Section 2703 — LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS
2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California
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2703.1 General. ¶
2703.1 General. Where provided, lightning protection systems shall comply with Sections 2703.2 through 2703.3.
2703.2 Installation. ¶
2703.2 Installation. Lightning protection systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 780 or UL 96A. UL 96A shall not be utilized for buildings used for the production, handling or storage of ammunition, explosives, flammable liquids, flammable gases or other explosive ingredients including dust. 27-4 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. ELECTRICAL 2703.2.1 Surge protection. Where lightning protection systems are installed, surge protective devices shall also be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code and either NFPA 780 or UL…
2703.3 Interconnection of systems. ¶
2703.3 Interconnection of systems. All lightning protection systems on a building or structure shall be interconnected in accordance with NFPA 780 or UL 96A, as applicable. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. 27-6 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE CHAPTER 28 – MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.) Adopting…