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NFPA 780: Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems, 2011
- Important Notices and Disclaimers
- Additional Notices and Disclaimers
- Chapter 1 Administration [Go to Page]
- 1.1 Scope
- 1.2 Purpose
- 1.3 Listed, Labeled, or Approved Components
- 1.4 Mechanical Execution of Work
- 1.5 Maintenance
- 1.6 Metric Units of Measurement
- Chapter 2 Referenced Publications [Go to Page]
- 2.1 General
- 2.2 NFPA Publications
- 2.3 Other Publications
- 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections
- Chapter 3 Definitions [Go to Page]
- 3.1 General
- 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions
- 3.3 General Definitions
- Chapter 4 Protection for Ordinary Structures [Go to Page]
- 4.1 General
- 4.2 Materials
- 4.3 Corrosion Protection
- 4.4 Mechanical Damage or Displacement
- 4.5 Use of Aluminum
- 4.6 Strike Termination Devices
- 4.7 Zones of Protection
- 4.8 Strike Termination Devices on Roofs
- 4.9 Conductors
- 4.10 Conductor Fasteners
- 4.11 Masonry Anchors
- 4.12 Connector Fittings
- 4.13 Grounding Electrodes
- 4.14 Common Grounding
- 4.15 Concealed Systems
- 4.16 Structural Metallic Systems
- 4.17 Metal Antenna Masts and Supports
- 4.18 Surge Protection
- 4.19 Metal Bodies
- 4.20 Potential Equalization
- 4.21 Bonding of Metal Bodies
- Chapter 5 Protection for Miscellaneous Structures and Special Occupancies [Go to Page]
- 5.1 General
- 5.2 Masts, Spires, Flagpoles
- 5.3 Grain-, Coal-, and Coke-Handling and Processing Structures
- 5.4 Metal Towers and Tanks
- 5.5 Air-Inflated Structures
- 5.6 Concrete Tanks and Silos
- 5.7 Guyed Structures
- 5.8 Roof Top Helipads
- Chapter 6 Protection for Heavy-Duty Stacks [Go to Page]
- 6.1 General
- 6.2 Materials
- 6.3 Strike Termination Devices
- 6.4 Conductors
- 6.5 Fasteners
- 6.6 Splices
- 6.7 Reinforced Concrete Stacks
- 6.8 Bonding of Metal Bodies
- 6.9 Grounding
- 6.10 Metal Stacks
- 6.11 Metal Guy Wires and Cables
- Chapter 7 Protection for Structures Containing Flammable Vapors, Flammable Gases, or Liquids That Can Give Off Flammable Vapors [Go to Page]
- 7.1 Reduction of Damage
- 7.2 Fundamental Principles of Protection
- 7.3 Protective Measures
- 7.4 Protection of Specific Classes of Structures
- Chapter 8 Protection of Structures Housing Explosive Materials [Go to Page]
- 8.1 Application
- 8.2 General
- 8.3 Types of Lightning Protection
- 8.4 Grounding
- 8.5 Bonding
- 8.6 Protection for Specific Facilities
- 8.7 Surge Protection
- 8.8 Maintenance and Inspection
- 8.9 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
- Chapter 9 Protection for Wind Turbines [Go to Page]
- 9.1 General
- 9.2 Fundamental Principle of Protection
- 9.3 Protection of Electrical and Mechanical Control Systems
- 9.4 Grounding
- Chapter 10 Protection for Watercraft [Go to Page]
- 10.1 General
- 10.2 Materials
- 10.3 Strike Termination
- 10.4 Conductors
- 10.5 Grounding
- Annex A Explanatory Material
- Annex B Principles of Lightning Protection
- Annex C Explanation of Bonding Principles
- Annex D Inspection and Maintenance of Lightning Protection Systems
- Annex E Ground Measurement Techniques
- Annex F Protection for Trees
- Annex G Protection for Picnic Grounds, Playgrounds, Ball Parks, and Other Open Places
- Annex H Protection for Livestock in Fields
- Annex I Protection for Parked Aircraft
- Annex J Reserved
- Annex K Reserved
- Annex L Lightning Risk Assessment
- Annex M Guide for Personal Safety from Lightning
- Annex N Reserved
- Annex O Informational References
- Index [Go to Page]