Specifications - State of Delaware

SECTION 264100 - LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY:
A. This Section includes lightning protection systems components including, but not limited to,
the following:
1. Air terminals.
2. Bonding plates.
3. Conductors.
4. Connectors.
5. Fasteners.
6. Grounding rods.
7. Splicers.
B. Related Work Specified Elsewhere:
1. Raceways used for lightning protection system conductors are specified in
SECTION 260533 - RACEWAYS.
2. Grounding is specified in SECTION 260526 - GROUNDING.
1.02 REFERENCES:
A. Applicable Standards: Comply with applicable requirements of the following standards.
1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):
a. C2 - National Electrical Safety Code.
2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
a. 780 - Lightning Protection Code.
b. 70 - National Electrical Code.
3. Underwriters Laboratories (UL):
a. 96 and 96A - Lightning Protection Components.
4. Lightning Protection Institute (LPI):
a. 177 - Inspection Guide for LPI Certified Systems.
1.03 SUBMITTALS:
A. Refer to DIVISION 01 and SECTION 260000 - BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS for
administrative and procedural requirements for Submittals.
B. Includes, but not limited to, the following:
1. Product data for each type of product specified, including roof adhesive where used.
2. Shop Drawings detailing lightning protection system including, but not limited to, air
terminal locations, bonding locations, raceways, conductor routing, connections, and
grounding.
1.04 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:
A. Coordinate installation of lightning protection system with the installation of other building
systems and components, including electrical wiring, supporting structures, building materials,
roof, and metal components requiring interface with lightning protection systems.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
A. Provide lightning protection system materials and components that comply with manufacturer's
standard design in accordance with published product information. Provide air terminals,
bonding plates, conductors, connectors, conductor straps, fasteners, grounding rods, rod
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