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Revised standards were adopted in 1905, 1906, 1925, 1932, and 1937. Design to lightning standard, nfpa780 08 thomas mason, p. Nfpa 780 provides lightning protection system installation requirements to safeguard people and property from fire risk and related hazards associated with lightning exposure. These revisions included the addition of three administrative chapters at the beginning. The national fire protection association has acted as sponsor of the national electrical code since 1911. Application standards nfpa 780 and ul 96a cover assessment of risk from lightning and installation of an appropriate lps. When starting off, i would recommend reading lpi 175 general section, then npfa 780 annex b and c, and then read 780. To provide engineers, electricians, designers, inspectors, managers, and technicians with an understanding of the details of lightning protection lp and the nfpa780 lightning protection requirements. Standard for the installation of lightning protection systems, 2008 edition. Npfa 780 lpi 175 lightning protection system for ground. Distribution systems selection and application principles, 2008. Standard for the installation of lightning protection systems is essential for designers, installers, insurance professionals, ahjs, and. Metal parts of electrical equipment are grounded to reduce arcing within the buildingsstructures from induced voltage from indirect lightning strikes. Learn more about our covid19 related shipping delays x.
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An updated nfpa 780, lpi 175 and ul 96a risk assessment is forthcoming. Course content graphic overview the primary goal of this course is to learn how to design lightning protection systems. Replaces e1, design to lightning standard, nfpa780 08. If a digital product is offered and you select pdf or digital access, you are purchasing a license to access nfpa. Energy facilities contractors group efcog 6 chapter 1. The 780 document covers many specialty constructions from hazardous materials storage to boats and ships to. Nfpa standards are reproduced with nfpa s permission by. Ul 96 lightning protection components ul 467 grounding and bonding equipment nfpa 780 standard for the installation of lightning protection systems.
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Article 250 grounding and bonding mike holt enterprises. Standard for the installation of lightning protection systems nfpa 780 provides lightning protection system installation requirements to safeguard people and property from fire risk and related hazards associated with lightning exposure. Standard for the installation of lightning protection systems, 2014 nfpa standards are of national fire protection association nfpa. The 2014 nfpa 780 responds to industry developments with added coverage of new topics to increase protection against dangerous lightning hazards fully updated to reflect the latest protection methods, devices, and safety challenges, the 2014 nfpa 780. On october 4, 2001, the standards council of nfpa national fire protection association dismissed the appeal of the hearys, decided to continue its standard on lightning protection no. Risk assessment calculator, maxwell lightning protection co. This edition of nfpa 780, standard for the installation of lightning protection systems. Standard for the installation of lightning protection systems is the new industry benchmark for protecting lives and property from fire and related dangers associated with lightning events. Bring your knowledge in line with the latest protection methods and devices.
Lightning protection system requirements if the project team determines that a lightning protection system should be provided, provide a traditional type of system in accordance with nfpa 780. The 2004 edition of nfpa 780 reflected an extensive editorial revision of the standard to comply with the concurrent edition of the nfpa manual of style for technical committee docu ments. Standard for the installation of lightning protection systems is the new industry benchmark for protecting lives and property from fire and. The subject proceedings resulted from an attack by the heary brothers and other proponents of ese early streamer emission lightning rods, who claimed, among other things, that it was unfair to continue to maintain a standard on franklin rod systems after refusing to. I have dear mike, i have a copy of the letter sent out by the standards council in which they state their intention not to issue the 2000 edition of nfpa 780 and to withdraw the 1997 edition of nfpa 780 and to terminate the project on lightning protection. Nfpa 780 provides lightning protection system installation requirements to safeguard people and property from fire risk and related hazards associated with.
This illustration identifies the components and introduces the basic rules for an. The result is a fully compliant nfpa 780 lps that followed the additional. Replaces e1, design to lightning standard, nfpa78008. The workshop provides valuable insight on how nfpa 780 and ul 96a relate to each other. If a digital product is offered and you select pdf or digital access, you are purchasing a license to access nfpa information electronically. Nfpa 780, standard for the installation of lightning protection systems, delivers a flexible approach to providing applicable safety protocols for lightning hazards based on the use of the building or structure. Jan 01, 2004 raise protection from lightning exposure to new heights with the 2008 nfpa 780.
