Commercial parking lot lighting modernization replacing inefficient 400W metal halide fixtures with precision Type III optical LED shoebox luminaires using bucket truck service.
Upgraded exterior lighting across a 3-acre commercial shopping center parking lot in Torrington, CT. The project eliminated dark safety zones, satisfied municipal commercial lighting code compliance, and integrated automated astronomical dusk-to-dawn time controls.
Working on 25-foot steel poles in high-traffic retail parking areas without interfering with ongoing customer vehicle flow.
Utilized CF Electrical's aerial bucket truck during early morning windows to remove ballasts, inspect internal pole wiring, and mount 150W LED area fixtures with 10kV surge suppressors.
Commercial and residential installations utilize commercial-grade, UL-listed hardware meeting NEC 2023 specifications:
| Component Description | Quantity | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 150W Type III Optical LED Commercial Area Fixtures (5000K) | 14 | RAB Lighting |
| Rotatable 7-Pin Locking Photocell Sensors | 14 | Intermatic |
| 10kV In-Pole Surge Suppression Modules | 14 | Littlefuse |
| Astronomical 365-Day Electronic 2-Channel Time Switch | 1 | Intermatic |
This project was installed by a Connecticut Licensed Master Electrician (License #191788-E1) following Article 215 (Feeders), Article 240 (Overcurrent Protection), Article 250 (Grounding and Bonding), and Article 408 (Switchboards and Panelboards).
Grounding verified: Individual pole grounding electrode rods tested <15 ohms. Surge Protective Device (SPD) integrated: Yes, Type 1/2 Whole-System.
