In most cases the need for lightning protection is obvious when any of the following apply:
- Large crowds
- Service continuity
- High flash frequency
- Tall isolated buildings
- Structures that contain explosives or flammable materials
- Structures that house irreplaceable heritage materials/exhibits
Risk assessment is a guide that takes into account the effects of lightning on the following factors:
- Building exposure
- Type of construction
- Building occupancy
- Building contents
- Lightning stroke consequences
Consequences of lightning strikes:
| Private homes | Fire, electrical, plumbing and electronic equipment damage |
| Farms | Fire/sparks, power failure to livestock buildings, and step voltage consequence |
| Public buildings | Risk of fire & panic, power failures including alarm systems, loss of life |
| Businesses/hospitals | Risk of fire & panic, power failures including alarm & electronic equipment, egress problems, handicap egress issues, loss of life |
| Industrial buildings | Production loss, loss of electronic/computer equipment |
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