Harger LPS Checklist

HEARY BROTHERS LIGHTNING. PROTECTION CO., INC.
11291 MOORE ROAD
SPRINGVILLEN NY 14141
ANNUAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST

FOR MULTIPLE-POINT TYPE SYSTEMS
HBF-5
I. Visual Inspection of Roof Top Components

ITEM #
COMPLETED
DATE
DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE
Visual inspection of over all system condition. Appearance, (neat, dislodged, broken cables etc)
Visually inspected all air terminals. Verify that size and quantity is sufficient
for the project. Refer to NFPA-780/UL 96A for requirements
Note all bent, broken, and/or dislodged air terminals.
Verify that all air terminals (lightning rods) have been placed at 20'- 0" maximum spacing around roof
perimeter and/ or along roof ridges)
Verify that perimeter air terminals are within 2'- 0" of the outside edge including comers of the structure.
Verify that mid -roof air terminals are spaced at maximum spacing of 50'- 0" in accordance with NFPA 780
Figure 3.8.1.2
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Verify that interconnecting mid roof Gables that connect mid

roof air terminals are properly spaced. Further verify
150' 0" maximum length of cross run conductor to the main perimeter
er down conductor in accordance with NFPA 780 Figure 3.8.1.2
Verify that copper materials are not mounted or in contact with
aluminum materials and vice-versa.
Verify that all conductors are fastened horizontally and verticaliy not more than 3' -0" O. C. Maximum
spacing
10
Verify that metallic bodies of inductance situated within 6' 0" of lightning
conductor or another bonded metal body shall be interconnected to
the lightning conductor system, unless inherently connected.
11
Verify air terminals and bonding connectors are installed an roof top, fans, ventilators, a/c units etc in
accordance with NFPA 780/ UL 96A
12
Remove and clean all cable connections including but not limited to; Bonding plates, Iugs, cable to cable
connectors etc.
Heary Brothers Lightning Protection Co., Inc.
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II. INSPECTION OF LIGHTNING PROTECTION GROUND SYSTEM
ITEM #
COMPLETED
DATE
DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE
1
Locate all thru roof connection to down runs or to structural steel.
Visual inspect for damage and tightness.
Verify quantity of down runsl connections to ground is adequate
per NFPA78O and Ut_96A
If connection is to steel verify that connect is made in accordance
with NFPA 780 and that area under connection is clean of all
paint, °II, grease etc.
Verify that spacing of down conductors at roof level are installed in accordance with NFPA-780 and
UL96A (i.e. 100' an average )
Visually inspect connections to rebar/ structural steel etc, for corrosion remove connections clean and
reinstall. Replace as necessary
6
Visually inspect ground rods and cable connections to ground rads.
Remove connections clean cable, connection and rod,

(lt ground loop is means of down conductor terrnination then remove connection to loop and clean
cables.)
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HI. Ground Resistance Testinq and TVSS Res onsibilities
ITEM # COMPLETED DATE DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE
1 Perform Ground Resistance an lightning protection grounding
system. use the "Fall of Potential" Method. Record resuits and subnilt
to owner. Verify that levels are in accordance with the reguirements
of the applicable standards
2 Inspect and docurnent status of surge protection / TVSS (Transient Voltage

Surge Suppression) systems/ equipment. Note bene: The Transient Voltage
Surge Suppression of all services including but not Iimited to, services
entrances, computers, copiers, telephones, fire alarms, security systems and
all other electrical / electronic systems is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer of the Lightning Protection system and is the responsibility
of the owner, electrical engineer, electrical contractor or others.
TVSS system should be installed in accordance
with NEC 70 or other applicable codes and/or standards.
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IV.Documentation re uirements for inspections
ITEM # COMPLETED DATE DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE
Prepare and submit a 2 copies of this form to owner along with Video tape
detailing all inspection performed.The videotape shall include detailed
1 Images of the roof top system, ground system, grouncl system testing etc
steel), down conductors, ground rads/ grids and location of all buried or concealed
connections and components. Also provide video detailing the
the testing of ground system as well as cleaning of all connections.
Documentation shall be retained by the facility engineer for assignment
of any maintenance repairs.
Notes/ Conditions
Inspect and confirm that no additions and/or modifcations to the structure necessitate
additional lightning protection. If there have been modification or additions to the structure contact
the manufacturer or distributor, to evaluate the need for additional lightning protection.
This checklist is not inclusive of all factors governing the installation and maintenance of a Faraday
Multiple Point System
lt is intended as a guide for the building owner / maintenance people to perform annual inspections
The Intention of any lightning protection system is to provide protection from direct strikes
to the structure of the building. lt is not intended to provide protection for electrical and / or electronic
electronic equipment sensitive equipment, Computers and/ or other such equipment.
Likewise it does not cover damage caused by surge/transients which enter or exit a structure
Any litigation regarding the product performance, our contractual relationship
imposes the cost of such litigation the parties instituting the litigation. We do not bear such
expense since it is not built into the cost of the system, our experience is that the systems when
properly installed and maintained they do not experience failure and we encourage all customers
to comply with proper maintenance procedures, including without 'Imitation annual inspections.
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HEARY BROTHERS LIGHTNING. PROTECTION CO., INC.

11291 MOORE ROAD

ANNUAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST

I. Visual Inspection of Roof Top Components

Verify that interconnecting mid roof Gables that connect mid

Verify that copper materials are not mounted or in contact with

aluminum materials and vice-versa.

Heary Brothers Lightning Protection Co., Inc.

Locate all thru roof connection to down runs or to structural steel.

Visual inspect for damage and tightness.

Verify quantity of down runsl connections to ground is adequate

per NFPA78O and Ut_96A

If connection is to steel verify that connect is made in accordance

paint, °II, grease etc.

Remove connections clean cable, connection and rod,

Heary Brothers Lightning Protection Co., Inc.

2 Inspect and docurnent status of surge protection / TVSS (Transient Voltage

Heary Brothers Lightning Protection Co., Inc.

Heary Brothers Lightning Protection Co., Inc.

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