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What is PAS 190 – Lighting and CCTV columns about?
With the advent of smart cities, smart streets and smart spaces, streetlights are beginning to be used as multifunctional columns that can host a range of smart equipment and communications apparatus. PAS 190:2023 gives recommendations for assessing and categorizing current lighting and CCTV columns for multifunctional use.
Who is PAS 190 – Lighting and CCTV columns for?
- Local authorities
- PFI providers
- Highways authorities
- Mobile network operators
- Neutral host operators
- Manufacturers and suppliers of lighting columns, luminaires, small cells, electric vehicle charging points, CCTV, IoT sensors and actuators, advertising panels and street signage
- Installers and maintenance providers, including providers of power, coaxial and fibre optic cables
What does PAS 190 – Lighting and CCTV columns cover?
It gives a set of recommendations to assess and categorize current lighting and CCTV column inventories for multi-functional use.
PAS 190 covers the technical factors relevant for assessing the suitability of modifying current column inventories for multi-functional use, including, but not limited to:
- Small cell radio access points (base stations including 4G and 5G networks) and other electronic communications apparatus
- Non-illuminated signage
- Advertising banners
- Hanging baskets
- Festive decorations
- CCTV and other safety devices
- Sensors and other IoT devices
- Electric vehicle charging points
- Public address systems
- Powered digital signage
PAS 190:2023 covers both equipment to be fitted internally and external attachments.
Why should you use PAS 190:2023?
- It can help owners of street furniture assets decide the suitability of existing assets for current and future demands in an efficient way and support decisions for upgrades and replacements
- It supplies a common framework and terminology which facilitates the exchange of information
- It can help users accelerate innovation and develop their expertise
- It can help users increase confidence in decision making and manage risk more effectively
- PAS 190:2023 can also help manufacturers and suppliers enter new markets
PAS 190:2023 contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 on industry, innovation and infrastructure and Goal 11 on sustainable cities and communities.