Project Profile: A Bright Solution to Angled Poles at a Racquet Club Parking Lot

The customer’s primary goal was to light both the new parking lot addition and the existing lot, utilizing their current poles to minimize costs. However, a significant issue arose as the existing poles were angled, deviating from the typical straight poles commonly used for lighting solutions.

Before diving into a solution, a thorough understanding of the existing infrastructure and customer needs was crucial. Our Lighting Team engaged in discussions with the customer, capturing the requirements and obtaining construction drawings for the new addition. The existing poles were inspected and ruled out due to structural limitations. Our Lighting Team then imported the construction drawings into design software to formulate a solution that would provide optimal lighting coverage.

To proceed, essential information was gathered, including construction drawings, details about existing light sources, and the preferred contractor. Additionally, industry standards for parking lot lighting levels were researched to ensure compliance. On-site measurements were taken to evaluate the existing concrete bases for compatibility with the new poles.

One additional challenge that popped up was the site of the project. The project site’s proximity to an airport and a residential area necessitated special considerations to address potential light trespass issues, adding complexity to the solution.

The proposed solution involved installing three new poles attached to existing concrete bases. One pole aimed towards the existing parking lot, while two additional poles, each with two fixtures, were strategically placed to illuminate both the existing and new parking areas. The presentation to the customer included a detailed quote, a photometric design, and spec sheets for the chosen Cooper Prevail LED Pole and fixture combo.