Critical Facilities
Coming Soon
We rely on critical facilities on a daily basis, as well as during a natural disaster.
Critical facilities, as defined by the government/FEMA, can include fire stations,
police stations, hospitals, emergency operation centers... and more.
It's Critical.
One lightning strike to any one of these buildings could render them non-operational.
"It's Critical" to keep our critical facilities operational to support the needs of our
communities. Lightning poses a severe threat to individuals and communities
who are not prepared for the consequences of a lightning strike.
Fire Station: Fort Myers, Florida
The Lightning Protection Institute and members are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of those in our communities. LPI members, Lightning Protection Systems, Inc. and Thompson Lightning Protection, took this dedication to the next level by donating the design, the components and the installation to the new fire station in Fort Myers, Florida.
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
