• BS EN 50164-1:2008

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Lightning protection components (LPC) Requirements for connection components

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-06-2012

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-09-2008

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Classification
      4.1 According to its capability to withstand lightning current
      4.2 According to its installation
    5 Requirements
      5.1 General
      5.2 Installation instructions
      5.3 Lightning current carrying capability
      5.4 Screwed clamping connection
      5.5 Dismantling of test joints
      5.6 Damage to conductors and metal installations
      5.7 Safe connection
      5.8 Marking
      5.9 Terminals of bonding bars
    6 Tests
      6.1 General conditions for tests
      6.2 Test preparation
      6.3 Electrical test
      6.4 Marking test
    7 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
    8 Structure and content of the test report
      8.1 Report identification
      8.2 Specimen description
      8.3 Conductor
      8.4 Standards and references
      8.5 Test procedure
      8.6 Testing equipment description
      8.7 Measuring instruments description
      8.8 Results and parameters recorded
      8.9 Statement of pass/fail
    Annex A (informative) Typical arrangements for various LPC's
    Annex B (normative) Conditioning/ageing for connection components
    Annex C (informative) Rationale to reduce the number of tests

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    Describes the requirements and tests for metallic connection components that form part of a Lightning Protection System (LPS). Typically these can be connectors, bonding and bridging components, expansion pieces and test joints.

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    Committee GEL/81
    Development Note Supersedes 93/214398 DC. (09/2005) Supersedes 02/202365 DC. (11/2006) Supersedes 07/30166784 DC. (10/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 6651:1999 Code of practice for protection of structures against lightning

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

    EN 62305-4:2011/AC:2016 PROTECTION AGAINST LIGHTNING - PART 4: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS WITHIN STRUCTURES (IEC 62305-4:2010)
    EN 62305-4:2011/AC:2016-11 Protection against lightning - Part 4: Electrical and electronic systems within structures
    IEC 62305-1:2010 Protection against lightning - Part 1: General principles
    EN ISO 6988:1994 Metallic and other non-organic coatings - Sulfur dioxide test with general condensation of moisture (ISO 6988:1985)
    EN 62305-3:2011 Protection against lightning - Part 3: Physical damage to structures and life hazard
    IEC 62305-4:2010 Protection against lightning - Part 4: Electrical and electronic systems within structures
    ISO 6988:1985 Metallic and other non organic coatings Sulfur dioxide test with general condensation of moisture
    IEC 60068-2-52:2017 Environmental testing - Part 2-52: Tests - Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium chloride solution)
    IEC 62305-3:2010 Protection against lightning - Part 3: Physical damage to structures and life hazard
    ISO 6957:1988 Copper alloys Ammonia test for stress corrosion resistance
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