Lightning Protection Systems Webinar: Understanding the Process for a Successful Project

Kelley Collins of the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) and Jennifer Morgan, Education Coordinator of the Lightning Safety Alliance (LSA), present an on-demand webinar, Lightning Protection Systems: Understanding the Process for a Successful Project.

The webinar, sponsored by Sponsored by the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) and the Lightning Safety Alliance (LSA) is available at the Architecture & Construction Continuing Education Center.

The webinar learning objectives are to:

Identify key factors that determine the “need” for a lightning protection system on a new or existing building/risk assessment
Outline the lightning protection system’s installation process from start to finish on new roofs or re-roofs to collaborate with building enclosure team members: roof consultants, engineers and architects
Gain a clear understanding of a lightning protection system’s main components, installation process by certified lightning protection professionals, and the importance of inspection by a third party to ensure proper operation of the system for their building owner.
Apply new knowledge of lightning protection systems to initiate a discussion with the building owner and/or their building enclosure team about the need for a lightning protection system

Lightning protection systems protect a building from structural damage, physical harm of individuals inside and the destruction of the electrical and electronic infrastructure. It will cover the basics of lightning protection systems and their components as well as considerations for specifications, installations and inspections. 

Collins works with the LPI developing strategy, partnerships and communication to support the expansion and awareness of the lightning protection industry. Morgan, Education Coordinator of the LSA, is co-owner of East Coast Lightning Protection Equipment Inc., one of the largest lightning protection system component manufacturing firms in North America.

Photo courtesy of Dobbyn Lightning Protection in Calgary