individual streetlight request
Residents
may request a single streetlight be installed
to better light the streets in their neighborhood.
The standard installation includes a full
cutoff fixture mounted on a wooden utility
pole. The streetlight is typically placed
on the best available existing wooden utility
pole. A new pole may be set if deemed necessary.
Request Process
The
installation of an individual streetlight
involves a simple process. A
resident requests a streetlight by contacting
the Traffic Engineering Department. A representative
from the department will determine if the
requested area qualifies for an additional
light. If the additional light is approved,
the City will authorize Duke Power to schedule
the installation. Duke Power will install
the streetlight in about 6 weeks, and the
City will pay for the power to operate it.
General
Information & Installation Standards
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Underground
wiring is used only in areas currently
served with underground utilities.
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Streetlight
supports are always placed on public right-of-way.
They are installed along the edge of pavement,
in the planting strip or behind the sidewalk
so they will not interfere with vehicular
or pedestrian traffic.
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Should Duke
Power have a need to install cable on
private property, overhead or underground,
the
submittal of the request is recognized
as granting
Duke Power the right to make such installations.
In these rare instances, addition of
underground cable is typically the reason
and a 6" trench
is generally sufficient.
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Private
items in the right-of-way, such as
sprinkler systems, invisible fencing,
cables, wires,
pvc conduits, household water lines,
etc. are NOT the responsibility of
Duke Power
or the City of Greenville. It is recommended
that such items be removed from right-of-way.
At minimum, they should be flagged
or otherwise marked so that they may
be
avoided.
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The
City of Greenville retains exclusive
authority to determine final placement
of all streetlights.
streetlight
outages
Do you have a streetlight out? Call the
Traffic Engineering Department at 864-467-4360.
Streetlight
outages are faxed daily to Duke Power Company
since Duke owns and maintains the equipment.
The
City of Greenville arranges for the repair
of street lights, street light installation,
and pays the electric bill. If the light
is a privately owned fixture, you may
use the
form on Duke Power's site or you
can
call Duke Power Company's Customer Service
Center directly at 1-800-653-5307.
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