The IEC 62305 came into force in September 2006 and consists of four parts.
South Africa has issued a front end standard SANS 10313 that is used in
conjunction with the IEC Standards
IEC 62305-1
Part 1 General Principles
Introduction to the other Parts of the Standards.
IEC 62305-2
Part 2 Risk Management
This part specifically deals with making a risk assessment, the results
of which define the level of lightning protection system (LPS) required.
IEC 62305-3
Part 3 Physical Damage to Structures and Life Hazards.
This part gives guidance on the classification of an LPS and
maintenance and inspection programmes.
IEC 62305-4
Part 4 Electrical and Electronic Systems within Structures.
This part looks at the electrical and electronic systems and includes a
risk assessment that is separate from the structural assessment.
SANS 10313
Front end standard covers issues specific to South Africa for
Protection against Lightning Physical Damage to Structures and
Life Hazards.
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