This document specifies requirements for reinforced and prestressed concrete lighting columns. It applies to columns not exceeding 20 m height for post top lanterns and columns with brackets not exceeding 18 m height for side entry lanterns.
This document specifies:
a) performance related to the essential requirement of resistance to horizontal (wind) loads, measured in accordance with EN 40-3;
b) performance under vehicle impact (passive safety) in support of the Essential Requirement No. 4 Safety in use, measured in accordance with the corresponding test methods included in this document or available in separate European Standards.
BS EN 40-4:2005 Referenced Document
EN 40-1:1991 Lighting Columns - Part 1: Definitions and Terms
EN 40-2:2004 Lighting columns - Part 2: General requirements and dimensions*, 2024-04-18 Update
EN 40-3-1 Lighting columns - Part 3-1: Design and verification - Specification for characteristic loads*, 2013-02-20 Update
EN 40-3-2 Lighting columns - Part 3-2: Design and verification - Verification by testing*, 2013-02-01 Update
EN 40-3-3 Lighting columns - Part 3-3: Design and verification - Verification by calculation*, 2013-02-01 Update
BS EN 40-4:2005 history
2006BS EN 40-4:2006 Lighting columns - Requirements for reinforced and prestressed concrete lighting columns
2006BS EN 40-4:2005 Lighting columns - Part 4: Requirements for reinforced and prestressed concrete lighting columns
1982BS 5649-9:1982 Lighting columns - Specification of special requirements for reinforced and prestressed concrete lighting columns