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Article | REF: C3308 V1

Lightning protection of buildings – protection techniques

Author: Alain ROUSSEAU

Publication date: July 10, 2020

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2. Outdoor protection system

2.1 SPF exterior components

A protection system comprises various electrically interconnected components:

  • one or more atmospheric discharge capture devices;

  • Roof conductors that can be used to capture lightning or simply connect a capture device to down conductors;

  • down conductors along facades;

  • ground connections (see § 5.7).

  • additional components for connecting these various elements or providing additional functions.

SPF components must comply with existing standards, in particular the 62561 series of standards. Some components may be natural components, i.e. metal...

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