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Make Plans to Attend the 2018 ULPA/LPI Lightning Protection Conference!

October 30, 2017

Registration is open for the 86th Annual ULPA/LPI Lightning Protection Conference at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa on February 28 - March 3, 2018. LPI member company, Bonded Lightning Protection of Florida will serve as our industry host for …

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Visit the LPI Booth at the Critical Facilities Summit!

October 12, 2017

Headed to Minneapolis this month? Be sure to join LPI at the 5th annual Critical Facilities Summit, an Expo that brings the best of the mission critical community together for three days of unbeatable networking, education and product discovery! The Summit is designed for …

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What Homeowners Need to Know about Lightning and its Fire Risk

October 8, 2017

In Support of National Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14  It’s the middle of the night when you and your family are awakened by a loud boom of a thunder-clap. Your windows rattle as you feel your house shake. Your instincts tell you your home has been struck by lightning, but …

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Save the Date! Plans underway for the 2018 LPI/ULPA Lightning Protection Conference!

October 3, 2017

The 86th annual industry conference, scheduled for February 27 - March 2, 2018, will feature educational sessions, professional development, networking opportunities, golfing, social events and much more! LPI members, Pat Dillon and Kim Stauder of Bonded Lightning Protection in …

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ESFI and LPI Warn of Lightning’s Lingering and Costly Threat to Property Owners

September 19, 2017

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the Atlantic Hurricane Season in full swing through November, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) are working to spread awareness of a less recognized, …

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Why does it take epic devastation to remind us of nature’s wrath and how helpless we are when it decides to take us on its terrifying course?

September 1, 2017

How do we begin to share a post about lightning in the midst of an epic weather event like Hurricane Harvey? As images of Harvey's devastation are even difficult to view, we can't begin to imagine how painful the reality of the hardship is for so many to bear. Dear people of …

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Lightning and Lightning Protection: Measuring the Tolerable Risk

August 14, 2017

When considering lightning protection, architects, engineers, safety professionals and building owners typically rely on the NFPA Risk Assessment methodology to determine the risk of damage due to lightning. The risk assessment guide is found in the “Annex L” section of the NFPA …

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Is your “shelter” from the storm a lightning safe place? Reminders about the dangers of tents and thunderstorms.

July 18, 2017

It’s July and it’s hot and humid. The dog days of summer have settled in, and so has lightning. And if you happen to be a camping enthusiast, or a guest at humid outdoor event, odds are that you could find yourself under a tent and in the midst of an approaching thunderstorm. …

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Build & Protect, Summer 2017

July 10, 2017

Recognizing the importance of disaster mitigation for the architect and engineering communities, Build & Protect, is a newsletter written specifically for A&E's to provide unique content related to lightning protection system (LPS) design, specification, quality …

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Number Of Lightning-Related Homeowners Insurance Claims Up In 2016, But Severity Down

June 20, 2017

Florida, Texas, Georgia And Louisiana Remain Top States For Lightning Claims; Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 18 – 24 NEWS PROVIDED BY: Insurance Information Institute NEW YORK, June 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The number of homeowners insurance claims from lightning …

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