Description

• The lightning protection system is designed to provide a safe pathway for energy from a lightning strike to find its way to earth, bypassing building components that might otherwise be damaged. 
• A lightning protection system consists of several integral components: the lightning rods (air terminals), conductor cable, bonding, lightning arrestors, ground rods (electrodes), and surge protection. 
• Lightning protection systems direct the energy of the lightning strike through cables. The cables run from the termination devices along the edges of the roof and then down through the building. 
• The implementation of a comprehensive Lightning Protection System can mitigate the risk of damage and disruption. An effective FLPS not only protects roofs, walls, and other structural components from direct lightning strikes, but also shields electrical circuits, communications, and other elements that are vulnerable to indirect strikes. 

Baseline

• A properly installed lightning protection system shall meet requirements of all current codes and standards, such as:
  • Underwriters Laboratories Standard 96A ”Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems”
  • NFPA 780 “Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems”
  • LPI 175 – 2023 Standard “Design, Installation and Inspection of Lightning Protection Systems”

Strategies

Promote Safety and Security of Residents & Staff

Optimize Performance, Operation & Maintenance of Buildings, Systems & Assets

Last Updated on January 10, 2026 at 7:56 am