Lightning Protection System Design Considerations
The installation of a lightning protection system using rods and meshed conductors are likely to follow the internationally recognised standard IEC 62305, which has been adopted at both European Normative level and also British Standard level; it is thus denoted as BS EN IEC 62305.
Risk assessment:
We are all familiar with the purpose of risk assessments and how they can be vital in clarifying the scope of requirements for protection. This is no different in the lightning protection industry, which has undertaken some form of risk assessment since its inception. A main difference between BS 6651 (a precursor standard to BS EN IEC 62305) and the current standard is the risk assessment. BS EN 62305 includes the calculations to be completed as the main process of the risk assessment. In any event should you need assistance with risk assessments FM Sudafix will be able to support and assist. Core information required to undertake lightning protection system risk assessments:
- Risks being considered
- Environmental influences
- Service line density
- Structure definition
- Power and telecommunication lines connected to the structure
- Any defined lightning protection zones
- The type of building and the materials used to construct it
- The expected occupancy of the building
- The importance of the building and its use
- Any heritage value it may possess
Find out more about these sustem design considerations in our FM Sudafix Catalogue