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Section 2.2.2.1
3-Day Class with Field Tour:
Course Outline -
Understanding the NFPA-780 Lightning Protection System
Course Objective:
To enable electricians, inspectors, and technicians to evaluate
and inspect an existing lightning protection system for compliance with NFPA-780.
Course Outline:
1 Lightning overview: Lightning behavior; lightning’s effects on buildings and people
2. The lightning protection system for facilities & structures
A. Page-by-page review of NFPA-780-2008, Installation of Lightning Protection Systems. Emphasis is on:
- Air terminal designs
- Conductors/connectors/bonding
- Grounding
- Surge protection
- Appendices
- Maintenance
B. Looking outside of the NFPA-780 box
3. Review of National Electrical Code (NEC) sections 250/280/285
4. Hands-on grounding resistivity measuring with modern 3-point fall of potential and clamp-on instruments
5. Walk roofs of buildings that contain NFPA-780 lightning protection systems; students critique installations for compliance
6. Final examination and exam analysis
For reservations: Contact NLSI for class dates and locations and
to make reservations. Send
email, or use our registration
form.
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