Lightning Protection Study

A lightning protection study assesses a building’s vulnerability to lightning strikes and ensures compliance with engineering safety standards like IEC 62305 and OISD-GDN-180.

Purpose

• Determines if a structure is adequately protected from lightning risks.
• Ensures that lightning currents safely flow down toward the ground without impedance.
• Prevents severe structural damage, fires, and safety hazards to personnel.

Key Components

• Air Terminals (Lightning Rods): Installed at high points of a facility to safely intercept lightning strikes.
• Conductors: Heavy-duty metal cables that direct lightning energy away from structures and down to the ground.
• Grounding System: Safely disperses the extreme electrical currents deep into the earth.
• Surge Protection Devices (SPDs): Safeguard sensitive electrical systems and internal wiring from voltage surges.
• Equipotential Bonding: Minimizes hazardous voltage differences caused by lightning strikes within the structure.