It is vital you have a lightning protection system in place that is fully compliant with national and international standards. Testing and associated maintenance ensures a lightning. Where lpl i or space is blank is indicated a full risk assessment to bs en 62305 2 2012 is recommended. Bs 6551 has now been replaced with a combination of new standards based on the recently introduced cenelec. Lightning protection system lps bs eniec 623051 has defined four lightning protection levels lpls based on probable minimum and maximum lightning currents. St d d li ht istandards lightning protection systemsprotection systems iec en 62305. Frequently asked questions on lightning protection omega. Free lightning protection design software paradise electric. All our lightning protection systems are designed in accordance to bs en 62305.
Parts 1 to 4 of the international iec 62305 standard series, which was published in. Grey matters has a unique mix of specialist experience covering global lightning protection design solutions. The electricity at work regulations 1989 state that lightning protection systems lps should be tested in accordance with the relevant british standard which is now bs en 62305. Omega red is the uk market leader in lightning protection services systems and design. Annual testing, inspection and maintenance is a requirement under the current bs en 62305. Lightning protection level lpl four protection levels i, ii, iii and iv are defined by considering the peak current, charge, specific energy, duration of various lightning strokes and the probability of these being exceeded. Part 1 general principles this is an introduction to the other parts of the standard. We test in accordance with the bs en 62305 standards. The annual testing and inspection of lightning protection.
Lighting protection level i is the most severe, with level iv being the least. Inspection, testing and maintenance of lps and lpms. Iecbs en 623051 provides the general principles for the protection of structures, their people, contents and electrical installations, against the damaging effects of lightning. The required class of lightning protection can be either established by risk assessment or can be chosen to be class i.
The annual testing and inspection of lightning protection systems are essential for the continued safeguard of the building, the building structure itself, along with the contents and the lives of its occupants. Lightning equipotential bonding in accordance with bs en 62305 3. It is the british edition of the european standard both are derived from iec. Lightning protection design the conventional way, delivered unconventionally.
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These lpls equate directly to classes of lightning protection system lps. Lightning protection testing elec cert ltd electrical testing. The part 2 of bs en 62305 provides a comprehensive mathematical model to evaluate and manage the risk posed by lightning strikes and measures to alleviate the risk associated with earthing system designs. Lightning protection testing elec cert ltd electrical. Aug 16, 2019 bs en 501641 pdf find the most uptodate version of bs en at engineering bs en lightning protection components lpc. Testing and associated maintenance ensures a lightning protection system is functioning correctly. The lightning protection system is defined by its protection class, where the effectiveness of protection. This means if you are looking for an effective lighting design service. Specification for lightning protection diocese of rochester. Introduction to the new standard bs eniec 62305 77 93 an overview of bs eniec 62305, its impact on lightning protection and the support and advice available from furse index 94 95. Erico manufactures, using the eritech trade name, lightning protection systems in full accordance with more than twelve national and international standards, as well as nonconventional systems for applications where these. Process for the management of ignition by lightning. All connection components used in the installations of lightning protection services have passed bs en 62305 1. The bs eniec 62305 standard for lightning protection was originally published in september 2006, to supersede the previous standard, bs 6651.
Although focused on the bs en standard, this guide may provide supporting information of interest to consultants designing to the iec equivalent. Bs en62305 testing lightning protection design lightning. To test the continuity of the reinforcing bars the resistance. The program is made based on the methodology, established in the international standard bs en 623052. In some cases, annex d refers to other parts of bs en 623053 which allow choices to be made depending on the required class of lightning protection system. All connection components used in the installations of lightning protection. Lightning protection mastering the maze of bs en 62305. Bs en 62305, protection against lightning, consists of the following parts. Iec bs en 62305 1 provides the general principles for the protection of structures, their people, contents and electrical installations, against the damaging effects of lightning. Erico manufactures, using the eritech trade name, lightning protection systems in full accordance with more than twelve national and international. The bs en iec 62305 standard for lightning protection was originally published in september 2006, to supercede the previous standard, bs 6651. Lightning strikes can have devastating consequences to buildings and structures that are not adequately protected against a lightning strike. All our lightning protection work is carried out to bs6651 bs en 623052006 and all its component parts.
The bs en 62305 updated the standards, and included the. It is the british edition of the european standard both are derived from iec 62305 to which all lightning protection systems to new structures, and new extensions to existing ones, are designed, installed and maintained. Iec bs en 62305 2 provides the procedure for the evaluation of the risk of damage from a lightning related event. Crucial to the installation of any lightning protection system, lightning conductors testing should also be carried out on existing systems by skilled personnel on a regular basis, using calibrated. Risk management bs en 62305 2 outlines risk assessment for a structure or service from lightning flashes to earth. Bs en 62305 earthing systems earth rods earth bars.
The main standard is bs en 62305 protection against lightning, consisting of. Additional information for the testing and maintenance of lightning protection systems. Protection against lightning a uk guide to the practical. Lightning protection testing bailey lightning protection. Bs en 623054 electrical and electronic systems within structures. No longer is it acceptable for the professional team to ask in their tender speci. Lightning protection design compliant to bs en 62305. It classifies the sources and types of damage to be evaluated and introduces the risks or types of loss to be anticipated as a result of lightning. The first will be the sheer volume of information included in the new standard. Part 2 risk management bs en 62305 2 specifically deals with making a risk assessment, the results of which define the level of lightning protection system lps required.
This guide is the wallis interpretation of the bs en 62305. The program is made based on the methodology, established in the international standard bs en. This part of iec 62305 deals with the protection, in and around a structure. Furse have now launched an updated guide to bs en protection against lightning. Bs en 62305 is the latest reference document for protection against lightning. Bsen623053 protection against lightning lightning protection. Bs eniec 62305 lightning protection general standard principles. In some cases, annex d refers to other parts of bs en 62305 3 which allow choices to be made depending on the required class of lightning protection system. Lightning protection system lps bs en iec 62305 1 has defined four lightning protection levels lpls based on probable minimum and maximum lightning currents. No longer is it acceptable for the professional team to. Jul 09, 2019 furse guide to bs en 62305 pdf furse have now launched an updated guide to bs en protection against lightning. Bs 6551 has now been replaced with a combination of new standards based on the recently introduced cenelec european standards. Bs 6651 1985 british standard for lightning protection for years bs en 62305. The electricity at work regulations 1989 state that lightning protection systems lps should be tested in accordance with the relevant british standard which is now bs en.
The scheme covers topics such as causes of lightning, risk assessment, the methods of protection including surge protection and inspection and testing to meet the standards of bs en 62305. The general industry accepted recommendation used to be that the system is tested at eleven month intervals in order to take account over time all. Bs en iec 62305 1 general principles this opening part of the bs en iec 62305 suite of standards serves as an introduction to the further parts of the standard. Lightning protection system design and installation.
Until this is published, risk assessment calculations for lightning protection should follow bs en 62305 2. In order to read a secure pdf, you will need to install the fileopen plugin on your computer. The correlation between the four levels of lpl and lps is identified in table 7. Lightning protection and testing specialists across the uk. Part 2 risk management bs en 623052 specifically deals. Introduction to the new standard bs eniec 62305 77 93 an overview of bs eniec 62305, its impact on lightning protection and the support and advice available from furse index 94 95 usefully arranged by application and product customer services 96 sales and technical enquiries, how to order and furse on the web contents. A guide to bs en 62305 protection against lightning. Annex c informative simulation of the lightning current for test purposes.
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