Compliance Counts

Nationally recognized safety standards for lightning protection system design and installation are maintained by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 780) and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL96A). These standards are designed to help ensure safe, effective protection from lightning.

A properly installed lightning protection system minimizes the threat of lightning related damage. The security and peace of mind that a lightning protection system offers is a big return on a small investment.

The Primary Components

A lightning protection system should include all of the following elements, which work together to prevent lightning structural damage:

• Air terminals (rods)
• Conductor (cable)
• Bonds to metallic bodies
• Ground terminations
• Surge arresters

Electronic Protection

Today's facilities are especially vulnerable to the havoc that lightning can cause on sensitive electronic equipment. Harmful electrical surges can enter structures through utility service lines. To assure the highest level of protection, UL listed Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS) are available for your individual sensitive electronic equipment and service entrances. A qualified lightning protection specialist can make recommendations for surge protection that is tailored to your specific needs.

Quality Counts

It is essential that lightning protection systems are installed by trained, qualified lightning protection specialists. For quality assurance, all materials and methods should comply with nationally recognized safety standards as established by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and the National Fire Protection Association. Visit our Why Bonded? page for information on these standards and why you should choose Bonded Lightning Protection to install lightning protection on your home!