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Specs
Part 1 General
1.1
Scope of Work
A. Under
this section of the specifications the contractor shall furnish all labor,
materials, tools and equipment required for the completion of a functional
system of grounds, conductors, air terminals, and other component parts for
protection against damage by lightning in accordance with the current
editions of all codes, standards, and regulations.
1.2
Codes, Standards, and Regulations
A. NFPA 780
Standard for the installation of Lightning Protection Systems
B. UL 96
Lightning Protection Components
C. UL 96A
Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems
1.3
Submittals
A. Shop
drawings indicating the location, size, and means of support for air
terminals, bonding connections, conductors, and grounding shall be submitted
to the architect and engineer for approval.
Part 2 Products
2.1
Acceptable Manufacturer’s
A. Preferred
Lightning Protection Company 27687
275th Street Maryville, MO
64468 Phone 866-299-7406
B. Approved
equals
2.2
Materials
A. All
components shall be new and of a design and construction to suit the
application.
B. All
components shall conform to the requirements of UL 96A and NFPA 780 for the
structure.
C. All
components shall be aluminum, copper, bronze, or stainless steel.
D. Components
shall not be installed in locations where corrosion of dissimilar metals may
occur.
Part 3 Execution
3.1
Acceptable Installers
A. Kris
Pettlon Lightning Protection (www.krispettlonlightningprotection.com
or 660-582-2344)
B. Pettlon
Lightning Protection (1-866-582-7511)
3.2
Installation
A. Install
in accordance with the manufacturers design.
B. Install
in accordance with the requirements of current editions of UL 96A and NFPA
780.
C. The
Lightning Protection System shall be installed in a neat and inconspicuous
manner so all components blend with the building appearance.
D. All
required sealing, flashing, pavers, slip sheets, or pads required for the
Lightning Protection System shall be furnished and installed by the roofing
contractor so as not to void the warranty.
E. All
trenching, backfilling, and compacting required for the grounding system
shall be provided by the general contractor.
F. Electrical
system surge suppression shall be installed by the electrical contractor.
G. Surge
protection for telephone, radio, antennas, CATV, CCTV, data lines,
satellites, and service entrances shall be installed by the system provider.
3.3
Field Quality Control
A. Upon completion of the installation, the
UL Master Label shall be obtained for the structures.
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