any safety or security lighting used between 23.00 and 07:00
complies with the lower levels of lighting recommended within the Table of Lighting
Design Requirements.
f) Provide a Light Pollution Mitigation Calculation Report within a single report format
• All Company Details and Project Set-Up information shall be entered in full
• Designer’s details, contact information and project notes shall be entered in full
• Use of horizontal and vertical calculation planes, false-colour, contour and/or
point measurement grids can be used to address appropriately the various
aspects
• Each separate calculation/calculation plane to be titled logically for the project
and cross-referenced to project drawings/report specifically if applicable
• The Table of Lighting Design Requirements under Clause 2.2 b) and associated
notes shall form the basis of all calculations with any base variables manually
adapted from any software defaults as necessary to exactly match the Table’s
• The calculated Maintenance Factors derived as per the relevant lighting design
Section(s) only shall form the basis of all entered MF(LLF) values used and
replace any software default values
• Only exact-fixture IES/Eulumdat luminaire data used within the calculation(s),
fixtures files always used at appropriate % lumen output as per the controls
strategy
• Fixture offsets, aiming and tilt angles shall exactly match those proposed for the
project
• Project Output Report for submissions shall always include the following
selected minimum options as and where applicable :
o Project Cover
o Table of Contents
o Luminaire Parts List
o Luminaire Data Sheet(s)
o Planning Data
Per Calculation/Calculation Plane (as applicable)
o Luminance Photometric Results OR
o Illuminance Photometric Results OR
o Greyscale or False Colour 2D/3D Contour Rendering
Project Submission Requirement:- Provide a Project Light Polution Mitigation Report including
the Software Lighting Calculation Report fully in adhereance to the above requirements in PDF
format. In addition if requested by The Department, provide the software source file alongside
the PDF Report.
1. Section Explanation
The below is a brief summary of the primary factors covered within this Part-2 Section-G of
the Lighting Manual.
This Section covers Project Design Submissions made to The Department in relation only to
the lighting discipline and the specific technical lighting submission information required in
addition to any Department standard Consultant Procedures/standard submission
standards. It is not in relation to any other disciplines, nor planning submissions, material
submittals, shop drawings, Tender submissions or any other pre or post-design submissions.
These are separate issues and covered elsewhere as per Department procedures for other
disciplines and as required for Town Planning submissions or Contract works.
The Project Design Stage Submission Requirements for Lighting are grouped as per four the
separate Stages as follows:
The Consultant shall ensure that all submissions made to The Department are correctly
labelled as per these Design Stages and if different terminology is used, aligned to the
requirements of these stage requirements and stated.
If lighting forms part of the project (as per RFP ToR), generally this submission stage comprises
of a written report section covering lighting, with perhaps some generic supporting details.
a) As far as referred-to standards, this Lighting Manual must be stated as the primary
basis of the project’s lighting design. Any CIE or IESNA lighting standards etc. can be
mentioned, but only if listed after this Lighting Manual. However all relevant
international standards are already covered and referred to as and when applicable
within this Lighting Manual.
b) Reference to the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook is also desired.
d) UPC: USDM, PRDM, UCDM, SSPM and ESTIDAMA documents and stated
requirements are recommended and acceptable references for lighting in relation to
planning and general project lighting requirements.
e) Any other QCC approved relevant Abu Dhabi standards and specifications can also
be stated.
g) Any reference to luminaires must confirm they are LED (or other equally sustainable
alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s Introduction).
It must be noted that any submission must be presented to The Department clearly and
logically and the various documents sensibly labelled. As most Department submission
systems are becoming electronic, it is essential that all electronic files are titled simply and
logically as to what they are, so the Department reviewer can see instantly from a list of files
what is what. Reports should be named as a report; any lighting calculations should be named
lighting calculations and any lighting layouts named as per the layout’s titles and not the
drawing numbers.
a) Include a cover letter describing exactly what the project is, where it is and what lighting
the project encompasses.
a) As far as referred-to standards, this Lighting Manual must be stated as the primary basis
of the project’s lighting design. Any CIE or IESNA lighting standards etc. can be
mentioned, but only if listed after this Lighting Manual. However all relevant
international standards are already covered and referred to as and when applicable
within this Lighting Manual. Reference to the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
is also desired.
c) Proposed solar/solar lighting idea(s) for the project to be submitted as per Part-2
Section-E.
e) UPC: USDM, PRDM, UCDM, SSPM and ESTIDAMA documents and stated requirements
are recommended and acceptable references for lighting in relation to planning and
general project lighting requirements.
f) Any other QCC approved relevant Abu Dhabi Standards and Specifications can also be
stated.
g) If lighting levels, any design variables, fixture heights, spacings/arrangements etc. are
stated then they must match the relevant requirements within this Manual unless
specific reasons are stated to justify a variation to the normal Department
requirements.
