Lightning Protection System Installation

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Lightning protection system installation.

Ground rod installation for an lps. Expect to pay between 60 and 2 500 per rod with simple rods being on the lower end and an early streamer emission air terminal on the higher end the cost depends on the selection of material copper vs. There are multiple international national corporate and military lightning protection standards. Installing a highly specialized lps for a metal roof involves a combination of science art craftsmanship and technological acumen.

Phase 1 conduct a lighting risk assessment with a rolling sphere analysis. Photo courtesy of bonded lightning protection systems ltd qualified lps installation. As the installation of lightning rods is a protection system it is very important that it is performed by technically qualified personnel and under the current regulations. The value received begins with proper design continues through quality installation practices and must include inspection and certification.

The introduction of lightning protection systems into standards allowed various manufactures to develop protector systems to a multitude of specifications. Basic guide for external lightning protection installation. Our many years of experience in the design and installation of lightning protection and grounding systems allows us to deliver high quality installations at an affordable price. 1 1 1 this document shall cover traditional lightning protection system installation requirements for the following.

The installation of a lightning protection system is a three phase process. Lightning protection system design and installation reviewand installation review organised by prof yp du dr tony sung bsc hon msc phd fiet fcibse miee senmieee adj t p fadjunct professor. Standard for the installation of lightning protection systems 2014. Having a lightning protection system will provide you with a peace of mind knowing that a potentially catastrophic situation has been proactively dealt with.

A lighting risk assessment looks at a variety of factors involving the building including the value of the property inside the structure the number of people in the structure and how often. 1 ordinary structures 2 miscellaneous structures and special occupancies 3 heavy duty stacks 4 structures containing flammable vapors flammable gases or liquids that can give off flammable vapors br 5 structures housing explosive materials br 6 wind. Bs en 62305 2006 lightning protection systems dec 2012 slide no. Lightning protection installation according the standard une 21186 2011.