Short specifications preferred lightning protection, inc. System description the entire lightning protection system shall be designed and installed in accordance with. Lightning protection institute standard of practice for the. Lightning protection software design acad drawings lightning protection training seminars installation certification erico will complete a takeoff of all lightning protection products and will provide a design and a bill of material. The entire lightning protection system shall be designed and installed in accordance with. Generally, the external lightning protection system at the roof level shall be. It is recommended the lightning protection system be visually inspected at least annually per nfpa by a lightning protection contractor that is a member of the lpi and ul listed. In 1955, the lightning protection institute lpi 4 was formed. Lpi176 lightning protection system material and components standard c. Ul 96a standard for installation requirements for lightning. Exhaust fan air terminal detail national lightning protection. Compliance counts modern facilities are especially vulnerable. The lightning protection institute certifies journeyman and master installers and professional designinspectors for lightning protection systems.
Beginning in 2010, lpi ip is the industrys most comprehensive inspection program combined with intentional customer service that respects your time and sense of urgency. Contact the lpi office for further information about lightning safety. Complete document standard for the design installation inspection of lightning protection systems view abstract product details. When you get into the ground and bonding subsections, switch back over to lpi 175 and read the grounding and bonding sections. The system shall conform to the above cited standards. Thirdparty lightning protection system certification program for. Schools, hospitals, airports, factories, chemical plants, power generating plants and office buildings are just some of the facilities choosing to play it safe against destructive forces of lightning by installing lightning protection systems. The entire lightning protection system shall be designed and installed in accordance with one or more of the following.
Standard of practice for the guardian lightning protection. Lpi 175 lightning protection installation standard b. While lightning itself cannot practically be prevented, a lightning protection system is intended to control the passage of a discharge in such a manner that minimizes personal injury, property damage or system disruption. Design installation inspection of lightning protection systems cpi 175 2008 edition. Lpis rod to cable clamp is suitable for clamping earth rods to cable. Lightning protection is a safe investment for any station. The lightning protection system shall conform to the requirements and standards for lightning protection systems of ul, lpi, and nfpa. Where do you turn for lightning protection expertise and. C underwriters laboratories standards ul 96a and ul96. Thirdparty lightning protection system certification program. The lightning protection institute has approved the issuance of drawing stamps by the organization to promote member certifications. Height, shape, and proximity to other structures are several of the dominant factors controlling where a lightning bolt will strike. Upon completion, the application for the ul master label shall be submitted to ul. Ul 96a installation requirements for lightning protection systems.
Ul 96a lightning protection systems standards for installation. Some regulatory bodies may require certification or licenses that. Lightning protection institute lpi standard of practice, lpi 175. Lpi publishes this booklet, lpi 175, based on nfpa 780, with additional explanatory material helpful to installer and inspector.
Npfa 780 lpi 175 lightning protection system for ground. National fire protection association, nfpa780 part 2 products 2. Standard for installation requirements for lightning. You can purchase with confidence, when you buy from robbins. Lightning protection is covered in a number of standards and codes, including. Lpi s 4step approach to lightning protection it is the strategic aim of our company to be able to provide a complete packaged solution. Complete document standard for the design installation inspection of lightning protection systems view abstract product details detail summary view all details.
Limited scope report from lightning protection institute inspection program lpi ip, depending on the lightning protection scope of work. In a world of increasingly complex and sophisticated buildings and equipment, lightning is a constant risk. Ul 96 lightning protection systems standards for components 4. Of these three, nfpa 780 has the longest history and is the most comprehensive standard. Lpi 175 lightning pr otection systems standar d of practice u the national lightning safety institutes nlsi mission is to improve lightning safety through various activities including establishing specific audit and certification protocols, as well as engineering site.
Master installer, master installer designer, and designer inspector certified individuals in good standing with the organization may order these stamps from lpi to promote their certification on drawings or other submittal information for projects. Lpis 4step approach to lightning protection it is the strategic aim of our company to be able to provide a complete packaged solution. Many images that are ideal for 150 lpi at a x2 qf are output at a 175 lpi screen. Lightning protection institute lpi 175 standard for the design installation inspection of lightning protection systems standards australia standards new zealand asnzs 1768. All other things being equal, the variables that appear to matter the most are image content, sharpening and the imagesetter rip. Lpiip is the logical response to what a group of vested industry professionals identified as the counterproductive status quo. Additionally, when lpi 175 2017 is indicated as the only standard for the certification, the visual inspection recommendations of lpi 177 2017 are applicable and the inspection should include continuity bonding and ground resistance testing. Articles 250 and 280 national fire protection association. Lpi publishes this booklet, lpi 175, based on nfpa 780, with additional explanatory material helpful to installer and inspector member personnel. The lightning protection institute lpi also produces a standard for lightning protection system design and installation lpi 175.
