The Critical Role of Lamp Column Placement in Street Lighting Design: Designing Out Risk
When it comes to street lighting, the placement of lamp columns is about much more than just achieving the right lighting levels. One of the most vital responsibilities of the designer is ensuring that lamp columns are sited in locations where they can be safely installed – well away from both proposed and existing utilities such as water, gas, electricity, and telecommunications infrastructure.
At MMA Lighting Consultancy Ltd, we recognise that the early identification and avoidance of underground and overhead services is not just best practice – it’s a legal and moral obligation under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM2015). By designing out risk wherever possible, we help protect not only those who install and maintain the lighting, but also the wider public and the integrity of critical utility networks.
Our design process includes:
- Thorough site surveys and utility mapping before finalising column locations
- Close coordination with utility providers and local authorities
- Risk assessments and method statements that address the unique challenges of each site
- Ongoing communication with clients and contractors to ensure that any changes are managed safely
By prioritising safety and compliance at every stage, we deliver lighting solutions that are not only effective and sustainable, but also safe to install and maintain. This proactive approach is a cornerstone of our commitment to excellence and our duty as designers under CDM2015.
Designing out risk is not optional – it’s essential.
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At MMA Lighting Consultancy Ltd we produce a variety of Street Lighting Designs, on sites that can be located anywhere across the county. These jobs can be for large developer companies, civil engineering companies or for planning architects. If you are need of assistance with a street lighting design, please feel free to get in touch and we will lead you through the process. See our contact details below
www.mma-consultancy.co.uk
info@mma-consultancy.co.uk
Tel: – 0118 321 5636