Things You Should Know About Lightning Protection Design
Lightning strikes account for over a third of computer failures all over the world. With this number in mind, it makes sense to protect your assets from lightning strikes using state of the art lightning and surge protection devices. This increases your facility’s protection from physical damage and reduces the possibilities of fire. Insurers now require the installation of lightning protection systems for commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, historic landmarks, and public venues. Lightning protection design An effective earthing system is critical to the safety of every electrical installation. And a robust earthing and lightning protection design is the first step in any electrical system to ensure the safety of assets, properties, and human beings. Lightning Eliminators & Consultant Inc. lightning protection design involves: Collection of data - Soil resistivity measurement - Earth resistance/impedance measurement - Touch, step and transfer potential measurement