UL 96A-2016
UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (Thirteenth Edition)

Standard No.

UL 96A-2016

Release Date

2016

Published By

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Status

Be replaced 2016-11

Replace By

UL 96A BULLETIN-2016

Latest

UL 96A BULLETIN-2018

Scope

These requirements cover the installation of lightning protection systems on all types of structures other than structures used for the production@ handling@ or storage of ammunition@ explosives@ flammable liquids or gases@ and other explosive ingredients including dust. These requirements apply to lightning protection systems that are complete and cover all parts of a structure. Partial systems are not covered by this standard. These requirements shall not apply to adjacent structures. Adjacent structures shall be considered separate structures. Adjacent structures with lightning protection shall be considered part of the structure if the adjacent structure??s lightning protection system complies with this standard and is connected to the lightning protection system of the structure in accordance with Section 10.4. Walkways that are attached to a structure shall be considered part of that structure. Free standing Walkways shall be considered an adjacent structure under the following conditions: a) It is separated by a fire wall and conductive media that is shared by both facilities has an SPD in accordance with Section 13. b) It is isolated by a distance of not less than six feet and conductive media that is shared by both facilities has an SPD in accordance with Section 13. This standard does not cover lightning protection for: a) Electric transmission lines or open air distribution racks@ b) Outdoor substations or switch yards@ and c) Electric generators unenclosed by a building other enclosed structure. Enclosed generators and conventional building structures at or associated with generators or power plants@ etc. are covered. These requirements do not cover lightning protection components@ which are covered by the Standard for Lightning Protection Components@ UL 96.

UL 96A-2016 history

• 2018 UL 96A BULLETIN-2018 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (COMMENTS DUE: November 1@ 2018)
• 1970 UL 96A-2018 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems
• 2017 UL 96A BULLETIN-2017 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (COMMENTS DUE: July 5@ 2017)
• 2016 UL 96A BULLETIN-2016 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (COMMENTS DUE: February 26@ 2016)
• 2016 UL 96A-2016 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (Thirteenth Edition)
• 2015 UL 96A BULLETIN-2015 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (COMMENTS DUE: May 18@ 2015)
• 2014 UL 96A BULLETIN-2014 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (COMMENTS DUE: November 3@ 2014)
• 2013 UL 96A BULLETIN-2013 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (COMMENTS DUE: August 26@ 2013)
• 2012 UL 96A BULLETIN-2012 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (COMMENTS DUE: June 04@ 2012)
• 2011 UL 96A BULLETIN-2011 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 28@ 2011)
• 2010 UL 96A BULLETIN-2010 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (COMMENTS DUE: August 09@ 2010)
• 2009 UL 96A BULLETIN-2009 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems
• 2008 UL 96A BULLETIN-2008 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (COMMENTS DUE: JANUARY 26@ 2009)
• 2007 UL 96A BULLETIN-2007 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (COMMENTS DUE: May 07@ 2007)
• 2007 UL 96A-2007 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (Twelfth Edition)
• 2006 UL 96A BULLETINS-2006 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (12/04/2006 (10p); 03/27/2006 (54p))
• 2005 UL 96A BULLETINS-2005 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (07/18/2005 (8p); 02/22/2005 (6p); 02/25/2005 (2p))
• 2004 UL 96A BULLETINS-2004 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (11/23/2004 (26p); 10/21/2004 (26p); 08/27/2004 (2p); 07/19/2004 (56p); 06/23/2004 (4p); 06/11/2004 (24p); 02/23/2004 (28p))
• 2003 UL 96A BULLETINS-2003 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (10/14/2003 (14p); 08/01/2003 (22P); 07/07/2003 (12p); 03/05/2003 (4p); 02/03/2003 (12p))
• 2001 UL 96A-2001 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (Eleventh Edition)
• 1994 UL 96A-1994 UL Standard for Safety Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems (Tenth Edition)