Surge Protection Standards
Applicable 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