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TS317 Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard
Technical Standard - TS 317
Substation Design – Indoor and Outdoor

Lighting
Published: August 2017
SA Power Networks
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TS 317: Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard
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Section 5.5 clarification between tilt and frangible pole

Aug 2017 L. Gembus J Ali
requirements. Section 3.4 switch requirements updated.
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Contents
1. Purpose ..................................................................................................... 54
2. Scope ........................................................................................................ 54
3. Indoor lighting design ................................................................................ 54
3.1 General .............................................................................................................. 54
3.2 Luminaires .......................................................................................................... 54
3.3 Ballasts ............................................................................................................... 54
3.4 Switches/Controls .............................................................................................. 65
4. Lighting mounted on outer walls of building ............................................. 65
4.1 General .............................................................................................................. 65
4.2 Luminaires .......................................................................................................... 65
4.3 Ballasts ............................................................................................................... 65
4.4 Switches/Controls .............................................................................................. 65
5. Outdoor floodlighting ................................................................................ 76
5.1 General .............................................................................................................. 76
5.2 Illumination levels .............................................................................................. 76
5.3 Illumination quality and obtrusive light prevention ............................................. 87
5.4 Luminaires .......................................................................................................... 98
5.5 Lighting columns................................................................................................. 98
5.5.1 General...........................................................................................................98
5.5.2 Preferred locations .........................................................................................98
5.6 Luminaires not on lighting columns ..................................................................... 98
5.6.1 Preferred locations .........................................................................................98
5.7 Illuminating access stairs and ramps ................................................................. 109
5.8 Lighting activation ............................................................................................ 109
5.8.1 General......................................................................................................... 109
5.9 Lighting design.................................................................................................. 109
Appendices ................................................................................................... 1211
Appendix A: Definitions ........................................................................................... 1211
Appendix B: References ........................................................................................... 1312

1. Purpose
This technical standard specifies the indoor and outdoor lighting standard for new and/or
upgraded SA Power Networks substations.
2. Scope
This technical standard is applicable for all parties involved in the design and construction of
substations. The Electricity Act 1996 and Electricity (General) Regulations 2012, other statutory
authority requirements and relevant AS/NZS standards are the basis of TS 317. For any situation
that is not covered in this standard, the requirements of current standards including the Building
Code of Australia apply. There may be additional requirements and specifications which are
project specific.
This document does not include emergency indoor lighting for substations, which is covered in
technical standard TS 318 Substation Design – Emergency indoor lighting.
3. Indoor lighting design

3.1 General
The purpose of indoor lighting is to provide sufficient light within the substation building for
normal work activities. However, for specific activities (eg working in panels), additional
directional lighting may be required.
The following general design principles shall apply:
• Lighting within substation buildings shall provide an average maintained illuminance of 160 lx
at floor level, as outlined in table 3.1 of AS/NZS 1680.1.
• There is a preference to utilise standard single or double fluorescent tube light fittings or other
effective and efficient lighting method.
• Light fittings should be positioned such that the illuminance is spread evenly across the
building. Due to the substation building usually being separated into three distinct, relatively
narrow ‘corridors’ by the control panels, each corridor can be considered a separate ‘room’ to
be illuminated.
• Light fittings must be ceiling or wall mounted and must not be located over HV switchgear,
transformers, LV switchboards, protection panels, telecommunication cubicles or other
equipment. Hanging light fittings with chain supports or similar are permitted when cable trays
obscure light from ceiling mounted lights. The minimum mounting height is to be no lower
than the bottom of the cable tray.
3.2 Luminaires
The luminaires chosen to provide the required illuminance level should be chosen on the basis of
minimum whole of lifecycle cost. There is a preference to utilise fluorescent lamps. Any
fluorescent lamp used shall comply with AS/NZS 4782.1, AS/NZS 4782.2 and IEC 60061 – 1. LED
lamps shall comply with AS/NZS IEC 62560.
3.3 Ballasts
If fluorescent tubes are being used, the ballast used in the lighting control circuit shall be
electronic and comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 4783.1 and AS/NZS 4783.2.

3.4 Switches/Controls
All light switches shall comply with AS/NZS 3133. The switches shall be placed in a location such
that personnel can open the door and locate the light switch on the wall in no more than two
paces from the door frame.
Where there is more than one entry point into a building, each entry point shall have a light
switch; utilising a single pole, double throw or double pole, double throw switch as appropriate.
4. Lighting mounted on outer walls of building

