(Rerun no.4)

Speaker: Er. HL Chan

Date & Time: 20 January 2024 , 0830-1730

Venue: Hotel Grand Pacific, Singapore 188018

Course fee: $360

Introduction

Singapore experiences the highest incidence of lightning strikes in the world. These lightning strikes have caused failure to sensitive equipment and considerable damage to building structures. 

Understanding of lightning phenomenon and proper design and installation of lightning protection systems is critical for the protection of lives, properties and equipment in buildings. 

Who should attend:

All Building Owners, Practicing Engineers, M&E Engineers, Contractors and Facilities Management Staffs who wish to be updated or gain specialised knowledge in lightning protection within the built environment. 

Objective

The 1-day workshop aims to provide participants with an understanding of the effects of lightning and various lightning protection designs for building structures. It will also cover risk assessment and statutory requirements for lightning protection in buildings.  

Timetable

8:30 Registration

9:00 Overview of Lightning Protection Systems and the damages and losses caused by lightning

10:00 Coffee/Tea Break (provided)

10:30 Understanding of the Design of Lightning Protection Systems and Risk Assessment

12:30 Lunch (Provided)

13:30 Protection Measures against injury to Living Beings and Structural Damage

15:30 Coffee/Tea Break (Provided)

15:45 Statutory Requirements and Case Studies

17:30 End of Programme

Course content

 - Lightning Principles  

 - Damage and Losses due to Lightning  

 - Design of Lightning Protection Systems for Buildings and Risk Management

• Protection Measures 

 - Physical damage to structures and life hazard

 - Electrical and Electronic Systems within structure 

• Statutory Requirements and Case Studies