AS 1768 Lightning Protection - Western Australia

Description

You may need to comply with this code if you intend to install or use conventional lightning protection systems.

This code provides guidelines for the protection of persons and property from the hazards of lightning. It applies to conventional lightning protection systems consisting of air terminations, downconductors, earthing systems and surge protective devices. Further, the code provides a comprehensive risk management process for the determination of the risk of damage due to lightning for a range of structures.

Service type

Code of Practice

A code of practice is a set of rules which details how people in a certain industry should behave. A code of practice can be defined as a result of legislation or by industry regulators and bodies.

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Act(s) name

Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 Western Australia

Administering agency

Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

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