4.1 General
This section refers to luminaires mounted on the outside walls of the substation building itself
ONLY. It does not include outdoor/switchyard lighting.
When required as part of the yard lighting then these shall comply with the paragraphs below.
The preferred location is shown in Figure the picture below1:.
Figure 1: Fluoro with weatherproof enclosure
4.2 Luminaires
The luminaires chosen to provide the required illuminance level should be chosen on the basis of
minimum whole of lifecycle cost. Any fluorescent lamp shall comply with AS/NZS 4782.1,
AS/NZS 4782.2 and IEC 60061 – 1. LED lamps shall comply with AS/NZS 60598.1 and
AS/NZS IEC 62560.
• Typical outdoor lighting consists of standard fluorescents globes with weatherproof enclosure
(IP rating 54 or higher), mounted on a wall of the control building.
4.3 Ballasts
If fluorescent tubes are being used, the ballast used in the lighting control circuit shall be
electronic and comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 4783.1 and AS/NZS 4783.2.
4.4 Switches/Controls
All light switches that are installed to control the lighting system shall comply with AS/NZS 3133.
All switches shall have an IP rating of 54 or higher.

5. Outdoor floodlighting
5.1 General
Outdoor lighting of any SA Power Networks substation must fulfil the following objectives:
• Provide area lighting illumination in substation switchyard access areas
• Provide illumination levels of sufficient intensity and clarity for safe movement of personnel
and their vehicles. Aid identification of:
• hazards at ground level, on equipment and overhead bus and conductor;
• location of vehicle access barriers; and
• HV areas, and safe movement around HV areas.
• Minimise adverse environmental impact.
Note: the outdoor lighting levels are not intended to provide sufficient lighting to perform works
in the area. If required, temporary lighting will have to be brought on site for prolonged tasks.
5.2 Illumination levels
To ensure that substation yards are appropriately illuminated to allow for persons to move within
the yard without risk to health and safety, the levels from AS/NZS 1158.3.1 can be used as per
below:
Switchyard area lighting targets Illuminance (lx)
HV areas including any overhead line road

crossings and any access path zone type 10
infrastructure
Non-HV areas and general open areas 5
Isolated areas such as back of buildings, corners

2
of switchyards away from HV Equipment
Table 1: Illumination levels in switchyard area
Note:
• The values above are indicative only, and can be adjusted on a case-by-case basis if deemed
necessary. AS 2067 Section 5.1.6 suggests that ‘in some cases, in small distribution substations,
a lighting installation may not be required’, and ‘can be agreed on between the supplier and
the user’. However, SA Power Networks uses the values in the table above for health and
safety reasons.
• The levels above are maintenance levels, taking into account maintenance factors for
diminishing illuminance due to aging luminaires, dirty conditions and other factors detrimental
to the operating ability of the lighting system.
• Many luminaires have a warm-up period before reaching full light output. Allow five minutes
for warm-up before checking lux levels.

5.3 Illumination quality and obtrusive light prevention

The outdoor lighting design must effectively light the substation switchyard area, taking into
consideration the following aspects:
• White light (colour temperature at minimum 4000K; between 5,000-5,500K preferable)
emission characteristic of lamp type selected:
To obtain a natural light source, ensure that the spectral power distribution is as continuous as
possible. White light emission creates optimal lighting for viewing colours within everyday
colour range.
Refer to AS/NZS 1158.3.1 Sections 2.7.1 and 2.7.2 for more details.
• Obtrusive light prevention in accordance with Table 2.1 of AS 4282:
To avoid the impacts of obtrusive light, inspect the lighting design in accordance with Figure
3.1 of AS4282 and consider the installation of prevention methods outlined in Table 2.1 of
AS 4282.
Vertical lux levels at neighbouring property borders to be a maximum of 10 lux. Lux level is to
be validated at the boundary fence, and to be measured at 100% spill light, rather than 70%
maintenance level.
• Spill light (stray light) prevention:
To avoid spill light entering neighbouring properties, direct light downwards and inwards from
the substation boundary. To help with reducing spill light to a minimum, shields and baffles
may be considered, taking into account insect attraction and photometric data availability.
• Glare prevention supplemented by diffusers, louvres, or screens:
Ensure that the main beam angle of all lights directed toward any potential observer is kept
below 70°. For additional prevention, diffusers, louvres or screens can be installed. Use
luminaires whose characteristics match that of a Type 5, 4, or 3 in table 2.10 of
AS/NZS 1158.3.1.
• Upward light waste prevention:
Use specifically designed lighting equipment that, once installed, minimises the spread of light
near to, or above the horizontal.
• Additional diffusers, louvres, or screens secured to luminaire body to withstand wind force test
to clause 5.5 of AS/NZS 1158.6.
• Security lighting design considerations of clause 5.5.3 in ENA Doc 015. The main considerations
include:
• The boundary of the illumination area
• Providing safe illumination levels of the area
• The direction of the lights
• Housing surrounding the lighting
• Correct lamp selection

