UFC 3-535-01
17 November 2005
Table 14-2. Checklist for In-pavement Lights
Progress Inspection
____ 1. Are all equipment and materials new, and as specified? Are transformer housings of
the correct type, size and material? Are lamps of proper wattage? [Items covered
by the FAA L-800 series should be listed in the FAA AC 150/5345-53.]
____ 2. Are the recesses for inset lights or light bases being located within the allowable
dimensional tolerances?
____ 3. Is the coring and sawing equipment capable of producing acceptable recesses and
kerfs?
____ 4. Is the recess diameter and depth in accordance with the plans? Is the width and
depth of the saw kerfs in accordance with contract requirements?
____ 6. Are the inset light base jigs capable of accurate receptacle/light base alignment and
of holding the receptacle/light base firmly during pouring and curing of concrete?
____ 7. Are the light bases being aligned and leveled within the allowable tolerances, and
receptacles/light bases being installed at proper elevation? [Tops of transformer
housings must be proper depth below grade, depending on type of fixture and
allowance for spacers and pavement ring, as required by plans and manufacturer's
instructions.]
____ 8. If epoxy is required:
- Has the epoxy manufacturer supplied adequate and clear instructions for mixing,
handling, and installation of the material, and are the instructions being followed?
- Is material being machine mixed, and are sample tests of the epoxy being
made?
- Are the temperatures (air and pavement) within allowable tolerances for the type
of epoxy being used?
____ 9. Are the ends of all wires sealed when they are not being immediately connected?
____ 10. Are the L-823 connectors of proper size and do they properly fit the cable?
____ 11. Has taping/heat shrink for field attached connectors been applied properly, per
details?
____ 12. Are the plywood or steel covers kept on the light bases until just before installation
of the light fixture, in order to prevent entry of any foreign matter?
____ 13. Are the receptacles/light bases cleaned and dried before installation of the light
fixtures?
____ 14. Are all bolts of stainless steel and torqued per manufacturer's instructions?
____ 15. Has grounding of light base been provided in accordance with the plans?
____ 16. Where secondary wires are installed in conduit which is epoxy sealed in saw kerfs:
____ a. Is the width and depth of the saw kerfs as required by plans?
____ b. Are the recesses and saw kerfs properly sand blasted, cleaned, and dried
just before installation and sealing of the conduit or wire?
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