g.
The following roof structures must protected with
air-termination systems against direct lightning strikes:
• Metallic materials higher than 0. Always observe the protective
angle. Dormer windows are given their own ridge con-
ductor.3 m
• Non-conductive materials (e. The chimney our example has
a diameter and therefore requires 1.
h: Building height
Protective angle α
Air termination systems and arrest down conductor sys-
tem
4th step: Completing the air-termination system
Take the air-termination system down the conductor
equipment. PVC pipes) with a
height greater than 0. The ends the ridge conductor should
protrude and curve upwards 0.15 This also pro-
tects any projecting canopies.5 m
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Chapter The external lightning protection system
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h1
: building height
h2
: air-termination rod height
Protective angle α
Protective angle method for air termination rods
3rd step: Building sections outside the protective
angle
Building parts outside the protective angle require
additional protection
