Lightning Protection

A direct lightning strike can cause severe damage to a building’s structure, and internal electronic systems, putting lives at risk. From high-rise offices to hospitals, shopping centres to stadiums, a compliant lightning protection system, installed by a competent Specialist Contractor, such as those in ATLAS membership, will be essential to minimising the damage that can occur.

When Lightning Strikes

Lightning protection systems are designed to intercept, conduct and disperse a lightning strike safely to earth. They should be designed, installed and tested in accordance with BS EN 62305, the recognised British Standard; ATLAS is represented on the BSI committee responsible for developing the standard.

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ATLAS represents the leading players in the lightning protection and specialist access sector which deliver high quality standards nationwide.

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Specialist Contractors for a Specialist Trade

By using an ATLAS member, clients can have the confidence that it will:

  • Deliver a full design, installation and maintenance package
  • Undertake risk assessments in accordance with the relevant British Standard, BS EN 62305, to identify the required level of protection
  • Carry out soil resistivity testing and extrapolate the information to provide possible solutions in areas of poor ground quality
  • Ensure conductors are routed, with joints and right angles kept to a minimum
  • Identify surge protection requirements and solutions
  • Provide on-going technical advice and support.

The consequences of inadequate lightning protection can be serious. Only qualified specialist contractors such as those in ATLAS membership, have the knowledge and skills to test and inspect the system properly, and prepare an accurate report identifying any non-compliance issues.