Standard

BS EN 62305-3:2011

Protection against lightning - Physical damage to structures and life hazard

Current, Under Review

Published:

BS EN IEC 62305-3:2024 is now available

What is BS EN 62305-3 - Protection against lightning?

This part of BS EN 62305 on protection against lightning sets out all the requirements needed to protect buildings and structures against physical damage by implementing a lightning protection system (LPS). It also looks at how to protect humans and animals (living beings) against injury if they are close to an LPS.

By defining these safety measures, BS EN 62305-3 helps you to minimize damage, invest in the right electrical protection equipment, and maximize hazard prevention in buildings. Surge and climatic protection, earthing and electrical safety, in general, are also included at no extra cost.

How does BS EN 62305-3 - Protection against lightning work?

BS EN 62305-3 on protection against lightning outlines all aspects of internal and external lightning protection systems, including class, design, and the continuity of steelwork in reinforced concrete structures. Air and earth termination, as well as down-conductor systems are also referenced in this standard.

The scope includes lightning components in general, and different materials and dimensions. BS EN 62305-3 also focuses on the maintenance and inspection of an LPS.

What's changed in the amended BS EN 62305-3 - Protection against lightning?

BS EN 62305-3 on protection against lightning upgraded edition includes significant technical changes with regard to lightning protection systems.

Who should buy BS EN 62305-3 - Protection against lightning?

BS EN 62305-3 on protection against lightning can be adopted by:

  • Organizations offering building services
  • Electrical engineers
  • Lightning conductors
  • Design consultants
  • Building site inspectors
  • Contractors or managers of maintenance sites

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Other parts of BS EN 62305 include:

Product Details
Descriptors
Lightning protection
Earthing
Design
Safety measures
Surge protection
Maintenance
Buildings
Climatic protection
Electrical safety
Damage
Hazard prevention in buildings
Lightning conductors
Building services
Inspection
Lightning
Structures
Electrical protection equipment
ICS Codes
29.020 Electrical engineering in general
91.120.40 Lightning protection
Committee
GEL/81
International relationships
Identical to:

EN 62305-3:2011

IEC 62305-3:2010

ISBN
978 0 580 61195 7
Publisher
BSI