Surge protection standards

The standards relating to the requirements for surge protection include the following:-

• BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations
• BS EN 62305 Protection against lightning
• Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Competent Authority – Inspection of Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Systems at COMAH Establishments (Operational Delivery Guide)
• HSE Operational Guidance (OG) Layout – Appendix 1: Process for the management of ignition by lightning
• IEC/BS EN 61643 series (conformity requirements for surge protection devices)
• JSP 482 MOD Explosives Regulations – Chapter 8
• NFPA 780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
• UL 1449 Standard for Surge Protective Devices