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Fig. 4. Typical mast layout for outdoor courts.
Two or three adjacent courts can also be lit without installing columns between the courts, for
which the mounting height has to be increased 'proportionally'. Where appropriate, adjoining
courts can share the same columns to support the light fittings. Columns should be positioned so
that participants are unlikely to collide with them.
As a rule, the mounting height has to be defined in relation to the lighting requirements and the
column locations.
Note: As underground wiring is recommended for lighting columns, it may be necessary to
incorporate the containment for the wiring system during the construction of the tennis court,
particularly if columns are required between courts located near the net posts.
5.2.3 Spill light
The potential impact on the environment of light spill from outdoor lighting installations should be
considered during design of installations.
In countries where light nuisance is not a recognised statutory nuisance, recommended values for
the control of obtrusive light for various environmental zones with respect to:
• Limitation of illumination on surrounding properties.
• Limitation of bright luminaires in the field of view (luminaire intensity).
• Limitation of sky glow (upward light).
• Limitation of the effects on road users (TI).
