Lightning Protection Testing
Lightning protection testing

Lightning protection testing and maintenance across the UK

Lightning protection maintenance

Lightning protection testing and maintenance

Working all across the UK, Strike Lightning Protection Services is an established business with an excellent reputation. If you need lightning protection testing or maintenance, just give us a call. In order for a lightning protection system to maintain its conformity to BS EN 62305 or BS 6651, it should be tested regularly and inspected, to ensure that no defect develops which may affect the operational capacity of the system.
For lightning protection testing and maintenance all across the UK, call us on:
01620 825 048

Lightning protection testing will ensure:

  • The lightning protection system conforms to the design based on the standard
  • All components of the system are in good condition and capable of performing their designed functions and there is no corrosion
  • Any recently added services or constructions are incorporated into the lightning protection system
These tests should be carried out in accordance with Section 7 of BS EN62305/ 3; older systems should be tested under section 32 of BS6651

The majority of defects occurring within lightning protection systems are caused by:

  • Direct strikes to the system resulting in damage to the conductor at the strike site usually with broken conductor fixings
  • Loose or damaged fixings as a result of external interference (vandalism) or natural wear and tear
  • An increase in the resistance between jointed surfaces brought about by poor maintenance/installation procedures resulting in high test resistance readings
  • Inability to access electrodes due to the earth inspection housing being damaged
  • A natural increase in the resistance of the earth electrode
lightning protection systems

Regular lightning protection testing to keep you safe

Systems should ideally be routinely tested at 11 monthly intervals and whenever the system experiences a strike irrespective of the testing schedule for the system. A certificate of compliance is issued after the inspection.

For more information about lightning protection systems testing, please call Strike Lightning Protection Services on 01620 825 048
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