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    The document discusses three scenarios for equipotential bonding of roof top fixtures during lightning events. Scenario 1 covers fixtures that can withstand direct strikes. Scenario 2 involves installing air rods or conductors for fixtures that cannot withstand strikes when sufficient separation distance is possible. Scenario 3 addresses fixtures that cannot withstand strikes when separation distance is not possible, requiring direct bonding and surge protection devices. A flow chart summarizes the different scenarios and requirements.

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    Lightning Equipotential Bonding of Roof Top Fixtures

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    The document discusses three scenarios for equipotential bonding of roof top fixtures during lightning events. Scenario 1 covers fixtures that can withstand direct strikes. Scenario 2 involves installing air rods or conductors for fixtures that cannot withstand strikes when sufficient separation distance is possible. Scenario 3 addresses fixtures that cannot withstand strikes when separation distance is not possible, requiring direct bonding and surge protection devices. A flow chart summarizes the different scenarios and requirements.

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    The document discusses three scenarios for equipotential bonding of roof top fixtures during lightning events. Scenario 1 covers fixtures that can withstand direct strikes. Scenario 2 involves installing air rods or conductors for fixtures that cannot withstand strikes when sufficient separation distance is possible. Scenario 3 addresses fixtures that cannot withstand strikes when separation distance is not possible, requiring direct bonding and surge protection devices. A flow chart summarizes the different scenarios and requirements.

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    4 Lightning Equipotential Bonding Of Roof Top Fixtures

     Special problems may occur when roof-mounted fixture/structures (such as vents,


    skylights, air-handling units, pipes, etc), which are often installed at a later date, protrude
    from zones of protection.
     If, in addition, these roof-mounted structures contain electrical or electronic
    equipment, such as roof-mounted fans, antennas, measuring systems or TV cameras,
    additional protective measures are required.

    Equipotential bonding of roof top fixtures ,generally, governed by (3) scenarios as follows :

    Scenario#1

    If the roof mounted equipment is not protected by the air termination system but can
    withstand a direct lightning strike without being punctured

    In this case, Equipotential bonding of roof top fixtures requirements will be as follows:

     The casing of the equipment should be bonded directly to the LPS.


     If the equipment has metallic services entering the structure (gas, water etc) that can
    be bonded directly, then these should be bonded to the nearest equipotential bonding bar.
     If the service cannot be bonded directly (power, telecom, cables) then the ‘live’ cores
    should be bonded to the nearest equipotential bonding bar, via suitable Type I lightning
    current SPDs.

    Scenario#2

    If the roof mounted equipment cannot withstand a direct lightning strike and there is
    sufficient space on the roof for achieving a separation distance

    In this case, Equipotential bonding of roof top fixtures requirements will be as follows:

     An air rod or suspended conductor should be installed as in below Figure. This should
    offer sufficient protection and is so spaced from the equipment, such that it complies with
    the separation distance. This air rod/suspended conductor should form part of the air
    termination system.
    Air Rod or Suspended Conductor for Roof Mounted Equipment

     If the equipment has metallic services entering the structure (gas, water etc) that can
    be bonded directly, then these should be bonded to the nearest equipotential bonding bar.
     If the other electrical services do not have an effective outer core screen, then
    consideration should be given to bonding to the nearest equipotential bonding bar, via Type II
    overvoltage SPDs.
     If the electrical services are effectively screened but are supplying electronic
    equipment, then again due consideration should be given to bonding, via Type II overvoltage
    SPDs.
     If the electrical services are effectively screened but are not supplying electronic
    equipment, then no additional measures are required.

    Scenario#3

    If the roof mounted equipment cannot withstand a direct lightning strike and there isn’t
    sufficient space on the roof for achieving a separation distance

    In this case, Equipotential bonding of roof top fixtures requirements will be as follows:

     An air rod or suspended conductor should be installed and there should be a direct
    bond to the casing of the equipment, the air rod/suspended conductor should be connected
    into the air termination system.
     If the equipment has metallic services entering the structure (gas, water etc) that can
    be bonded directly, then these should be bonded to the nearest equipotential bonding bar.
     If the service cannot be bonded directly, (power, telecom, cables) then the ‘live’
    cores should be bonded to the nearest equipotential bonding bar, via suitable Type I lightning
    current SPDs.

    These scenarios are summarized in the below flow chart:

    Flow Chart for Protecting Roof Mounted Equipment


    However, to eliminate the need to bond, it may be possible to select air-termination location
    and height so the fixture is protected by the air-termination, but positioned far enough
    distance away so that bonding is not required (see below figure).

    Requirements of  Protected Roof Mounted Equipment for bonding

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