Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This Question of the Day, concerning lightning protection, is answered by the ECA:
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Question: Is there any requirement to have a disconnectable link between the main earthing terminal (MET) and the lightning protection, so that the lightning protection can be tested in isolation of the building earthing? Would this be a wise thing to fit?
Answer: Yes, there needs to be facility to isolate the lightning protection system from the electrical installation for testing.
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