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Technical Specifications - Lightning Protection System

This document provides specifications for installing a lightning protection system at a 100 Man Compound in Zamboanga City. It outlines requirements for materials, components, and execution of an integral lightning protection system in accordance with standards like NFPA 70 and NFPA 780. Key components of the system include air terminals, ground rods, conductors, connections and fittings. The system will be tested upon installation to ensure continuity and grounding resistance meet specified limits.

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Technical Specifications - Lightning Protection System

This document provides specifications for installing a lightning protection system at a 100 Man Compound in Zamboanga City. It outlines requirements for materials, components, and execution of an integral lightning protection system in accordance with standards like NFPA 70 and NFPA 780. Key components of the system include air terminals, ground rods, conductors, connections and fittings. The system will be tested upon installation to ensure continuity and grounding resistance meet specified limits.

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100 Man Compound Zamboanga City

SECTION 26 41 00

LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM


11/13

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the


extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by
the basic designation only.

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE 81 (2012) Guide for Measuring Earth


Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth
Surface Potentials of a Ground System

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2017; ERTA 1-2 2017; TIA 17-1; TIA 17-2;


TIA 17-3; TIA 17-4; TIA 17-5; TIA 17-6;
TIA 17-7; TIA 17-8; TIA 17-9; TIA 17-10;
TIA 17-11; TIA 17-12; TIA 17-13; TIA
17-14; TIA 17-15; TIA 17-16; TIA 17-17 )
National Electrical Code

NFPA 780 (2017) Standard for the Installation of


Lightning Protection Systems

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 96 (2016a) UL Standard for Safety Lightning


Protection Components

UL Electrical Constructn (2012) Electrical Construction Equipment


Directory

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.1 Verification of Dimensions

Confirm all details of work, verify all dimensions in field, and advise
Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing work. Obtain
prior approval of Contracting Officer before making any departures from
the design.

1.2.2 System Requirements

Provide a system furnished under this specification consisting of the


latest UL Listed products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in
production of lightning protection system components. Comply with NFPA 70,
NFPA 780, and UL 96.

1.2.3 Lightning Protection System Installers Documentation

Provide documentation showing that the installer is certified with a

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commercial third-party inspection company whose sole work is lightning


protection, or is a UL Listed Lightning Protection Installer. In either
case, the documentation must show that they have completed and passed the
requirements for certification or listing, and have a minimum of 2 years
documented experience installing lightning protection systems for DoD
projects of similar scope and complexity.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL


PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Overall lightning protection system

SD-06 Test Reports

Lightning Protection and Grounding System Test Plan

Lightning Protection and Grounding System Test

SD-07 Certificates

Lightning Protection System Installers Documentation

Component UL Listed and Labeled

Roof manufacturer's warranty

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

In each standard referred to herein, consider the advisory provisions to


be mandatory, as though the word "shall" or "must" has been substituted
for "should" wherever it appears. Interpret references in these standards
to "authority having jurisdiction," or words of similar meaning, to mean
Contracting Officer.

1.4.1 Installation Drawings

1.4.1.1 Overall System Drawing

Submit installation shop drawing for the overall lightning protection


system. Include on the drawings the physical layout of the equipment
(plan view and elevations), mounting details, relationship to other parts
of the work, and wiring diagrams.

1.4.1.2 Major Components

Submit detail drawings for each major component including manufacturer's


descriptive and technical literature, catalog cuts, and installation
instructions.

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1.4.2 Component UL Listed and Labeled

Submit proof of compliance that components are UL Listed and Labeled.


Listing alone in UL Electrical Constructn, which is the UL Electrical
Construction Directory, is not acceptable evidence. In lieu of Listed and
Labeled, submit written certificate from an approved, nationally
recognized testing organization equipped to perform such services, stating
that items have been tested and conform to requirements and testing
methods of Underwriters Laboratories.

1.4.3 Lightning Protection and Grounding System Test Plan

Provide a lightning protection and grounding system test plan. Detail


both the visual inspection and electrical testing of the system and
components in the test plan. Identify (number) the system test
points/locations along with a listing or description of the item to be
tested and the type of test to be conducted. As a minimum, include a
sketch of the facility and surrounding lightning protection system as part
of the specific test plan for each structure. Include the requirements
specified in paragraph, "Testing of Integral Lightning Protection System"
in the test plan.

