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How Homeowners can Enlighten HOA's about System Benefits Awareness about the dangers of lightning to people and property has significantly increased since the National Weather Service began its annual safety campaign in 2001. With consumer organizations like the National Fire …
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Lightning protection systems (LPS) are sophisticated networks that incorporate strike termination devices, lightning current conductors, bonding conductors, grounding electrodes and lightning surge protection devices. While the lightning risk for a structure is often the product …
The Importance of Trade Coordination & Expert Consultation Lightning protection systems (LPS) are sophisticated networks that incorporate strike termination devices, lightning current conductors, bonding conductors, grounding electrodes and lightning surge …
Read Article about LPI Tech Bulletin: Lightning Protection Systems for Re-Roofing Projects
While most facilities have upkeep provisions or periodic maintenance programs for their building systems, a lightning protection system check-up, can fall through the cracks. The vast majority of operations managers and building owners aren't familiar with industry requirements …
Registration is now open for the 2017 LPI/ULPA Lightning Protection Conference in Houston, Texas, February 8-10. LPI members, Mike Weir and Taylor Lightning Protection, will serve as industry hosts for the 85th annual conference, which will feature educational sessions, …
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Green building is a good idea and good for business. A Green Building Economic Impact study released by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), found that Green construction is expected to account for more than 2.3 million U.S. jobs by the end of this year, and 3.3 million jobs …
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August 18, 2016 -- Safety standards are designed to ensure the safety of products, activities or processes. When it comes to lightning protection, the difference between “safe and effective” lightning protection and “unsafe and ineffective” lightning protection is ultimately …
Read Article about NFPA 780: Setting the Standard for Safe and Effective Lightning Protection
July 11, 2016 -- The need for Safety Standard-compliant lightning protection was recently promoted during national Lightning Safety Awareness Week, June 19-25, as consumer advocates and nonprofit organizations shared news and notices regarding the important role these systems …
Read Article about Benefits of Lightning Protection Hailed During Lightning Safety Awareness Week
Visitors to Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Convention Center on May 19-21 Can Sign Up For It PHILADELPHIA, PA –May 17, 2016– The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) is launching its first-ever email newsletter for architectural and engineering professionals. LPI’s Build & …
March 14, 2016 -- The late, larger-than-life comedian, Robin Williams was known for having said, "Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'" If the unseasonably warm temperatures are evidence, it seems the "party" has sprung to life in many parts of the country. While …
