AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2020 pdf download.Lighting for roads and public spaces Part 3.1: Pedestrian area (Category P) lighting- -Performance and design requirements.
2.1 ROAD AND PUBLIC SPACE CLASSIFICATION
Figure 2.1 shows representative land use types and associated road and public space classifications together with the applicable lighting categories and subcategories.
NOTE: Selection of the appropriate lighting subcaiegory for a road or public space is governed by Tables 2.1 to 2.5 for Category P areas and ASNZS II 5$. 1.1 for Category V areas.
The exact names of the various road types and their associated operating characteristics may vary between relevant authorities. In addition, the layout of roads in older suburbs may not conform to the schematic layout shown in Figure 2.1. In particular, the local roads and some arterials might coalesce into a grid arrangement of roads. It is therefore important that the documentation for the lighting design clearly states the road or public space type and associated lighting subcatcgory that have been assigned.
‘hen determining the applicable lighting category and subcategory each separate element needs to be assessed by considering its own particular operational characteristic. Special attention should be given to the likely night time usage. This may differ with respect to traffic density or the presence of pedestrians to that existing during the day. For example, a neighbourhood collector road may have relatively low traffic volumes with pedestrian activity during the day, but at night be used by heavy vehicles servicing industrial or retail precincts.
Public spaces within public transport boundaries (including, but not limited to, walkways, pedestrian crossings, disability car parking spaces) are subject to Commonwealth Legislation. Designers should refer to the DSAPT and the Premises Standards, which contain specific illumination requirements, and to AS 1428.2—1992. Further information on the implementation on both of the DSAPT and the Premises Standards is available from their guidelines. Otherwise public spaces surrounding public transport boundaries shall be classified in accordance with this Standard.
2.2 GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The major purposes of the lighting covered in this Standard are to assist pedestrians to orientate themselves and detect potential hazards, and to reduce fear of crime while protecting the integrity of the night time environment through control of obtrusive light and glare. The lighting may also be used to enhance the amenity of the location and should be designed to minimize any obtrusive effects.
The lighting, with certain exceptions, is not designed to provide drivers with enhanced and adequate visibility if motor vehicle traffic is present at the location. Drivers need to use the vehicle headlights for visibility. The exceptions are LATM devices and where there is interactive pedestrian and vehicular activity present in designated areas. e.g. transport interchanges, car parks.
The provision of road lighting should not compromise other road safety objectives. e.g. by creating a potential collision hazard through the use of road lighting poles/columns that are of an inappropriate type or that are inappropriately placed.
NOTE: Refer to appropriate appendix of ASNZS 1158.1.2 for guidance on the selection and locations of road lighting columns and poles.AS/NZS 1158.3.1 pdf download.