1.5 SITE CONDITIONS

Confirm all details of work, verify all dimensions in field, and advise
Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing work. Obtain
prior approval of Contracting Officer before changing the design.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

Do not use a combination of materials that forms an electrolytic couple of


such nature that corrosion is accelerated in the presence of moisture
unless moisture is permanently excluded from the junction of such metals.
Where unusual conditions exist which would cause corrosion of conductors,
provide conductors with protective coatings, such as tin or lead, or
oversize conductors. Where a mechanical hazard is involved, increase
conductor size to compensate for the hazard or protect conductors. When
metallic conduit or tubing is provided, electrically bond conductor to
conduit or tubing at the upper and lower ends by clamp type connectors or
welds (including exothermic). All lightning protection components, such
as bonding plates, air terminals, air terminal supports and braces,
chimney bands, clips, connector fittings, and fasteners are to comply with
the requirements of UL 96 classes as applicable.

2.1.1 Main and Bonding Conductors

NFPA 780 and UL 96 Class I, Class II, or Class II modified materials as


applicable.

2.1.2 Copper Only

Provide copper conductors.

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2.2 COMPONENTS

2.2.1 Air Terminals

Provide solid air terminals with a blunt tip. Tubular air terminals are
not permitted. Support air terminals more than 600 mm in length by
suitable brace, supported at not less than one-half the height of the
terminal.

2.2.2 Ground Rods

Provide ground rods made of copper-clad steel . Provide ground rods that
are not less than 20 mm in diameter and 3000 mm in length. Do not mix
ground rods of copper-clad steel or solid copper on the job.

2.2.3 Connections and Terminations

Provide connectors for splicing conductors that conform to UL 96, class as


applicable. Conductor connections can be made by clamps or welds
(including exothermic). Provide style and size connectors required for
the installation. 2.2.4 Connector Fittings

Provide connector fittings for "end-to-end", "Tee", or "Y" splices that


conform to NFPA 780 and UL 96.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INTEGRAL SYSTEM

Provide a lightning protection system that meets the requirements of


NFPA 780 Bond secondary conductors with grounded metallic parts within the
building. Make interconnections within side-flash distances at or below
the level of the grounded metallic parts.

3.1.1 Roof-Mounted Components

Coordinate with the roofing manufacturer and provide certification that


the roof manufacturer's warranty is not violated by the installation
methods for air terminals and roof conductors.

3.1.1.1 Air Terminals

Use adhesive shoes with adhesive approved by the roof manufacturer when
installing air terminals on "rubber" (EPDM) type roofs. Use a standing
seam base for installation of air terminals on a standing seam metal roof
that does not produce any roof penetrations.

3.1.2 Down Conductors

Protect exposed down conductors from physical damage as required by


NFPA 780. Use Schedule 80 PVC to protect down conductors. Paint the
Schedule 80 PVC to match the surrounding surface with paint that is
approved for use on PVC.

3.1.3 Grounding Electrodes

Extend driven ground rods vertically into the existing undisturbed earth
for a distance of not less 3000 mm. Set ground rods not less than 915 mm
nor more than 2440 mm, from the structure foundation, and at least beyond

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the drip line for the facility. After the completed installation, measure
the total resistance to ground using the fall-of-potential method
described in IEEE 81.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.2.1 Lightning Protection and Grounding System Test

Test the lightning protection and grounding system to ensure continuity is


not in excess of 1 ohm and that resistance to ground is not in excess of 25
ohms. Provide documentation for the measured values at each test point.
Test the ground rod for resistance to ground before making connections to
the rod. Tie the grounding system together and test for resistance to
ground. Make resistance measurements in dry weather, not earlier than 48
hours after rainfall. Include in the written report: locations of test
points, measured values for continuity and ground resistances, and soil
conditions at the time that measurements were made. Submit results of
each test to the Contracting Officer.

-- End of Section --

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