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(Feb 2003) LIGHTNING PROTECTION INSTALLATION GENERAL SPECIFICATION 1. SATISFACTORY INSTALLATION The whole of the installation shall be carried out in accordance with: (a) The latest S.A.B.S. Code of Practice for the Protection of Structures against Lightning - S.A.B.S. 03 ; SABS IEC 61024 (1) , 61024 (1 -1); SABS IEC 61312 (1) ; SABS IEC 61662 NRS 042. (b) The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Works General Electrical Specification. (c) The Municipal By-Laws and any other special requirements as deemed necessary by the Local Supply Authority; (d) Local Fire Regulations. 2. S.A.B.S. APPROVED DRAWINGS SABS Approved drawings are not required for this project. 3. TEST ON COMPLETION Upon completion of the lightning protection system, the following tests shall be witnessed by an appointed representative of the Employer. The results shall be recorded on suitable test certificates which must be signed by both the Contractor and the Employers representative. A sketch must be included on each test certificate indicating the positions of each earth electrode in relation to some permanent reference point. It must also indicate the positions at which tests were carried out, the type of test and the results of these tests. 3.1 Earth Resistance Test The Earth Resistance Test shall involve measuring the resistance to earth of each rod-type electrode, or group of rod-type electrodes, or trench earth which would normally be connected to one down-conductor or earth terminal. This test must be made with the electrodes completely disconnected from any part