Lightning Protection Inspection Program Expands Services to Meet Industry Needs for Quality Control and Service

Lightning Protection Inspection Program Expands Services to Meet Industry Needs for Quality Control and Service

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., April 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Increased education about lightning losses and the availability of safety standard-compliant lightning protection is furthering an understanding of best practices for lightning protection system (LPS) design, installation and inspection. Recognizing a need for more stringent emphasis on quality control, the Lightning Protection Institute Inspection Program (LPI-IP), is expanding its services for third-party lightning protection review and certification.

"LPI-IP is the only third-party certifying organization that verifies lightning protection system completeness, proper materials and methods, code compliance, and notification for future assessments; including needed repairs or maintenance," said Tim Harger, LPI-IP program manager. "Ensuring lightning protection compliance to national safety standards and project specifications is an essential part of quality control for construction managers, property owners and building occupants--reasons why LPI-IP's services are increasingly in demand in the marketplace," explained Harger.

To accommodate construction market and consumer needs, the program now offers four service options: Master Installation Certificate Inspection, Extended Master Installation Certificate Inspection, Reconditioned Master Installation Certificate Inspection and Limited Scope Inspection. All options provide cost-effective inspection services to ensure LPS compliance with national safety standards.

"Knowing where to turn for up-to-date and accurate information about lightning protection can be difficult," said Bud VanSickle, executive director of the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI). "By incorporating checkpoints, reviews and inspections, the LPI-IP certification program is ensuring safety and peace of mind to building owners throughout the U.S."

The construction market appears to be increasingly relying on LPI-IP for lightning protection inspection services--the program has seen a 300% growth rate since its beginnings in 2011 and a 44% increase in users in 2017.

Key features of the LPI-IP Inspection Program include:

    --  A three-year expiration date which complements the NFPA 780 three-year
        code review cycle and process to keep pace with technology.
    --  Services applicable for a wide-range of inspection needs; including
        commercial, industrial, military, medical, educational and residential
        projects.
    --  LPI-IP inspections are accepted in MasterSpec as a quality control
        inspection option for lightning protection systems.
    --  Design review by a professional engineer, documentation of concealed
        components and verification of grounding and NRTL* field inspection of
        rooftop lightning protection.
    --  Users are offered the option of Standard specific inspections (LPI175,
        NFPA 780 and/or UL96A), and extended certification covering Military
        specifications to accommodate market needs and a wider range of
        projects.

For safety and quality assurance, LPI-IP provides certification for lightning protection which complies with U.S. nationally-recognized safety standards, only.

For more information about the LPI-IP Program, visit www.lpi-ip.com or view this infographic for highlights of the LPI-IP services.

For additional information about lightning protection and lightning safety, visit the Lightning Protection Institute website at http://www.lightning.org

*Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

CONTACT: Kimberly Loehr, LPI/LSA Communications, kiml@lightning.org or 804-314-8955

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SOURCE Lightning Protection Institute