{"id":781,"date":"2014-04-20T20:00:10","date_gmt":"2014-04-21T00:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gridco.ca\/?page_id=781"},"modified":"2025-06-18T05:59:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T09:59:46","slug":"hydro-distribution-design","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gridco.ca\/?page_id=781","title":{"rendered":"Design Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='gt3_row-fluid'><div data-appear-top-offset='-100'  style='padding-bottom:40px;' class='gt3_col12 first-module module_number_1 module_cont  module_layer_slider '>\r\n                <div class='module_content'>\r\n                     \t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">var lsjQuery = jQuery;<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nlsjQuery(document).ready(function() {\n                if(typeof lsjQuery.fn.layerSlider == \"undefined\") { lsShowNotice('layerslider_12','jquery'); }\n                    else if(typeof lsjQuery.transit == \"undefined\" || typeof lsjQuery.transit.modifiedForLayerSlider == \"undefined\") { lsShowNotice('layerslider_12', 'transit'); 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All of our designs keep in mind both the social implications and technical aspect during the equipment selection and luminaire allocation process.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h6>Range of services<\/h6>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Complete technical, financial and aesthetical evaluation&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li>Detailed photometrics design in alignment with RP-8<\/li>\r\n<li>Functional and detailed designs<\/li>\r\n<li>Equipment selection&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li>Non-Linear pole loading analysis, and voltage drop calculations<\/li>\r\n<li>Technical specification and tender document development&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><h5 data-count='3' class='shortcode_accordion_item_title expanded_no'>Electrical Distribution<span class='ico'><\/span><\/h5><div class='shortcode_accordion_item_body'><div class='ip'><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h6>Description<\/h6>\r\n<p>Extensive experience with overhead and underground electrical distribution designs up to 44kV systems using applicable construction and industry standards.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h6>Range of services<\/h6>\r\n<p>Overhead and underground designs&nbsp;associated with System Renewal, System Service, and System Access including but not limited to:<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Rear Lot Conversions&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li>Pole Line Rebuilds&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li>Overhead to Underground Conversions&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li>System Re-Configuration&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li>Intersection and Road Widenings&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li>Residential, Industrial and Commercial Hydro Servicing<\/li>\r\n<li>Highway, railway and river crossings&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><h5 data-count='4' class='shortcode_accordion_item_title expanded_no'>3rd Party Attachment Permit Applications<span class='ico'><\/span><\/h5><div class='shortcode_accordion_item_body'><div class='ip'><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h6>Description<\/h6>\r\n<p>With the emerging need to attach new technologies and assets such as LED Luminaires and microcells on distribution poles, there has been an increased demand to support attachers and utilities with the 3rd party permit application process.<\/p>\r\n<p>Gridco's extensive knowledge of applicable standards and utility practices provides the ability to help clients obtain 3rd party attachment permits effectively<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h6>Range Of Services<\/h6>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Detailed Design Layout<\/li>\r\n<li>Non-Linear Pole Loading Analysis<\/li>\r\n<li>Permit Application<\/li>\r\n<li>Construction Verification<\/li>\r\n<li>As-Built Drawing&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><h5 data-count='5' class='shortcode_accordion_item_title expanded_no'>Traffic Signalization<span class='ico'><\/span><\/h5><div class='shortcode_accordion_item_body'><div class='ip'><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h6>Description<\/h6>\r\n<p>Majority of new developments tend to require introduction of signalized intersection and\/or crosswalks. 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Roadway and on-site lighting Traffic signalization (temporary and permanent) Our team of professionals work with local distribution companies and agecies including but not limited to Hydro, Communication, and Gas companies to ensure compliancy with all applicable standards\/processes\/procedures, and delivering objectives on time, on budget, and in full.&nbsp; Pole Loading Analysis&nbsp; Description Provide non-linear pole loading analysis for distribution and street lighting poles using advanced engineering tools (i.e. SpidaCalc) compliant with CSA C22.3 No.1 and Ontario Regulation 22\/04. &nbsp; Range of services Conduct detailed field survey&nbsp; Perform full non-linear pole loading analysis&nbsp; Develop a comprehensive report detailing&nbsp;structural integrity of the pole and all associated attachments &nbsp;Roadway and On-Site Lighting &nbsp; Description Our exposure to various utility, municipal, and provincial lighting standards and practices provides the&nbsp;abilty to design optimized lighting system in alignment with industry requirements such as RP-8. 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