What these systems are all about, how to install them properly, and why they provide additional security to a building and the equipment within it.

In short, spend time considering your PV system lightning protection, because meticulous care and attention in the design and installation stage can avoid many problems later.

Many tall office buildings have “lightning protection equipment” — but the state capitol doesn’t — yet. “It is common for the capitol building to get struck during a lightning storm ...

The only electrical equipment or conductors you may install are the conductors detailed in NFPA 780 – Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems.

The lightning protection system and surge protection can cost a couple to several thousand dollars. There may also be additional fees such as installation and inspection fees to consider.

Lightning Protection Institute provides the highest standards and guidelines for the design, installation and inspection of lightning protection systems.

A lightning protection system is important when an older tree has had cabling or rodding placed on it for structural support.

Following recent severe weather and storms, homeowners in Greater Cincinnati are looking to install lightning rods to ensure their homes stay safe from lightning strikes.

While tree lightning protection systems are intended to preserve trees, they may have the side benefit of reducing side flash to nearby structures and can lessen the effects of step voltage.

A lightning protection system is important when an older tree has had cabling or rodding placed on it for structural support.