Lightning protection system (LPS)

Designing a lightning protection system (LPS) design & Installation in Africa is way from easy. The necessities vary from building to building, assembling and protection system choices are many. You have got to shield not only the structure but also your electrical/electronic installations through separate systems.

Protection systems vary from an easy lightning rod to a posh mesh called a chemist cage. Since the building protection system can effectively conduct the lightning protection system (LPS) design and Installation charge to earth a part locality of the charge can rise.

You need to get help from a professional for electrical installations cause during a giant institution, the wants will get quite complicated.

Design

GT Electrical ComServ Limited accredited design engineers will design your Lightning Protection System to the correct class as published by the risk assessment and the information gained from the site survey or working closely with your architects or constructor. We can design a system that works for your home and your business.

All of our designs fully get along with the relevant standards:

• BSEN 62305 2013 (LP)
• NFC-17-102 (ESE)
• BSEN 61643 (Surge)
• BSCP 7430 (Earthing)
• BSEN 50164 (Components)

We can also supply marked up or full CAD drawing if required. 

For your peace of mind, all GT Electrical ComServ Limited designs are covered by our P.I. Insurance.

Installation

All GT Electrical ComServ Limited engineers are directly employed, fully trained, experienced, and CITB/CSCS certified lightning conductor engineers. 

A lightning protection system has to be properly installed so that in the event of a lightning strike, it can perform as required to protect the building. 

GT Electrical ComServ Limited have a complete range of fixings to suit all surfaces including; brick, cladding, concrete and wood along with a full range of none penetrative fixings to suit all types of ceiling surface including slate, tile, membrane, felt, lead and copper etc.

Our teams are skilled professionals using safe access methods to reach all areas and make sure that the installation is to the highest quality possible. 

Maintenance & Repair

For the lightning protection system to function as designed in the event of a lightning strike, it is essential that the lightning conductor system is maintained and kept in good condition.  

Test & Inspection

Section 5 of the Electricity at Work Act 1989 states; “that all lightning protection systems are maintained and tested at regular intervals, preferably not exceeding 12 months”

It is important that all lightning protection systems should be tested by an expert at least every 12 months but we always recommend testing is conveyed out every 11 months.  This gradually builds up a full picture of the earthing system and allows for seasonal alternative.

An existing BS 6651 can still be tested and certified to this standard.  Post 2008 systems are tested and certified to BS EN 62305.  ESE systems are tested and certified to NFC-17-102.  An engineer’s inspection report will go along with the system certificate with details of any repairs/recommendations required.