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Lightning protection: definition, types of systems, French standards, obligations and risks for professional installers.

Discover 7 lightning protection optimization tips to strengthen your industrial site’s security, optimize IEC compliance, and improve document tracking.

As a lightning rod installer, when we finish a lightning protection installation, we often have the impression that “everything is done.” Yet, the real turning point is the LPS reception report. Without it, compliance becomes debatable, warranties become unclear, and maintenance starts off on shaky ground. In the field, a […]

A lightning protection system (LPS) is a bit like a seatbelt on a building: we hope never to “test” the protection, but we must verify that it is ready. Annual lightning rod inspection (including down conductors and earth connections) mainly serves to identify what is visible, what has loosened, […]

Finding reliable methods to protect an industrial installation against lightning remains a daily challenge for many technical managers in Europe.

Lightning protection terminology: discover key definitions, types of systems, IEC/NFC standards and risks for industrial installations.

An industrial site, an ERP or a data center is not just a roof and walls. It’s a set of assets, people, processes, and often insurance requirements. Faced with lightning, you must therefore choose a lightning protection framework that holds up both technically and documentally. The real trap […]

Introduction: The Evolution of Lightning Rod Maintenance The protection against lightning represents a critical issue for the safety of industrial infrastructure, telecommunications, energy installations, and strategic buildings. Traditionally, the maintenance of lightning protection systems (LPS) relied on periodic reactive or preventive inspections, often costly, time-consuming, and insufficiently precise. […]

On August 2, 2024, a tragic accident occurred near Lemon Lake in Indiana, where lightning struck a tent, seriously injuring a pregnant teenager nine months along and an 18-year-old young man. This incident highlights the importance of taking precautions when camping outdoors, especially in […]

Lightning protection is essential to ensure the safety of infrastructure and people. Lightning rods play a crucial role in diverting lightning strikes to the ground, thus preventing material damage and risks to human life. However, to guarantee their effectiveness, regular maintenance in accordance with standards […]

Carrying out a verification of a simple pointed lightning rod with LPS Manager presents several significant advantages: 1. Compliance with Standards LPS Manager makes it possible to ensure that lightning rod installations comply with current standards, such as the IEC 62305 standard. This guarantees that the lightning protection system is installed and […]

Last week, a tragedy struck a sports community in northern France when a man was fatally struck by lightning during a football training session. The incident occurred while the team was training under threatening skies, leaving several teammates injured, including one in critical condition requiring emergency medical intervention. The causes […]

To maximize your safety during a storm, it is essential to understand and apply specific precautionary measures, as well as use modern technological tools such as the LPS Manager application: 1. Stay indoors – Why? Solid structures offer protection against lightning through lightning rods that protect against impacts […]

Improving user experience in LPS Manager: The maps we use have been updated, creating, in some cases, misalignments with the structures drawn in the application. To address these misalignments, we have implemented a new feature that allows you to simply reposition the drawings on the maps. See the tutorial in […]

Lightning and thunder are among nature’s most impressive spectacles, illustrating the power of Earth’s atmosphere. These electrical phenomena are not limited solely to classic thunderstorms; they can manifest in a variety of weather conditions. Here is an in-depth examination of the main types of phenomena where lightning and […]

Lightning represents a constant and unpredictable threat to industrial infrastructure and sensitive buildings. It requires a rigorous preventive approach. To ensure the safety of property and people, it is no longer enough to react after impact. We must anticipate through the analysis of climate data and equip ourselves with high-performance technical devices. This […]

Protecting your buildings and equipment against lightning is never a matter to take lightly. However, choosing the right device and

You have already heard thunder rumble in the distance and felt that worry for your loved ones, your home or

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A sudden storm near your industrial site can disrupt safety within minutes. Reactive management of meteorological risks becomes a major

Every manager of an industrial site knows that a thunderstorm in France can transform an ordinary day into a major

A surge protector is a bit like the airbag of the electrical installation. Most of the time, you don’t need one. The day when transient overvoltages arrive, you’re glad it’s there. Yet, choosing a surge protector remains a source of errors, especially when you’re hesitating between Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3. We still see […]

Every site equipped for lightning protection faces a reality: storms can strike without warning. In France, weather monitoring relies on

Managing lightning protection at an industrial site is never simple. Legal obligations, the complexity of installations, and the need to

Discover 6 concrete benefits of real-time weather monitoring to optimize safety, compliance and efficiency of lightning protection systems.

Lightning protection installation: principles, IEC and NF standards, installation steps, legal obligations, risks and inspection in France for professionals.

Managing the maintenance of a lightning protection system on a single building is already a matter of rigor. So, when you have ten, twenty, or a hundred sites, the multi-site maintenance challenge means the question is no longer “will we be able to manage it?”, but “how do we preserve operational efficiency?”. A solid multi-site maintenance plan, […]

Many believe that installing a lightning rod is enough to protect a site. In reality, effective lightning protection relies on

Industrial safety management in high-risk environments requires absolute rigor. For classified sites, LPS Manager lightning installation monitoring ATEX ICPE represents

A building is somewhat like a living organism. It has its organs (electrical panels, networks, processes), its sensitive zones (public buildings, hazardous areas), and its entry points (energy lines, data, pipes). Lightning, on the other hand, doesn’t “aim,” but it always finds a way. This is why the building’s protection strategy is part of a […]

Management of lightning protection subcontractors on collaborative platform: real-time monitoring of interventions and report sharing Lightning protection installation (LPI) management requires absolute rigor. The slightest communication error can compromise the safety of property and people. In a sector marked by the multiplicity of stakeholders […]

How to connect your CMMS to lightning management software via REST API

The interconnection of industrial systems has become the cornerstone of modern operational efficiency. In a context where the security of critical infrastructure tolerates no approximation, connecting your CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to a specialized solution such as lightning management software […]

An industrial site, an ERP or a data center, it’s not just a roof and walls. It’s a set of assets, people, processes, and often insurance requirements. Faced with lightning, you must therefore choose a lightning protection framework that holds up both technically and documentarily. The real trap […]