{"product_id":"nfpa-780-standard-for-the-installation-of-lightning-protection-systems-2017-edition","title":"NFPA 780: Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems, 2017 Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajor changes in the 2017 edition of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNFPA 780\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eprovide greater oversight and new understanding of lightning protection systems and lightning hazards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReflecting the latest protection methods, devices, and safety challenges, the 2017 edition of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNFPA 780: Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the new industry benchmark for protecting lives and property from fire and related dangers associated with lightning events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetermine the right protection scheme for different occupancies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightning hazards exist everywhere, but depending on the use of a building or structure, different lightning protection protocols exist. This edition of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNFPA 780\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelps you recognize hazards and provide appropriate protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated Section 5.3 pertaining to facilities that handle or process combustible or explosive dust now presents specific references to NFPA® standards addressing dust hazards, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNFPA 61: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, NFPA 122: Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Metal\/Nonmetal Mining and Metal Mineral Processing Facilities,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNFPA 664: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRewritten Chapter 7 addresses protection for structures containing flammable vapors, flammable gases, or liquids that can give off flammable vapors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew definitions include\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eground loop conductor, integral lightning protection system, mast-type lightning protection system, rated impulse withstand voltage level (withstand voltage)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(u\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003ew\u003c\/sub\u003e), smart structure, solar array,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esolar panel.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther changes assist facility managers, installers, inspectors, and AHJs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded requirements in this edition -- concerning physical on-site inspections of completed installations and periodic inspections or testing -- may be required at the discretion of the AHJ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated figures illustrate air terminal protection for lower roof protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew requirements cover test and connection points for concrete-encased electrodes to enable periodic maintenance and testing of the ground system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew bonding requirements address long horizontal metal bodies on roofs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous new requirements pertain to ungrounded metal bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis edition includes re-evaluated and revised zero property line conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Annexes cover technologies used in state-of-the-art systems: Annex J, Protection of Smart Structures; and Annex K, Guide to International Standards Dealing with the Selection of SPDs for Use on Photovoltaic (PV) Installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake sure youre prepared to reduce lightning risks. Trust your jobs to the 2017\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNFPA 780.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Softbound, 112 pp., 2017)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNFPA\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems, 2017 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eChapter 1 Administration\n\u003cblockquote\u003e1.1 Scope.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.2 Purpose.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.3 Listed, Labeled, or Approved Components.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.4 Retroactivity.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Mechanical Execution of Work.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.6 Maintenance.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.7 Units of Measurement.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eChapter 2 Referenced Publications\n\u003cblockquote\u003e2.1 General.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.2 NFPA Publications.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.3 Other Publications.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eChapter 3 Definitions\n\u003cblockquote\u003e3.1 General.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.3 General Definitions.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eChapter 4 General Requirements\n\u003cblockquote\u003e4.1 General.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.2 Materials.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.3 Corrosion Protection.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.4 Mechanical Damage or Displacement.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.5 Use of Aluminum.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.6 Strike Termination Devices.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.7 Strike Termination Devices on Roofs.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.8 Zones of Protection.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.9 Conductors.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.10 Conductor Fasteners.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.11 Masonry Anchors.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.12 Connector Fittings.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.13 Grounding Electrodes.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.14 Common Bonding of Grounded Systems.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.15 Potential Equalization.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.16 Bonding of Metal Bodies.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.17 Metal Antenna Masts and Supports.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.18 Concealed Systems.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.19 Structural Metallic Systems.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.20 Surge Protection.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eChapter 5 Protection for Miscellaneous Structures and Special Occupancies\n\u003cblockquote\u003e5.1 General.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.2 Masts, Spires, Flagpoles.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.3 Facilities That Handle or Process Combustible or Explosive Dust.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.4 Metal Towers and Tanks.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.5 Air-Inflated Structures.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.6 Concrete Tanks and Silos.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.7 Guyed Structures.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.8 Roof Top Helipads.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.9 Fabric Structures.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eChapter 6 Protection for Heavy-Duty Stacks\n\u003cblockquote\u003e6.1 General.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.2 Materials.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.3 Strike Termination Devices.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.4 Conductors.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.5 Fasteners.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.6 Splices.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.7 Reinforced Concrete Stacks.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.8 Bonding of Metal Bodies.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.9 Grounding.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.10 Metal Stacks.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.11 Metal Guy Wires and Cables.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eChapter 7 Protection for Structures Containing Flammable Vapors, Flammable Gases, or Liquids That Can Give Off Flammable Vapors\n\u003cblockquote\u003e7.1 Applicability.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.2 Principles of Protection.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.3 Protective Measures.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.4 Protection of Specific Classes of Structures.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eChapter 8 Protection of Structures Housing Explosive Materials\n\u003cblockquote\u003e8.1 Application.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.2 General.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.3 Types of Lightning Protection.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.4 Grounding.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.5 Bonding.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.6 Surge Protection.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.7 Protection for Specific Facilities.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.8 Metallic Fences.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.9 Maintenance and Inspection.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.10 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eChapter 9 Protection for Wind Turbines\n\u003cblockquote\u003e9.1 General.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.2 Fundamental Principles of Protection.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.3 Protection of Electrical and Mechanical Control Systems.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.4 Grounding.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eChapter 10 Protection for Watercraft\n\u003cblockquote\u003e10.1 General.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.2 Materials.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.3 Strike Termination.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.4 Conductors.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.5 Grounding.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eChapter 11 Protection for Airfield Lighting Circuits\n\u003cblockquote\u003e11.1 General.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.2 Application.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.3 Purpose.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.4 Airfield Lighting Counterpoise System.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eChapter 12 Protection for Solar Arrays\n\u003cblockquote\u003e12.1 General.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.2 Fundamental Principles of Protection.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.3 Strike Termination Devices.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.4 Protection of Electrical and Mechanical Systems.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.5 Grounding.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eAnnex A Explanatory Material\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnex B Principles of Lightning Protection\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnex C Explanation of Bonding Principles\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnex D Inspection and Maintenance of Lightning Protection Systems\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnex E Ground Measurement Techniques\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnex F Protection for Trees\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnex G Protection for Picnic Grounds, Playgrounds, Ball Parks, and Other Open Places\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnex H Protection for Livestock in Fields\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnex I Protection for Parked 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