Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 175 - Transportation Department
Chapter 8885 - LIGHTING FOR STREETS, HIGHWAYS, LOTS
Part 8885.0100 - DEFINITIONS

Subpart 1. Scope.

The terms used in parts 8885.0100 to 8885.0300 have the meanings given them in this part.

Subp. 2. Existing lighting equipment.

"Existing lighting equipment" means lighting equipment that is in place, or for which construction plans for installing the lighting equipment have been under contract before August 1, 1992.

Subp. 3. Initial efficiency.

"Initial efficiency" means a measurement of energy performance of a new lamp, and is determined by dividing the initial lumen output of the lamp by its wattage (nominal lamp wattage) and is expressed in lumens per watt.

Subp. 4. Lighting equipment.

"Lighting equipment" means a complete lighting fixture including the parts designed to distribute the light, to position and protect the lamp, and to connect the lamp to the power supply but does not include the lamp.

Subp. 5. Lumen output.

"Lumen output" means the total luminous flux of a lamp in lumens.

Subp. 6. Motor vehicle sales lot.

"Motor vehicle sales lot" means an improved area having public access for the sale of motor vehicles as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 168.002, subdivision 18.

Subp. 7. Parking lot.

"Parking lot" means an improved area designated for the purposes of parking, storing, or allowing licensed motor vehicles to remain, but does not include a motor vehicle sales lot or a parking area of a single family residence.

Subp. 8. Sign lighting.

"Sign lighting" means a type of lighting with the sole purpose of illuminating overhead, mounted, sign panels.

Subp. 9. Street or highway.

"Street" or "highway" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 169.011, and includes private roads that are open to public travel and under the jurisdiction of and maintained by a public authority.

Subp. 10. Worn out.

"Worn out" means a condition when lighting equipment is damaged or broken in such a way that it is no longer able to perform its primary function of distributing light.