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Title
Lightning Protection Systems: Coordinating with the Building Enclosure
Lightning Protection Systems: Coordinating with the Building Enclosure
Date
10/2023
10/2023
Author(s)
Tim Harger and Kelley Collins
Tim Harger and Kelley Collins
Page(s)
20-26
20-26
Source
IIBEC Interface
IIBEC Interface
Keyword(s)
lightning; fire; systems; rooftop
lightning; fire; systems; rooftop
Abstract
It happens about 100 times each second.1 At this rate, lightning deserves our attention. A single lightning strike can have devastating consequences to a structure and the community. Over 22,000 times a year, fire departments respond to fires caused by lightning (Fig. 1).2 We see the immediate impact of a lightning strike by the raging fire and structural damage.
It happens about 100 times each second.1 At this rate, lightning deserves our attention. A single lightning strike can have devastating consequences to a structure and the community. Over 22,000 times a year, fire departments respond to fires caused by lightning (Fig. 1).2 We see the immediate impact of a lightning strike by the raging fire and structural damage.