Core Value #11 Internal Promotion - We believe our future leaders are found in todays employees. See all Upcoming Events Great Big Texas Home Show March 9-11, Cowboys Stadium Booth #426 More info coming soon! More Information Lightning Library Lightning Photos Assess Your Risk Did You Know? Each year, an average of 150 people are reported killed by lightning and more than 700 injured. Due to inaccuracies in the medical reporting process of lightning-related incidents, it is estimated that the actual number of of lightning-related deaths and injuries may be 5,000 per year. Lightning Protection Materials Provided By: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Check us out on Facebook Assessing Your Risk No one can predict when and where lightning will strike.  To perform the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Risk Assessment, answer the following questions.  Based on your answers, this assessment will evaluate how individual factors affect your need for lightning protection.  This is the only tool used by the lightning protection industry to determine risk factors. Look at the map below for the Lightning Flash Density over the past year.  Locate your area and answer Question #1. 1).   Please choose your area's Flash Density rating...   -- Select Your Flash Density Area -- 14 to 1,000 flashes/sq. km/year 12 to 14 flashes/sq. km/year 10 to 12 flashes/sq. km/year 8 to 10 flashes/sq. km/year 6 to 8 flashes/sq. km/year 4 to 6 flashes/sq. km/year 3 to 4 flashes/sq. km/year 2 to 3 flashes/sq. km/year 1 to 2 flashes/sq. km/year 0.5 to 1 flashes/sq. km/year 0.1 to 0.5 flashes/sq. km/year 0.0001 to 0.1 flashes/sq. km/year   2).   What are the structure's dimensions? (in feet)   Length =   ft Width =   ft Height =   ft   3).   Which type of area best describes your structure location?   Structure located within a space containing structures or trees of the same height. Structure surrounded by smaller structures within a distance of 60 feet. Isolated structure, no other structures located within a distance of 60 feet. Isolated structure on a hilltop.   4).   What type of framing is on your structure?   Metal Nonmetallic Flammable   5).   What type of roofing is on your structure?   Metal Nonmetallic Flammable   6).   What content value does your structure contain?   Low value and nonflammable Standard value and nonflammable High value, moderate flammability Exceptional value, flammable, computer/electronics Exceptional value, irreplaceable cultural items   7).   Is your structure occupied?   Unoccupied Normally occupied Difficult to evacuate or risk of panic   8).   Which consequence best describes your structure in the case of a lightning strike?   Continuity of facility services not required, no environmental impact Continuity of facility services required, no environmental impact Consequences to the environment impact     NOTE:  As stated before, this is just a tool used to determine risk.  No one can predict when or where lightning can strike.  The only way to be truly certain that lightning will not damage your valuable property is to invest in a lightning protection system. Please feel free to contact our offices at 800-950-7933 if you would like more information or click here to go to our "Contact Us" page.   About Us  |   Residential  |   Commercial  |   Other Services  |   Literature & Links  |   FAQ's  |   Architects/Engineers  |   Career Opportunities  |   Contact Us

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