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  • IEC 61024-1:1990

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    Protection of structures against lightning - Part 1: General principles

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    Superseded date:  17-01-2006

    Language(s):  English - French, English, French

    Published date:  15-04-1990

    Publisher:  International Electrotechnical Committee

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    Contents
    Foreword
    Preface
    Introduction
    Clause
    1. General
        1.1 Scope and object
        1.2 Terms and definitions
        1.3 Reinforced concrete structures
    2. External lightning protection system (LPS)
        2.1 Air termination systems
        2.2 Down-conductor systems
        2.3 Earth termination systems
        2.4 Clamping and joints
        2.5 Materials and dimensions
    3. Internal lightning protection system
        3.1 Equipotential bonding
        3.2 Proximity of installations to LPS
        3.3 Safeguard against life hazard
    4. Design, maintenance and inspection of LPS
        4.1 Design
        4.2 Maintenance and inspection
    Tables
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    This standard is applicable to the design and installation of Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) for common structures up to 60 m high.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher International Electrotechnical Committee
    Status Superseded
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