Section ----- Lightning Protection

PART I.   GENERAL

1.01    Objective:  To provide safety and protection for the structures internal / external operational equipment and occupants by preventing damage to the structure caused by lightning.

1.02    Standards:  The following specifications and standards of the latest issue form a 	part of this specification:

 	A. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Installation requirements UL 96A  	                                                                
	C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Lightning protection components UL 96

1.03   System Design:  The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of furnishing all labor, materials and items of service required for the completion of a functional and unobtrusive lightning protection system. 

1.04    Quality Assurance:  The lightning protection system shall conform to the requirements and standards for lightning protection systems of UL.  Upon completion, application shall be made to the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for inspection and issuance of the UL Master Certificate.

1.05	Existing Conditions: Existing materials shall be scraped with roof system by the roofer.

PART II.   PRODUCTS

2.01    Standard:  The system shall be furnished under this specification shall be the standard product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of lightning protection equipment and shall be the manufacturer’s latest approved design. The equipment shall be UL listed and properly UL labeled. All equipment shall be new, and of a design and construction to suit the application where it is used in accordance with accepted industry standards and UL96A and UL96.

           

2.02    Equipment:  Provide and install a complete lightning protection system in 	compliance with the specifications and standards of the most current editions of the Underwriters Laboratories Lightning Protection Standard UL96A. A lightning protection contractor who is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and a certified Master Installer/Designer by the Lightning Protection Institute shall install the system.

2.03	Materials:  All lightning protection materials and components shall comply in weight, size and composition with UL 96 lightning protection material requirements. All materials shall be UL listed for lightning protection. 

A. Copper shall be used on all non-aluminum areas
B. Aluminum materials shall be used on all HVAC units, parapets, & other roof equipment that are aluminum. If the parapets utilize aluminum coping the system shall be completely aluminum except for down conductors & grounding equipment. 

PART III.   EXECUTION

3.01	Installation: Lightning Prevention Systems, Inc- West Berlin, NJ (856) 767-7806 or an approved equal experienced installation company that is listed with Underwriters Laboratories and a certified Lightning Protection Institute master installer/designer shall accomplish the installation. All equipment shall be installed in a neat, workmanlike manner. The system shall consist of a complete conductor network at the roof and include air terminals, connectors, splicers, bonds, down leads and proper ground terminals.

A.	Provide metal bodies of inductance within 6 feet of primary conductor proper bonding
B.	Cable and roof components shall be concealed from normal ground view. 
C.	Conceal cable from normal view from all exterior locations at grade.
D.	It shall be the responsibility of the lightning protection installer to assure a sound bond to the main water service, sprinkler, gas, electric ground, & all other grounds or conductive pipes entering the structure.

3.02	Coordination:  The lightning protection installer shall work with other trades to ensure a 	correct, neat and unobtrusive installation.  

A.	The roofing contractor will be responsible for sealing and flashing all lightning protection roof penetrations as per the roof manufacturer’s recommendations. 
B.	Roofer shall supply roof adhesive.

      
3.03    Inspection and Certification:  Upon completion of the installation, the contractor shall furnish the Master Label issued by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.