The implementation of lightning protection system in Malaysia building

Abstract

The study was to determine the extent of implementation of the lightning protection system in Malaysia’s building. Lightning protection system (LPS) is a system that conducts low resistance from lightning strikes to disperse the lightning discharge energy to the earth safely. This system can protect building structures, electrical equipment’s and foremost to save human lives in the building. The objective of this study focused on the level of implementation of the lightning protection system to the private sector and government buildings. In addition, attention is also paid to the differences between the materials used and the different specifications of the installation of lightning protection either internal or external method. There are differences in the use of the materials used on public and private buildings in terms of cable clamps and conductors. The use of different material selection is also based on the state of the project and whether the building is exposed directly or indirectly to blitz or otherwise. The results showed that the level of implementation of these protection systems has been carried out and executed well on the buildings by the government or private sectors. The selection of the installation method of lightning protection systems either external or internal methods must be considered the suitability of the installation of lightning protection system on the building. The findings also showed that the government and private sector are more likely to choose a method of mounting externally to their building. It is because, outwardly simple installation method to run even if there is any damage, maintenance work can be carried out easily without damaging the structural parts of the building.