61G15-33.007. Design of Lightning Protection Systems  


Effective on Monday, December 4, 2017
  • 1(1) Lightning Protection Systems are passive systems used to protect building and structures from damage caused by lightning and static discharges. Items to be considered in the design or analysis of these systems include risks to persons or property, environmental factors, geological factors, building or structure characteristics, and materials performance.

    51(2) Electrical Engineering Documents for lightning protection systems must include the following information, if applicable to the particular project:

    70(a) Lightning Risk Assessment.

    74(b) Air terminals height and spacing.

    80(c) Corrosion protection measures.

    84(d) Arrangement of Main and Down conductors.

    91(e) Grounding Terminals and spacing.

    96(f) Conductor type and size.

    101(g) Equipment Legend.

    104(h) Testing requirements.

    107Rulemaking Authority 109471.008, 110471.033(2) FS. 112Law Implemented 114471.033 FS. 116History–New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.007, Amended 11-13-08, 12-4-17.

     

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