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Lightning Protection Specs

The document outlines specifications for a lightning protection system, including early streamer emission lightning arrestors mounted on towers and copper down conductors installed and bonded to earth. It also specifies electronic system surge protection for power supply and data/telephone lines, including surge diverters that limit transient voltage and provide status indication. Protectors must be tested according to industry standards and installed per manufacturer instructions.

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Lightning Protection Specs

The document outlines specifications for a lightning protection system, including early streamer emission lightning arrestors mounted on towers and copper down conductors installed and bonded to earth. It also specifies electronic system surge protection for power supply and data/telephone lines, including surge diverters that limit transient voltage and provide status indication. Protectors must be tested according to industry standards and installed per manufacturer instructions.

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INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

OF PUNJAB
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

SECTION-E-14 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

1.0 GENERAL
1.0 The Early Streamer Emission Lightning Protection System, comprising of ESE
Lightening Arrestor shall be provided at top of each Tower. The Arrestor shall be
mounted on 3” dia hot dipped galvanized pipe at least 5 meter from the top of the
building.
1.2 The down conductors shall be 95 sq-mm bare copper conductor or as
mentioned in the BOQ shall be installed as shown in drawings welded at basement
with the Earth Connecting Point. Continuity shall be checked and recorded after each
floor pouring.
1.3 Contractor should also include in his scope inspection by manufacturers
authorized representative to ensure correct installation.
1.4 All metal work on or around the building must be bonded to the lightning
protection network to avoid side flashing.
1.5 All materials used throughout the installation shall be either copper or copper
based components which are corrosion resistant and compatible with the application.
1.6 The Contractor shall submit fully detailed shop drawing for the arrestors, down
conductors, earth termination network and bonding and shall be responsible to provide
all the necessary accessories to integrate the system with the architectural finish of
the building.

2.0 Electronic System Surge Protection


Electronic system surge protection shall be used for the, Incoming Main Power Supply:
A suitable protection should be installed in the main LV Panels.
The ESP shall be connected in parallel with the supply. ESP should be installed within
the LV Panel by the panel assembler.
HRC Fuses shall be provided in the connecting leads as required by the Specialist.
ESP to have neutral earth warning light, to detect if there is excessive voltage present
between neutral and earth.
2.1 Protection shall be tested in accordance with the requirement of:
BS6651: 1999 ‘Protection of Structures against lightning’ (Appendix C).
BS2914:1972 ‘Specification for surge diverters for alternating current power
circuits’.

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OF PUNJAB
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

IEEE C62.41 – 1991 ‘Recommended practice on surge voltage in low voltage


AC Power circuits.’
2.2 The protector must not interfere with or restrict the system normal operation. It
should not:
Corrupt the normal mains power supply.
Break or shutdown the power supply during operation.
Have an excessive earth leakage current.
2.3 The protector shall be rated for a peak discharge current of no less than 10 KA
(8 / 20 microsecond waveform) between any two conductors (phase to neutral, phase
to earth, neutral to earth).
2.4 The protector shall limit the transient voltage to below equipment susceptibility
levels. Unless otherwise stated, the peak transient let-through voltage shall not exceed
600 volts. For protectors with a nominal working voltage of 230 or 240 volts, when
tested in accordance with BS 6651 :1999 Category B – High (6 kV 1.2 /
50mircorsecond open circuit voltage, 3kA 8/20 microsecond short circuit current).
2.5 This peak transient let through voltage shall not exceed for all combinations of
conductors:
- Phase to neutral
- Phase to earth.
- Neutral to earth.
2.6 Mains protectors (installed in shunt / parallel) should have continuous indication
of its protection status and the presence of power. Status indication should clearly
show per phase.
- Full protection present.
- Reduced protection – replacement required.
- No protection – failure of protector.
2.7 The status indication should warn of protection failure between all combinations
of conductors, including neutral to earth. (Otherwise a potentially dangerous short
circuit between neutral and earth could go undetected for some time). This should
include early warning of excessive neutral to earth voltage.
2.8 The protector shall be supplied with detailed installation instructions. The
installer must comply with the installation practice detailed by the protector
manufacturer.

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GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

2.9 Protection for Data Communication and Telephone lines


2.9.1 Transient overvoltage protectors shall be installed on all data communication /
signal / telephone lines entering or leaving the building, in order to protect equipment
connected to the line, against transient over voltages. (Where data lines travel
between buildings linking equipment in each building, transient overvoltage protectors
should be installed at both ends of the line in order to protect both pieces of
equipment).
2.9.2 Protectors shall conform to
BS6651: 1992 Protection of structures against lightning (Appendix C) CCITT
LX K17
2.9.3 The protector must not impair the systems normal operation. It should not:
- Restrict the system bandwidth or signal frequency.
- Introduce excessive inline resistance.
- Cause signal reflections or impendence mismatches (on high frequency
systems).
2.9.4 The protector will have a low transient ‘let – through’ voltage for tests conducted
in accordance with BS6651: 1992 Category C – High (5kV 10/700 microsecond test).
2.9.5 This ‘let – through’ performance will be provided for all combinations of
conductors:
- Signal line to signal line.
- Signal line to screen / earth.
2.9.6 The protector shall be rated for a peak discharge current of 10kA.
2.9.7 The protector shall be supplied with detailed installation instructions. The
installer must comply with the installation practice detailed by the protector
manufacturers.
2.9.8 The protector manufacturer should allow for the facility to mount and earth large
numbers of protectors through an accessory combined mounting and earthing kit.

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