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LPS Risk Index Calculator

Lightning Protection Risk Index

Risk Index calculator for Lightning Protection System (LPS). Created following BNBC 2020 Table 8.1.27. Select building type, location, environment from dropdown — Risk Index will be calculated automatically. It will also tell you whether LPS is needed.

BNBC 2020 Part VIII Sec 1.3.33IEC 62305-2NFPA 780

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How to Use

Follow these simple steps to get started

Step 1

Enter building information in the Input sheet

Step 2

Select location, environment, building type from dropdown

Step 3

Risk Index will be calculated automatically

Step 4

Check if LPS is needed in the Result sheet

Step 5

Print the report

lightning-protection-risk-index.xlsx

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Who Needs This

✓Electrical Design Engineer
✓Building Architect
✓Construction Project Manager
✓Factory Electrical Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

Risk Index is the probability of lightning strike and level of damage — according to BNBC 2021, LPS is needed if it exceeds 1.0.

Location, environment, building height, occupancy, content — all according to BNBC Table 8.1.27.

No, it only calculates the risk index. LPS design must be done separately according to IEC 62305.

The calculator is specific to BNBC 2020. A separate calculator is needed for IEC 62305-2.

Yes, applicable for RMG factory buildings — especially considering the content flammability factor.

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