– Road & Public Lighting Testing

AS/NZS 1158 Road & Public Lighting Testing

Independent field testing of street, pathway, crossing and car park lighting against AS/NZS 1158, for councils, civil consultants and developers, before and after upgrades, across Victoria and interstate.

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– what we do

What AS/NZS 1158 field testing confirms

AS/NZS 1158 sets lighting categories for roads, pathways, crossings and public spaces, from residential streets to major roads and pedestrian areas. Field testing confirms what the installed lighting actually delivers on the ground and compares it with the category the design was meant to achieve, so asset owners know whether an installation meets the standard before it is handed over or signed off.

What the test report includes

Each report sets out the result for every area assessed and whether it meets the required lighting category. It covers:

  • The AS/NZS 1158 lighting category each road, path or crossing is assessed against
  • Measured results against the category requirements
  • A pass or fail status for each area assessed
  • Site photos and conditions at the time of testing
  • A comparison with the design intent, where design documents are supplied
  • A clear summary, with recommendations where results fall short

Reports are written for council asset and traffic engineers, civil consultants, developers and contractors, and are suitable for practical completion, handover and asset acceptance.

– Testing Services

Road and public lighting testing by project type

AS/NZS 1158.3.1

Local roads & streets

Local and collector streets, checked against the pedestrian area category set for each street.

Residential streets, new subdivisions, laneways

AS/NZS 1158.1.1

Major roads

Vehicle routes and intersections, checked against the traffic category set for the road.

Arterial and sub-arterial roads, intersections

AS/NZS 1158.4

Pedestrian crossings

Crossing approaches and the crossing itself, where pedestrians need to be clearly seen.

Zebra, raised and wombat crossings, refuges

AS/NZS 1158.3.1

Paths & shared trails

Footpaths, shared paths and park routes used after dark by people walking and cycling.

Footpaths, shared paths, parks, reserves

AS/NZS 1158.3.1

Car parks

Parking aisles, bays and walkways in council, retail and commercial car parks.

Council, retail and commercial car parks

AS/NZS 1158

Traffic calming

Speed humps, chicanes and roundabouts, which need to be visible to approaching traffic.

Speed humps, chicanes, roundabouts, kerb outstands

Crossings
Lighting survey of a pedestrian crossing at night
Car parks
Car park lux survey at night with a measuring wheel
Access roads
Night-time lighting audit along an industrial access road
Pathways
Pathway lit by street lights at night

– Why It Matters

Why field testing public lighting matters

Safety

Confirms roads, paths and crossings get the light their category requires

Compliance

Demonstrates AS/NZS 1158 compliance before handover or asset acceptance

Independence

A result checked independently of the designer and the contractor

Benchmarking

Records performance before an upgrade and confirms the result after it

-FAQ

Frequently asked questions

AS/NZS 1158 is the Australian and New Zealand standard series for lighting roads and public spaces. It sets lighting categories for vehicle routes, local roads, pathways, car parks and pedestrian crossings, with performance requirements for each category.

Common points are at practical completion of a new subdivision or road project, before a council accepts the lighting as an asset, before and after a lighting upgrade, and when residents or road users report poorly lit areas.

Councils, civil consultants and developers often need a result from someone who had no part in the design or installation. An independent test gives asset owners a result they can rely on when accepting new lighting or signing off an upgrade.

Yes. Testing the existing installation records how it currently performs, and a repeat test after the upgrade confirms the improvement against the same lighting category.

Post-installation testing is typically scheduled and completed within one week of site access being available. If a handover or acceptance date is approaching, get in touch early.

Yes. Testing is carried out across Victoria, including Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Gippsland and the Mornington Peninsula, and interstate on request.

– Coverage

Where we work

If you require lighting compliance testing, lux level verification or planning approval documentation anywhere in Victoria, Spaces At Night can assist. Testing is also carried out interstate, on request.

Melbourne

Geelong

Gippsland

Ballarat

Mornington

Bendigo

Lighting Compliance Starts With Accurate Testing

Our independent assessments provide clear results

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  • Commercial Lighting Audit
  • Lighting Expert Witness
  • Lux meter on a marker cone on a playing field
  • Lux meter on a velodrome track surface
Lighting audit with a calibrated lux meter on a sports field
  • lighting consultant
  • Lux measurement on a boardroom table
  • Car park lux survey at night with a measuring wheel
  • Recording lux readings at an industrial site at night

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Further reading

For more on lighting parks, paths and other public places, read our guide to outdoor lighting for public spaces.