Commercial Street Lights

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Commercial Street Lights

• A darkened street front is just an invitation to
  criminals to break into your business at night.
  Security is just one of the many reasons that
  business owners such as you decide to install
  commercial street lights. You might also like the
  freedom to decide upon the style for yourself,
  rather than the cold, Spartan look offered by
  local governments. The aesthetic reasons are
  another common purpose for installing your own
  commercial street lights. The practical appeal of
  commercial flood lighting a business sign might
  also lead you toward street lamps.

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• Your business is an important investment, and you
  will need to keep it safe from criminals. One of
  the easiest ways to do this is to have your
  workplace well lit with outdoor security lighting
  during overnight hours. This will not only keep
  your property secure, but it will make your
  employees feel safer as they come and go during
  darkened hours. As your workers walk to their
  cars along the road, they should have their paths
  lit by commercial street lights. This will keep
  them from tripping, and it will discourage
  assaults and robberies. Even if you have several
  security cameras on your property, you need to
  keep in mind that they will work best when they
  are directed toward a well-lit area. If your
  business is burglerized, you will be able to more
  clearly see the criminal from the camera footage
  if there is light coming from your street lamps.

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• There are many decorative options for commercial
  street lights, and in most cases you can have
  your poles custom designed. This allows you to
  create a look for your street lights that closely
  matches the architecture of your business. If
  your city has modernly styled street lamps, but
  your business is old fashioned, you could decide
  to use more traditional light poles. You can find
  electric lights that resemble copper gas
  lanterns, or might even be real, working gas
  lanterns. Stylistically, commercial street lights
  can be found to accommodate any tastes.

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• You might also need commercial street lights or
  landscape flood lights in order to illuminate a
  sign to direct customers to your business. If
  they cannot see your company from the street,
  they will be more likely to bypass it, and go
  elsewhere. This can cost you in lost revenue,
  something no business owner wants to happen.
  Another way that your lights can save you money
  is through savings on your energy bill. If you
  choose the right sort of energy efficient light
  bulbs, you can save hundreds of dollars a year,
  depending upon the number of lights you have. You
  will need to know that energy efficient light
  bulbs do not operate well in sub-zero
  temperatures. If you work in a cold climate, you
  will need to purchase special sub-zero ballast
  for your street lights to ensure that they will
  light on even the harshest of winter days.

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• If you want to install commercial street lights
  or accessories, check with your local government
  to see if there are permits you need or paperwork
  to be filed. There likely will be. Ask a local
  contractor in the area who installs street lights
  the procedure he follows. You might have to
  submit a drawing and project specifications
  before you begin, but once you start, if you are
  unsure of how to proceed, consult an expert in
  lighting. He can help to give you the guidance
  you need to install your commercial street
  lights.