France Paratonnerres Lightning Rods, Counters and Down Conductors (Conventional Equipment)
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France Paratonnerres ESE Mach 60
(Non-Conventional Equipment)
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Traditional or conventional lightning protection systems are excellent controls for most environments.
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France Paratonnerres has a selection of conventional lightning protection equipment as well as non conventional equipment.
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Traditional or conventional equipment for the most part, are easy to procure and easy to install.
The use of traditional or conventional lightning protection systems in hazardous areas however should be rigorously investigated and in some cases avoided.
The Role of NC-LPSs in Hazardous Areas.
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AS1768:2021 is clear in that it only provides guidance specific to traditional or conventional lightning protection systems or equipment.
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France Paratonnerres has a range of conventional lightning protection equipment that meet the requirements of AS1768:2021
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But what if traditional or conventional lightning protection systems or equipment introduce additional risk. What if the use of traditional or conventional lightning protection systems or equipment installed in a hazardous area create a higher risk of fire or explosion.
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Consider the following: There are many industrial locations that vent flammable gases . In some instances a direct strike to this type of facility could result in a fire or explosion.
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Non-conventional lightning protection systems and equipment (NC-LPSs) should be considered as an alternative in this situation. NC- LPSs can be mounted away from the classified zone/ hazardous area. Lightning that strikes the NC-LPSs is doing so away from a flammable or combustible environment.
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Many of the worlds most iconic structures are protected from lightning by France Paratonnerres conventional and non-conventional equipment.
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