1 Definitions

1.1 In each part of this Output Specification the following expressions (in addition to those specified in Schedule 1 (Definitions, Interpretation and Construction)) shall, save where the context or the express provisions of the Contract otherwise require or admits, be deemed to have the meanings set out in this paragraph.

Anti-Climbing Measures means measures taken to protect the security of premises from persons who may wish to gain illegal access to those premises by climbing on adjacent Apparatus and including, without limitation, anti-climbing spikes and anti-climbing paint.

Best Value Duty has the meaning given to it in paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 (Best Value and Continuing Value for Money)

Best Value Performance Indicator has the meaning given to it in paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 (Best Value and Continuing Value for Money)

Best Value Review has the meaning given to it in paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 (Best Value and Continuing Value for Money)

Codes of Practice means all codes of practice, regulations, guidance, directions, British and European Standards including, without limitation, those listed in Appendix M (Codes of Practice) of this Output Specification but excluding Legislation and Guidance.

Connections means direct connection, disconnection and transfer of electricity service cables and ancillary equipment between Apparatus and the DNO's low voltage distribution system.

Control Gear means the Apparatus that starts the Lamp and maintains the correct current flow through the Lamp.

Customer Care System means a system made available by the Service Provider to the public, the Authority, and all interested third parties for interacting with the Service Provider in accordance with this Output Specification.

Customer Satisfaction Survey means a survey of members of the public (including residents) in accordance with paragraph 8.7 of PS5 this Output Specification.

Designated Areas means the areas detailed in Appendix J (Designated Areas) of this Output Specification.

Emergency Fault means any incident or failure in the Service which:

(a) gives rise to the involvement of the emergency services;

(b) creates an immediate risk to public health and/or safety;

(d) involves attendance at and making safe of a damaged Apparatus.

Fault means an Emergency Fault, an Urgent Fault, a Non-Emergency Fault and Snagging Items.

Festive Lighting means lighting, illumination, decorations, bunting used or intended for the celebration or enjoyment of religious festivities; or annual or regular displays as detailed in Appendix O (Festive Lighting Details) of this Output Specification.

Flood Lighting of Monuments and Buildings means floodlights at specified locations listed in Appendix R (Flood Lighting of Monuments and Buildings Lighting Details) of this Output Specification including Luminaires, Lamps, electrical circuits, control devices, wiring, mounting, brackets and switchgear.

Geographical Information System and GIS means an accurate geographical mapping system which shows the provision of all Apparatus with a link to the relevant Data Sets.

Illuminated Bollards means bollards lit by base mounted lighting units, carrying one or more diagrams from the Traffic Signs Regulations & General Directions (2002), or occasionally the same type of unit with all plain aspect including base, flexible body shell, lighting units, Luminaires, Lamps, electrical circuits and component, control devices, wiring and components, cut-out and electricity connection and numbering.

Illuminated Traffic Signs and Beacons means whether freestanding or attached to any Lighting Points:

(a) illuminated signs (whether externally or internally illuminated) (including direction signs and any sign required by the Traffic Signs Regulations & General Directions 2002) (whether externally or internally illuminated);

(b) variable message signs carrying more than one diagram or legend as required by the Traffic Signs Regulations & General Directions (2002);

(d) school crossing patrol warning lights used to warn of children crossing the road ahead.

including sign plates, sign faces, galleries, flexi-globes, posts/mounting, brackets, Luminaires, Lamps, electrical circuits, control devices and switches (local or remotely operated), wiring, components, cut out and electricity connection and numbering.

[Independent Certifier's Checklist means the list described as such set out in Appendix P (Independent Certifiers Checklist) to this Output Specification]1.

In Light means any illuminated item of Apparatus shall be considered to be In Light when it is operating:

(a) at the required light output as set out in PS1 of this Output Specification in relation to Lighting Points and in relation to other illuminated Apparatus, the Relevant Standards set out in PS2 of this Output Specification;

(b) operating in accordance within the manufacturers specified operating parameters;

Lamp means the light-emitting component of the Luminaire.

