Lightning Protection Systems

‘There are no devices or methods capable of modifying the natural weather phenomena to the extent that they can prevent lightning discharges. Lightning flashes to, or nearby, structures (or lines connected to the structures) are hazardous to people, to the structures themselves, their contents and installations as well as to lines. This is why the application of Lightning Protection measures is essential.’ [BS EN 62305-1:2011] A.N. Wallis & Co Ltd is one of the world’s leading Electrical Earthing & Lightning Protection component and material manufacturers and suppliers.

To complement our highly successful material supply business, A.N. Wallis offers a complete Lightning Protection Systems Design Service to BS EN 62305. Lightning Protection Systems are often seen as inert and may sometimes be dismissed as cost-saving or forgotten about until a late stage of the project. But should these systems fail due to incompetent design or the use of cheap, substandard components, the resulting events may be catastrophic or even lethal. Our team of highly experienced professional Engineers & Technicians design Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) to the IEC 62305 standard or the local derivative.

Using our own highly rated bespoke Risk Assessment software (RAM), we are able to determine which level of Lightning Protection System is required to give a compliant installation based upon the size of the building, what the building is used for and the likely occupancy of the site. We will then be able to advise whether the site requires a Level I, II, III or IV system in compliance with IEC 62305.