LPS (Lightning Protection System) – General Knowledge Test

What is the current lightning protection standard in the UK?

What standard did we use in the UK prior to BSEN 62305?

In accordance with BSEN 62305 Part 2, what would you say are the three (3) main Risk Factors you would take into consideration when considering lightning protection?

In accordance with BSEN 62305 Part 3, How many Levels/Classes of protection are there?

What do you think are the main components of a lightning protection system?

In accordance with BSEN 62305 Part 3, relating to the Air Termination what is the Mess/Grid size for a Class/Level IV (4) lightning protection system?

In accordance with BSEN 62305 Part 3, relating to the Air Termination a 60m Radius Rolling Sphere is used in conjunction with which Class/Level of lightning protection system?

In accordance with BSEN 62305 Part 3, relating to Down Conductors what is the spacing between down conductors around the perimeter of a building/structure with a Class/Level II (2)?

In accordance with BSEN 62305 Part 3, relating to Down Conductors what variation is allowed in between the spacing of down conductors to route around objects such as doors/windows/arches/etc?

When routing a down conductor what do you need to ensure?