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Admin		#1 Posted : 20 January 2006 14:52:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Bill Elliott Could any of my esteemed colleagues give me an idiots guide as to when lightning conductors are required and (if applicable) the legislation that would cover this. Many thanks
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Admin		#2 Posted : 20 January 2006 15:07:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By David A Jones Bill, a long time since I did anything in respect of lightning conductors, but I do recall there was a BS that covered the issues I was concerned about
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Admin		#3 Posted : 20 January 2006 15:16:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Alan Hoskins Bill, You need BS 6651: Code of practice for protection of structures against lightning. Alan
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Admin		#4 Posted : 20 January 2006 15:18:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Steve Holliday I don't know if it is still current but you may be looking for BS 6651 - Code of practice for protection of structures against lightning (1999) Steve
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Admin		#5 Posted : 21 January 2006 12:43:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Guillaume LeChat It seems that previous respondents have not read the request for assistance properly - an "idiots guide" is being sought. Referring to BS 6651 although probably the definitive answer, hardly amounts to a simple guide or am I over reacting.
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Admin		#6 Posted : 23 January 2006 08:14:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Fred Pratley What is it you think needs protection? Lightning protection is required on all danger buildings (1875 explosives Act and Management of Explosives regs etc) plus the usual tall chimney. Fred
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Admin		#7 Posted : 23 January 2006 08:51:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Bill Elliott Thankyou Fred - but what constitutes a danger building and how tall is tall?
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Admin		#8 Posted : 23 January 2006 16:12:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Fred Pratley A danger building is one containing material that is likely to go bang in a big way if hit by lightning (hence explosives stores and processing buildings) and tall is if it sticks up enough to be a significant feature of your site. Our chimney is only 50 feet high, but is twice the height of all other buildings on site. regards Fred
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Admin		#9 Posted : 23 January 2006 18:01:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By paulfriend Bill, I would recommend you obtain a copy of FPA guide "Recommendations for the protection of buildings against lightning strike" RC35 .Ring the FPA(Fire Protection Association) 01608 812 500. Its an 8 page document. Hope this helps. Paul
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Admin		#10 Posted : 26 January 2006 12:51:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Bill Elliott For your interest I have been directed to the following web page which gives access to a useful risk assessment process that establishes the risk to buildings following the requirements of BS6651. Thanks to all those offering help with this. Regards. www.furse.com/elp/risk.asp
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Admin		#11 Posted : 26 January 2006 13:53:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Bob Shillabeer Hi, Have you considered looking at the current building Regs approved documents? These may give details of when they are necessary rather than going to a commercial organisation who will always say you need them even when you don't
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