G39 Guidance

David Partington
Member - 10 posts

Ian I was intrigued by your question and had a look. This might be what you are looking for.

Regards

http://www.highwayelectrical.org.uk/ASLEC/downloads/Specification_for_G39_Training.pdf

Ian Walford
Member - 24 posts

Thanks, I've found other training details, but it seems to be a black art. I can't find any guidance docs to say what it actually requires.
Every time we try to get a street light repaired the message is always the same - it doesn't comply with G39 so you'll have to install a new one at £3k a pop, with no way of knowing if this is correct.

Ian Gardner
Member - 31 posts

Look at page 27 of this document:
http://www.roadsni.gov.uk/the_installation_and_operation_of_festive_decorations_on__along_or_above_a_road_or_footway.pdf

It mentions "Model Code of Practice – Covering Electrical Safety in the Planning, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Public Lighting and Other Street Furniture. Engineering Recommendation G39/1 1992"
which appears to be available from:
Electricity Association
30 Millbank
London
SW1 4RD

Further contact details for them here: http://www.managenergy.net/actors/A2161.htm

Ian Gardner
Member - 31 posts

Oooh, URL too long in my post above!
Try again:
http://www.roadsni.gov.uk/the_installation_and_operation_
of_festive_decorations_on__along_or_above_a_road_or_
footway.pdf

Ian Walford
Member - 24 posts

Ian,

Thanks, I've had a look at this and looked further and the Energy Association ceased trading in 2003 only to be replaced by The Energy Networks Association, Association of Electricty Producers and the Energy Retail Association. I'm now attempting to contact all three to see if they can help, or even if this guidance is still current!