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4. SPF maintenance
It is a common misconception that, once installed, an SPF requires no maintenance. If routine maintenance of an SPF is negligible, or even non-existent, defective parts should be replaced, whether due to excessive lightning strikes, corrosion, work in the SPF's environment (e.g. roof sealing, ground work) or any other cause such as wind or vibration.
An annual visit is a good practice to view all SPF components and decide whether or not to replace them if they are damaged. This visit also enables us to observe any modifications to the protected structure, which may have changed. It is not uncommon to see antenna masts installed since the last visit, extending beyond the lightning conductor (when the antenna is not directly attached to the lightning conductor), or a building extension that is no longer covered.
The periodic visual inspection...
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Bibliography
Standards and norms
AFNOR
- Low-voltage arresters – Part 11: Surge arresters connected to low-voltage systems – Requirements and test methods - NF EN 61643-11/A11 - 2018
- Low-voltage surge arresters – Part 21: Surge arresters connected to signal and telecommunication networks – Operating specifications and test methods - NF EN 61643-21/A2 - 2013
- Protection contre la foudre Partie 1 : Principes généraux...
Regulations
ICPE Order: Arrêté du 11 mai 2015 modifiant une série d'arrêtés ministériels pour prendre en compte la nouvelle nomenclature des installations classées pour la protection de l'environnement entrant en vigueur au 1 er juin 2015 dans le cadre de la transposition de la directive no 2012/18/UE du 4 juillet 2012.
Decree known as INB: Decree of 07/02/12 laying...
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