EPA Pole Guide

Built to Withstand the Elements

Designed to resist the elements, such as wind, ice, and extreme locations, our poles are engineered to support luminaires through most types of weather.

To ensure their success, the appropriate Effective Projected Area (EPA) calculation helps make the installation of area lighting safe and to increase the longevity of a lighting installation.

The EPA is a coefficient that determines how much force a luminaire can apply to its mounting brackets or pole at a given wind velocity. This value is used in combination with a luminaire’s weight to determine the mounting requirements for a particular application.

Special Considerations

Lumenpulse offers a number of solutions that tackle special considerations and conditions not included in standard EPA calculations. To learn more, please consult a Lumenpulse representative. Some additional factors that influence the stability of a pole installation: