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NFPA 780

Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

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Organization: NFPA
Publication Date: 1 January 2014
Status: inactive
Page Count: 92
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) Structures containing flammable vapors, flammable gases, or liquids that can give off flammable vapors

(5) Structures housing explosive materials

(6) Wind turbines

(7) Watercraft

(8) Airfield lighting circuits

(9) Solar arrays 

This document shall address lightning protection of the structure but not the equipment or installation requirements for electric generating, transmission, and distribution systems except as given in Chapter 9 and Chapter 12. 

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 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 references:
IEC 61643-11 - Low-voltage surge protective devices – Part 11: Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power systems – Requirements and test methods
Published by IEC on March 1, 2011
This part of IEC 61643 is applicable to devices for surge protection against indirect and direct effects of lightning or other transient overvoltages. These devices are packaged to be connected to...
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 is referenced by:
NFPA 77 - Recommended Practice on Static Electricity
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2019
This recommended practice applies to the identification, assessment, and control of static electricity for purposes of preventing fires and explosions. This recommended practice does not apply...
This document is referenced by:
ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators Includes Requirements for Elevators, Escalators, Dumbwaiters, Moving Walks, Material Lifts, and Dumbwaiters With Automatic Transfer Devices
Published by ASME on December 31, 2019
Equipment Covered by This Code This Code covers the design, construction, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, and repair of the following equipment and its associated parts,...
This document is referenced by:
ICC I-CODE FLBC - 2020 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE - BUILDING
Published by ICC on January 1, 2020
The Florida Building Code is based on national model building codes and national consensus standards, in addition to Florida-specific provisions. The code incorporates all building...
This document is referenced by:
G88 - Standard Guide for Designing Systems for Oxygen Service
October 1, 2021
This guide applies to the design of systems for oxygen or oxygen-enriched service but is not a comprehensive document. Specifically, this guide addresses system factors that affect the avoidance of...
This document is referenced by:
UFGS-26 41 00 - LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
Published by NAVY on November 1, 2008
NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for lightning protection systems for non-ordnance facilities. Modify this guide specification as needed to address unique requirements for...
This document is referenced by:
API STD 650 - Welded Tanks for Oil Storage
Published by API on March 1, 2020
General This standard establishes minimum requirements for material, design, fabrication, erection, and inspection for vertical, cylindrical, aboveground, closed- and open-top, welded storage tanks...
This document is referenced by:
API STD 650 - Welded Tanks for Oil Storage
Published by API on March 1, 2020
General This standard establishes minimum requirements for material, design, fabrication, erection, and inspection for vertical, cylindrical, aboveground, closed- and open-top, welded storage tanks...
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