This table summarizes the key standards for lightning protection and lightning rods in different regions, including international standards. It is important to note that these standards may be updated or modified, and it is advisable to consult official sources for the most current information.
Table of Lightning Rod Standards:
| Country/Region | Standard | Description |
| Angola | 33 – 2014 | Angolana standard on lightning protection. |
| Argentina | IRAM 2426: 2016 | Protection of structures and buildings against lightning. |
| Armenia | GOST 34 696 | Early streamer emission lightning protection systems. |
| Australia | AS/NZS 1768 | Australian and New Zealand standard for lightning protection, with guidelines for systems similar to ESEs. |
| Canada | CSA-B72 | Canadian standard for lightning protection systems, not specifically focused on ESEs but includes general guidelines. |
| Spain | UNE 21186: 2011 | Lightning protection systems with initiating device. |
| UNITED STATES | NFPA 780 | American standard for the design of lightning protection systems. Less specific to ESEs but covers similar general aspects. |
| France | NF C 17 102: 2011 | Lightning protection systems with initiating device. |
| India | IS/IEC 62305 | Indian adaptation of the IEC 62305 standard, similar to NF C 17-102 in its basic principles. |
| Kazakhstan | GOST 34 696 | Early streamer emission lightning protection systems. |
| Kyrgyzstan | GOST 34 696 | Early streamer emission lightning protection systems. |
| North Macedonia | MKS N. B4.810: 2020 | Lightning protection systems with initiating device. |
| Morocco | NM 06.1.050: 2020 | Lightning protection systems with initiating device. |
| Uzbekistan | GOST 34 696 | Early streamer emission lightning protection systems. |
| Portugal | NP 4426: 2013 | Lightning protection systems with initiating device. |
| Romania | I7: 2011 | Standards for electrical installations and lightning protection. |
| United Kingdom | BS EN 62305 | British version of the EN 62305 standard, aligned with European standards. |
| Serbia | JUS N. B4.810: 2020 | Lightning protection systems with initiating device. |
| Türkiye | TS 13709: 2016 | Lightning protection systems with initiating device. |
| International | IEC 62305: 2010 | Series of standards covering different aspects of lightning protection. |
| European Union | EN 62305 | Series of European standards covering protection against lightning, including aspects similar to NF C 17-102. |