May is National Electrical Safety Month and each year, LPI supports the Electrical Safety Foundation International’s campaign to raise awareness. While supporting the campaign, LPI also takes the opportunity to remind the public of the dangers of a frequently overlooked and often …
News & Press
Lightning Protection Institute Expresses Concerns about a Common Gas Piping
Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) Pipes Have Been Linked to Fires, Gas Leaks FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MARYVILLE, Mo, April 27, 2017 -- The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) is telling its members to take liability precautions when installing lightning protection …
Read Article about Lightning Protection Institute Expresses Concerns about a Common Gas Piping
Thunderstorms Hit Q1 Record in the U.S.
Will 2017 receive a five-star ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡rating for lightning losses in the U.S.? It seems those March winds and April showers may have ushered in more than spring flowers for many property owners across the country. According to new statistics shared by partners at the Insurance …
Build & Protect, March 2017
March 16, 2017 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 …
Are churches attracting more lightning than sinners? How lightning protection systems can prevent losses!
There's an old saying many lightning protection professionals are familiar with, that you may have heard it before, "Churches attract more lightning than sinners." While the saying is meant in jest, there is quite a bit of evidence that lightning causes a lot of headaches for …
Is Your Lightning Protection System Missing a Key Component? (Hint: Inspection!)
Wondering if your LPS design or installation meets industry guidelines and requirements? Not sure if your project specifications comply with nationally-recognized safety Standards? A third-party quality control inspection is your key to quality assurance. While experts agree …
Read Article about Is Your Lightning Protection System Missing a Key Component? (Hint: Inspection!)
2017 Lightning Protection Conference Agenda, February 7-11
ULPA / LPI 2017 Annual Conference Agenda The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center, The Woodlands, Texas Tuesday, February 07, 2017 6:00 am to 8:00 am Hot Buffet-Style Breakfast (Dining Room) 8:00 am to 5:00 pm LPI Board of Directors Meeting (Houston Room) (Breakfast …
Read Article about 2017 Lightning Protection Conference Agenda, February 7-11
Florida Homeowners Urged to Take Advantage of Lightning Protection Mitigation Credits
The Florida Green Home Standard Reference Guide was developed by the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) in 2004 to share information on green home practices and provide details on how to earn points for complying with the Florida Green Home Designation Standard. To help …
Build & Protect, January 2017
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 (LPS) …
2017 Annual Lightning Protection Conference in Houston, Texas
The 85th annual industry Conference will feature educational sessions, professional development, networking opportunities, golfing, social events and much more. LPI members, Mike Weir and Taylor Lightning Protection, are fixin' to host a top-notch Texas event, so we hope to see …
Read Article about 2017 Annual Lightning Protection Conference in Houston, Texas
