This European Standard specifies the requirements for the verification of the design of steel, aluminium and concrete lighting columns by testing. It gives type tests and so does not cover testing for quality control purposes. It applies to post top lighting columns not exceeding 20 m height for post top lanterns and to lighting columns with brackets not exceeding 18 m height for side entry lanterns.
The requirements for lighting columns made from materials other than concrete, steel or aluminium (for example wood, plastic and cast iron) are not specifically covered in this standard.
This standard includes performance requirements for horizontal loads due to wind. Passive safety and the behaviour of a lighting column under the impact of a vehicle are not included, this group of lighting columns will have additional requirements (see prEN 40-2:1999).
BS EN 40-3-2:2000 history
2013BS EN 40-3-2:2013 Lighting columns. Design and verification. Verification by testing
2000BS EN 40-3-2:2000 Lighting columns - Design and verification - Verification by testing