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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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Prevention is Key to Reducing Home Fire Risks; Including Blazes Sparked by Lightning
In support of National Fire Prevention Week The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that home fires account for $6-8 billion in property damage in the U.S. Many of these fires are preventable, including those sparked by lightning; an underrated and often …
Build & Protect, September 2016
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 design, …
Preparation is Key to Navigating Mother Nature’s Nastiness
September 2, 2016 -- September is National Preparedness Month and an excellent time to create plans that can safeguard your home or business against Mother Nature’s nastiness. Weather emergencies like hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and tornadoes can happen in the middle of the …
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Lightning Safety and Lightning Protection: Separating Fact from Fiction
LPI Debunks Common Myths in Support of Lightning Safety Awareness Week MARYVILLE, Mo., June 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As new and old myths about lightning continue to circulate through the internet and social media, it's hard to know how to separate fact from fallacy about …
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Consumer Alert: Homeowners Warned about the Dangers of Shoddy Lightning Protection System Installations
Be sure your lightning protection complies with nationally-recognized safety standards! June 14, 2016 -- In the aftermath of last week’s devastating home fire in Parker, Colorado, The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) is warning homeowners about the dangers of shoddy …
LPI Intros New Tool for the A&E Toolkit with “Build & Protect” Newsletter.
May 24, 2016 -- There’s a saying that goes, “An architect’s dream is an engineer’s nightmare.” While A&E visions may sometimes seem to be at odds, both converged last week in Philadelphia to construct the architecture and design event of the year, known as AIA Convention …
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