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Civil Infrastructure Inspection 20 items

High-Mast & Roadway Lighting Inspection

Inspection of high-mast and roadway lighting poles, foundations, and electrical systems documenting structural, anchorage, and safety condition.

AASHTO LTS-6 Standard Specifications for Structural SupportsFHWA High-Mast Tower GuidanceNEC / NFPA 70

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General & Identification

  • Pole/tower type *
  • Structure identifier and location *
  • Was the previous inspection report reviewed?
  • Date of inspection *

Pole & Structure

  • Is the pole/shaft free of cracking, denting, corrosion, or section loss? *
  • Are welds at the base plate and shaft splices free of cracking? *
  • Is the pole plumb and free of excessive lean?
  • Are handhole reinforcements and covers intact?

Base, Anchorage & Foundation

  • Are anchor bolts, nuts, and leveling nuts present, tight, and free of corrosion? *
  • Is the base plate free of cracking and fully bearing? *
  • Is the concrete foundation free of cracking, spalling, or undermining? *
  • Is the grout/leveling arrangement per detail (not fully grouted where a gap is required)?

Luminaire & Lowering System

  • For high-mast towers, does the lowering (ring/winch) system operate correctly?
  • Are luminaires, brackets, and arms secure and undamaged? *
  • Are wire ropes, connectors, and hoist components free of wear or corrosion?
  • Are luminaires functioning (illuminated at night test or lamp check)?

Electrical & Findings

  • Is wiring, grounding, and the pole hand-hole splice compartment safe and weather-tight? *
  • Are breakers/fuses and the service point in serviceable condition?
  • Photograph base, connections, and any defects
  • Inspector signature *

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