India first, with notes for neighbouring countries.
Learning Track · Module 11: Standards by region · Step 89 of 101
| Topic | Main references (India) |
|---|---|
| Road lighting | IS 1944 (Parts 1 and 2). CIE 115 or EN 13201 in some smart city and highway projects. |
| Electrical installation | IS 732 (wiring), IS 3043 (earthing), National Electrical Code (SP 30) |
| Safety rules | CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations |
| Luminaires and LEDs | IS 10322 (luminaire safety), IS 16101 to 16108 (LED products), BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme |
| Solar street lights | MNRE specifications, BIS standards for PV modules and batteries |
| Poles | IS 2713 (tubular steel poles), project specifications |
| Traffic in work zones | IRC:SP:55 |
| Cybersecurity and data | CERT-In directions, Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 |
| Procurement | GeM (Government e-Marketplace), Public Procurement (Make in India) Order |
| Energy services | EESL Street Lighting National Programme (annuity model), BEE guidance |
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal: most projects use IEC standards, BS practice, or CIE 115, with national standards bodies (PSQCA, BSTI, SLSI, NBSM) and utility rules for connection. Donor-funded projects often add the funder’s specifications.
Sources
- The documents listed on this page
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