Lightning Protection

Design, installation, testing, and maintenance of compliant lightning protection systems.

Professional Lightning Protection Design, Installation & Maintenance

Lightning protection systems are essential for safeguarding tall and exposed structures, particularly within industrial environments. Absass Limited designs and installs systems in accordance with BS EN 62305, ensuring full compliance with current standards and regulations.

Our experienced team works safely at height and in complex environments, using rope access and specialist access methods to install, inspect, and maintain lightning protection systems efficiently and with minimal disruption.

Lightning Protection Design

Risk assessment and system design tailored to the structure, environment, and operational requirements. All designs comply with BS EN 62305 and industry best practice.

Inspection & Maintenance

Planned inspection and maintenance programmes to ensure systems remain effective and compliant. Regular inspections identify defects, damage, or deterioration.

Testing & Certification

Comprehensive testing of lightning protection systems, including continuity and earth resistance testing. Full certification and documentation provided upon completion.

Lightning Protection Installation

Professional installation of air terminals, down conductors, earth termination systems, and bonding in accordance with approved designs and standards.

Lightning Protection Repairs

Repair and upgrade of existing lightning protection systems, including replacement of damaged components and system improvements to meet current standards.

Rope Access Lightning Protection Solutions

Rope access allows safe and efficient installation and maintenance of lightning protection systems on tall or difficult-to-access structures such as chimneys, flare stacks, towers, and industrial buildings.

Key benefits include:

  • Reduced costs compared to scaffolding

  • Minimal disruption to live sites

  • Rapid mobilisation and completion

  • Safe access to complex structures

  • Lower environmental impact

All rope access works are carried out by IRATA-qualified technicians with experience in lightning protection systems.