December 11th @ 11:00am Central

There are many questions when it comes to lightning protection systems: How do they work? Design considerations? Who should install and inspect these systems?

This webinar will answer these questions and more. We will discuss the fundamentals of a lightning protection system to enable you to start or join a conversation on lightning protection systems.

These fundamentals will include:

• Overview of components and how they work together to protect a structure
• Outline of the process for installation and inspection
• Discussion of considerations for design, specification, and installation

Lightning protection systems protect a building from structural damage, physical harm of individuals inside, and the destruction of the electrical and electronic infrastructure.

Understanding the basics of a system and the process for installation is a good place to start!

Prerequisite Knowledge:
Introductory - N/A

HSW Justification:
When a design/build expert specifies a lighting protection system, you are taking the first step in protecting the health, safety and welfare of the individuals and the building’s structure, infrastructure and contents.

Health: Buildings protected with a properly designed and installed lightning protection system provide individuals peace of mind that they are in a safe environment/protected building during a storm.

Safety: When specifications are clearly outlined with the appropriate standards and processes, lightning protection systems provide a safe and secure environment during a storm.

Welfare: Communities rely on certain businesses and services for their daily lives - especially critical buildings (Critical buildings: police, fire, medical, government and more). If any of these buildings are unprotected - and are struck by lightning - the electrical and electronic infrastructure that supports everything from emergency calls to medical devices could be damaged; this damage prevents individuals and communities from getting the help they need. When essential buildings are protected with a lightning protection system, the welfare of the community is safeguarded.

Learning Objective 1:
​​​Understand the impact of a lightning strike to a building’s structure and electronic infrastructure.

Learning Objective 2:
Outline the lightning protection system’s installation process from start to finish and the importance of coordination among trade professionals: roofing consultants, engineers, and architects and more.

Learning Objective 3:
Gain a clear understanding of a lightning protection systems main components and installation process; This includes structure design, material choices and sizes, and the role of a certified individual throughout the process.​

Learning Objective 4:
Summarize the importance of inspection by a 3rd party & routine maintenance to ensure proper operation of the system for their building owner.