These standards are based on the fundamental principle of providing a. Lpi ip is the logical response to what a group of vested industry professionals identified as the counterproductive status quo. Lpi 175 standard of practice for the design installation inspection of lightning protection systems, 2014 edition. Provide and install a complete lightning protection system in compliance with the specifications and standards of the most current editions of the national fire protection associations lightning protection standard nfpa780, and lightning protection institute standard lpi175. The lpi ip program is designed to meet the needs of owners, architects, engineers, and consumers for improved quality of inspection to provide additional security for people and property against the lightning hazard. Oct 15, 20 the entire lightning protection system shall be designed and installed in accordance with. Lpi 176 lightning protection system material and components standard c. Lightning protection institute inspection program lpi ip master installation certificate which provides independent third par ty evidence that a lightning protection system design and installation was found to be in complete compliance with an inspection standards. With 52,419 square miles and an average of 824,171 cloudtoground flashes a year pdf, lightning is a common occurrence in alabama with an average of almost 16 strikes per square mile annually. Lpi 175 standard of practice for the designinstallationinspection of lightening protection systems, and any applicable requirements in the nfpa 70. Overview we live in an electronic age, with computers and other sensitive electronic equipment present not only in every workplace, but also in most households.
The lightning protection institute lpi adopts the latest edition of the nfpa 780 standard as its reference document for system design. The nfpa first adopted specifications for protection of buildings against lightning in 1904. Lpi generates standards on installation, lpi 175, which is similar to nfpa 78. All new lightning protection materials and components shall comply in weight, size and composition with ul 96 and lightning protection material requirements for this type of structure. Locations, spacings, fastening methods, means of connecting and bonding and all of the details of installations shall comply with lpi 175, current edition, or the specified standard in the submitted application. B national fire protection association code nfpa 780 2011 ed. All materials meet or exceed ul 9696a, nfpa 780 and lpi 175 177 requirements. A complete lightning protection system shall be provided for the entire building and garage. The print samples for a 175 lpi screen used 263 ppi and did not appear to suffer for being below x2 qf. Lightning protection institute standard of practice for. The system shall be installed by a lightning protection contractor who is listed by underwriters laboratories, inc. Beginning in 2010, lpiip is the industrys most comprehensive inspection program combined with intentional customer service that respects your time and sense of urgency.
A qualified lightning protection contractor listed with ul and under the supervision of an lpi. Lightning may strike a given location whether there is lightning protection in place or not. Lpi 177 inspection guide for lpi certified systems d. Lightning protection systems and 96 lightning protection components lightning protection institute lpi 175 standard of practice for the design installation inspection of lightning protection systems. This gave rise to the new ilse branding for international lightning, surge, and. When starting off, i would recommend reading lpi 175 general section, then npfa 780 annex b and c, and then read 780. Provide and install a complete lightning protection system in compliance with the specifications and standards of the most current editions of the national fire protection associations lightning protection standard nfpa780, and lightning protection institute standard lpi 175. Protection standard ul96a and the lightning protection institutes lpi 175. Lightning rod protection in the state of alabama with 52,419 square miles and an average of 824,171 cloudtoground flashes a year pdf, lightning is a common occurrence in alabama with an average of almost 16 strikes per square mile annually. Inspection of lightning protection systems lpi 175.
The system shall be installed in accordance with ul96a, nfpa780 and lpi 175, and with the design provided by the system manufacturer. Limited scope report from lightning protection institute inspection program lpiip, depending on the lightning protection scope of work. Thirdparty lightning protection system certification. Lightning protection institute installation standard, lpi175 2. In 1978, it was chartered as a notforprofit cor poration. These professionals pass a series of tests and are retested. Once the installation is complete, erico will coordinate with ul or lpi to obtain a 3rd party certification. Lpi advocates use of ul as the thirdparty inspection authority for components according to their document ul 96. National standard of canada, can csab72m87 installation code for lightning protection systems applies to projects in. Fundamentals of lightning protection systems page 1 of 14 fundamentals of lightning protection systems, edition 1c september 2011. All components required for a ul or lpi certification shall be provided. For additional information on how to protect your family and home, or for a list of certified professionals, please contact the lpi at 18004886864 or visit lpi on the web at call on the experts certified by lpi this brochure is presented by the. Lpi 175 2004 edition common groundingwater pipe paragraph 107pg.
To assure quality and compliance, ul representatives visit our factory on a regular basis to inspect and test our products. All lightning protection materials and components shall comply in weight, size and. Provide documentation of an lpi 175, nfpa780, or ul96a certification from the lpi ip inspection program or a ul master label upon completion of project. Fundamentals of lightning protection systems cedengineering. Verify that your lightning protection system installer is lpi certified and your lightning protection system components are ullisted. Lightning protection institute standard of practice. The entire installation shall be in accordance with the lpi lightning protection installation code, lpi 175 latest edition, for class i ii installations.
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