Help safeguard lives, property, and critical systems from the devastating effects of lightning with the 2026 edition of NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems. This trusted standard provides the latest requirements for the design, installation, and maintenance of lightning protection systems across a wide range of structures, facilities, and applications. Whether you’re protecting commercial buildings, industrial sites, or sensitive electronic systems, NFPA 780 delivers the information you need to minimize lightning-related damage and downtime.
Key Features:
Up-to-Date Lightning Protection Requirements – Offers the most current criteria for installing lightning protection systems that help safeguard buildings, trees, towers, and critical infrastructure.
Enhanced Safety for Sensitive Facilities – Provides specialized requirements for structures with flammable vapors, explosive materials, or mission-critical electronics vulnerable to lightning strikes.
Design and Installation Guidelines – Includes detailed provisions for air terminals, bonding, grounding, surge protection, and separation distances to optimize system performance and reliability.
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Protocols – Helps ensure ongoing system effectiveness with clear procedures for inspecting and maintaining installed lightning protection systems.
Globally Recognized NFPA Standard – Developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the worldwide leader in fire and life safety standards.