
Tree Lightning Protection Systems
Special companion publication to the ANSI 300 Part 4: Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Management - Standard Practices (Lightning Protection)
International Society of Arboriculture (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 30. January 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
61 pages
978-1-881956-92-1 (ISBN)
Description
SA has developed a series of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the purpose of interpreting tree care standards and providing guidelines of practice for arborists, tree workers, and the people who employ their services.
This BMP describes proper installation and maintenance of lightning protection systems that can effectively prevent serious lightning damage to trees. It also serves as a companion publication for American National Standard for Tree Care Operations-Tree, Shrub and Other Woody Plant Management-Standard Practices (Lighting Protection Systems).
Chapters in this BMP include: - Identification of Trees Needing Lightning Protection.
- Limitations of Tree Lightning Protection Systems.
- Susceptibility to Lightning Strikes.
- Lightning Protection Materials and Equipment.
- Lightning Protection System Design and Installation.
- Installation Methods.
- Lightning Protection System Maintenance.
- Lightning-Damaged Trees.
- Electrical Testing of Grow-Over Conductors.
- Testing Ground Systems.
- Glossary of Terms.
This BMP describes proper installation and maintenance of lightning protection systems that can effectively prevent serious lightning damage to trees. It also serves as a companion publication for American National Standard for Tree Care Operations-Tree, Shrub and Other Woody Plant Management-Standard Practices (Lighting Protection Systems).
Chapters in this BMP include: - Identification of Trees Needing Lightning Protection.
- Limitations of Tree Lightning Protection Systems.
- Susceptibility to Lightning Strikes.
- Lightning Protection Materials and Equipment.
- Lightning Protection System Design and Installation.
- Installation Methods.
- Lightning Protection System Maintenance.
- Lightning-Damaged Trees.
- Electrical Testing of Grow-Over Conductors.
- Testing Ground Systems.
- Glossary of Terms.
More details
Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Atlanta
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
113 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-881956-92-1 (9781881956921)
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