Summary Highlights
- Periodic inspection of Bursa lightning rod; It includes visual inspection of the catch end (lightning rod), air terminators, down conductors, test terminals, lightning protection grounding and equipotential busbars, as well as lightning rod grounding resistance and down conductor continuity tests. In this context, both lightning rod measurement and periodic inspection of lightning protection installations are carried out.
- Lightning protection installation measurements; It carries out the control of lightning rod grounding propagation resistance, down conductor continuity, ring grounder, Faraday cage, natural conductors and lightning rod discharge counter of each down conductor, based on the Groundings in Electrical Installations Regulation, Electrical High Current Facilities Regulation, Grounding Report Regulation and TS EN 62305; The results are documented as grounding measurement report and lightning rod periodic inspection report.
- Within the scope of Bursa lightning rod periodic inspection service; Classic Franklin rod systems, active (ESE) lightning rods, cage (Faraday) systems, roof car parks, silos, chimneys, antenna towers and external lightning protection installations of industrial facilities are evaluated holistically. Thus, for businesses in Bursa, both lightning rod measurement and lightning protection installation periodic inspection are completed in a single process.
- Lightning rod periodic inspection report; It includes measured lightning rod grounding resistances, down conductor continuity results, grounding continuity tests, detected mechanical and corrosion-related problems, risk levels of non-conformities and corrective/remedial measures to be taken. When necessary, soil specific resistance measurement and grounding performance tests performed with the SELVAZ method are also added to the report.
- Planning the annual periods of lightning rod periodic inspection and lightning protection installation measurements in OIZs and industrial zones in Bursa (Nilüfer OSB, DOSAB, Hasanağa, Kayapa, Kestel, Gürsu, İnegöl OIZ, etc.), harmonizing them with the periodic inspections of Electrical Installation and Grounding Installation, and reporting support in accordance with the Fikirnet-OHS-KATIP documentation is provided.
- Periodic inspection of lightning rod; By planning together with grounding installation periodic inspection, electrical internal installation periodic inspection, MV/HV maintenance-test, SELVAZ test, soil specific resistance measurement and thermal camera measurements; We offer integrated, regulatory and cost-effective solutions for "Bursa electricity, grounding and lightning rod periodic inspections".
Service Details
Periodic inspection of lightning rod; It is the process of visual inspection and electrical tests of a structure or facility's lightning protection installation (lightning rod, faraday cage, air terminators, down conductors and grounding system) at regular intervals. Businesses and structures in Bursa often call this process "lightning rod measurement", "lightning rod periodic inspection", "lightning protection installation control", "lightning rod grounding measurement" or "lightning rod report". The common goal of all of them is; It is to verify whether you have a reliable lightning protection system that will minimize loss of life and property in the event of a lightning strike.
Lightning rod periodic inspection should not be confused with lightning rod maintenance. Periodic inspection of lightning rod; It is an independent inspection, measurement and testing activity carried out by an authorized engineer or a type A inspection organization with TÜRKAK accreditation and is documented with an official lightning rod periodic inspection report. Maintenance is; It consists of applications such as painting, corrosion cleaning, correction of clamp gaps, renewal of insulator legs, recovery of conductor routes and does not replace the periodic inspection report alone.
Legal basis for periodic inspection of lightning rod and lightning protection installation; Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331 and the "Regulation on Health and Safety Conditions in the Use of Work Equipment" published pursuant to this law. Lightning protection installation is clearly included in the electrical group work equipment. In addition, the Groundings in Electrical Installations Regulation, Electrical High Current Facilities Regulation, Electrical Installation and Grounding Installation periodic inspection forms and TS EN 62305 series standards; It forms the basis for the project design of the lightning protection installation, grounding scheme, periodic inspection criteria and report format.
