Simplified vs. Detailed Lightning Risk Assessment: What to Know: Beware of the NFPA 780 Simplified Lightning Risk Assessment
Location of the facility. Construction materials used.
Location of the facility Construction materials used Content value of the building Occupancy levels Environmental impact of a facility shutdown
Building design and layout Electrical and electronic equipment sensitivity Surrounding structures and terrain Local lightning density
1. A fair evaluation of your facility’s actual lightning risk. 2. Clear, unbiased recommendations on whether lightning protection is truly needed. 3. Compliance with NFPA 780 standards without the pressure to install expensive systems unnecessarily.
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