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Street and Pedestrian Lighting

Purpose

To set expectations for any construction projects that include the installation of streetlights

Who Must Comply?

Streetlight projects located in the franchise area within the geographical boundaries of the City and County of San Francisco

For emergency situations, please call 9-1-1. For streetlight outages, please call 3-1-1. 

 

View an interactive map of streetlights owned by the SFPUC in San Francisco.

We are here to help developers understand the street and pedestrian lighting requirements and processes in the City and County of San Francisco. Please contact the streetlight engineer reviewing your project for the most up to date information. Please note that drawings provided are markups approved for current use.

Streetlight Guidelines

The streetlight guidelines explain the requirements in designing and installing streetlights, including frequently asked questions.

Steps for Successful Installation of Streetlights 

  1. Project owner fills out Streetlight Review Request.
  2. After review and revisions Photometric Study will be approved.
    Project owner will know the location, pole, and luminaire used. 
  3. Apply for new unmetered service(s) or request to use an existing service.
    Please see streetlight guidelines for directions on how to apply and/or request to use an existing service.
  4. Project owner will revise streetlight plan to include service point information  
  5. After review and revisions, Streetlight Plan will be approved.
  6. The project owner asks for and receives an estimate for SFPUC inspection and administrative costs.
  7. Project owner pays the funds. 
  8. Project owner fills out inspection form and sends to SLInspections@sfwater.org.
    Send at least 5 working days before to schedule an inspection of: a) All streetlight infrastructure before pour and b) Final inspection
  9. The project owner receives an approval of the above from PUC inspector. (email is OK)
  10. The project continues with the construction of the foundation, installation of poles and lights and all other items as necessary.
  11. The project team calls PUC inspector for final acceptance.
  12. Punch list items are provided to the Project owner
  13. Complete all punch list items and provide red lined drawings, final submittals and warranty information to the Project owner.
  14. Streetlight Engineer will provide Project owner with acceptance document.

Applications

Have you have collected and submitted all the information needed for review?

Questions?

SLEngineering@sfwater.org - Streetlight engineering related inquires
SLInspections@sfwater.org - Inspection requests
Streetlights@sfwater.org - General streetlight related inquiries, as-built inquiries, and redlined drawings

 

Last updated: 10/26/2021