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Old 07-09-2012, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by NJblue View Post
I was at a presentation by Fire Chief Tucker and the topic of lightning rods came up. His comment was that if you are going to get them, have them done by someone who is UL certified. He said that improper installation can be worse than not having them at all. For the record, he does not have them on his own home.

UL certifies products, I don't think they will ever certify a person or their capability. Maybe he meant UL certified lightning rod protection devices - if there is such a thing and installed by a licensed electrician.