Pdf nfpa 780proposed 2017 edition standard for the. For each of these, nfpa 780 2020 outlines unique protection guidelines, covering materials, grounding, bonding, concealed systems, corrosion protection, and various other protective measures. A properly installed lightning protection system safeguards a business structurally and also protects. Origin and development of nfpa 780 nfpa first adopted specifications for protection of buildings against lightning in 1904. As a matter of common sense, if the bcat is suitable for the iec 62305 standard, and can be. Nfpa780 standard 2020 edition lightning protection institute.
The goal of this course is to learn how to design lightning protection systems. In 1945, the nfpacommittee and the parallel american standards association asa committee on protection against lightning. Rods shall be free of paint or other nonconductive conductor coatings. Revised standards were adopted in 1905, 1906, 1925, 1932, and 1937. This edition of nfpa 780, standard for the installation of lightning protection systems, was. The topics presented are the final actions for the new standard, due out after the. Nfpa 780 proposed 2017 edition standard for the installation of lightning protection systems tia log. All lightning protection connections will be free of paint and galvanizing. Nfpa 780 2020 revises the 2017 edition of the same standard for the installation of lightning protection systems. Installation of lightning protection systems to nfpa 780 ul 96a application standards nfpa 780 and ul 96a cover assessment of risk from lightning and installation of an appropriate lps. Nfpa 780 provides lightning protection system installation requirements to. Nfpa 780 2004 edition standard for the installation of lightning protection. Free access to nfpa lightning protection standard east coast.
Requirements for lightning protection systems, or nfpa 780, standard for the installation of. Lightning protection guide glatfelter healthcare practice. Standard for the installation of lightning protection systems 2017 datascience. This illustration identifies the components and introduces the basic rules for an. Protection code to standard for the installation of lightning. Note especially the intersystem bonding terminal and surge protective device spd. Nfpa 780 2020 contains valuable detailed information on nationally recognized methods for the proper design, installation and inspection of lightning protection. Objective familiarize with major revisions for 2007 nfpa 780.
Click here to download a free lightning protection specification. The 780 document covers many specialty constructions from hazardous materials storage to boats and ships to. Lightning protection, grounding, bonding, shielding, and surge. This edition of nfpa 780 was approved as an american national standard on june 2. Nfpa 780 includes lightning protection for typical building construction in chapter four as requirements for ordinary structures. Structures to be protected are defined as one of two classes, as follows, which correlates back to the. Access to the marks hub is free and open to all regulators.
Pdf standard for the installation of lightning protection systems. The standard excludes lightning protection system installation. Find the most uptodate version of ul 96 at engineering360. There can be no downside to amending the standard to permit competition from equivalent andor more effective lightning protection systems.
Their document, nfpa 780 standard for the installation of lightning protection systems, is recognized as the basis for lightning protection. What to expect in the 2007 nfpa 780 standard for the installation of lightning protection systems john m. Nfpa 780 provides separate requirements for lightning protection regarding different properties. The 2000 edition of nfpa 780 was amended to provide requirements. Standard for the installation of lightning protection.
The equilization bonding conductor is part of the lightning protection system. Designing to lightning standard, nfpa7802011 pdh online. If choosing the download option, you must view the roproc from our website. Nfpa 7802020, standard for the installation of lightning. Fire protection association nfpa 780 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.
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