Streetlight Pole Identification Protocol
Streetlight designers shall reference the following guidelines and examples to assign pole identification codes (streetlight pole numbers) when installing County-owned streetlights in the County. Streetlight designers shall assign these pole numbers during the design phase and shall make part of the approved lighting plan. The pole numbers shall be shown on the approved plan as shown in the Standard 14140-03 in the Arlington County Lighting Standards.
Mid-block and Median Guidelines and Examples
Example of mid-block and median identification decal
Streetlight poles are considered mid-block poles when they do not share an electrical meter with signal equipment. Streetlight poles often do not have signal equipment attached to them.
| Mid-block Guidelines |
|
| AAA |
Street codes (see table or map in “Streetlight Poles Maps and Tables” below) |
| BB |
2-digit block number |
| CC (M)*
*M means streetlight on a median
|
Pole number (poles on each block will start with 01 or 02 with the count increasing going west, or away from SR 50. Poles should be separated by even and odd, with all odd numbers on one side of the street and all even numbers on the opposite side of the street.) |
| D |
Relation to SR 50. “N” for poles north of SR 50. “S” for poles south of SR 50. |
Example of decal: 1400 block of N. Adams St.; Pole # 1.
Intersection Lighting Guidelines and Examples
Examples of intersection identification decal
Intersection streetlight poles typically have signal equipment on them and share an electrical meter with signal equipment.
| Intersection Guidelines |
|
| AAA |
Intersection ID with leading zeros (see map of intersection IDs in “Streetlight Poles Maps and Tables” below) |
| BB |
Equipment code (“MA” for Mast Arm, “CP” for Carlyle Pole, “HA” for Hawk Signal) |
| CC |
Count of poles per corner |
| D |
Corner of intersection as either a cardinal direction or an inter-cardinal direction (e.g. “N” or “NW”) |
Streetlight Pole Decal Specifications
Decals can be silk screened or digitally printed. A sample of the decal or drawing may be required for approval. The list of numbers will be provided by the county.
| Decal Specifications |
|
| Size |
2.5 inches x 7 inches |
| Sheeting |
ASTM type I engineer grade reflective sheeting |
| Color |
Black background with yellow text |
| Font |
Top line of letters are Highway "C" font Numbers and cardinal directions are Highway "D" font
|
| Placement |
Decals are to be placed on poles 4 feet about the ground |
Streetlight Poles Maps and Tables
To identify street codes, block numbers and intersection IDs, reference the following maps and tables: