STALLCUP ELECTRICAL EDUCATION
Lightning Protection for Buildings and Structures
Write your awesome label here.

2023 Lightning Protection for Buildings and Structures
Publication Series
Stallcup's "Lightning Protection for Buildings and Structures based on NFPA 780" publication stands as a vital resource in the field of electrical safety and structural protection. Lightning poses significant risks to buildings and structures, making comprehensive protection strategies essential. This meticulously crafted guide is designed to provide thorough coverage of NFPA 780 standards, offering practical insights into designing and implementing effective lightning protection systems.
Engineers, architects, and safety professionals rely on Stallcup's authoritative content to understand the complexities of lightning protection comprehensively. From grounding principles to surge protection devices, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance with industry standards, each chapter equips readers with practical knowledge and actionable guidelines. Whether designing new installations or retrofitting existing structures, Stallcup's publication ensures that professionals can confidently mitigate risks and safeguard lives and property against the unpredictable forces of nature.
Online Electrical Publications and Courses
Example Illustrations - Best in the Electrical Industry
2023 Lightning Protection for Buildings and Structures Publication
Table of Contents - Extensive Coverage
Lightning Protection
Strike Termination Devices
Air Terminal Height
Air Terminal Support
Grounding and Bonding Conductors Number of Down Conductors Grounding Electrodes
Counterpoise Electrodes Conductor Bends
Roof Conductors One-Way Path
Dead Ends
“U” or “V” Pockets
Down Conductors Concealed
Common Grounding
Bonding of Metal Bodies
Structural Steel Systems
Lightning Protection for Reinforced Concrete Buildings
Other Structures
Lightning Protection Systems for Structural Steel Buildings
Lightning Protection for Pre-Cast Concrete Buildings
Lightning Protection for Foundation and Slab Built on Solid Rock
Lightning Protection for Information Technology Equipment
Use of Arresters and Filters
Primary Protection Belongs Outside the Information Technology Equipment Room Traveling Waves - IEEE Green Book
Gap Protectors Inside Transformers
Residual Surge Protection in Power and Communications Lines
Locating Arresters at Service Equipment
Protective Device Locations
Bonding Pipes and Roof Equipment
Metal Objects Within 6 ft of Lightning Conductors
Static Electricity
Conductivity of Floor Surfaces
Carpeting With Low Propensity to Static Electricity
Desensitizing Electronic Circuits
Static Discharge Scenario