Lightning protection installation; It includes the catch terminals (lightning rods, air terminators) located on the roof, down conductors that lower them to the building perimeter, test terminals, ring or local grounders, lightning protection grounding bars and equipotential connections. Additionally, within the scope of internal lightning protection measures; Surge arrester (SPD) devices in the panels, equipotential bonding of metal installations (natural gas, water, ventilation ducts, etc.) and their relationship with the indoor grounding system should also be evaluated.
OIZs, large industrial facilities, logistics warehouses, shopping malls, hotels, hospitals, schools, high-rise buildings and residential sites in Bursa must have lightning protection installations. In these structures, if the lightning current cannot be transmitted to the ground through a safe path; Fire on the roof, damage to facade coverings, serious malfunctions in electronic systems and even loss of life may occur. Regular lightning rod periodic inspections and grounding measurements allow you to foresee these risks and take precautions in advance.
Periodic inspection of lightning rods in the field is generally carried out in three stages: preliminary preparation and document review, visual inspection and electrical measurements. In the preliminary preparation phase; lightning rod or lightning protection project, risk analysis, previously issued lightning rod reports and grounding measurement reports are examined. The purpose of use of the facility (industry, residential, hospital, explosive environment, etc.), building height, roof access opportunities and environmental conditions of the building are evaluated; control plan is created.
During the visual inspection phase; The placement of the catch ends, the route of the down conductors, the clamp spacing, the corrosion condition, mechanical damages, the adequacy of the cross-sections, the accessibility of the test terminals, the continuity of the ring grounding, the use of natural conductors outside the building, warning signs and labeling are checked one by one. Broken or loose connections, conductors weakened by corrosion, non-standard cross-sections or incorrect routes may be considered as serious defects.
During the electrical measurement and testing phase; lightning rod grounding resistance measurement, down conductor continuity tests, ring grounder resistance, analysis of combined grounding systems and step-touch voltage evaluations are performed when necessary. In grounding measurements, the 3-point method and the 62% rule are generally used with ground megger; In appropriate cases, lightning rod grounding measurement can be made with a clamp meter without breaking the circuit. If necessary, soil specific resistance is measured with the Wenner method and data that will be the basis for grounding design is obtained.
In addition to the periodic inspection of the lightning rod; Whether the lightning rod discharge counters are working, the recorded discharge numbers, the status of the surge arresters, the equipotential connections between the panel and the main grounding busbar and lightning protection grounding are also checked. If your grounding system has been tested with the SELVAZ method before, possible changes in grounding performance can be analyzed by comparing new measurement results with these records.
Lightning rod periodic inspection period is one of the most frequently asked issues in practice. Unless otherwise specified in the legislation, the maximum control period of lightning protection installation is generally accepted as 1 year. For this reason, "How often are lightning rod measurements made?" or “How often should lightning rod grounding measurement be done?” The practical answer to these questions is at least once a year for most Bursa businesses. In facilities that are open to chemical effects, on the seashore, with high corrosion, containing explosive atmospheres or with very high structures, this period should be increased by taking into account the risk analysis and manufacturer's recommendations.
Who does the periodic inspection of the lightning rod? Periodic inspection of lightning protection installation; It must be carried out by electrical/electrical-electronic engineers who have the qualifications specified in the Regulation on Health and Safety Conditions in the Use of Work Equipment or by type A inspection bodies with TÜRKAK accreditation. It is mandatory for official inspections that the measurements are calibrated with up-to-date devices, the methods used are clearly stated in the report, and the signature/seal information of the engineers performing the inspection is included.
As Pow-Sys, our Bursa lightning rod periodic inspection service; We offer it throughout Bursa, especially in Nilüfer OIZ, Demirtaş OIZ (DOSAB), Hasanağa, Kayapa, Kestel, Gürsu, İnegöl and surrounding OIZs. For businesses looking for "Bursa lightning rod measurement", "Bursa lightning protection installation report", "Bursa lightning rod periodic inspection companies" or "Bursa grounding measurement", we examine the current system on site and prepare a lightning rod periodic inspection report that clearly reveals the missing or weak points.
