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Whether as part of the equipotential bonding requirements of a lightning protection system, or employed to protect critical equipment and systems from damage, surge protection devices (SPDs) are an important part of electrical infrastructure.
Both BS EN 62305, for protection against lightning, and BS 7671, the 18th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations, detail when, where and why surge protection devices are required.
Vectis can supply and install all of your surge protection requirements, providing cost-effective and best-engineered solutions to ensure compliance with all relevant standards and specifications.
Vectis is able to offer a turnkey service, from initial site survey, risk assessment, material supply and installation, through to inspection and testing, and ongoing maintenance; for new and existing projects.
Vectis employs nationwide specialists, to survey, analyse and determine surge protection requirements.
Vectis is able to offer the following services:
Surveys of existing electrical systems and equipment, including:
The starting point in surge protection system design is an assessment of the actual risks faced by a building owner or occupier. Vectis’ electrically qualified and competent design engineers use the risk management processes and guidance, provided by BS EN 62305 and BS 7671, to determine whether or not measures are required.
Surge protection doesn’t stop at the service entry point, fully coordinated systems and measures can be provided. Vectis offer bespoke surge protection design solutions depending upon the requirements of individual clients.
Vectis engineers have the competence and experience to install surge protection systems for a wide range of market sectors; including military, government, local authority, industrial, manufacturing, commercial, retail, infrastructure, transportation, utilities and renewable energies.
Inspection and testing of surge protection systems is essential to ensure that they remain in a working and effective condition; in accordance with relevant standards and manufacturer’s guidance. Systems which are not properly maintained might not be effective in preventing lightning currents and transient overvoltage's from causing fires, electrocution, and electrical systems and equipment to fail. We recommend that inspections are regularly conducted, ensuring that clients’ protective systems are effective at all times. We will provide reports, detailing our findings, plus details of any repairs required to return systems to a serviceable condition.
The standards relating to the requirements for surge protection include the following:
