Lightning Protection Systems
Design, installation and testing
Omega Red Group offers nationwide lightning protection services including risk assessments, system design, installation, inspection and maintenance. We conform to BS EN IEC 62305 as well as other applicable British Standards.
- Lighting risk assessment
- Lighting protection system design
- Lightning protection installation
- Inspection and testing
- Maintenance and repairs
To arrange a lightning risk assessment for your building, call us on 0800 111 4040
Lightning protection services
Risk assessment
- Full lightning risk analysis in accordance with BS EN IEC 62305 and/or BS EN 62305
- Tailored service, considering individual business risks, requirements and budget
- Evaluation of strike probability and potential damage
- Recommendation of appropriate protection measures
- Suitable for new builds or existing structures
System design
- Lightning protection system design to BS EN IEC 62305 or BS EN 62305
- Holistic approach incorporating external and internal protection
- Integration with earthing and surge protection
- Tailored for your building and operational risks
- Value engineered design – using existing features where appropriate to keep costs down
Installation
- Full installations including air termination, down conductors, earthing and surge protection
- Nationwide installation teams
- Installation for new build and retrofit projects
- Work carried out by qualified, experienced engineers
Testing and inspection
- Full inspection and testing of lightning protection systems
- Certification following inspection
- Identification of faults and compliance issues
- Recommended inspection interval: 11 months (and following a known lightning strike)
- Specialised test engineers with no incentive to find faults
Maintenance and repairs
- Repair of damaged or non-compliant systems
- Replacement components
- Remedial work completed by experienced installation engineers
Our lightning protection lifecycle process
Initial consultation
Site survey and risk assessment
System design
Installation
Testing and certification*
Ongoing maintenance
*For existing systems, we would start the process here
Why choose Omega Red Group?
Who we work with
Industrial facilities
Manufacturing plants
Energy and utilities infrastructure
Commercial buildings
Transport infrastructure
Government and defence facilities
Hospitals and healthcare facilities
Educational establishments
Proven experience in lightning protection
Installation example | Manufacturing facility
- Risk assessment and design completed
- Lightning protection system installed
- Co-ordinated surge protection installed, safeguarding key equipment
- Annual inspection programme established
Compliance example | Retail portfolio
- Review of existing portfolio
- Test and inspection of existing systems
- Lightning risk assessment of unprotected buildings and outdated systems
- Ongoing inspections and maintenance programme established
- Addition of height safety equipment servicing
Specialist expertise | Consultancy, project management and support
- Experience in nuclear, energy from waste (EFW) and anaerobic digestion plants
- Specialist design of combined earthing and lightning protection for complex facilities
- Experienced project management for long-term installations
- Long-term compliance support
Our Accreditations
