• BS 6651:1999

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Code of practice for protection of structures against lightning

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  29-09-2006

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  07-02-2005

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions and abbreviations
    4 Technical aspects of lightning
    5 Effects of lightning strike
    6 Function of a lightning conductor
    7 Materials
    8 Dimensions
    9 Basic considerations
    10 Need for protection
    11 Zone of protection
    12 General considerations for system design
    13 Consultation
    14 Component parts
    15 Air terminations
    16 Down conductors
    17 Earth termination network
    18 Earth electrodes
    19 Metal in or on a structure
    20 Structures exceeding 20 m in height
    21 Structures with roofs of high flammability
    22 Buildings with explosive or highly flammable contents
    23 Dwelling houses
    24 Fences
    25 Trees and structures near trees
    26 Structures with radio and television aerials
    27 Miscellaneous structures
    28 Corrosion
    29 Structures
    30 Overhead power lines
    31 Inspection
    32 Testing
    33 Records
    34 Maintenance and upkeep
    Annex A (informative) Explanatory notes on some of the
                          recommendations of this code
    Annex B (informative) Guidance on the application of BS 6651
    Annex C (informative) General advice on protection against
                          lightning of electronic equipment within
                          or on structures
    Bibliography

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    Gives guidance on the design of systems for the protection of structures against lightning and on the selection of materials.

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    Committee GEL/81
    Development Note Supersedes 04/30118857 DC, BS 6651(1992) and 98/264818 DC. (02/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 5493:1977 Code of practice for protective coating of iron and steel structures against corrosion
    BS 6330:1983 Code of practice for reception of sound and television broadcasting
    BS 5655-6:2002 Lifts and service lifts Code of practice for the selection and installation of new lifts
    BS 2898:1970 Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for electrical purposes. Bars, extruded round tube and sections
    BS EN 10025:1993 Hot rolled products of non-alloy structural steels. Technical delivery conditions
    BS 3111-2:1979 Steel for cold forged fasteners and similar components Stainless steel
    BS 302:1968 Specification for wire ropes for cranes, excavators and general engineering purposes
    BS 6746:1990 Specification for PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables
    BS 2871:1957 Copper and copper alloys tubes
    BS EN 50164-1:2008 Lightning protection components (LPC) Requirements for connection components
    BS 7671(2001) : 2001 AMD 14905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
    BS 2873:1969 Specification for copper and copper alloys. Wire
    BS 215-2:1970 Specification for aluminium conductors and aluminium conductors, steel-reinforced for overhead power transmission Aluminium conductors, steel-reinforced
    BS 215-1:1970 Specification for aluminium conductors and aluminium conductors, steel-reinforced for overhead power transmission Aluminium stranded conductors
    PD 6484:1979 Commentary on corrosion at bimetallic contacts and its alleviation
    BS DD24(1973) : 1973 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR METHODS OF PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION ON LIGHT SECTION STEEL USED IN BUILDING
    BS EN 50164-2:2008 Lightning protection components (LPC) Requirements for conductors and earth electrodes
    BS 6681:1986 Specification for malleable cast iron
    BS 1470:1987 Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for general engineering purposes: plate, sheet and strip
    BS EN 50020:2002 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Intrinsic safety \'i\'
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