Nfpa 780 also provides the foundation for numerous specialized lightning protection documents for organizations such as the dod, doe, nasa and the faa. The 2008 edition provides requirements for surge protective devices to be. Standard for the installation of lightning protection systems. Installation of lightning protection systems to nfpa 780ul 96a application standards nfpa 780 and ul 96a cover assessment of risk from lightning and installation of an appropriate lps. The original code document was developed in 1897 as a result of the united efforts of various insurance, electrical, architectural, and allied interests. Nfpa general meeting 65910 new document issued 73010. Reflecting the latest protection methods, devices, and safety challenges, the 2017 spanish edition of nfpa 780, standard for the installation of lightning protection systems is the new industry benchmark for protecting lives and property from fire and related dangers associated with lightning events. This guide is designed to assist in that determination. Jul 21, 2017 nfpa 780 is the principle lightning protection standard in the u. Presentation to lpi meeting, march 2007 what to expect in the 2007 nfpa 780 standard for the installation of lightning protection systems john m.
Do not provide an early streamer emission system or a charge dissipation system. In connection with these decisions, the council announced in october 2000 that it was giving proponents of nfpa 780 an opportunity to provide substantiation in support of the continued development of the standard. Graduates of this class will be able to design, evaluate, inspect and maintain a lp system for compliance with nfpa780 and relevant military codes. Materials copper lightning protection materials shall not be installed on or in contact with aluminum roofing. Understanding the nfpa780 lightning protection system. Our customers include some of the biggest engineering consulting companies. Lightning loss risk assessment involves the evaluation of various criteria to determine the risk of loss due to lightning. Raise protection from lightning exposure to new heights with the 2008 nfpa 780. Copies of esd association documents are available from the eosesd association, inc.
Nfpa 780 includes lightning protection for typical building construction in chapter four as requirements for ordinary structures. The 2020 edition offers stateoftheart provisions for installations, including onsite physical inspections of. Lightning protection standard 780 to be deleted by the nfpa. Nfpa 780 standard for the installation of lightning.
New international standard for lightning protection, iec. Structures to be protected are defined as one of two classes, as follows, which correlates back to the product. The 2020 edition offers stateoftheart provisions for installations, including onsite physical inspections of completed. Nfpa 780 is generally accepted as the us lightning protection standard. The first product line lpss and products is directly influenced by two lightning protection standards. Strike terminations for lightning protection systems 1 metal masts must have sufficient material properties e. National electrical code 2008 edition usf college of. Usermanual v2 east coast lightning equipment company. Relationship between ul 96a and nfpa 780 how ul 96a relates to military types of inspections uls inspection and certification process. This intensive training provides the electricianinspectortechnician with an understanding of the details of nfpa 780 lightning protection system designs and inspectionmaintenancetesting. Reflecting the latest protection methods, devices, and safety challenges, the 2017 edition of nfpa 780.
Nfpa 780 standard for the installation of lightning protection systems this edition of nfpa 780, standard for the installation of lightning protection systems, was prepared by the technical committee on lightning protection and acted on by the national fire protection association, inc. Structures to be protected are defined as one of two classes, as follows, which correlates back to the. Installation of lightning protection systems contains technical revisions throughout the standard and is your key to reducing dangerous and deadly lightning hazards. The calculator is built following nfpa 780 standards. The installation of equipment shall all be done as per nfpa 780, and ul96a. Persons graduating from this 2 to 3day class will be able to evaluate and inspect an existing lightning protection system for compliance with nfpa 780. The us air force modified afi 321065 to provide better guidance for critical operations. Buy nfpa 780, standard for the installation of lightning. For the full background see, especially, standards council.
Established in 1984, east coast lightning equipment provides highquality, ul listed lightning protection system components to the lightning protection and professional design industries throughout the usa, canada, central america, and the middle east. Ul has developed this guide for use by code authorities. Nfpa long form decision on standard 780 lightning protection standard. Thomas mason page 2 of 24 fig 1 ridge protection, class i small building face downcomer. Nfpa and the nfpa logos are trademarks and service marks of nfpa. Nfpa780 for the installation of lightning protection systems is widely held to be the primary lightning protection document in the usa. Nfpa standards are reproduced with nfpas permission by. Graduates of this class will be able to design, evaluate, inspect and maintain a lp system for compliance with nfpa 780 and. The course focuses on nfpa 780 chapters 1 through 6 and ul 96a applications and includes detailed guidance on general requirements, miscellaneous structures, special occupancies, and heavy duty stacks.
Adoption of iec 62305 as the basis for one major u. Nfpa 780 is the principle lightning protection standard in the u. Major changes in the 2017 edition of nfpa 780 provide greater oversight and new understanding of lightning protection systems and lightning hazards reflecting the latest protection methods, devices, and safety challenges, the 2017 edition of nfpa 780. The appropriate standards for lightning protection in these markets are. Nfpa 780 2008 edition lightning protection institute. Nfpa 780, standard for the installation of lightning. Define the scope of the standard and its limitations. Agenda technical committee on standard for the installation of lightning protection systems first draft meeting denver, co september 22 26, 2014 item 1491. See nfpa 780, standard for the installation of lightning protection systems for grounding and bonding of lightning protection systems.
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