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News Release from: BSI British Standards | Subject: Lightning protection standards
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 November 2007
Guide to new lightning protection
standards
New lightning protection standards mean a fundamental change to the construction industry and the way we build in the UK.
As four new standards (BS EN 62305) replace the old single standard (BS6651), contractors must be aware of how to implement changes BSI British Standards has published Protection against lightning - A UK guide to the practical application of BS EN 62305
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 9 Mar 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The BS EN 62305 standards Parts 1-4 provide the general principles to be followed in the protection against lightning of structures, their installations and staff, and services connected to these.
This guide would be of advantage to architects, consultants, building contractors and practitioners, and anyone specializing in the design, installation, testing and maintenance of systems of protection against lightning.
Protection against lightning - A UK guide to the practical application of BS EN 62305 covers:.
* Risk assessment.
* Damage due to lightning and overvoltages.
* Protection measures.
* Design for structural protection.
* Requirements for structures with risk of explosion.
* Protection for electrical and electronic systems.
* Inspection and testing.
* Maintenance.
* Records.
Price GBP75* Member Price GBP50.
BSI order ref BIP 2118.
ISBN 978 0 580 50899 8.
For more information and a free chapter download, please visit the website.
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