QUESTION

I am wondering if there are specifications for brand and model for LED luminaires in the specs.

COMMENT

We do not have LED fixture manufacturer/distributor related specifications in the MMCD. Public sector purchasers (i.e. cities/local governments etc.) in BC rely on the program developed by BC Hydro and BC MoTI called “LED Street Lights Across BC” for LED roadway lighting purchase specifications.

There’s a list of manufacturers/distributors that have been pre-qualified to sell products as part of this program.

If you are not a public sector purchaser, you can still acquire the pre-qualified products through the manufacturers/distributors listed in the link above.

For design purposes, roadway lighting designs shall meet the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) guidelines (i.e. Guide for the design of Roadway Lighting – 2005), and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) requirements, as well as local government guidelines/specifications.

The MMCD Design Guidelines are also a good reference for design purposes.

Question 2

Can I print the Design Guideline Manual without the "Printed from MMCD..." watermark across the pages?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not possible to print without the watermark. The watermark is embedded in printed pages to identify the version of the Design Guidelines from which it is extracted; and to remind users that the content is subject to copyright. The version identification is necessary because periodic updates will be issued to license holders, including new material as it becomes available. Printed copies from superseded versions might omit corrections or extensions of the text made by subsequent versions of the electronic document.

Persons using a printed copy only, therefore, need to be aware of the version number of the license, so they can check if they are referring to the current version of the document, or whether their (dated) copy should be discarded.

The Design Guidelines are intended to be a reference document, rather than a source of extracts, for bylaws, procurement or policy papers. As with Volume I and Volume II of the MMCD documents, the reference rather than the text can be used in specifications, etc.

Question 3

Will there be a hard copy edition of the Design Guideline Manual?

Accepted Answer

No, MMCD Association will license electronic copies only. Those wishing a hard copy are welcome to print the sections of interest from their electronic copy. There is a net saving of energy and material from using digital editions, and the electronic features of searchable text and linkages to reference sites are helpful to the designer who wants more in-depth information.

Question 4

What is the most recent MMCD Document available?

Accepted Answer

The most recent edition of documentation is the MMCD 2019 Edition, released in 2020. Volume 1 contains the User Guide and Volume II contains the standard specifications and detail drawings.

The 2019 Edition marks the first ever server edition of the MMCD. Learn more here!