h) Any reference to luminaires must confirm they are LED (or other equally sustainable
alternative luminaire technology as defined within this Manual’s Introduction).
a) If there are lighting calculations included then they must always match the relevant
requirements within this Manual unless specific reasons are stated to justify a variation
to the normal Department requirements. They must also correlate with any lighting
layout/plan information submitted (if supplied).
b) If there are lighting layouts/plans included then they must always match the relevant
requirements within this Manual unless specific reasons are stated to justify a variation
to the normal Department requirements. They must also correlate with any lighting
calculation information submitted (if supplied). For street lighting, issues such as any
intersections and junctions submitted must be clear and thought out to show they are
optimised sensible pole locations.
As and when applicable to provide the above listed submission requirements, always refer to
the blue Project Submission Requirement summaries located at the end of clauses within this
Manual for assistance in specific requirements.
The general rule of what technical information must be submitted for the Preliminary Design
Stage for lighting can be summarised into the following three requirements:
• Lighting Calculations
• Lighting Layouts
• Luminaire Data
All three things must always be submitted together as project lighting cannot be reviewed or be
able to gain an approval when provided in isolation.
It must be noted that any submission must be presented to The Department clearly and
logically and the various documents sensibly labelled. As most Department submission
systems are becoming electronic, it is essential that all electronic files are titled simply and
logically as to what they are, so the Department reviewer can see instantly from a list of files
what is what. Reports should be named as a report; lighting calculations should be named
lighting calculations and lighting layouts named as per the layout’s titles and not the drawing
numbers.
a) Include a cover letter describing exactly what the project is, where it is and what lighting
the project encompasses. Include under this letter a copy of the project’s Department
approval (or conditional approval if applicable) for the Concept Design Stage.
a) DiaLux software must be used; any other software and manufacturer’s own software is
not permitted unless submitted as an addition to the DiaLux report.
b) All luminaires used within lighting calculations are to be proposed only when
determined as being fully compliant with all the criteria set out with the Clause 3
requirements of the relevant Part/Section(s) within this Manual.
c) The Maintenance Factor (MF) calculated value as per this Manual’s requirements must
be provided for the specific luminaire solution(s) and these calculated values used with
the lighting calculations. Software default values or any assumed unjustified values are
not acceptable.
d) Lighting Levels, design factors and spacing arrangements proposed must comply with
the tables of lighting design requirements as described within this Manual, unless
accompanied by written justifications.
e) A single lighting calculation report must be provided to fully include all the requirements
set out with the Clause 4 requirements as per the relevant Section(s) within this Manual.
f) The calculation results (spacings, heights, locations etc.) must correlate fully with the
setting out of the fixtures on the lighting layout drawings.
g) The luminaires used within the lighting calculations must correlate fully with the
luminaire data provided within the submission.
a) All lighting layouts must be provided with written dimensions included for spacings, set-
backs etc. regardless of whether the layouts have a stated scale; as any electronic
submission systems cannot scale layouts. If the spacing arrangement is repetitive, such
as with a long pathway arrangement, and these spacings are regular, then a sample
calculation can be shown for every change in arrangement in order to convey clearly the
spacings to a reviewer. Single calculations can also be provided for repeating tasks such
as tree lighting.
b) The lighting layouts’ fixture spacings, heights, locations etc. must correlate fully with the
lighting calculation’s results for spacings, heights, locations.
d) The luminaires shown on the lighting layouts (as referenced/labelled) must correlate
fully both with those used within the lighting calculations and with the luminaire data
provided within the submission.
e) All Layouts; title blocks, labelling, electrical/civil layer information and all other general
requirements shall be as per The Department’s Drawing/CAD/CADD Standards.
a) All luminaire data provided must prove they are fully compliant with all the criteria set
out with the Clause 3 requirements of the relevant Part/Section(s) within this Manual.
All necessary data required, as shown in the blue Project Submission Requirement
clause summaries, must be included as applicable. The Consultant is responsible for
ensuring technically compliant fixtures are selected and proposed.
b) Each luminaire proposed within the submission must be clearly defined by the
referencing system and cross-referenced with both the lighting calculations and as they
are located on the lighting layouts.
d) Any lighting management system proposed for the project (provision requirement as
determined by, and technically compliant to, the requirements of Section-D)
e) Any solar lighting system proposed and agreed for the project (provision requirement as
determined by, and technically compliant to, the requirements of Section-E)
a) Lighting Detail Drawings, whilst required for Detail Design Stage are optional for
Preliminary Design, but can be provided if they can show any necessary information on
fixture integration, mounting, bases etc. that might be required to suit a particular
project.
b) It is useful to include any lighting information contained within a Preliminary Report (or
even from the original Concept Design Report) if the project has something, as often this
gives the reviewer some useful background to the project that can assist in the review.
