SECTION 16670

LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Air terminals and interconnecting conductors.

Grounding and bonding for lightning protection.

PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT NOT FURNISHED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section 16450 - Secondary Grounding: Grounding electrodes.

REFERENCES

ANSI/NFPA 78 - Lightning Protection Code.

ANSI/UL 96 - Lightning Protection Components.

LPI - Lightning Protection Institute.

UL 96A - Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Lightning Protection System: [ANSI/NFPA 78; Class [I] [II]] [UL 96A; Master Labeled] system protecting [________________,] consisting of air terminals on roofs, [roof-mounted mechanical equipment,] [chimneys and stacks,] [and penthouse roofs;] bonding of [structure and] other metal objects; grounding electrodes; and interconnecting conductors.

SUBMITTALS

Submit shop drawings and product data under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Submit shop drawings showing layout of air terminals, grounding electrodes, and bonding connections to structure and other metal objects. Include terminal, electrode, and conductor sizes, and connection and termination details.

Submit product data showing dimensions and materials of each component, and include indication of listing in accordance with ANSI/UL 96.

Submit manufacturer's installation instructions under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

Submit project record documents under provisions of Section [01700.] [01720.]

Accurately record actual locations of air terminals, grounding electrodes, bonding connections, and routing of system conductors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Company specializing in lightning protection equipment [with minimum [three] [_____] years [documented] experience][.] [and member of the Lightning Protection Institute.]

Installer: Authorized installer of manufacturer [with minimum [three] [_____] years [documented] experience][.] [and member of the Lightning Protection Institute.]

PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE

Convene a pre-installation conference [one] [_____] week prior to commencing work of this Section, under provisions of Section [01200.] [01220.]

SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

Coordinate work under provisions of Section [01005.] [01040.]

Coordinate the work of this Section with roofing and exterior and interior finish installations.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[____________________________] Model [__________.]

[____________________________] Model [__________.]

[____________________________] Model [__________.]

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [01630.]

MATERIALS

Components: In accordance with ANSI/UL 96.

Air Terminals: [Copper.] [Aluminum.]

Air Terminal for Chimney: Lead-coated copper.

Grounding Rods: [Solid copper.] [Stainless steel.]

Ground Plate: Copper.

Conductors: [Copper] [Aluminum] [cable.] [strip.] [solid rod.]

Connectors and Splicers: [Bronze.] [Aluminum.]

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify that surfaces are ready to receive work.

Verify that field measurements are as shown on [shop drawings.] [Drawings.]

Beginning of installation means installer accepts existing conditions.

PROTECTION OF SURROUNDING ELEMENTS

Protect elements surrounding work of this Section from damage or disfiguration.

INSTALLATION

Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Install in accordance with [UL 96A.] [ANSI/NFPA 78.]

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Field inspection and testing will be performed under provisions of Section [01400.] [01410.]

Obtain the services of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. to provide inspection and certification of the lightning protection system under provisions of UL 96A.

Obtain UL Master Label and attach to building at location directed by [Architect/Engineer.] [Owner.]

END OF SECTION