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Old 08-22-2015, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan View Post
I'll take my chances . Lightning protection isn't regulated. For all you know you're throwing good money away!
It is not regulated by a government agency, but there are recognized standards:
UL 96/96A - Standards For Safety “Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems.
NFPA 780 - Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
LPI 175 - Standard of Practice for the Design - Installation - Inspection of Lightning Protection Systems