Overview
Prime Architects repaired the roof lightning protection system on Building 3234. Damaged components were removed and replaced in their original locations. The building stayed occupied.
Technical Scope
- Electrical: Removed damaged air terminals, roof conductors, clamps and fasteners. Installed new air terminals, mounting pads and roof-mounted conductors in the original locations where practical.
- Criteria: Connectors, bonding plates, supports, fasteners and conductors conform to UL 96; installation to NFPA 780 and NFPA 70.
Project Data:
- Client / agency: Department of the Air Force
- Location: Building 3234, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, OK
- Size: Roof-mounted lightning protection system
- Construction cost: $178,250
- Completed: Construction completed February 2022
- Project type: Infrastructure (repair)
- Facility condition: Occupied throughout construction; user mission continued
- Prime Architects role: Construction management and architectural/engineering services
- Criteria: UL 96; NFPA 780; NFPA 70
Relevant If Your Project Involves:
- Lightning protection
- Roof-mounted systems
- NFPA 780
- Bonding and grounding
- Occupied military facilities