Note: Approval at Preliminary Design Stage is always based on the specific luminaire
solution(s) proposed and proved through the combined calculation, layout and luminaire data
material submitted. Lighting approvals are not ‘generic’ and the Consultant is fully responsible
to ensure this approved solution is taken forward to Detail Design Stage and subsequently the
Tender package in whatever method is preferred to ensure the Department Approved
solution is either delivered or a fully Equal and Approved solution delivered in its place.
The general rule of what technical information must be submitted for the Detail Design Stage for
lighting can be summarised into the following four requirements:
• Lighting Calculations
• Lighting Layouts/Details
• Luminaire Data
• Light Pollution Mitigation Report
All four things must always be submitted together as project lighting cannot be reviewed or be
able to gain an approval when provided in isolation.
It must be noted that any submission must be presented to The Department clearly and
logically and the various documents sensibly labelled. As most Department submission
systems are becoming electronic, it is essential that all electronic files are titled simply and
logically as to what they are, so the Department reviewer can see instantly from a list of files
what is what. Reports should be named as a report; lighting calculations should be named
lighting calculation, lighting layouts named as per the layout’s titles and not the drawing
numbers and the light pollution mitigation report files labelled accordingly.
a) Include a cover letter describing exactly what the project is, where it is and what lighting
a) DiaLux software must be used; any other software and manufacturer’s own software is
not permitted unless submitted as an addition to the DiaLux report.
b) All luminaires used within lighting calculations are to be proposed only when
determined as being fully compliant with all the criteria set out with the Clause 3
requirements of the relevant Part/Section(s) within this Manual.
c) The Maintenance Factor (MF) calculated value as per this Manual’s requirements must
be provided for the specific luminaire solution(s) and these calculated values used with
the lighting calculations. Software default values or any assumed unjustified values are
not acceptable.
d) Lighting Levels, design factors and spacing arrangements proposed must comply with
the tables of lighting design requirements as described within this Manual, unless
accompanied by written justifications.
e) A single lighting calculation report must be provided to fully include all the requirements
set out with the Clause 4 requirements as per the relevant Section(s) within this Manual.
f) The calculation results (spacings, heights, locations etc.) must correlate fully with the
setting out of the fixtures on the lighting layout and detail drawings.
g) The luminaires used within the lighting calculations must correlate fully with the
luminaire data provided within the submission.
a) All lighting layouts must be provided with written dimensions included for spacings, set-
backs etc. regardless of whether the layouts have a stated scale; as any electronic
submission systems cannot scale layouts. If the spacing arrangement is repetitive, such
as with a long pathway arrangement, and these spacings are regular, then a sample
calculation can be shown for every change in arrangement in order to convey clearly the
spacings to a reviewer. Single calculations can also be provided for repeating tasks such
as tree lighting.
b) The lighting layouts’ fixture spacings, heights, locations etc. must correlate fully with the
lighting calculation’s results for spacings, heights, locations.
e) The luminaires shown on the lighting layouts and details (as referenced/labelled) must
correlate fully both with those used within the lighting calculations and with the
luminaire data provided within the submission.
f) All Layouts/Details; title blocks, labelling, electrical/civil layer information and all other
general requirements shall be as per The Department’s Drawing/CAD/CADD Standards.
a) All luminaire data provided must prove they are fully compliant with all the criteria set
out with the Clause 3 requirements of the relevant Part/Section(s) within this Manual.
All necessary data required, as shown in the blue Project Submission Requirement
clause summaries, must be included as applicable. The Consultant is responsible for
ensuring technically compliant fixtures are selected and proposed.
b) Each luminaire proposed within the submission must be clearly defined by the
referencing system and cross-referenced with both the lighting calculations and as they
are located on the lighting layouts and detail drawings.
d) Any lighting management system proposed for the project (provision requirement as
determined by, and technically compliant to, the requirements of Section-D)
e) Any solar lighting system proposed and agreed for the project (provision requirement as
determined by, and technically compliant to, the requirements of Section-E)
a) Provide a Project Light Pollution Mitigation Report including the Software Lighting
Calculation Report fully in adherence to the requirements of Section F in PDF format. In
a) It is useful to include any lighting information contained within a Detail Design Report
(or even from the original Concept Design and/or Preliminary Design Report) if the
project has something, as often this gives the reviewer some useful background to the
project that can assist in the review.
As and when applicable to provide the above listed submission requirements, always refer to
the blue Project Submission Requirement summaries located at the end of clauses within this
Manual for assistance in specific requirements.
