Lightning Protection System Installation

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.

Lightning protection system installation. The installation of a lightning protection system is a three phase process. Bs en 62305 2006 lightning protection systems dec 2012 slide no. Standard for the installation of lightning protection systems 2014. Photo courtesy of bonded lightning protection systems ltd qualified lps installation.

1 1 1 this document shall cover traditional lightning protection system installation requirements for the following. Phase 1 conduct a lighting risk assessment with a rolling sphere analysis. 9 adjunct prof tony sung. 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.

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. 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. Ground rod installation for an lps.

The introduction of lightning protection systems into standards allowed various manufactures to develop protector systems to a multitude of specifications. Lightning rod and grounding system installation a lightning protection professional would typically charge 2 000 to 4 000 to install rods and a grounding system. Aluminum the type and. 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. Installing a highly specialized lps for a metal roof involves a combination of science art craftsmanship and technological acumen. Lightning protection systems have a remarkable record of protecting against physical danger to people structural damage to buildings and failure of internal systems and equipment. 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.