June is Lightning Safety Awareness Month!

BUILD &

PROTECT

Building Lightning Safe Communities to Save Lives & Protect Property

June is Lightning Safety Awareness Month!

Let's Protect People, Property & Places

In support of National Lightning Safety Awareness Week, June 23-29, LPI is stressing the importance of building lightning safe communities to protect people, property and places.

Visit the LPI website for campaign materials and resources to help you learn more about lightning safety and the benefits of lightning protection.

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Designing with Lightning in Mind

Architects understand that building design can have a profound impact on the economy, which is why we're seeing more planners and designers embracing a broader concept of sustainability. By including lightning protection systems in their owner check-lists, today's architects can deliver a higher level of quality assurance and value-engineering for resilience.

Architects who haven’t considered lightning protection, will want to check out LPI's newest short video to learn five important reasons for including lightning protection in their building designs and plans.

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Don't Just Check the Box: Demand More

Your lightning protection system’s performance depends entirely upon the quality of the manufactured components, system design, installation, and suitability— details that make inspection and certification a must.

Property owners in residential and commercial settings should demand systems be designed and installed by lightning protection professionals, then inspected and certified by a third-party. Resist the temptation to merely “check the box” of specifying lightning protection. Instead, demand robust, certified systems that match the complexity and function of the structures you design and build.

Take a step forward with LPI-IP to learn more.

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Building Lightning Safe Communities

The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month in Breezy Point, NY to celebrate the collaborative completion of the world's first "Hurricane Strong" home. Designed by Illya Azaroff, AIA founder of +Lab Architect, the all-hazard prototype home includes a safety standard compliant lightning protection system donated by LPI and member companies from East Coast Lightning Equipment ( ECLE) and Associated Lightning Rod Co.

AIA's recent launch of its 2019 AIA Film Challenge, the Blueprint for Better Film Series debuted a documentary short film, Designed to Last: Blueprint for a Better Home that highlighted Azaroff’s collaborative work with federal agencies, building product manufacturers and nonprofit organizations that led to the design of the “ HurricaneStrong ” home.

Azaroff and FLASH are making plans for the all-hazard prototype home to be available to architects and builders for free, as a resource guide for building disaster resilient homes.

Robbie Cooper (left) and team from Associated Lightning Rod Co. worked with Erik Jester and Illya Azaroff (right) of +Lab Architect to install a lightning protection system for the all-hazard #HurricaneStrong home.

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Build & Protect: An Architect's Perspective

For Lightning Safety Awareness Month, LPI connected with architect, Illya Azaroff, AIA founder of +Lab Architect in New York for his expert thoughts about lightning and lightning protection. Read what this national and international leader in disaster mitigation and resilience had to say about building lightning safe communities and all-hazard housing solutions.

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Building Better with LPS

The most common weather hazard is also an underrated electrical and building safety concern.

Find out why lightning deservedly shared part of the spotlight during last month's National Electrical Safety and Building Safety campaign discussions.

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Home Insurance & Lightning

Not sure if your insurance provider offers discounts or credits for lightning protection? Ask!

Since some insurance providers don't have set policies regarding lightning protection incentives, homeowners may want to contact their agent or broker for assistance in determining their eligibility for a discount.

Check out LPI's helpful tips for property owners to follow when inquiring about insurance discounts for home lightning protection systems. Also see the Insurance Information Institute for more information and resources.

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Know the Facts

Myths about about lightning and lightning protection abound, so it's important to separate fact from fiction.

Forget the folklore. Learn the facts about #lightningsafety and #lightningprotection.