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What is PAS 191 – Design of multifunctional columns about?
Lampposts are a ubiquitous feature of every urban landscape. With the advent of smart cities, streets and spaces, these columns can additionally be used as supporting structures for a range of other functions, including small cells, EV charging, CCTV, IoT sensors, banners, hanging baskets, festive decorations and street signage LED luminaires.
PAS 191:2023 sets out requirements for the design, installation and maintenance of this type of multifunctional column.
Who is PAS 191 – Design of multifunctional columns for?
- Specifiers, designers, manufacturers, suppliers and contractors of multifunctional columns
- Installers of attachments and/or equipment on multifunctional columns
- Infrastructure owners and managers (e.g. local authorities, highways authorities and mobile network and neutral host operators)
- Suppliers of attachments and equipment
- Maintenance and operational providers including power and communications via coaxial cables, fibre optic cables, and wireless services
What does PAS 191– Design of multifunctional columns cover?
It specifies design, installation and maintenance requirements for multifunctional columns or columns based on one or more the following core functions:
- Lighting columns
- CCTV columns
- Sign poles
- Cantilever masts
- Traffic signal poles
- Mast type structures
PAS 191:2023 also applies to other minor structures as defined by the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges document CD 354 Design of Minor Structures and covers the following design and performance attributes of multifunctional columns:
- Core function
- Smart equipment hosting
- Attachments, e.g. for monitoring, telecommunications services and renewable energy generation
- Service configurations
- Aesthetic function
- Physical security
- Design of ultimate limit state conditions including permitted changes to the structure for futureproofing
- Design of serviceability limit state conditions
- Connections for utility services
- Durability
- Installation
- Maintenance
- Hazards
Why should you use PAS 191 – Design of multifunctional columns?
- It supplies comprehensive, up-to-date and reliable specifications for the design and manufacture of multifunctional columns
- It supplies a common framework and terminology for clear, unambiguous communication
- It enables well-founded investment decisions for upgrades and replacements
- It enables the safe and prudent exploitation of the public value potential of smart streetlights
- It can help manufacturers produce trustworthy products and enter new markets
- It can help users develop their expertise and embrace innovations sooner
- It can help manufacturers increase their efficiency and strengthen risk management
