How to Protect Your Buildings from Lightning Strikes

1) Install a Lightning Protection System with the UL Master Label that complies with current nationally recognized codes. Lightning protection systems consist of lightning rods (air terminals) and associated fittings connected by heavy cables to grounding equipment which provide a path for lightning current to travel safely to the ground.

2) Install UL listed surge arresters at your junction box and telephone equipment to prevent power surges from entering the home or other buildings on power or telephone lines. Power surges caused by lightning strikes are then diverted to the ground and both wiring and appliances are protected.

3) Install UL listed transient voltage sure suppressers in receptacles to which computers and other electronic equipment are connected in order to limit the voltage to 1 1/2 times the normal (maximum for solid state devices).

4) Look for the UL Mark on the surge protector. Remember, your lightning protection system may be installed using UL's requirements, but the system is not a Master Label System unless installed by one of UL's Listed installers and a Master Label has been sent to you. Always "Look for the Master Label" on your lightning protection installation parts.