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Structural Lightning Protection System

Advanced structural protection systems integrating with building frameworks to provide comprehensive lightning protection for critical infrastructure and high-rise buildings

Structural Lightning Protection System – ARK Make by DFMHUB

DFMHUB, manufacturer of ARK Make Structural Lightning Protection Systems, designs and supplies integrated lightning protection solutions embedded within RCC structures. Structural Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) use building reinforcements such as RCC rebars as natural down conductors, ensuring safe dissipation of lightning current directly into foundation earthing systems.


What Is a Structural Lightning Protection System?

A Structural Lightning Protection System is an integrated lightning protection approach where RCC rebars act as natural down conductors, bonded and connected to a foundation earthing network. This method eliminates exposed conductors and provides long-term, maintenance-free protection.


Why Structural Lightning Protection Is Critical

High-rise buildings, industrial plants, substations, and solar installations are vulnerable to direct lightning strikes. Structural LPS ensures:

  • Concealed protection within RCC
  • Reduced corrosion risk
  • Enhanced safety and structural integrity
  • Compliance with international standards

How Structural Lightning Protection Works

  • Air termination captures lightning
  • Current flows through bonded rebars
  • Down conductors are integrated within RCC columns
  • Foundation earthing safely dissipates lightning energy
  • Equipotential bonding prevents side flashing

ARK Make Structural LPS by DFMHUB

ARK Make systems are engineered for industrial reliability and designed using IEC 62305 risk assessment methodology. Products are tested for electrical continuity, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength.


Key Components

  • Copper Bonded / GI Rebars
  • Cross, Diagonal & Rebar Clamps
  • Test Links & Inspection Chambers
  • Foundation Earthing Electrodes
  • Equipotential Bonding Bars

Standards & Compliance

  • IEC 62305 (Parts 1–4)
  • IEC 62561
  • IS 3043
  • IS 2309

Industries Served

  • High-rise residential & commercial buildings
  • Industrial plants & factories
  • Substations & data centers
  • Solar power plants & infrastructure projects

Advantages Over Conventional LPS

  • No exposed conductors
  • Longer service life
  • Lower maintenance requirements
  • Architecturally invisible solution
  • Consultant-preferred lightning protection approach

Design & Quality Control

Every project includes detailed engineering drawings, bonding layouts, continuity testing, and final inspection documentation to ensure system compliance and performance.


Why DFMHUB

  • Manufacturer-led engineering expertise
  • Proven execution experience across industries
  • Compliance-focused lightning protection design
  • Long-term technical support and documentation

FAQs – Structural Lightning Protection System

1. What is a Structural Lightning Protection System?

It uses the building’s structural elements to safely conduct lightning current to earth.

2. How is it different from external lightning protection?

Structural LPS uses reinforcement steel as natural down conductors, unlike exposed external conductors used in conventional systems.

3. Is structural lightning protection allowed by standards?

Yes. It is permitted under IEC 62305 and IS 2309 when continuity and earthing requirements are met.

4. Which buildings are suitable for structural LPS?

RCC buildings, high-rises, data centers, industrial sheds, metro stations, and infrastructure projects.

5. How is continuity ensured in RCC structures?

By bonding reinforcement bars using approved connectors, welding, or clamps and verifying resistance.

6. Are separate down conductors required?

Generally no. Structural steel acts as natural down conductors if compliant with standards.

7. What earthing system is required?

A low-impedance earthing system connected to earth electrodes and an earth grid.

8. Can it be connected to electrical earthing?

Yes. Structural LPS is typically integrated with the common grounding network.

9. Is structural LPS suitable for data centers?

Yes, when combined with proper bonding and surge protection devices.

10. What materials are used in structural LPS?

Bonding strips, reinforcement clamps, test links, earth electrodes, and corrosion-resistant connectors.

11. How is the system tested?

Through continuity testing, earth resistance measurement, and visual inspection.

12. Which standards are followed?

IEC 62305, IEC 62561, IS 3043, and IS 2309.

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