Virginia Hotels Lightning Protection

Protecting Hotels In Virginia

Hotels, resorts, guest facilities, rooftop systems, and business continuity.

Lightning protection planning can involve the roof design, building height, terrain, nearby trees or towers, electrical systems, communication equipment, grounding conditions, and the value of the structure or operations being protected.

Common System Components

• Air terminals positioned for the roof and exposed structure
• Conductor cable routed toward approved grounding locations
• Bonding of nearby metal systems, rooftop equipment, tanks, or utilities
• Grounding electrodes suited to the property and soil conditions
• Surge protection for electrical and communication entrances

Questions Owners Often Ask

• Can lightning protection be installed on this roof type?
• How are metal systems and rooftop equipment bonded?
• Does surge protection replace structural lightning protection?
• How much will a system cost for this property?
• Can Nationwide Lightning Rods travel to this project?