NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems-2017
Keep pace with the most current information and requirements of lightning installation for safer and more effective systems. An industry benchmark document for lightning safety for over a century, NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems, provides a comprehensive resource for helping to safeguard lives and property from fire and related dangers associated with lightning events. It includes detailed provisions of protection methods, devices, and safety challenges in lightning protection systems. NFPA 780 also delivers a flexible approach to providing applicable safety protocols for lightning hazards based on the use of the building or structure. From work requirements and informative annexes to illustrated figures and updated definitions, this essential standard is perfect for facility managers, installers, inspectors, and authorities having jurisdiction.
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Book Overview
NFPA 780-2017, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems, provides guidelines for designing and installing lightning protection systems to safeguard structures and their occupants from lightning-related hazards. This standard covers traditional lightning protection system installation requirements for various types of structures, including:
- Ordinary buildings
- Heavy-duty stacks
- Structures containing flammable vapors, gases, or liquids
- Wind turbines
- Watercraft
- Airfield lighting circuits
- Solar arrays
The purpose of NFPA 780 is to establish safety measures that mitigate the risks associated with lightning strikes, ensuring that electricity is safely directed to the ground without causing damage. The standard does not cover installation requirements for early streamer emission systems or charge dissipation systems.
About NFPA
NFPA is known as the trusted source of safety knowledge, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has been helping to solve some of the planet’s toughest safety problems for more than 125 years. To remain relevant for over a century as a knowledge and information organization, we’ve continually evolved our scope of expertise—from fire prevention, wildfire preparedness, and electrical safety to hazardous materials, community risk reduction, and public safety.
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Specifications
| Weight | 2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11 × 8 × 0.5 in |
- Publisher: NFPA
- Edition/Release Date: January 1, 2016
- ISBN: 9781455914210
- Pages: 101
- Format: Paperback / Softbound
- Target Audience: Professionals
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