Test Methods and Specifications

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Design of Lighting Poles
  • Publication no: ATS-4505-26
  • Published: 15 April 2026
  • Edition: 1.0

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 4505 sets out the requirements for the design of steel Lighting Poles.

This Technical Specification is also available as a Word document.

  • 1. Scope
  • 2. Referenced Documents
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. General Design Requirements
  • 5. Design Basis
  • 6. Serviceability Limit State
  • 7. Design of Hinged poles
  • 8. Design for Durability
  • 9. Other Requirements
  • 10. Certification
  • 11. Proof Engineering
  • 12. Design Report
  • Annexure A Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and Records
  • Annexure B Testing of Energy Absorbing Poles
    • B.1 Crash Performance Testing
    • B.2 Pole Load Testing