BS EN 50164-2:2008 pdf free.Lightning Protection Components (LPC) — Requirements for conductors and earth electrodes.
BS EN 50164-2 This European Standard specifies the requirements and tests for metallic conductors (other than “natural” conductors) that form part of the air termination systemand down conductors,
metallic earth electrodes that form part of the earth termination system.
Lightning protection components (LPC)may also be suitable for use in hazardous atmospheres.Regard should then be taken of the extra requirements necessary for the components to be installedin such conditions.
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For datedreferences, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenceddocument (including any amendments) applies.
Conductors and earth electrodes shall be so designed and constructed that in normal use theirperformance is reliable and without danger to persons and the surrounding area.
The choice of a material depends on its ability to match the particular application requirements.
The manufacturer or supplier of the conductors and earth electrodes shall provide adequateinformation in his literature to ensure that the installer of the conductors and earth electrodes canselect and install the materials in a suitable and safe manner, in accordance with EN 62305-3.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
Air termination conductors, air termination rods and down conductors
The material，configuration and minimum cross sectional area of the conductors，shall be inaccordance with Table 1.Their mechanical and electrical characteristics shall be in accordance withTable 2.
Other materials may be used if they possess equivalent mechanical and electrical characteristics andcorrosion resistance properties for the intended application.
Other configurations may be used if the relevant dimensions are met.
The materials given in Table 1 may be covered with a coating of either plastic material such as ultraviolet stabilized polyvinyl chloride (pvc), or equivalent material, depending on its application.
NOTE 1 Requirements and tests for ultra violet stabilized materials are under consideration.
Coated conductors shall be corrosion resistant and the coating shall exhibit good adherence to thebase material.BS EN 50164-2 pdf download.