SECTION 13100

LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract

and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes lightning protection for buildings and associated structures
and includes requirements for lightning protection systems components including,
but not limited to, the following:

1. Air Termination Network.

2. Connections to reinforcing bars of structures.
3. Ground Termination Network.
4. Bonding.
5. Surge Protection device (SPD)
6. Accessories.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 16 Section "Basic Electrical Materials and Methods".

2. Division 16 Section "Grounding and Bonding".

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Submit data for air terminals, fasteners, test links ground point and
rods, connectors, wall inserts and bolts and any accessories forming part of the
lightning protective system.

B. Shop Drawings: Detail the lightning protection system, including air-terminal

locations, conductor routing and connections, and bonding and grounding locations
and provisions. Include indications for use of raceway and sleeves, and data on
how concealment requirements will be met.

C. As-Built Drawings: At project close-out, submit record drawings of installed

lightning protection, in accordance with requirements of the Specification,
Division 1.

D. Records: Submit the following:

1. Actual layout and components of the system.

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 2. Nature of soil and characteristics and any special grounding arrangement.
3. Test conditions and results.

E. Qualification Data: For firms and persons specified in "Quality Assurance" Article
to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include lists of completed
projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of
architects/engineers and owners, and other information specified or required by the
Engineer.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer who has specialized in

installing lightning protection systems similar in material, design and extent to
those indicated for this Project and whose work has resulted in installations with a
record of successful in-service performance.

B. Standards: Comply with BSEN62305:2006"Code of Practice for Protection of

Structures Against Lightning"

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate installation of lightning protection with installation of other building

systems and components, including electrical wiring, supporting structures and
building materials, metal bodies requiring bonding to lightning protection
components, and building finishes.

1.6 TERMS USED

A. The following terms used on the Drawings and in the Specification are
synonymous and may be used interchangeably:

1. "Earth" and "Ground".

2. "Earthing" and "Grounding".

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 STANDARD COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

A. Approved Manufacturers : Refer to the approved vendor list

2.2 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS

A. Provide lightning protection system materials and components, that comply with
approved manufacturer's standard design, in accordance with published product
information and the Standards specified in this Section.

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 B. Provide air terminals, bonding plates, conductors, connectors, conductor straps,
fasteners, grounding plates, grounding rods, rod clamps, splicers and other
components required for a complete system that meets the Standards specified in
this Section.

C. Roof Conductors: Bare, high conductivity, annealed copper strip, 25 x 3 mm .

D. Ground Rod: 19 mm diameter copper clad steel.

1. Driving Head: High strength steel.

2. Couplings: Long length silicon bronze, internally threaded.
3. Threads: Rolled onto rod to ensure uniform layers of steel and strength.
4. Minimum Length of Rod: 2.4 m.

E. Inspection (Ground) Pit: Precast concrete construction of dimensions shown on

Drawings, with heavy duty cover and brass plate engraved 'Ground Pit Below'
inset in cover.

1. Provide one pit for each ground rod.

F. Bonding Conductors: High conductivity, PVC insulated copper tape, 20 x 2.5 mm

minimum dimensions, or 70 mm² soft drawn stranded copper cable or as indicated
on drawings.

G. Accessories: Supports, joints, fasteners, clamps, bonds, test links, etc., are to be
copper or copper alloy and specially manufactured for the purpose. Clamps and
connectors are to be specifically designed and sized for clamping and connecting
to the various shapes and surfaces of bonded metalwork. Provide bimetallic
connectors between different materials. Galvanized or plated steel nails, screws
and bolts will not be accepted on copper installations.

H. Flexible Bonding Straps: Flexible annealed copper braid, 25 x 3.5 mm, suitable
for bonding flat surfaces, cut to length required and with drilled flat terminals for
bolted connections. Provide special bimetallic alloy terminals for joining to
aluminum conductive parts.

I. Down Conductors: Round solid copper, 8 mm diameter, covered with PVC of

approved color.

J. Test Links: Two-bolt split-coupling, copper alloy, made to join 2 ends of down
conductor specified. Plate indicating position and number of electrodes is to be
fitted above each test link.

2.3 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Flat Concrete Roofed Buildings Air Termination Network: Provide horizontal

conductors around periphery (or parapet), and along inner edges of roofs that are
higher than adjacent parts, unless they fall in zone of protection of a higher
conductor. Join all elements of lightning protective system together and to steel
reinforcing bars of outer columns, as shown on the Drawings.

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 B. Down Conductors: Connect air termination network to ground via steel
reinforcement of concrete structure, at the positions shown on the Drawings and in
conformity with specified Standards for down conductors. Ensure good contact
between reinforcing bars during construction, by fixing the bars with tying wire,
for both vertical to vertical bars, and horizontal to vertical bars.