During the periodic inspection of the lightning rod; Starting from the catch ends, down conductors, test terminals, ring grounder, main grounding busbar and equipotential busbars are monitored end to end. Grounding resistance and continuity results of each landing line are recorded; For points that exceed limits or are considered critical for safety, technical improvements such as additional electrode installation, increased conductor cross-section, renewal of connection points, or special solutions for regions with high soil specific resistance are recommended.
Equipnet; It is an online system where periodic inspection information of work equipment is monitored by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. Whether or not your lightning protection installation will be entered into Equipnet should be evaluated by taking into account current legislation and equipment classifications. Your occupational safety expert assigned through İSG-KATIP; It uses your lightning rod periodic inspection reports as the basis document in the risk assessment, annual plan, emergency plan and explosion protection document it prepares. We also present our reports; We configure it to provide input to your Fikirnet and OHS-KATIP processes.
Bursa lightning rod periodic inspection prices; It is determined according to the number and type of lightning rods (classic Franklin rod, active ESE, cage system, etc.), the number and lengths of down conductors, grounding point and number of measurements, roof access conditions (height, roof slope, safe access), additional tests (e.g. soil specific resistance measurement, SELVAZ test, thermal camera shooting, etc.) and the location of the facility. After preliminary survey or project review, we offer clear pricing and different offer scenarios according to your request, from narrow packages that include only lightning rod measurement to integrated packages that include periodic inspections of grounding and electrical internal installations.
We organize our Bursa lightning rod periodic inspection service in an annual contractual structure, rather than a one-off, whenever possible. Thus, measurement history is created for each down conductor and grounding point, trends can be monitored, and you can more systematically manage the improvement steps that need to be completed until the next periodic inspection period. This model; It makes the safety of your lightning rod and lightning protection system a sustainable part of your occupational health and safety management, together with your periodic inspections of electrical installations and grounding installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is lightning rod periodic inspection? What equipment does it cover?
Periodic inspection of lightning rod; It is the visual inspection and electrical testing of a building's lightning protection installation (lightning rods or catchers, air terminations, down conductors, test terminals, ring or local grounders, lightning protection grounding bars, equipotential connections and related surge arrester devices) at regular intervals. During the inspection, both mechanical integrity and grounding resistance and continuity are evaluated; The results are documented in an official lightning rod periodic inspection report and grounding measurement report.
What is the lightning rod periodic inspection period? How often should lightning rod measurements be made?
In practice, the maximum periodic inspection period for lightning protection installations is generally accepted as 1 year. For this reason, performing lightning rod periodic inspection and lightning rod grounding measurements at least once a year in workplaces is considered a basic requirement for occupational health and safety management. In facilities with a high risk of corrosion, near the sea, exposed to chemical effects or containing an explosive environment, it may be necessary to determine more frequent control periods according to manufacturer recommendations and risk analysis.
How to measure lightning rod? How to test lightning rod grounding resistance?
Lightning rod measurement; It is the testing of the propagation resistance of the lightning rod or lightning protection grounding system and the continuity of the down conductors. Generally, the grounding resistance of each down conductor is measured separately using the ground megger, the 3-point method and the 62% rule; If there is a ring grounder, the total radiating resistance is also evaluated. In appropriate cases, lightning rod grounding can be measured with a clamp meter without breaking the circuit. Measurement results; The Groundings in Electrical Installations Regulation is interpreted taking into account TS EN 62305 and relevant project specifications.
How many ohms should the lightning rod grounding resistance be?
There is no single fixed value for lightning rod grounding resistance valid for all installations; The maximum allowable value may vary depending on the structure type, lightning protection class, grounding scheme and fault current path foreseen in the project. Although in practice, values of 5 Ω and below are targeted in many projects, in some cases lower or higher limits can be defined in the technical specifications. The important thing is to have a grounding design and measurement results that will ensure that the lightning current is grounded safely and that dangerous step-touch voltages do not occur within the facility.
Who does the periodic inspection of the lightning rod? Who is authorized?
