Lightning Protection Inspection and Maintenance
When your lightning protection system was designed precautions may have been taken to provide corrosion protection. However, no matter how good the lightning protection system was designed, it is essential to get it inspected and maintained. Over time the system may get damaged due to corrosion, lightning strikes, wear-and-tear and more. Moreover the components of the system may not be as sturdy and may be loose. Even the best lightning protection systems (LPS) requires regular maintenance and inspection, otherwise it will not effective.
Lightning Protection System Inspection Checklist
The system complies in with current standards of NFPA 780 for commercial lightning protection system and residential lightning protection system.
- There is no corrosion
- The system does not have lose connections
- Does the system does not need repairs
- All down conductors and grounding electrodes are intact
- All conductors and system components are fastened securely
- Check for visual damage
How often should lightning protection system be inspected?
General Lightning Protection recommends that all lightning protection systems should be inspected every 3 years. Systems should be visually inspected annually.
How Are Lightning Protection Systems Inspected?
When inspecting a lightning protection system we verify the following:
- Condition of air terminals, conductors, and other components
- Determine there is no corrosion
- All components are secured properly and there are no lose components
- Check the various parts of the grounding electrode system
- The lightning protection system meets all standards
Lightning Protection Texas
General Lightning Protection is experienced in providing lightning protection services to all commercial and residential properties.
General Lightning Protection proudly serves all of Texas with the best lightning and surge protection services, including, San Antonio, Houston, Galveston, Dallas Fort Worth, South Texas, West Texas and surrounding areas.