I. WHAT IS LIGHTNING? Lightning is a visible electrical discharge that occurs within a cloud, between two clouds, or between a cloud and the surface of the earth. As lightning passes through the air it heats the air quickly. This causes the air to expand rapidly and creates …
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Most lightning victims are steps away from lightning safety, so don't be apathetic about lightning. Remember, When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! You are not safe anywhere outside. Run to a safe building or vehicle when you first hear thunder, see lightning or observe dark …
National Electrical Safety Month Reminder: Surge Protectors Alone are Not Designed to Handle a Direct Lightning Strike!
May 9, 2014 -- May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) is joining the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) to raise awareness about the importance of electrical safety. Naturally, our focus is lightning. Lightning is an …
Trades Dabbling in Lightning Protection Quickly Learn that the Devil is in the Details.
April 10, 2014 -- It’s unlikely that you’d hire a roofer to service your appliance repairs or contract with a plumber to handle electrical wiring for your home or business. So, isn't it common sense to apply the same logic for your lightning protection system installations? …
Questions & Answers about Lightning Protection Inspections: Why Third Party Review is Important for your System!
March 11, 2014 -- Just as inspections are a standard practice in the world of construction, it’s understood in the lightning protection industry that lightning protection systems must be inspected following completion of their installation. Third party inspection is the …
Is Your Lightning Protection Due for a Check-up? Why Maintenance is Key to Ensuring a Safe and Effective System.
February 12, 2014 -- Media accounts of lightning striking a station tower at Baltimore’s main airport and injuring an air traffic controller last September have exposed new safety concerns for airports. Has this incident exposed a vulnerability at our country's …
Tending to the Trees! How Lightning Protection Provides Sustainability to Keep Trees Healthy & Green
January 16, 2014 -- "They are beautiful in their peace, they are wise in their silence. They will stand after we are dust. They teach us, and we tend them." - Galeain ip Altiem MacDunelmor Are you tending to your trees? Even if you aren't a full-fledged tree-hugger, you …
2014 NFPA Safety Standard Adds New Applications for Lightning Protection
December 19, 2013 -- The oldest and most comprehensive safety standard for lightning protection has been updated to address several new industry developments. The recently-released 2014 edition of NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems includes …
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Mitigation Call to Action: Support the Disaster Savings Accounts Act of 2013!
November 27, 2013 -- Did you know that disaster safety experts estimate that for every dollar a homeowner invests in mitigation, the return can yield up to seven times the amount in measurable savings? So to use lightning protection as an example, a $3,000 lightning protection …
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Fire Prevention Campaign Effort Provides $100,000 in Lightning Protection System Donations for Fire Stations!
October 18, 2013 -- A lot can happen in a year in the world of lightning protection; especially when LPI members get together to support safety and their communities. A campaign that began last fall to support Sparky the Fire Dog’s “Wish List” has now successfully provided …
