Lightning Protection Testing & Maintenance
Regular inspections of lightning protection and surge protection systems are vital to ensuring they are functioning and able to absorb the energy generated by these events. By law, lightning protection testing must be carried out at the installation stage and then at 11-month intervals.
All lightning protection systems must be inspected & tested by competent personnel – Premsafe’s engineers and technicians, use calibrated test equipment for accurate results and provide detailed reports.
At Premsafe our experienced engineers and technicians are among the very best in the business, all are skilled in the required testing procedures, with all work completed in compliance with the UK industry standard, BS EN 62305.
Exposed to the harshest of weather these components can be damaged and degraded to the point that they will not protect some or all of your installation. Annual checks ensure that the lightning protection components are in good condition and have an adequate bond to Earth, providing the necessary protection to buildings and people.
Surge protection systems must also be inspected to ensure that the effects of surges have not depleted their ability to absorb excess electrical energy. Premsafe can perform routine surge protection inspections.
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Our trained personnel provide a complete service that includes:
- Inspection of all conductors, joints and parts of the system
- Continuity testing across conductors and the total system
- Earth resistance testing on individual electrodes and the complete system
- Soil resistivity testing and analysis for new earthing systems
- Detailed reports on the condition of the system under test or inspection, with photos and recommendations plus costings on the works required
- Updates to existing drawings or records or creation of these documents for future reference
Equipment falling under this legislation also includes, but is not limited to:
Stand extensions for plant support
- Travelling Ll
- Cradles
- Hoists
- Suspended access
- Abseil tracks
- Demountable Cc
- Track supports
- Perimeter tracks
- Monorail systems
Remember: Whilst testing a building maintenance unit, it is also imperative that associated PPE is inspected for compliance and appropriate use.
Why Premsafe?
You can have peace of mind knowing that Premsafe’s specialist compliance teams are always a minimum of two people and are certified with all of the appropriate training to work at height. Visibility of work is provided to clients through a unique online portal, that also tracks assets with reminders on compliance due dates.
What to look for
- Missing or loose fixings
- Fixings to the roof surface
- Visible damage or vandalism
- Corrosion
- Movement from original fixing positions