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Lightning Protection Institute – Inspection Program

LPI-IP handles LPI certification for completed installations of lightning protection systems. Using LPI-certified Master Installers, an independent engineering review of drawings, and third-party field inspection, LPI-IP provides quality assurance for the end user according to the national standards NFPA, LPI and UL.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

UL is an independent testing laboratory with multiple offices for field inspection of products and systems. UL has offered an inspection program for completed lightning protection systems. They offer a listing of registered lightning protection installation contractors involved in their program.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA is responsible for the national fire codes in the United States, including NFPA 780 – Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems. This document is the basis for all design and installations of complete lightning protection systems and serves as the control document for the other lightning protection standards.

United Lightning Protection Association

An association dedicated to promoting and supporting lightning protection in accordance with the nationally recognized safety standards of the LPI, NFPA and UL.

AIA Continuing Education Credits for Design Professionals

The Lightning Safety Alliance is a registered provider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System. More than 30 LSA members are trained to present the program on lightning protection. Please contact LSA for more information.

American Petroleum Institute (API)

API includes the oil and gas industry. They have a separate standard covering lightning protection for these types of structures, and additional research and information on tanks, processing vessels, etc. typical to their industry.

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes

This nonprofit organization is dedicated to strengthening homes and safeguarding families from disaster. It is the nation’s fastest-growing disaster safety education organization with more than 100 partners, including FEMA, The Home Depot, National Weather Service and State Farm.

General Lightning & Lightning Protection Information

This is a master link to many other information sources on lightning and lightning protection. From recently released articles to sites with photos of lightning, this is a good resource for continued searches on the subject.

Institute for Business & Home Safety

Not-for-profit whose mission is to reduce effects of property losses by researching and advocating improved construction and maintenance.

Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

IEEE is the resource organization for professional engineers involved in many types of electrical research, including lightning protection and particularly surge suppression. IEEE has several standards written to cover the subject of lightning arrestors, transient voltage surge suppression (TVSS) and surge protectors.

Insurance Information Institute

The mission of the Insurance Information Institute is to improve public understanding of insurance – what it does and how it works. For more than 40 years, the III has provided definitive insurance information. III is a primary source of information, analysis and referral concerning insurance.

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

IEC is the international body developing and harmonizing standards from various countries. The TC Panel 81 handles the lightning protection standards for the international marketplace.

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

NOAA is the U.S. government’s public organization including the National Weather Service. This site contains many outstanding informational pieces on personal consideration and protection during lightning storms.

Safer Design for Safer Play

Lightning-risk.org was developed by the Lightning Protection Institute and the Lightning Safety Alliance to help educate consumers, design professionals and facility operators about effective measures and best practices in lightning safety strategies for outdoor recreational facilities of all types. This initiative aligns with efforts of the National Weather Service (NWS), which encourages facilities to adopt comprehensive lightning protection strategies to protect patrons and employees.

Vaisala

Vaisala operates the National Lightning Detection Network in the United States. The system triangulates a location for every lightning strike to earth within a square kilometer area. This information is then offered for sale for various purposes, and is a tremendous resource for finding the level of lightning activity in any locale.

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Phone: 609-392-1929
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165 Martell Court
Keene, NH 03431
Phone: 603-292-0880
Fax: 609-392-1923

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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B&B Lightning Protection is known as one of the premier lightning protection installation companies in the Northeastern United States. Through our unparalleled customer service, economical pricing, and quality installations we continue to build lasting relationships with our customers and clients.

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Residential Lightning Protection
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Why Choose B&B LPS?

UL Certified
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All installations are overseen by LPI Master installers
All materials used are UL Certified
50+ years of Industry Experience

Get in Touch!

B & B Lightning Protection
47 Virginia Ave.
Trenton, NJ 08611

Phone: 609-392-1929
Email: bbaird@bblightning.com
Business Hours:

B&B Lightning Protection
165 Martell Court
Keene, NH 03431
Phone: 603-292-0880
Fax: 609-392-1923

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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