5.4 Luminaires
The luminaires chosen must have low energy consumption at an optimum efficiency, be waste-
free, provide quality illumination properties that have inherent long lifetime, minimise lamp
disposal environmental risk and adhere to clause 3.3 Design Guidelines of AS/NZS 4282.
Floodlights are either column-mounted or attached to the building.
Luminaires must adhere to AS/NZS 1158.6. The degree of ingress protection to be provided is
IP55.
5.5 Lighting columns
5.5.1 General
• Minimum distances to power lines as per AS 2067 must be adhered to at all times.
For more information, please also refer to Technical Standard TS301 Substation
Design – General.
• Tilt poles shall only be installed such that the direction of the tilt does not interfere
with any currently install asset and in consideration of future asset as per the
ultimate layout diagram for the site. Tilt poles shall be identified as such on drawings
and the required direction of tilt shall be clearly documented. Poles shall be designed
such that they can only be placed in the correct orientation.
• Frangible poles are not permissible unless approval has been obtained by Manager
Network Management, and the poles have been assessed and approved by Network
Standards and Performance Equipment Group; along with a completed risk
assessment.
• Electrically conductive poles must be earthed as per TS320 Substation Design –
Earthing.
5.5.2 Preferred locations
Preferred locations for lighting poles are around the perimeter of the substation, inside
the substation fence. Poles shall be far enough away from the fence to not aid as a
climbing device for intruders. Earthing design (avoidance of possible step and touch
potential breach) shall also be considered when choosing locations of poles.
5.6 Luminaires not on lighting columns
5.6.1 Preferred locations
Preferred locations for luminaires not mounted on lighting columns are attached to the
substation building or substation building eaves, as shown in the picture below.
Figure 2: Floodlighting attached to substation building

5.7 Illuminating access stairs and ramps

Access stairs and ramps shall be illuminated as for the highest lighting subcategory applying to
areas that abut the connecting element, as they can be classified as lighting subcategory P9.
Please refer to AS/NZS 1158.3.1, Tables 2.4 and 2.8 for further information.
5.8 Lighting activation
5.8.1 General
The design must include an automatic switching facility; switch on at sunset and switch
off at sunrise via integral photo-electric sensor mechanisms.
For lighting systems that include a manual switching facility, the system must ensure
lighting circuits can be conveniently switched on and off by hand, overriding automatic
switching mode provision.
The outdoor lighting design must include the requirement for the installation of clear
signage, and ensure – where manual switching is possible – that the normal mode of
operation is MANUAL mode.
Light switches must be located to remove the need for a person to traverse under HV
conductors to operate any such switch.
In order of preference, light switches must be located in one of the following positions:
1. On the inside of the main entrance gate to substation; or
2. On the exterior of the control building at the closest point to the main gate entrance;
or
3. Inside the control building on the substation main AC SWITCHBOARD.
Clear signage must indicate the switching location for area lighting at any particular
substation.
5.9 Lighting design
Light structures (columns and luminaires) should be positioned with regard to both the current
and future layout of the substation. The following should be considered when placing lights:
• Ensure that the desired light level will be obtained. This should be modelled using appropriate
software packages.
• Ensure that they are not placed in a location that will interfere with lines or proposed future
line routes.
• Columns must be positioned outside Vehicle Access Barriers, unless approval in writing has
been given by Manager Network Management.
• Trenching shall be reduced as much as possible, using existing ducts. Alternative design
methods shall be considered first.
• All lighting shall be clearly labelled for easy identification within the switchboard.
• Lighting can be powered by a mobile generator to provide lighting in the case of a power
outage where the substation is provided with a generator changeover switch and connection if
required.
• The design option providing the lowest whole-of-life cost is preferred to options which provide
short-term savings but higher maintenance costs.
• Where practical, lights to be operated by one switch only.

• Minimise the use of complicated wiring setups (involving relay switches and so on) where
possible.
• Provide surge arrestor in the AC supply to ensure lightning and other surges will not cause
damage to the panel.

Appendices
Appendix A: Definitions
AS/NZS:
Frangible: A structure that breaks, distorts or yields on impact rather than deforming and
remaining a single structure.
Ingress Protection: Classifies and rates the degree of protection provided against the intrusion
(including body parts such as hands and fingers), dust, accidental contact, and
water by mechanical casings and electrical enclosures
Lamp: A light source.
Lighting column: A rigid style lighting column without luminaire.
Luminaire: An apparatus which distributes, filters or emits light from one or more lamps. It
contains all the parts necessary for fixing and protecting the lamp and circuit
auxiliaries.
LV (Low voltage): Exceeding 50 volts ac or 50 volts ripple free dc but not exceeding 1,000 volts ac or
1,500 volts dc.
LV cables: Cables where the primary voltage is exceeding 50V ac but less than 1,000V ac
Maintenance Level: The defined level below which the average illuminance on any surface is not
allowed to fall.
Manager (NSP): SA Power Networks Manager Network Standards and Performance.
Must: Is to be understood as mandatory.
Shall: Is to be understood as mandatory.
Should: Is to be understood as non–mandatory, ie advisory or recommended.
Substation: Part of a power system, concentrated in a given place, including mainly the
terminations of transmission or distribution lines, switchgear and housing and
which may also include transformers. It generally includes facilities necessary for
system security and control (eg protective devices).
Suitable (or To the satisfaction of the relevant SA Power Networks Manager.

