BS EN 40-4:2005

This standard BS EN 40-4:2005 Lighting columns is classified in these ICS categories:

• 93.080.40 Street lighting and related equipment

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:

1. performance related to the essential requirement of resistance to horizontal (wind) loads, measured in accordance with EN 40-3;

2. 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.