Lightning protection guidance
How does a lightning conductor work?
A lightning conductor does not attract or stop lightning. It gives a strike that was going to hit the building anyway a low-resistance metal path from the roof to the ground, so the current flows harmlessly into the earth instead of through brick, stone, timber and wiring.
Read itWhat is an earth pit?
An earth pit is a small chamber in the ground, usually with a plastic or concrete lid, where a lightning protection or electrical earth rod finishes…
30 October 2026
Lightning conductor tape: copper or aluminium?
Copper tape lasts longer, resists corrosion better and is the usual choice below ground and in polluted or coastal air. Aluminium tape is cheaper…
28 October 2026
How often should lightning protection be tested?
For most UK workplaces, schools and public buildings, every year. BS EN 62305-3 sets a maximum of 2 to 4 years between complete inspections depending…
25 October 2026
Do houses need lightning protection?
Most UK houses do not need a lightning protection system. The UK has relatively few thunderstorms and ordinary homes are low. A system is worth…
22 October 2026
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