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Protecting a historic building against lightning: IEC 62305 analysis, surge control and post-impact monitoring to preserve use.
Protecting a historic building against lightning: IEC 62305 analysis, surge control and post-impact monitoring to preserve use.
In York County, Pennsylvania, a lightning strike ignited the attic of a house. Analysis of the causes and lightning protection solutions for buildings.
A scientific study explains why the lack of protection for buildings amplifies the consequences of lightning in sub-Saharan Africa, and what solutions exist.
The lightning-caused fires in Oregon serve as a reminder of how to protect water, telecom, and other critical infrastructure networks.
On July 27, 2026, a tree trimmer was struck by lightning and killed on a worksite in Whitewater, Wisconsin. This accident, supported by global, American, and French statistics, serves as a stark reminder of why every outdoor worksite requires a clear lightning protocol and appropriate detection tools.
El Niño is redistributing thunderstorm-prone conditions globally. Discover what this means for risk analysis, monitoring, and lightning protection.
El Niño is a phase of the ENSO climate system that alters Pacific Ocean temperatures, winds, and the location of tropical convection. Understanding its mechanism helps interpret regional variations in thunderstorm activity, but it does not imply a uniform risk everywhere. The NOAA bulletin of July 9, 2026, confirms a strengthening El Niño. For infrastructure operators, the best response remains sustainable: analyze lightning risk, protect installations according to IEC 62305, and monitor the actual activity observed at each site.
ESE, meshed cage or simple rod: 2026 comparison of lightning rod types, their reference standards and criteria for choosing the right solution for your building.
Everything you need to know about the EMF (Early Streamer Emission) lightning rod: operation, selection criteria, installation compliant with NF C 17-102:2011 and maintenance. Complete guide by LPS France.
The LexisNexis 2026 report reveals a 76.8% increase in the cost of lightning damage in the United States by 2025. Analysis and lightning protection solutions compliant with IEC 62305.
The fires in Gironde are disrupting LPS France's operations. We are doing everything we can to continue serving our clients and stand in solidarity with those affected.
A comprehensive comparative guide to choosing the right surge protector (SPD) for your installation: Type 1 for direct lightning protection, Type 2 for induced surges, and Type 3 for fine protection of sensitive equipment. Selection criteria according to IEC 62305-4.
In 2025, insurers paid out $1.65 billion for lightning claims—a 59% increase in just one year. Here's what the figures reveal and how to protect your property with a lightning rod certified to NF C 17-102.
The Earth receives 40 to 50 lightning strikes per second. But how does lightning form? Discover the complete physics of lightning: charge separation, stepped leader, return strike — and its implications for IEC 62305 lightning protection.
On the night of June 27-28, 2026, lightning struck and caused a house fire in Laon (Aisne). This event illustrates the real risk to any unprotected building. Discover how a fire alarm compliant with NF C 17-102 can protect your home.
Everything you need to know to equip your home with a complete lightning protection kit: difference between simple point and ESE, required components (NF C 17-102 / IEC 62305), installation and maintenance.
Discover how to protect your building during the summer 2026 storm season: audit of your lightning protection, Strike Radar for impact monitoring and Sky Sentinel for real-time alerts.
Discover how to protect your building during the summer 2026 storm season: audit of your lightning protection, Strike Radar for impact monitoring and Sky Sentinel for real-time alerts.
Furthermore, an effective inspection of a lightning protection system is not just a technical check-up. It is a methodical approach that ensures the safety of people and property. The process includes meticulous preparation, strict visual inspections, and precise electrical measurements to guarantee that the installation is
Furthermore, the components of a lightning protection system, also known as a lightning protection system (LPS), form a coordinated defense against both direct and indirect lightning strikes. Think of it as a coherent system that includes lightning rods, down conductors, grounding, and surge arresters. Each element is crucial
Direct or indirect lightning: why is the distinction essential? Furthermore, when discussing lightning protection, a common misconception arises: 👉 all lightning is considered a “direct strike.” In reality, we distinguish between two very different phenomena: direct lightning, which physically strikes a structure,
Furthermore, confusion between lightning rods and surge protectors is still very common, even among building and industrial professionals. However, the international standard IEC 62305:2024 (Protection against lightning) clearly distinguishes between these two devices, which have different roles, locations, and purposes.
Imagine a violent thunderstorm raging above your house. Lightning streaks across the sky, and you wonder if those gadgets sold online, promising to repel or dissipate lightning, can truly protect your roof and your family. The rods are high: a single strike can cause
Introduction Lightning is one of the most powerful and destructive natural phenomena on our planet. Every second, approximately 100 lightning strikes the Earth's surface, generating considerable economic, human, and material impacts. Therefore, understanding the risks associated with lightning has become essential for protection
Managing lightning protection systems has long been a challenge for critical infrastructure managers. Between manual inspections, preventative maintenance, and regulatory compliance, the costs and time invested can quickly become substantial. LPS Manager radically transforms this approach by offering a platform
We often hear that lightning never strikes the same place twice. This expression has entered common parlance, but from a scientific point of view, it is completely false. Why does lightning strike the same place multiple times? Lightning always seeks the path..
Introduction Early streamer emitters (ESEs) differ from franklin simple rod in one essential parameter: the early streamer emission time (ΔT), that is, the time they gain in emitting an upward leader. The higher the ΔT, the greater the theoretical protection radius. Some
Introduction Early streamer emission (ESE) lightning rods are based on a key principle: triggering the upward leader more quickly than franklin simple rod . This time saving is called early streamer emission lead (ΔT). But to avoid commercial excesses and guarantee the safety of installations, the standard
Amazing lightning: ball lightning, sheet lightning, sprites and blue jets. Discover the extraordinary forms of electrical discharge.
As the safety of infrastructure against storms becomes a priority, lightning protection management demands rigor and innovation. Complying with standards, ensuring the safety of people and property, and meeting regulatory requirements: these challenges require reliable and effective tools. LPS Manager is a prime example
