The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) provides expert lightning protection system repairs backed by our comprehensive inspection, testing, and recertification services. Our process helps keep your facility’s lightning protection systems code-compliant, fully functional, and capable of protecting personnel and critical assets.
What Happens During a Lightning Protection System Repair?
At ATS, the goal of our lightning protection system repair process is to restore the system’s ability to safely intercept and conduct lightning energy to ground while maintaining regulatory compliance with NFPA 780, UL 96A, IEC 62305, and LPI 175 standards. Our lightning protection repair process typically includes:
- Inspection
- Deficiency Identification
- Repair Plan Development
- Component Repair or Replacement
- System Testing
- Verify Repairs and System Performance
- Compliance Review
- Recertification and Reporting/Documentation
We also offer ongoing maintenance for lightning protection systems.
What Repairs Can be Made to a Damaged Lightning Protection System?
Our team handles repairs from small components to complete lightning protection systems. Common repair services include, but are not limited to:
- Replacing damaged, bent, or missing lightning rods and air terminals
- Repairing or replacing down conductors
- Restoring grounding electrodes and grounding grids/systems
- Repairing bonding connections between structural components
- Correcting code deficiencies or issues identified during inspection
- Replacing Surge Protection Devices (SPDs)
- Repairing Roofs Post-Lightning Strike or After Construction Damage
Assessing System and Component Damage
Moisture and environmental exposure can corrode lightning protection components, increase resistance, and cause conductors, connectors, or ground electrodes to fail during a direct lightning strike.
Lightning protection systems are also frequently damaged by:
- Corrosion, Deterioration, Weathering
- Roof Replacements
- HVAC Installations
- Construction Activities
- Wind and Storm Events
- Fallen Tree Limbs
- Equipment Installation or Modification Errors
- Inadequate Maintenance
- Solar Projects
- System Changes
At ATS, we understand that documentation is just as important as the repair itself. That’s why our team of experts provide a documented list of deficiencies with photos as well as the full scope of repairs.
Protection Backed by Experience
For nearly 60 years, ATS has delivered reliable testing, inspection, and repair services through our growing network of ISO 9001:2015-registered and ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited labs. Since joining SGS in 2026, we have expanded our global reach and now deliver comprehensive testing, inspection, calibration, and consulting (TICC) solutions worldwide.
Contact Us
To schedule a lightning protection system inspection or repair with ATS, submit an online request form or call +1 (888)-287-5227 to speak with an expert today.
