EN 50164-4:2008
(Main)Lightning Protection Components (LPC) - Part 4: Requirements for conductor fasteners
Lightning Protection Components (LPC) - Part 4: Requirements for conductor fasteners
This European standard specifies requirements and tests for: − metallic and non-metallic conductor fasteners that are used in conjunction with the air termination system and down conductors; − fixing of fasteners to the fabric / membrane / gravel roofing of structures is not covered by this standard due to the vast number and types used in modern day construction. LPC may also be suitable for use in hazardous atmospheres. Regard should then be taken of the extra requirements necessary for the components to be installed in such conditions.
Blitzschutzbauteile - Teil 4: Anforderungen an Halter
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen und Prüfungen für: – metallische und nichtmetallische Leitungshalter (im Folgenden als Halter bezeichnet) fest, die in Verbindung mit Fangleitungen und Ableitungen verwendet werden; – die Befestigung von Haltern auf Bauwerken mit Dachpappe-, Membran- und Kiesbedachung wird in der vorliegenden Norm wegen der Unmenge und Arten, die bei den neuzeitlichen Bauten zum Einsatz kommen, nicht behandelt. Blitzschutzbauteile können auch für die Verwendung in explosionsfähigen Atmosphären geeignet sein. Dann sollten jedoch die besonderen Anforderungen berücksichtigt werden, die für die unter derartigen Bedingungen zu installierenden Bauteile erforderlich sind.
Composants de protection contre la foudre (CPF) - Partie 4: Prescriptions pour les fixations de conducteur
Cette Norme Européenne spécifie les exigences et les essais pour: − Les supports métalliques et non métalliques de conducteur qui sont employés avec des dispositifs de capture et des conducteurs de descente; − La fixation des supports sur les structures d'édifice / membrane / toiture gravillonnée, n’est pas traitée par cette norme, en raison des nombreuses solutions modernes de construction. Les CPF peuvent aussi être employés dans des atmosphères dangereuses. Dans ce cas, il convient de veiller à ce que les caractéristiques des composants soient en adéquation avec ces conditions.
Elementi za zaščito pred strelo (LPC) - 4. del: Zahteve za pritrdilne elemente
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2008
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Lightning Protection Components (LPC) -- Part 4: Requirements for conductor fasteners
Blitzschutzbauteile -- Teil 4: Anforderungen an Halter
Composants de protection contre la foudre (CPF) -- Partie 4: Prescriptions pour les
fixations de conducteur
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50164-4:2008
ICS:
91.120.40 =DãþLWDSUHGVWUHOR Lightning protection
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50164-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2008
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 91.120.40
English version
Lightning Protection Components (LPC) -
Part 4: Requirements for conductor fasteners
Composants de protection Blitzschutzbauteile -
contre la foudre (CPF) - Teil 4: Anforderungen an Halter
Partie 4: Prescriptions
pour les fixations de conducteur
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2008-04-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.
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Ref. No. EN 50164-4:2008 E
Foreword
This European Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 81X, Lightning protection.
The text of the draft was submitted to the Unique Acceptance procedure and was approved by CENELEC as
EN 50164-4 on 2008-04-01.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2009-04-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2011-04-01
EN 50164 is a family standard and consists of the following parts under the generic title “Lightning Protection
Components (LPC)”:
Part 1 Requirements for connection components
Part 2 Requirements for conductors and earth electrodes
Part 3 Requirements for isolating spark gaps
Part 4 Requirements for conductor fasteners
1)
Part 5 Requirements for earth electrode inspection housings and earth electrode seals
1)
Part 6 Requirements for lightning strike counters
Part 7 Requirements for earthing enhancing compounds
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1)
In preparation.
