BUilding code and conduct for lightning arrester
About Lightning Protection System
It is important to understand that lightning protection system are designed to provide safe path for lightning to follow diverting it towards earthing or grounding.
While Lightning Protection help to protect a building or equipment through a direct lightning strike, A complete lightning protection system is needed to help prevent harmful electrical surges, and possible fires caused by lightning entering a structure via wires and pipes
IS 2309
In the India Code of Practice for Lightning Protection of Buildings and Allied Structures," provides guidelines and recommendations for protecting buildings and allied structures from the damaging effects of lightning strikes. Here's a brief overview of what the standard typically covers: .
SCOPE OF LIGHTNING Arrester on building
The standard covers the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of lightning protection systems for buildings, structures, and their occupants.
Component of lightning arrester
It specifies the various components of a lightning protection system, including air terminals (lightning rods), conductors, ground electrodes, bonding connections, surge protection devices, and associated materials.
Component of lightning arrester
It specifies the various components of a lightning protection system, including air terminals (lightning rods), conductors, ground electrodes, bonding connections, surge protection devices, and associated materials.
Safety
Considerations for the safety of personnel involved in the installation and maintenance of lightning protection systems