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NFPA 780

Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

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Organization: NFPA
Publication Date: 1 January 2011
Status: inactive
Page Count: 77
scope:

This document shall cover traditional lightning protection system installation requirements for the following:

(1) Ordinary structures

(2) Miscellaneous structures and special occupancies

(3) Heavy-duty stacks

(4) Watercraft

(5) Structures containing flammable vapors, flammable gases, or liquids that give off flammable vapors

This document shall not cover lightning protection system installation requirements for electric generating, transmission, and distribution systems.

This document shall not cover lightning protection system installation requirements for early streamer emission systems or charge dissipation systems.

Purpose. The purpose of this standard shall be to provide for the safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from exposure to lightning.

Document History

780
January 1, 2023
Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
This document shall cover traditional lightning protection system installation requirements for the following: (1) Ordinary structures (2) Miscellaneous structures and special occupancies (3)...
NFPA 780
January 1, 2020
Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
This document shall cover traditional lightning protection system installation requirements for the following: (1) Ordinary structures (2) Miscellaneous structures and special occupancies (3)...
NFPA 780
January 1, 2017
Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
This document shall cover traditional lightning protection system installation requirements for the following: (1) Ordinary structures (2) Miscellaneous structures and special occupancies (3)...
NFPA 780
January 1, 2014
Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
This document shall cover traditional lightning protection system installation requirements for the following: (1) Ordinary structures (2) Miscellaneous structures and special occupancies (3)...
NFPA 780
January 1, 2011
Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
This document shall cover traditional lightning protection system installation requirements for the following: (1) Ordinary structures (2) Miscellaneous structures and special occupancies (3)...
NFPA 780
January 1, 2008
Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
This document shall cover traditional lightning protection system installation requirements for the following: (1) Ordinary structures (2) Miscellaneous structures and special occupancies (3)...
NFPA 780
August 5, 2004
Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
This document shall cover traditional lightning protection system installation requirements for the following: (1) Ordinary structures (2) Miscellaneous structures and special occupancies (3)...
NFPA 780
January 1, 2000
Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
This document covers traditional lightning protection system installation requirements for the following: (1) Ordinary structures (2) Miscellaneous structures and special occupancies (3) Heavy-duty...
NFPA 780
August 15, 1997
Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
A description is not available for this item.
NFPA 780
January 1, 1995
Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
A description is not available for this item.
NFPA 780
August 14, 1992
LIGHTNING PROTECTION CODE
This code covers lightning protection requirements for ordinary structures, miscellaneous structures and special occupancies, heavy-duty stacks, and structures containing flammable vapors, flammable...
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References

This document references:
IEC 62305-4 - Protection against lightning – Part 4: Electrical and electronic systems within structures
Published by IEC on December 1, 2010
This part of IEC 62305 provides information for the design, installation, inspection, maintenance and testing of electrical and electronic system protection (SPM) to reduce the risk of permanent...
This document references:
IEC 61643-12 - Low-voltage surge protective devices – Part 12: Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power systems – Selection and application principles
Published by IEC on May 1, 2020
This part of IEC 61643 describes the principles for the selection, operation, location and coordination of SPDs to be connected to 50/60 Hz AC power circuits, and equipment rated up to 1 000 V RMS....
This document references:
IEC 61400-24 - Wind energy generation systems – Part 24: Lightning protection
Published by IEC on July 1, 2019
This part of IEC 61400 applies to lightning protection of wind turbine generators and wind power systems. Refer to Annex M guidelines for small wind turbines. This document defines the lightning...
This document is referenced by:
DA PAM 385-64 - Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards
Published by ARMY on July 24, 2023
Purpose This pamphlet explains the Army’s safety standards for operations involving ammunition and explosives (AE) (also referred to as military munitions) prescribed by AR 385 – 10, DoDD 6055.09E,...
This document is referenced by:
API RP 2001 - Fire Protection in Refineries
Published by API on July 1, 2019
This document covers basic concepts of refinery fire prevention and protection. It reviews the chemistry and physics of refinery fires; discusses how the design of refinery systems and infrastructure...
This document is referenced by:
ASSE SERIES 16000 - Professional Qualifications Standard for Inspectors and Plans Examiners
Published by ASSE on June 1, 2019
This standard applies to an individual who inspects plumbing systems, both residential and commercial, as per the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
This document is referenced by:
NETA MTS - Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems
Published by NETA on January 1, 2019
The purpose of these specifications is to assure tested electrical equipment and systems are operational, are within applicable standards and manufacturer's tolerances, and are suitable for continued...
This document is referenced by:
SNZ AS/NZS 1768 - Lightning protection
Published by SNZ on January 10, 2007
This Standard sets out guidelines for the protection of persons and property from hazards arising from exposure to lightning. The recommendations specifically cover the following applications: (a)...
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