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Contents
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Definitions . 4
4 Classification . 4
4.1 According to the material composition . 4
4.2 According to fixing arrangement of the conductor within the fastener . 4
4.3 According to conductor clamping arrangement . 5
5 Requirements . 5
5.1 General . 5
5.2 Environmental requirements . 5
5.3 Mechanical strength . 5
5.4 Installation instructions . 5
5.5 Marking . 6
6 Tests . 6
6.1 General test conditions . 6
6.2 Test preparation . 6
6.3 Environmental influence test . 7
6.4 Resistance to mechanical effects. 8
6.5 Installation instructions . 9
6.6 Marking test . 9
6.7 Construction . 9
7 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) . 9
8 Structure and content of the test report . 9
8.1 Report identification . 10
8.2 Specimen description . 10
8.3 Characterization and condition of the test sample and/or test assembly . 10
8.4 Conductor . 10
8.5 Standards and references . 10
8.6 Test procedure . 11
8.7 Testing equipment, description . 11
8.8 Measuring instruments description . 11
8.9 Results and parameters recorded . 11
Annex A (normative) Environmental test for metallic fasteners . 15
Annex B (normative) Environmental test for non-metallic conductor fasteners - Resistance to
ultraviolet light . 16
Annex C (normative) Flow chart of tests . 17
Bibliography . 18
Figure 1 – Basic arrangement of specimens . 12
Figure 2 – Basic arrangement of lateral load test . 13
Figure 3 – Typical arrangement for axial movement test . 13
Figure 4 – Impact test apparatus . 14
1 Scope
This European standard specifies requirements and tests for:
− metallic and non-metallic conductor fasteners that are used in conjunction with the air termination system
and down conductors;
− fixing of fasteners to the fabric / membrane / gravel roofing of structures is not covered by this standard
due to the vast number and types used in modern day construction.
LPC may also be suitable for use in hazardous atmospheres. Regard should then be taken of the extra
requirements necessary for the components to be installed in such conditions.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 60068-2-52 1996 Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests - Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium
chloride solution) (IEC 60068-2-52:1996)
EN 62305-3 2006 Protection against lightning – Part 3: Physical damage to structures and life
hazard (IEC 62305-3:2006, mod.)
EN ISO 4892-2 2006 Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 2: Xenon-
arc lamps (ISO 4892-2:2006)
EN ISO 6988 1994 Metallic and other non-organic coatings – Sulfur dioxide test with general
condensation of moisture (ISO 6988:1985)
ISO 4892-4 2004 Plastics – Methods of Exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 4: Open-
flame carbon-arc lamps
ISO 6957 1988 Copper alloys – Ammonia test for stress corrosion resistance
3 Definitions
For the purpose of this European Standard, the following definitions apply.
3.1
conductor fastener
a metallic, non-metallic or composite component designed to retain and support the air termination and down
conductor, installed at intervals along the length of the conductors
NOTE The conductor fastener may be provided with a means of attachment to a mounting surface.
4 Classification
Conductor fasteners are classified:
4.1 According to the material composition
4.1.1 Metallic (e.g. hot dip galvanized steel, copper, aluminium, stainless steel)
4.1.2 Non-metallic (e.g. PVC, plastics)
4.1.3 Composite (combination of metal and plastic)
4.2 According to fixing arrangement of the conductor within the fastener
4.2.1 With screws
4.2.2 Without screws (e.g. clips, springs)
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4.3 According to conductor clamping arrangement
4.3.1 Fasteners that are designed to clamp the conductor
4.3.2 Fasteners that are designed to allow axial movement of the conductor
5 Requirements
5.1 General
The conductor fastener shall carry out its function of clamping the conductor in an acceptable and safe
manner when subjected to mechanical influences, lightning discharge stress and environmental influences.
Conductor fasteners shall be so designed and constructed that safe handling is ensured and that retention
and support for the conductor is provided and that in normal use their performance is reliable and without
danger to persons and the surrounding.
The material of the conductor fastener shall be compatible with the conductor it is fastening, and the surface
material it is fastening on and comply with the tests given in Clause 6.
5.2 Environmental requirements
5.2.1 Corrosion resistance
Metallic or composite fasteners shall withstand corrosion effects.
Compliance is checked following the manufacturer’s declaration for the classification of the fastener in
accordance with Clause 4 and by test according to 6.3.1 and 6.3.3.
5.2.2 UV resistance
Non-metallic and composite fasteners shall withstand UV effects.
Compliance is checked following the manufacturer’s declaration for the classification of the fastener in
accordance with Clause 4 and by test according to 6.3.2 and 6.3.3.
5.3 Mechanical strength
5.3.1 Perpendicular and axial loads
The design of the conductor fastener shall be such that it carries the perpendicular loads caused by the
weight of the conductor, snow, ice and wind and axial loads caused by the thermal expansion / contraction of
the conductor and its weight.
Compliance is checked following the manufacturer’s declaration for the classification of the fastener in
accordance with Clause 4 and by test according to 6.4.1 and 6.4.2.
5.3.2 Impact tests
Conductor fasteners shall be so designed and constructed to withstand impact stresses caused accidentally.
Compliance is checked by test according to 6.4.3.
5.4 Installation instructions
The manufacturer or supplier of the conductor fastener shall provide adequate information in his literature to
ensure that the installer can select and install the component in a suitable and safe manner, in accordance
with EN 62305-3.
Compliance is che
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