LIGHTNING PROTECTION
security for today’s commercial PROPERTIES
™
Why risk?
A
properly
protection
installed
system
lightning
safe-guards
fire alarms, sprinklers, and security
a
systems, a lightning protection system
business structurally and also protects
provides the peace of mind that comes
property,
electronic
from knowing that a potentially
equipment and personnel from the
inventory,
catastrophic problem has been dealt
destructive forces of lightning. As with
with proactively.
LIGHTNING FACTS
#1
According to the Insurance Information
Institute, lightning is the number one
cause of church fires (30.2%) in the U.S.*
5 – 6 billion
Property losses due to lightning
exceed $5 billion in the U.S. annually.*
3 – 5%
Between 3 – 5% of all commercial
insurance claims are lightning related.*
20,000,000
Lightning strikes 20 million times
each year in the U.S.*
protecting
facto r ie s
ai r p o r t s
schools
churches
o ffice s
h o s pital s
*Source: Factory Mutual Insurance Co.
design matters.
Design is important, which is why
compatible with all of the metals in a
modern lightning protection systems
structure and that the system complies
are made to blend with the style of a
with Underwriters Laboratories and
structure, making the system practically
National Fire Protection Association
undetectable from the ground. It is
lightning protection standards. This
also imperative that all of the metals
is why ECLE only sells to qualified
in a lightning protection system are
installation specialists.
Protect Against Loss.
It’s Simple
The Primary Components
A lightning protection system performs
A lightning protection system should
a simple task. It provides a specified path
include all of the following elements,
on which lightning can travel. When a
which work together to prevent lightning
building is equipped with a lightning
damage:
protection system, the destructive power
• Strike termination devices (rods)
of the lightning strike is directed safely
• Conductor (cable)
into the ground, leaving the structure,
• Bonds with metallic bodies
personnel, and equipment unharmed.
• Ground electrodes
• Surge suppression devices (SPD’s)
Compliance Counts
Nationally recognized safety standards
from lightning. The Lightning Protection
for lightning protection system design
Institute (LPI) also produces a standard for
and installation are maintained by the
lightning protection system design and
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA
installation (LPI 175). To assure quality
780) and Underwriters’ Laboratories
and compliance, UL representatives visit
(UL96A). These standards are designed
our factory on a regular basis to inspect
to help ensure safe, effective protection
and test our products.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
®
333 PFINGSTEN ROAD, NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062
Lightning Protection Services
Certificate Number
XXXX-XXXXXX
CC07-DC31DB
Inspection Date
06/30/2008
XX
/ XX / XX
Expiration Date
XX
/ XX / XX
06/30/2013
MASTER LABEL
CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION
For
LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS
This certificate reports the findings of an inspection by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. of a lightning protection
system. The inspection was conducted using all applicable sections of UL 96A, Installation Requirements for
Lightning Protection Systems, Eleventh edition, issued on 07/26/2001. The system was found to comply with
these requirements at the time of inspection. At the request of the installing company, the following item(s)
were omitted from the scope of the inspection:
Lightning
Protection
Standard
UL96A
The surge protection system was not inspected. Surge protection devices are a required and
integral component of a complete lightning protection system and should be provided on all
incoming and exiting electric power, data, and communication services.
BuildingCenter
Here III
Structure: Your
Eisenhower
Address: Main
2331 Street
Mill Road
Alexandria,USA
VA 22314
Anywhere,
Electronic Protection
Installer
Installing Company: Lightning
LOEHR LIGHTNING
PROTECTION CO
Address: Main
5268 Street
HULL STREET RD
RICHMOND,
VA 23224
Anywhere,
USA
Modern facilities are especially vulnerable
current, surge protection devices prevent
to the havoc that lightning can wreak
electrical
on sensitive electronic equipment. To
transients that can damage a building’s
assure the highest level of protection,
electrical system. For additional protection,
UL-listed lightning surge protection
UL-listed transient voltage surge protection
devices should be installed on electric
devices can be installed to protect specific
service panels. Surge protection devices
electronic
(SPD’s) are the first line of defense against
lightning protection specialist can make
harmful electrical surges that can enter a
recommendations for surge protection
structure through power lines.
that is tailored to the specific facility.
fires
and
protect
components.
A
This certificate is only valid for five years based on UL's reasonable estimate that the system will remain
unchanged. Any modifications to electrical, mechanical or communication systems of the structure will affect
lightning protection devices and may render protection afforded by this system ineffective. These changes
will invalidate our certificate earlier than the five year period.
Lightning
Protection
Standard
NFPA780
against
qualified
By filtering and dissipating the harmful
Typical commercial
Lightning Protection System
© 2009 East Coast Lightning Equipment, Inc.
Copyright 2007 Property of Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Unauthorized reproduction or alteration of this certificate constitutes fraud.
UL’s Master Label certificate signifies that the lightning
protection system is installed in compliance with national
safety standards.
Standard
of Practice
LPI175
quality matters.
Since 1984, ECLE has been a leading supplier of quality, UL-listed
for individual lightning protection installations. ECLE products
lightning protection components. ECLE’s products are listed and
also meet or exceed the requirements for lightning protection
labeled for the UL Master Label Certificate Program for Lightning
established by the National Fire Protection Association and the
Protection. Specifiers rely on the UL Master Label to ensure compliance
Lightning Protection Institute.
Need Assistance?
In addition to our complete line of quality lightning protection
about lightning protection, it is important to remember that
equipment, our nationwide network of representatives
ECLE is the leading resource for quality products and accurate, up-
provide design, specification, and consultation services
to-date information.
to assist you with your specific needs. When questions arise
If safety is important to your business,
contact our representative in your area.
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