Lighting Points means such of the Apparatus incorporating an internal or external Luminaire which for the avoidance of doubt may include but shall not be limited to:

(a) lighting that illuminates streets;

(b) surface level car park lights;

(d) high mast Lighting;

(e) Flood Lighting of Monuments and Buildings;

(f) Subway Lighting;

(g) Illuminated Traffic Signs and Beacons;

(h) Illuminated Bollards.

Lighting Up Periods means the periods during which all Lighting Points must be In Light as set out in Appendix T (Lighting Up Periods) of this Output Specification.

Logo has the meaning given to it in paragraph 9.13 of PS6 (Monitoring and Reporting).

Luminaire means the lantern, Control Gear and Lamp.

Monitoring Meeting shall have the meaning given to it in Schedule 17 (Monitoring and Reporting).

Monthly Service Reports means a report produced by the Service Provider containing the information set out in Appendix Q (Service Report Content) of this Output Specification in respect of the relevant Month.

Non-Emergency Fault means any of the following:

(a) any failure of any Apparatus (or part thereof) to comply with the Relevant Standards expect in relation to Specific Lighting Design Standards;

(b) any graffiti on any Apparatus;

(d) failure to replace any Anti-Climbing Measures on any Apparatus;

(e) the orientation of a Luminaire or bracket on any Apparatus is not vertically and horizontally aligned in as intended when designed and installed;

(f) failure to re-site an Authority Attachment in accordance with Schedule 4 (Attachments and Advertising);

(g) the Lamp forming any part of a Lighting Points is not operating in accordance within the manufacturers specified operating parameters;

(h) a Snagging Item that has not been rectified within the time specified by the Independent Certifier;

(i) any Apparatus more than five degrees out of the intended vertical alignment any twisted attachments, including sign plates and lighting units;

(j) any material damage to Apparatus;

(k) missing or incorrect numbering; or

(l) any other failure in the Service identified as a Non-Emergency Fault by the Authority and as agreed between the parties.

except to the extent it constitutes an Emergency Fault or an Urgent Fault.

Outage Detection Cycle means an inspection that identifies any Lighting Points that are not In Light during the specified Lighting-Up Periods.

Performance Targets means all or any of the performance targets set out in this Output Specification {and Part 2 of the Payment Mechanism.}

Private Cable Network means underground cable not owed by the DNO, carrying electric current and used to distribute the mains supply to any Apparatus and consisting of, inter alia, cable, ducts, trenches, joints, terminations, inspection chambers, feeder pillars, identification labelling and reinstatement.

Project Specific Design Parameters means the standards set out in Appendix D (Project Specific Design Parameters) of this Output Specification.

Relevant Standards means the standards the Service and/or the Apparatus have to achieve as is detailed under the paragraphs headed Service Delivery within this Output Specification (including for the avoidance of doubt, the Specific Lighting Design Standards).

Relevant Standard (Deemed to Comply) means the standards set out in this Output Specification (including for the avoidance of doubt the lighting standards set out in paragraphs [5.6, 5.7, 5.9, 5.10 and 5.11 to 5.13] of this Output Specification but excluding the Specific Lighting Design Standards.

Schedule of Service Failures means a schedule agreed or determined pursuant to paragraph 9.17 of PS6 of this Output Specification.

Service Failure means any failure to comply with the Relevant Standards set out in paragraph 9 of PS6 of this Output Specification which shall be categorised as an Urgent Service Failure or a Serious Service Failure or a Routine Service Failure.

Specific Lighting Design Standards means the standards set out in Appendix C (Specific Lighting Design Standards) of this Output Specification.

Structural and Mechanical Inspection means an inspection and testing to evaluate the mechanical and structural integrity of the Apparatus in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 2 of PS2 of this Output Specification

Subway Lighting means a lighting system attached to the wall or soffit of an underground pedestrian subway.

System Boundary means the Authority boundary as set out in the drawings set out in Appendix L (System Boundary Map) to this Output Specification.

Urgent Fault means a Non-Emergency Fault which fits the criteria set out in paragraph 3 of PS3 of this Output Specification.

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1 Authority, Note clause 13.1(d) of the Contract which states the Independent Certifier will certify once he is satisfied that all relevant CIP Apparatus has been removed and Replacement in accordance with the Output Specification. This general criteria could be replaced with a project specific checklist in Appendix P.