With over 300,000 lightning strikes in the UK every year, organisations should have a lightning protection system installed to protect their building, its occupants and contents from potential damage in the event of a strike.
The majority of buildings will be termed a ‘critical structure’ as defined in the recognised British Standard for the design, installation and testing of lightning protection systems, BS EN 62305 (part 3), and will require an annual test and inspection programme undertaken by a competent Specialist Contractor to ensure their continued safety to protect the building.