A plant lighting and high-mast preventive maintenance schedule lists the checks and jobs done on the equipment at fixed intervals, how long each takes, and in what order of frequency, so problems are found before the plant lighting and high-mast fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for plant lighting and high-mast (/ street lighting), which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as lighting, high mast, street light, flood light.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Plant lighting and high-mast preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Walk the area at night and list failed lamps or fixtures; replace | 60 min |
| Quarterly | Check lighting panels, timers and photocells; check emergency lighting battery operation | 90 min |
| Half-yearly | Lux level check at critical work areas; clean luminaires | 120 min |
| Half-yearly | Check lighting circuit breakers and contactors, luminaire earth continuity and circuit insulation resistance | 90 min |
| Annual | High mast: check winch and rope, lowering mechanism and earthing; inspect pole and foundation | 300 min |
| Annual | Full-duration discharge test of emergency lighting units and exit signs; replace failed batteries | 120 min |
Plant lighting and high-mast maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one plant lighting and high-mast needs about 32 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “High mast: check winch and rope, lowering mechanism and earthing; inspect pole and foundation” at 300 minutes, done annual. Multiply by the number of units you have to see the workload for your plant.
| Frequency | Tasks | Time per round | Hours per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | 1 | 60 min | 12.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 90 min | 6.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 2 | 210 min | 7.0 h |
| Annual | 2 | 420 min | 7.0 h |
What goes wrong on a plant lighting and high-mast without preventive maintenance
- Failed lamps and drivers
- Low lux levels from dirty fittings
- Photocell and timer faults
- Damaged poles, high-mast ropes and winches
What to watch between services
- Failed lamp count on a night walk
- Lux levels at work areas
- Panels, timers and photocells
Safety and statutory notes for plant lighting and high-mast maintenance
High-mast and pole work needs fall protection and a permit. Emergency lighting has its own schedule.
Where a plant lighting and high-mast preventive maintenance schedule is used
A plant lighting and high-mast is found in almost every industry. The industry guides below show how it fits into the wider schedule of each one:
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Run this plant lighting and high-mast schedule in maintenance software
In preventive maintenance software, each row above becomes a recurring task on the asset with its checklist, time estimate and parts. Tasks can be triggered by calendar date, running hours, meter readings or production cycles, each completed task is recorded with the person and date, and a failed check can open a work order. For the method behind it, read the guide to the preventive maintenance schedule, or use the free generator to get a 12-month plan for your whole equipment list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should a plant lighting and high-mast be serviced?
In our schedule a plant lighting and high-mast has 6 tasks: 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 2 half-yearly, 2 annual. The biggest job is “High mast: check winch and rope, lowering mechanism and earthing; inspect pole and foundation”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in plant lighting and high-mast preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Walk the area at night and list failed lamps or fixtures; replace”, “Check lighting panels, timers and photocells; check emergency lighting battery operation”, “Lux level check at critical work areas; clean luminaires”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does a plant lighting and high-mast need per year?
About 32 hours per unit per year at the estimated times in our library, including all scheduled rounds. Use it to plan workload, not as a benchmark.
Is there a free plant lighting and high-mast maintenance checklist?
Yes. The table on this page is a ready checklist. The free preventive maintenance schedule generator turns it into a 12-month Excel schedule for your list of equipment, with monthly workload hours.