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Lightning Protection Institute

Lightning Protection Institute

Establishing the highest standards and guidelines for the design, installation, and inspection of lightning protection systems.

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Partnerships

Partnerships

As partners, we share and support.
We learn best practices from each other.
We find ways to enhance each other's business or industry.

LPI Members

Yes, they are LPI Members AND they are our partners.

Our members inspire us to do more through feedback and actions.  They are adapting their own organizations as we see the industry growing.  Our members/partners also give back through educating others on lightning and lightning protection and by supporting community efforts.

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Wareham, MA
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Lightning Protection University (LPU)

Focus: Education and training for the design/build community

Support: Online courses to study for Industry Certifications

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Industry Partners

Provide insight and support for our industry.

Industries: Architects, Building Enclosure Consultants, Insurance, and Research

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