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Passionate about Lightning Protection.
With over 30 years industry experience, we've seen it all. Our passion for this industry is unparalleled so we decided to make it our mission to bring education, knowledge and quality workmanship to clients across the UK. We feel its important for anyone who is responsible for a lightning protection system to have the relevant knowledge to understand them. For this reason our test reports are indepth but digestible for clients and customers that don't specialise in the industry.
We are a team of engineers dedicated to providing innovative solutions to all your lightning protection needs. Our services include designing, installing, and maintaining LP systems for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you!
Only a risk assessment to BSEN62305:2012 can answer this question accurately. The risk assessment will determine if your property is at risk or not. It will also detail what is needed for the property to be safe.
Many people are misinformed about the physics of lightning and for this reason it's best to seek professional advice when considering LPS. Our risk assessments can help you make the right choice for your circumstances. The most important risk to consider is known as R1 - Risk of loss or permanent injury to human life. This will always be our main focus when assessing the risks.
If your site is under DSEAR regs then you may be required under legislation to mitigate the risks as best as possible and is likely to include an isolated lightning protection system to cover explosive atmospheres of your site. Call us today to discuss your requirements
Lightning protection systems, designed and maintained correctly, will capture and divert lightning energy to earth. This starts with the air-termination system on your roof and will share the current via all the systems down-conductors and finally reach the earth termination network to safely dissipate the energy to ground.
Part of an effective LPS is surge protection devices or SPDs. All systems are recommended to have at least a Type 1 SPD installed and further recommended to have coordinated SPM (surge protection measures). With further Type 2 and Type 3 SPDs your internal electronic infrastructure will be safe from transient overvoltage. Get in touch today to discuss your surge protection requirements or arrange a survey.
According to BS EN 62305, lightning protection systems should be inspected and tested at least once every 12 months. However, it's often recommended to conduct inspections every 11 months to account for seasonal variations and ensure consistent performance.
Regular inspections help identify potential faults and maintain the system's effectiveness in protecting your structure and occupants.
For sites with explosive atmospheres, the inspection and maintenance of lightning protection systems are even more critical due to the higher risk of ignition. According to BS EN 62305 and other relevant standards, these systems should be inspected and tested more frequently.
Typically, it is recommended to conduct inspections every 6 months for such high-risk environments. This ensures that any potential faults are identified and rectified promptly to prevent ignition sources that could lead to explosions.