6. Glossary
Lightning Protection System; Système de Protection Foudre
System comprising one or more capture elements (lightning conductor, etc.), down conductors to conduct lightning to the ground and an earth network dedicated to lightning. Also included in the SPF are equipotential bonding systems (e.g. metal gas pipes) and equipotential bonding arresters installed at the entrance of each network into the protected structure.
The term "lightning rod" is often used in everyday language, but it's just one of the components of the SPF.
Densité de foudroiement au sol Ng; Flash ground density
Number of lightning strikes on the ground per year and per square kilometer, generally obtained from national detection networks (Météorage network in France, for example) or from national maps generally published...
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- 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...
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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.
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