Periodic inspection of lightning rods and lightning protection installation measurements; It must be carried out by electrical/electrical-electronic engineers who have the qualifications specified in the Regulation on Health and Safety Conditions in the Use of Work Equipment or by type A inspection bodies accredited by TÜRKAK within the scope of TS EN ISO/IEC 17020. Persons or organizations performing the control; He/she must be knowledgeable about the Groundings in Electrical Installations Regulation, TS EN 62305 and related standards, use up-to-date calibration test equipment and prepare the results into a signed lightning rod periodic inspection report that will be accepted in official inspections.
Is lightning rod periodic inspection and grounding periodic inspection the same thing?
No. Periodic inspection of lightning rod; It covers the inspection and testing of lightning protection installations (lightning rod, faraday cage, down conductors, lightning rod grounding, etc.). Periodic inspection of the grounding installation; It includes control of panel and machine body grounding, main grounding bar, foundation and ring grounders, internal electrical installation grounding bars and equipotential bars. The two checks are interconnected and ideally should occur at the same time; However, in reporting, "periodic inspection of grounding installation" and "periodic inspection of lightning protection installation" are usually arranged under separate headings.
Is the periodic inspection different for active (ESE) lightning rods?
The basic principle in active (ESE) lightning rods is; Visual inspection and electrical testing of the catch end, down conductors, test terminals and grounding system within the framework of TS EN 62305 and relevant legislation. However, depending on the manufacturer and model of the ESE head, there may be additional control steps, functional tests or periodic maintenance requirements. For this reason, in the periodic inspection of active lightning rod; Manufacturer technical documents and special test procedures, if any, must be taken into consideration, and the measurement and reporting process must be structured accordingly.
Does the lightning rod periodic inspection report replace the electrical internal installation conformity report?
No, it won't pass. Lightning rod periodic inspection report; It only indicates the condition and suitability of the lightning protection installation. A separate "internal electrical installation conformity report" and electrical installation periodic inspection report must be prepared for the electrical internal installation. During inspections by a labor inspector, insurance expert or official institution, both the electrical internal installation periodic inspection report, the grounding installation periodic inspection report and the lightning rod/lightning protection installation periodic inspection report are often requested.
How are lightning rod periodic inspection reports related to Fikirnet and İSG-KATIP systems?
Lightning rod and lightning protection installation is an item considered within the electrical group work equipment, and reports of its periodic inspections can be followed under the relevant category on Fikirnet. The occupational safety expert assigned through İSG-KATIP uses your lightning rod periodic inspection reports as the basis document in the risk assessment, annual work plan, emergency plan and explosion protection document he prepares. The healthiest approach is to act together with your occupational safety expert and type A inspection organization for current obligations.
How are lightning rod periodic inspection prices determined in Bursa?
Bursa lightning rod periodic inspection price; It is determined according to criteria such as the number of lightning rods or trapping ends, the number and lengths of down conductors, grounding point and number of measurements, building height and roof access conditions, location of the facility (in OIZ, urban, remote area, etc.) and requested additional tests (e.g. soil specific resistance measurement, SELVAZ test, thermal camera shooting, etc.). After preliminary survey or project review, we offer different proposal scenarios, from narrow packages that include only lightning rod measurement to integrated packages that also include periodic inspections of grounding and electrical internal installations.
What should I pay attention to when choosing a lightning rod periodic inspection company in Bursa?
When choosing a lightning rod periodic inspection company in Bursa; You should make sure that the company or engineers are competent in the Grounding Regulations in Electrical Installations, TS EN 62305 and the Regulation on Health and Safety Conditions in the Use of Work Equipment, that the measuring devices have up-to-date calibration certificates, that the prepared lightning rod periodic inspection reports are prepared in a format that can be used in the Equipmentnet and OHS-KATIP processes, and if possible, work with a type A inspection organization with TÜRKAK accreditation. In addition, the company's experience in periodic inspections of electrical installations and grounding installations ensures that the inspections are carried out holistically.