Electricity + Control January 2019

EARTHING + LIGHTNING PROTECTION

prepared to offer insurance guarantees linked to its HVI system, through the launch of DEHNinsure. According to the terms and conditions of insurance underwrit- ers as regards thatched roofs: • All insurance companies require that an LPS be installed, as per SANS Code of Practice 10313. • A certificate of compliance (COC) is required before the insur- ance policy can be underwritten, as a method of assurance that the components will work and the workmanship is compliant. • Whenever a property is sold, the COC must be renewed. “DEHN is able to guarantee or offer insurance as a combination of public and product liability, professional indemnity and the under- writing of electronic equipment insurance,” explains Oelofse. “The company is proud to introduce DEHNinsure for thatched roofs powered by HVI. The three-in-one offering of product and public liability, professional indemnity, and electronic equipment in- surance means that insurance companies will have the surety and peace of mind of knowing that the damages they used to pay for, or equipment they used to replace as a result of lightning strikes, will now be covered or repaid by DEHN Africa, in the event of failure for the reasons outlined above. This is all due to the combination of today’s technology improvements in lightning protection and DEHN Africa’s faith in its products, systems, employees and solutions,” concludes Oelofse. DEHN's LPS components for use specifically on thatched roofs are recommended for the following reasons: • The lightning current-carrying core of these conductors is coated with insulating material in such a way that the re- quired separation distance to other conductive structural features or electric lines and pipes is easily maintained. There are no further measures required. • Flexibility and safety at the highest level are offered. • Appearance and design are becoming increasingly im- portant for modern buildings. • HVI ® conductors can be installed behind the façade, while HVI ® conductors with grey sheathing can be painted the same colour as the building. • For the client (home-owner and architect) this means optimal adjustment to the architecture of the building and completely new design possibilities. • Installation takes place directly next to conductive structural parts or electric lines or pipes. • In addition, the LPS components for use specifically on thatched roofs are easy to mount – with modular components and the use of special tools, such as the HVI ® -Strip, mounting is safe, quick and easy. • The LPS components are flexible when retrofitting, and subsequent installation on the roof is possible without adapting the lightning protection system.

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