Building Resiliency
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As partners, we share and support.
We learn best practices from each other.
We find ways to enhance each other's business or industry.
Resilient Home: Massachusetts
See the progression of a resilient home being built on the East Coast – and includes the design and implementation of a lightning protection system. This project was initiated through +Labs architects and our members Commercial Lightning Protection/ HomeSafe Lightning Protection and Harger, Inc, donated the design, materials, and installation of the system.
Lightning Protection Industry Partners
The lightning protection industry encompasses a diverse amount of resources. The LPI and our industry partners share a goal to ensure safety for individuals, homes, businesses and communities from the impact of a lightning strike.
The common thread among these organizations is the commitment to educate, support and bring awareness
to lightning and lightning safety in various ways: lightning research, personal safety, and the proper design/installation/inspection
of lightning protection systems. Each of these organizations has a focus yet they commit to providing support
to everyone in our industry: Manufacturers, installers, customers, and communities.
Below, you will see their focus and the ways in which they partner/support the Lightning Protection Institute and our industry.
United Lightning Protection Association (ULPA)
Focus: Educate, train and support installers
Support: ULPA Apprenticeship Program & Co-Host of the Annual National Conference
Lightning Protection Institute Inspection Program (LPI-IP)
Focus: Providing 3rd party inspection for lightning protection systems
Support: Upholding the most comprehensive inspection program for the lightning protection industry
Lightning Safety Alliance Corporation (LSA)
Focus: Dedicated to providing education and legislative support
Support: Providing educational resources and training for our LPI Members to utilize on a regional and national level
Lightning Protection Coalition
Focus: Small member strike force that is dedicated to maintaining high industry standards and coordinates to take action in the areas needed to support the industry
Support: Recent IBC Code Changes
National Lightning Safety Council (NLSC)
Focus: Lightning research and Personal lightning safety in the US as well as internationally with ACLEnet
Support: LSAW, SBW, International Lightning Safety Day
Lightning Protection University (LPU)
Focus: Education and training for the design/build community
Support: Online courses to study for Industry Certifications
Industry Partners
Provide insight and support for our industry.
Industries: Architects, Building Enclosure Consultants, Insurance, and Research
