Where lightning protection sits in NBC
NBC 2016 Volume 2, Part 8, Section 2 covers Electrical and Allied Installations. BIS identifies comprehensive provisions relating to lightning protection as one of the key additions/features of NBC 2016.
How to use NBC with IEC/IS standards
NBC should be read together with applicable Indian Standards, project specifications and adopted IS/IEC lightning-protection standards. The website should therefore present NBC as a building-code layer and IEC/IS standards as the detailed engineering design basis.
Project / authority context
The applicable requirement can also depend on local building rules, fire/life-safety requirements, authority/tender clauses, occupancy, building height and project-specific approval conditions.
Do not treat NBC as a BOQ table
NBC provides code-level requirements and guidance. Final quantities still come from the project risk/design process, drawings and the applicable detailed standards.
Engineering Reference Table
| NBC area | Website interpretation |
|---|---|
| Part 8 | Building Services. |
| Section 2 | Electrical and Allied Installations. |
| Lightning protection | Comprehensive building lightning-protection provisions. |
| Project use | Check NBC + applicable IS/IEC + local authority/tender requirements. |
Project Implementation Checklist
For an actual project, record the applicable standard edition, risk-assessment assumptions, approved drawings, selected design method, calculation revision, component specification, inspection/testing requirements and final engineering approval.
Official Source
Use the official issuing body's publication for the controlled standard text and current status.