IEC 62305 Compliance Software — LPS Manager

Maintaining IEC 62305 compliance across multiple installations is a complex, time-consuming challenge. LPS Manager provides a dedicated software platform that automates every step of the compliance workflow — from initial risk assessment to periodic inspection reporting.

As a result, lightning protection engineers and contractors can focus on technical work rather than paperwork, while always remaining audit-ready.

What Is IEC 62305 Compliance?

IEC 62305 is the international standard series governing the protection of structures and persons against lightning. It comprises four interconnected parts, each addressing a specific aspect of a complete lightning protection system (LPS).

• IEC 62305-1 — General principles: fundamental concepts, lightning current parameters, and risk definitions
• IEC 62305-2 — Risk management: quantitative method for calculating risk and determining whether protection is required
• IEC 62305-3 — Physical damage to structures and life hazard: design and installation of external and internal LPS
• IEC 62305-4 — Electrical and electronic systems within structures: coordination of surge protective devices (SPDs)

In practice, demonstrating compliance means documenting each part systematically, maintaining up-to-date inspection records, and being able to produce verified reports on demand. Thus, a dedicated software tool is no longer optional — it is essential.

How LPS Manager Automates IEC 62305 Compliance

LPS Manager centralises all compliance data for each installation in a structured digital dossier. Consequently, every engineer or inspector on your team accesses the same, always-current information regardless of their location.

• Structured installation dossiers aligned with IEC 62305 parts 1–4
• Guided input forms for risk assessment parameters (IEC 62305-2)
• Component registry: air-termination systems, down conductors, earth-termination systems, SPDs
• Automatic compliance status flags when parameters fall outside normative limits
• One-click generation of PDF compliance reports ready for client delivery or regulatory audit
• Version history: every change is timestamped and attributed to a named user

Furthermore, the platform supports unlimited installations under a single account, making it ideal for inspection companies managing hundreds of sites simultaneously.

Lightning Protection Level (LPL) Calculation

Determining the correct Lightning Protection Level is one of the most critical steps under IEC 62305-2. LPS Manager integrates the full normative calculation method, guiding engineers through each parameter.

• LPL I — Highest protection; rolling sphere radius 20 m; for critical infrastructure
• LPL II — Rolling sphere radius 30 m; for industrial facilities and hospitals
• LPL III — Rolling sphere radius 45 m; for commercial buildings
• LPL IV — Rolling sphere radius 60 m; for standard residential structures

The software calculates the annual frequency of dangerous events (Nd) and compares it against the tolerable risk threshold (NT). In turn, it automatically determines the required LPL and flags the corresponding protection measures required under IEC 62305-3 and IEC 62305-4.

Audit Management and Compliance Reports

Inspections under IEC 62305-3 must be conducted at regular intervals — typically annually for LPL I–II installations and every two years for LPL III–IV. Moreover, a visual inspection is mandatory after any known lightning strike on or near the structure.

LPS Manager supports the full inspection lifecycle:

• Scheduled inspection reminders with configurable advance notice
• Digital inspection checklists covering conductors, bonding, earth resistance measurements, and SPD status
• Photo attachment to individual components for visual evidence
• Non-conformity logging with corrective action tracking
• Automatic PDF report generation with installation summary, measured values, and inspection findings

Each report includes a compliant professional header, installation identifier, inspector credentials, and date-stamped findings — exactly what auditors and building owners require.

Multi-Site and Multi-User Collaboration

Lightning protection contractors typically manage dozens or hundreds of client sites. LPS Manager is therefore architected for scale: multiple users can work simultaneously on different installations without data conflicts.

• Role-based access: administrator, engineer, field inspector
• Real-time synchronisation between office and field teams
• Client portal: share read-only compliance dashboards with building owners
• Bulk export of compliance reports for portfolio-level audits

Furthermore, the mobile-first field interface allows inspectors to complete checklists, enter measurement values, and attach photos directly on-site — even without a network connection, with automatic sync when connectivity is restored.

Integration with Field Teams

Effective IEC 62305 compliance depends on seamless communication between office engineers and field inspectors. LPS Manager bridges this gap through structured data workflows.

• Engineers prepare inspection assignments in the office; field teams receive them instantly on mobile
• Measurement results (earth resistance, continuity) are entered directly into normative fields
• Non-conformities identified in the field trigger automatic notifications to the responsible engineer
• Completed field reports are reviewed and validated before client delivery

In addition, LPS Manager integrates with Alert@ir DC, the wireless connected diagnostic device for lightning protection installations, enabling real-time remote monitoring of earth resistance and SPD status from within the platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does IEC 62305 compliance require?

IEC 62305 compliance requires a documented risk assessment (Part 2), correct design and installation of the external LPS including air-termination, down conductors, and earth termination (Part 3), coordination of surge protective devices for internal systems (Part 4), and periodic inspections with maintained records. The specific requirements depend on the Lightning Protection Level determined by the risk assessment.

How often must lightning protection be inspected per IEC 62305?

IEC 62305-3 recommends visual inspections annually and complete inspections (including earth resistance measurement) every two years for LPL I–II installations. For LPL III–IV, visual inspections are recommended every two years and complete inspections every four years. In addition, an inspection is required after any lightning strike event.

Can LPS Manager generate IEC 62305 compliance reports?

Yes. LPS Manager generates structured PDF compliance reports that include installation identification, risk assessment summary, component inventory, inspection findings, measured values, and corrective actions. Reports are formatted to meet the documentation requirements of IEC 62305 and are suitable for client delivery, insurance review, or regulatory audit.

Does LPS Manager support the LPL calculation from IEC 62305-2?

Yes. The platform integrates the normative risk calculation method from IEC 62305-2, guiding users through all required input parameters — structure dimensions, ground flash density (Ng), environmental factors, and occupancy type — to determine the required Lightning Protection Level (LPL I to IV).

Is LPS Manager suitable for managing multiple client sites?

Absolutely. LPS Manager is designed for inspection companies and engineering firms managing multiple installations simultaneously. The platform supports unlimited sites per account, role-based user access, and bulk reporting capabilities for portfolio-level compliance audits.

How does LPS Manager handle non-conformities found during inspection?

Non-conformities are logged with a description, severity level, photographic evidence, and a proposed corrective action. The platform tracks the status of each non-conformity through to resolution, and generates a non-conformity report that can be shared with the building owner. Unresolved non-conformities are flagged in the overall compliance status dashboard.

What is the difference between IEC 62305 and NF C 17-102?

IEC 62305 governs classical lightning protection systems using simple air terminals, meshed conductors, or Faraday cages. NF C 17-102 is a French standard covering Early Streamer Emission (ESE) air terminals, known as PDA (paratonnerres à dispositif d’amorçage). LPS Manager supports both standards, allowing management of IEC 62305 installations and NF C 17-102 PDA dossiers within the same platform.