6. Tender/Construction Responsibilities
Note: Approval at Detail Design Stage with regards to lighting is always an approval based on
the entire optimum project design and includes the specific optimum luminaire solution(s)
contained which has been proved through the combined calculation, layout and luminaire
data material submitted to meet all this Manual’s requirements. The luminaires included
within a Project’s lighting approval can therefore never be treated as ‘generic’, nor can
lighting fixtures be deemed purely an arbitrary commodity item based on a handful of
performance variables such as wattage, number of LEDs, IP-rating or lumen output. All LED
luminaires are precise optical instruments with a particular unique combination of a multitude
of performance, distribution, quality, material and aesthetic attributes, albeit attributes which
can and should be correctly defined for the later project stages from Tender onwards.
The Consultant is fully responsible to ensure the approved Detail Design can be taken forward
to Tender package and then to Construction accurately, in whatever method prefered, to
ensure the Department’s approval is either delivered exactly as the DD or an equal or better
optimum luminaire/lighting design solution could be approved and delivered in its place.
D. Mechanical/Material
1. DMAT Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
2. EN/ANSI/IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code for
Ingress Protection)
3. EN/ANSI/IEC 62262 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures for Electrical
Equipment Against External Mechanical Impacts (IK Code)
4. EN/IEC 60068-2-6:2008 Environmental testing. Tests. Test Fc. Vibration
(Sinusoidal)
5. EN/IEC 60068-2-68-2 L Environmental Testing – Part 2-68: Tests – Test L: Dust
and Sand
E. Electrical
General:
1. IEC 60050 International Electro-technical Vocabulary (IEV)
Electrical & Material Safety:
1. DMAT Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
2. EN/IEC 60598-1:2015 Luminaires. General Requirements and Tests
3. EN/IEC 60598-2-1:1989 Luminaires. Part 2: Particular Requirements. Section
One: Fixed General Purpose Luminaires
4. BS EN 61140:2002+A1:2006/IEC 61140:2001 Protection against electric shock.
Common aspects for installation and equipment
5. Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) Conformity
Assessment System for Lighting Products (latest version)
6. IEC 61347-1:2015 Lamp Control Gear. General & Safety Requirements
7. IEC 61347-2-13:2014 Lamp Controlgear - Part 2-13: Particular Requirements for
d.c. or a.c. Supplied Electronic Controlgear for LED Modules
8. IEC 62384:2006+A1:2009 dc or ac Supplied Electronic Control Gear for LED
Modules. Performance Requirements
9. IEEE STD C62.41.2-2002 IEEE Recommended Practice on Characterization of
Surges in Low-Voltage (1000v and Less) ac Power Circuits
10. RoHS-2 Directive 2011/65/EU (Recast RoHS-1) Restriction of Hazardous
Substances Directive…in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Electromagnetic Compatibility:
1. EN/IEC 61547ed.2.0:2009 Equipment for General Lighting Purposes - EMC
Immunity Requirements (Surge Protection)
2. IEEE/ASNI C62.41.2-2002 IEEE Recommended Practice on Characterization of
Surges in Low-Voltage (1000V and Less) ac Power Circuits
3. EN/IEC 61000-3-2ed4.0:2014 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2:
H. Lighting Design
Public Realm:
1. DMAT Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
2. CIBSE/SLL LG06 - SLL Lighting Guide 6: The Outdoor Environment 2016
3. IESNA RP-33-14 Lighting for Exterior Environments
4. IESNA DG-18-08 Light + Design: A Guide to Designing Quality Lighting for People
and Buildings
Sports Lighting:
1. DMAT Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
2. CIBSE/SLL LG04 - SLL Lighting Guide 4: Sports Lighting 2006 + 2013 Addendum
3. IESNA RP-6-15 Sports and Recreational Area Lighting
Outdoor Work Places:
1. DMAT Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
2. CIE 129-1998 Guide for Lighting Exterior Work Areas
3. EN 12464-2:2014 Light and Lighting. Lighting of Work Places. Outdoor Work
Places
Light Pollution Mitigation:
1. DMAT Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
2. IESNA RP-33-99, Lighting for Exterior Environments, 1999
3. IESNA TM-10 Addressing Obtrusive (Urban Sky Glow and Light Trespass)
4. CIE 126-1997 Guidelines for Minimizing Sky Glow
5. ILP Guidance Notes for the Reduction of Obtrusive Light 2005
6. CIBSE/SLL 2012 Guide to Limiting Obtrusive Light
7. Estidama-PCRS Pearl Community Rating System (latest version)
8. Estidama-Pearl Public Realm Rating System (latest version)
9. UPC, Abu Dhabi Safety and Security Planning Manual, P4 Lighting
Surveillance
K. Lighting Controls/PLMS
1. EN 60950 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment.
2. IEEE 802.15.4a - Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)
3. IEC 62386 - DALI Standards
4. DMX512 Standards