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**What is PAS 190 – Lighting and CCTV columns about?**

With the advent of smart cities, smart streets and smart spaces, streetlights are beginning to be used as multifunctional columns that can host a range of smart equipment and communications apparatus. PAS 190:2023 gives recommendations for assessing and categorizing current lighting and CCTV columns for multifunctional use.

**Who is PAS 190 – Lighting and CCTV columns for?**

Local authorities
PFI providers
Highways authorities
Mobile network operators
Neutral host operators
Manufacturers and suppliers of lighting columns, luminaires, small cells, electric vehicle charging points, CCTV, IoT sensors and actuators, advertising panels and street signage
Installers and maintenance providers, including providers of power, coaxial and fibre optic cables

**What does PAS 190 – Lighting and CCTV columns cover?**

It gives a set of recommendations to assess and categorize current lighting and CCTV column inventories for multi-functional use.

PAS 190 covers the technical factors relevant for assessing the suitability of modifying current column inventories for multi-functional use, including, but not limited to:

Small cell radio access points (base stations including 4G and 5G networks) and other electronic communications apparatus
Non-illuminated signage
Advertising banners
Hanging baskets
Festive decorations
CCTV and other safety devices
Sensors and other IoT devices
Electric vehicle charging points
Public address systems
Powered digital signage

PAS 190:2023 covers both equipment to be fitted internally and external attachments.

Why should you use PAS 190:2023?

It can help owners of street furniture assets decide the suitability of existing assets for current and future demands in an efficient way and support decisions for upgrades and replacements
It supplies a common framework and terminology which facilitates the exchange of information
It can help users accelerate innovation and develop their expertise
It can help users increase confidence in decision making and manage risk more effectively
PAS 190:2023 can also help manufacturers and suppliers enter new markets

PAS 190:2023 contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 on industry, innovation and infrastructure and Goal 11 on sustainable cities and communities.

PAS 190:2023

Existing lighting and CCTV columns. Assessment for multi-functional use. Code of practice

Current

Published:

30 Apr 2023