AS/NZS 1768:1991

Lightning protection

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Sets guidelines for protection of persons and property from hazards arising from exposure to lightning. Particularly covers protection of persons both from direct and indirect effects of a lightning strike; protection of various buildings and structures from the risk of physical damage or fire; and protection of sensitive equipment from overvoltages resulting from a lightning strike to a building or its associated services. The nature of lightning and the principles of lightning protection are discussed and guidance is given to assist in determining if a particular building or structure should be protected.

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Status: SUPERSEDED

Published: 08/12/1991

Pages: 96

Committee: EL/24

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Overseas Standards References:

AS 1432
AS 1214
AS 4403
AS 1874
AS 2738.2
AS 1222.1
AS 3191
AS 6101
AS 6200
AS 1074
AS 6402
AS 1397
AS 1565
AS 1567
AS 3501
AS 1566
AS 2834
AS 1866
AS 2239
AS 1449
AS 1746
AS 2837
AUSTEL TS 009
AS 1931.1
AS 2187.2
BS 1473
AS 3000
AS 1531.1
AS 2430
AS 3004
AS 3008.1
ANSI/NFPA 78
AS 3100
AS 3441
AS 2832.1
AS 2832.2

Other References:

Institute of Petroleum USA. Model Code of Safe Practice in the Petroleum Industry - Part 1: Electrical
NZ Electrical Code of Practice 29
AUSTEL TS 009
BS 1473
Electrical Wiring Regulations

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Hazardous Substances (Classes 1 To 5 Controls) Regulations 2001

Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 29(1)

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If a hazardous substance location requires lightning protection then, subject to subclause (2), it must have lightning interceptors that comply with the following requirements: the hazardous substance location must fall completely within the space of a c

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