~ National Lightning Safety Institute ~

Section 2.2.2

Overview

This intensive training provides an understanding of the details of NFPA-780 lightning protection system designs, along with the inspection, maintenance, and testing of such systems. Persons graduating from this class will be able to evaluate and inspect an existing lightning protection system for compliance with NFPA-780.

For more information:

• Read detailed class outline
• Register for class

Who Should Attend

This technical class is designed for electricians, inspectors, and technicians involved in lightning protection systems.

Accreditation

A course examination is given, and successful graduates will receive NLSI's "Qualified Inspector Of NFPA-780 Lightning Protection Systems" diploma and wallet cards. Tuition for this course qualifies as continuing education (the class comes with 2.5 CEUs) and is tax-deductible.

Class Logistics

Classes run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for three days and include a field tour. (No outdoor activities will be conducted during thunderstorms.) Class size is limited to 12-20 attendees, and the tuition is $995 per person. Classes can be conducted for groups or organizations at their locations, anywhere in the U.S. They can usually be scheduled with 3-4 weeks notice to NLSI. Please send email to contact NLSI for more information.

Classes are informal with frequent question-and-answer dialogs. Videos, slides, and overhead transparencies are integrated into the lesson plan.

Materials include the most recent NFPA-780 and NEC section 250. Specialized lightning protection codes and standards,  such as AFI 32-1065, FAA STD 019e, DOE M 440.1-1, and Navy OP SEA 5, can be integrated into the lesson plan upon request.

Instructor

Richard Kithil, President and CEO, NLSI. Kithil is the author of more than 75 articles and publications about lightning safety. He is a national authority on lightning safety issues and frequently is quoted in the media. He serves as an expert witness in lightning-related litigation. His consulting work includes government agencies such as USAF, DoD, DOE, NASA, NWS, EPA, NOAA, and NWS.