C. Ground Termination: Provide exposed ground bonding points, inset into concrete
base of every column above ground level, bonded internally to reinforcing bars and
externally to ground ring at a ground pit (refer to Division 16 Section "Grounding
and Bonding"). Securely bond ground bonding points to reinforcing bars using bar
clamps, and provide high quality copper terminal plate with at least 4 threaded
studs for bonding and for isolating foundation system for testing.

D. Provide reference ground electrode for testing purposes. It is to be possible to

completely isolate this electrode from the ground termination network for testing
footing/ground ring resistance at various positions. This electrode is to be
provided in a ground pit with special marking.

E. Bonding: Bond all metalwork in or on outside of structure to the lightning

protective system roof conductors or to exposed grounding points bonded to
reinforcing bars in the structure. Metalwork includes but is not necessarily limited
to: water pipes, tanks, sign structure, communication supports, metal sheaths and
exposed parts of electrical installations, vents, exterior metal staircases, metal
window frames, vent pipes, doors or door frames and main grounding terminal or
bar of electrical installations.

F. Bond metal leaving or entering a structure (having system continuity such as water
piping, etc.), as follows:

1. As directly as possible to the ground termination.

2. Near point at which service enters or leaves the structure.
3. At nearest ground point or at nearest main grounding terminal or bar of
protective grounding system.

2.4 TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SURGE SUPPRESSION(SURGE PROTECTIVE

DEVICES)

A. Surge Protectors shall be installed as close as practical to the electrical panel or

dedicated electronic equipment to be protected. The SPD shall be close connected
to the panel in a position near the panel board neutral bus bar or positioned so that
the overall lead length will be minimal.
B. The Surge Protector shall be installed in a manner consistent with proper and
acceptable industry wiring practice. SPD connection leads shall be as short and
straight as possible while avoiding sharp bends.
C. Surge Protectors provided with terminals shall be wired with stranded conductor
size permitted within rating of lugs. Minimum wire size shall be 10 AWG
conductors.

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 D. The Surge Protector shall be installed with a means for disconnecting the device for
servicing via an integral disconnect switch or a dedicated three-pole 15 amp
minimum circuit breaker.
E. Surge Protective Devices shall be provided at the following locations as per panel
schedule and drawings:
F. Main Electrical Service Entrance.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install lightning protection components and systems according to

BSEN62305:2006.

B. Install conductors with direct paths from air terminals to ground connections.
Avoid sharp bends and narrow loops.

C. Conceal the following conductors:

1. System conductors.
2. Down conductors.
3. Interior conductors.
4. Conductors within normal view from exterior locations at grade within 60 m
of building.
5. Notify the Engineer at least 48 hours in advance of inspection before
concealing lightning protection components.

D. Cable Connections: Use approved exothermic-welded connections for all

conductor splices and connections between conductors and other components,
except those above membrane roofing.

E. Bond lightning protection components with intermediate-level interconnection

loop conductors to grounded metal bodies of building at 18 m intervals.

F. Bends in conductors are not to be less than 200 mm radius and are not to exceed 90
degree turn.

G. Mechanical Protection of Down Conductors: Provide asbestos cement or stainless

steel pipes underground, starting 0.3 m below ground and to a height of 1.2 m
above ground. Test link is to be positioned 1.3 m above ground.

H. Prevent corrosion on down conductors due to atmospheric, chemical, electrolytic

or other causes. Where acid condition of soil is likely to corrode conductor,
provide lead pipe sleeve or equivalent encasement from at least 900 mm below
ground to at least 900 mm above ground with top sealed against moisture. Provide
lead coating for copper subject to severe corrosion from sulfur compounds.

I. Joints and Bonds: Clean and treat contact surfaces with non-corrosive compound.
Protect joints between dissimilar metals from moisture by inert, tenacious material,

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 and with overlapping joints not less than 20 mm long. Provide as few joints and
bonds as possible and make mechanically and electrically effective by clamping,
bolting or exothermic welding. Cross-sectional areas of joints and bonds are not to
be less than that of main conductor.

J. Bond exposed metal parts of structure to lightning protective system if clearance

between any element of lightning system and metal part is less than 1800 mm or
the distance allowed by the specified Standard, whichever is smaller.

K. Inspection (Ground) Pit: Extend 150 mm below top of ground rod. Cover ground
rod connector with suitable protective compound, which can be easily removed for
inspection. Connector is not to be covered with backfill material and is to remain
clean.

3.2 CORROSION PROTECTION

A. Do not combine materials that can form an electrolytic couple that will accelerate
corrosion in the presence of moisture unless moisture is permanently excluded
from junction of such materials.

B. Use conductors with protective coatings where conditions would cause

deterioration or corrosion of conductors.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Periodic Inspections: Perform periodic inspections during installation of lightning

protection systems and at Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION 13100

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