suitably):

Appendix B: References
The following listed documents are for additional information but may not be a conclusive list and other
documentation may be required on a project specific basis. Refer to the following SA legislative acts and
regulations, SA Electricity Code, SA Power Networks’ publications, relevant AS/NZS and ENA standards for
more detail.
Please note: It is your responsibility to ensure you have complied with all relevant standards and that you
have used the latest version.
South Australian Legislation:

This technical standard is based on AS/NZS Standards Australia Publications.
• SA Electricity Act 1996

• Electricity (General) Regulations 2012
• WH&S Regulations 2012
Energy Networks Association (AUS) Publications:

• ENA NENS 03 - 2006 National guidelines for safe access to electrical and mechanical
apparatus
• ENA Doc 015 – 2006 National guidelines for prevention of unauthorised access to
electricity infrastructure
Standards Australia Publications:
• AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2005 Lighting for roads and public spaces – Pedestrian Areas (Category P)
Specifications – General (IEC 60081:2000 MOD)
• AS/NZS 1158.6:2015 Lighting for roads and public spaces – Luminaires
• AS/NZS 1680.0-2009 Interior Lighting - Safe Movement
• AS/NZS 1680.1-2006 Interior and Workplace Lighting - General Principles and
Recommendations
• AS/NZS 1680.2.4-1997 Interior Lighting - Industrial tasks and Processes
• AS 2067:2016 Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1kV a.c.
• AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical Installations (known as the AS/NZ Wiring Rules)
• AS/NZS 3133:2013 Approval and Test Specification – Air-break Switches
• AS 4282-1997 Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting
• AS/NZS 4782.2-2004 (R2016) Double-capped Fluorescent Lamps – Performance Specifications -
Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS)
• AS/NZS 4783.1-2001 (R2013) Performance of Electrical Lighting Equipment – Ballasts for
Fluorescent Lamps - Method of Measurement to Determine Energy
Consumption and Performance of Ballast Lamp Circuits
• AS/NZS 4783.2-2002 (R2013) Performance of Electrical Lighting Equipment – Ballasts for
Fluorescent Lamps - Energy Labelling and Minimum Energy
Performance Standards Requirements
• AS/NZS 60598.1:2013 Luminaires, Part 1: General requirements and tests
• AS/NZS IEC 62560:2014 Self-ballasted LED-lamps for general lighting services > 50 V – Safety
Specifications

IEC Standards:
• IEC 60061-1 (2004) Lamp caps and holders
SA Power Networks documents:

• Manual 14 Safety, Reliability, Maintenance & Technical Management Plan
• TS101 Public lighting standard for overhead and underground networks
• TS105 Testing standard for underground and overhead cable networks
• TS301 Substation Design – General
• TS318 Substation Design – Emergency indoor lighting
• TS320 Substation Design – Earthing


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TS317 Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard

Technical Standard - TS 317

Substation Design – Indoor and Outdoor

Sep 2014 New document F. Hall J Ali

Section 5.5 clarification between tilt and frangible pole

SA Power Networks Disclaimer:

SA Power Networks Copyright©2017:

TS317 Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard

TS317 Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard

TS317 Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard

3. Indoor lighting design

TS317 Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard

4. Lighting mounted on outer walls of building

Figure 1: Fluoro with weatherproof enclosure

TS317 Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard

Switchyard area lighting targets Illuminance (lx)

HV areas including any overhead line road

Non-HV areas and general open areas 5

Isolated areas such as back of buildings, corners

TS317 Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard

5.3 Illumination quality and obtrusive light prevention

TS317 Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard

Figure 2: Floodlighting attached to substation building

TS317 Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard

5.7 Illuminating access stairs and ramps

TS317 Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard

TS317 Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard

Lamp: A light source.

Lighting column: A rigid style lighting column without luminaire.

Manager (NSP): SA Power Networks Manager Network Standards and Performance.

Must: Is to be understood as mandatory.

Shall: Is to be understood as mandatory.

Should: Is to be understood as non–mandatory, ie advisory or recommended.

Suitable (or To the satisfaction of the relevant SA Power Networks Manager.

TS317 Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard

South Australian Legislation:

• SA Electricity Act 1996

Energy Networks Association (AUS) Publications:

TS317 Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard

SA Power Networks documents:

TS317 Substation Design – Indoor and outdoor lighting standard

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