News
Dec 09, 2019 - Utility Poles: How to Successfully Plan and Execute Your Next Project | Tubular Steel Poles
Planning any new projects involving the use of utility poles can be a daunting task. It all starts with investing in the right pole solutions from a trusted manufacturer. Nova Pole is a Canadian electrical pole manufacturer focused on producing high-quality transmission, distribution and substation structures that are designed to meet applicable standards and customer specifications. Our wide range of products can meet all your needs!
While choosing the right product is a good place to start, there’s a lot more that goes into designing a utility pole project, and it’s something you should definitely try to plan ahead in order to make your project as successful as possible.
Here are some important things you should consider when planning your next utility pole project.
Investing In The Right Products
You need to make sure you pick the right product for your project. Determining what your needs are prior to starting is the first and most important step. When you invest in the right product, you get benefits like safety, cost-effectiveness, durability and security, all of which can take your project to the next level. However, picking the right product isn’t always easy-you should be carefully sitting down and making a plan prior to your purchase. Some important things you should take into account are:
Height - You should be thinking about how much illumination around the lighting pole you want-before picking a product, you should collect plenty of photometric data. Most poles range between 9 to 14 feet, but Nova Pole can configure yours to your own specific dimension customizations down to the last millimetre to make sure its just right.
Project Lifespan - Your project should have staying power. To make sure of this, you should be choosing products constructed from strong materials such as high-quality commercial aluminum alloy. Doing this will ensure your project can withstand harsh environmental hazards like high winds, icy landscapes and snowstorms and ensure repairs are minimal.
Design - Once you’ve chosen a pole that meets your functional needs, you should make sure it’s attractive visually. Nova Pole offers tons of colour and design options like davit poles, tapered poles, round straight poles or square straight poles-we have everything to suit your desires!
Lighting - One of the most important factors you should be considering is the lighting source for your project. You can approach this by either choosing the lighting first, meaning the type and style of the pole will revolve around that, or choosing the style first and picking an accompanying lighting solution. Two major types you may want to consider are high-intensity discharge (HID) and LED-both are popular options for commercial lighting. HID is better for smaller-scale projects, while LED is much more suitable for installation on a larger scale because it is extremely affordable.
Make sure you do your research as there are many lighting options that will serve you well.
Best Installation Practices and Local Safety Codes
When installing your project, there are guidelines that must be followed. Among these are local and municipal regulations about where the lighting is situated (commercial vs residential area), types of fixtures allowed and light pollution. You should do thorough research to make sure your project meets all established lighting and safety guidelines in the area of installation-it’s paramount that your project does not endanger anyone’s life. Failure to comply with these regulations means your project may be removed, and all your hard work has gone to waste.