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Need for Quality Control for Lightning Protection Emphasized by Industry Experts

March 25, 2014

MARYVILLE, Mo., March 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A diverse group of lightning protection experts, engineers and safety directors recently met at the 82nd annual LPI/ULPA Lightning Protection Conference in Singer Island, FL to review industry developments in technology, …

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Non-profits Share Top Five Lightning Protection and Lightning Safety Awareness Success Stories of 2013

January 9, 2014

HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In 2013, two non-profits, the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) and the Lightning Safety Alliance (LSA) expanded their commitment to lightning safety education through outreach efforts with like-minded …

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New Applications for Lightning Protection Cited in 2014 Safety Standard Document

December 19, 2013

MARYVILLE, Mo., Dec. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The newly-released 2014 edition of NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems includes several new applications and requirements for projects specifying lightning protection. According to NFPA, …

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Proposed Disaster Savings Measure Provides Incentives for Homeowners to Safeguard Their Property

December 11, 2013

MARYVILLE, Mo., Dec. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A savings incentive is on the horizon for mitigation-minded homeowners who take measures to safeguard their property from natural disasters and destructive weather perils, said the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI). The …

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Lightning Protection Inspection Program Expands in Popularity, Adds New Features

March 1, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Kim Loehr / LPI Director of Communications/ kiml@lightning.org or 804-314-8955 for the Lightning Protection Institute LAS VEGAS, March 1, 2013 – A new inspection program certifying that the lightning protection systems installed at homes and …

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Homeowners Encouraged to Ask Insurance Providers about Policy Credits for Lightning Protection Systems

November 30, 2012

For Immediate Release Contact: Kim Loehr, LSA/LPI Press Office - 804-314-8955 – kiml@lightning.org Homeowners Encouraged to Ask Insurance Providers about Policy Credits for Lightning Protection Systems HARTFORD, Conn., November 30, 2012 -- Similar to other home security measures …

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LPI and NFPA Partner to Reduce Risks from Lightning

June 19, 2011

MARYVILLE, Mo., June 19, 2011 * In Support of National Lightning Safety Awareness Week, June 19-25, 2011 MARYVILLE, Mo., June 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are joining forces to …

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With Wildfires Raging, Governor Perry Proclaims Lightning Safety Awareness Week as Experts Kick-off Educational Initiative in Texas

June 17, 2011

AUSTIN, Texas, June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As wildfires destroy thousands of acres in Texas, with some triggered by lightning, Governor Rick Perry declares June 19-25, 2011, Lightning Safety Awareness Week, proclaiming that education is the key to understanding …

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ESFI and LPI Warn against Lightning’s Underrated Dangers

May 25, 2011

MARYVILLE, Mo., May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) are reminding homeowners about the dangers of lightning; an underrated and often …

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Fire Safety Education Can Reduce Risks from Lightning

October 5, 2010

Hartford, CT – October 5, 2010 -- The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) and Lightning Safety Alliance (LSA) are teaming up to remind fire professionals about the importance of promoting education to help homeowners reduce their risks against lightning fires. Home fire losses …

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