While most facilities have upkeep provisions or periodic maintenance programs for their building systems, a lightning protection system check-up, can fall through the cracks. The vast majority of operations managers and building owners aren't familiar with industry requirements …
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Register for the 2017 LPI/ULPA Annual Lightning Protection Conference!
Registration is now open for the 2017 LPI/ULPA Lightning Protection Conference in Houston, Texas, February 8-10. LPI members, Mike Weir and Taylor Lightning Protection, will serve as industry hosts for the 85th annual conference, which will feature educational sessions, …
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Prevention is Key to Reducing Home Fire Risks; Including Blazes Sparked by Lightning
In support of National Fire Prevention Week The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that home fires account for $6-8 billion in property damage in the U.S. Many of these fires are preventable, including those sparked by lightning; an underrated and often …
Build & Protect, September 2016
You build it. We help PROTECT it! 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 design, …
LPI Exhibiting at Greenbuild Expo, in Los Angeles, October 5 & 6
Green building is a good idea and good for business. A Green Building Economic Impact study released by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), found that Green construction is expected to account for more than 2.3 million U.S. jobs by the end of this year, and 3.3 million jobs …
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LPI Tech Bulletin: Lightning and Aquatics Safety for Indoor Pools
The purpose of this Tech Letter is to acquaint subscribers with the issue of aquatics safety and lightning protection for indoor pools. Lightning protection precautions for indoor pools is an issue that poses concerns for recreational facilities in terms of safety, risk …
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Lightning Protection Overview
General Industry Information The Lightning Protection Institute is a nationwide not-for-profit organization founded in 1955 to promote lightning protection education, awareness, and safety. The lightning protection industry began in the United States when Benjamin Franklin …
Lightning Protection Institute Joins State Fire Marshals in Effort to Reduce Fire Risk Present in Millions of U.S. Homes
Effort calls for improved performance standards for CSST Maryville, Mo., September 9, 2016 -- The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) is joining forces with the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) to improve safety measures connected with a fire risk lurking …
Preparation is Key to Navigating Mother Nature’s Nastiness
September 2, 2016 -- September is National Preparedness Month and an excellent time to create plans that can safeguard your home or business against Mother Nature’s nastiness. Weather emergencies like hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and tornadoes can happen in the middle of the …
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NFPA 780: Setting the Standard for Safe and Effective Lightning Protection
August 18, 2016 -- Safety standards are designed to ensure the safety of products, activities or processes. When it comes to lightning protection, the difference between “safe and effective” lightning protection and “unsafe and ineffective” lightning protection is ultimately …
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