Protection against Lightning for Buildings

Overview of Lightning Protection Systems

• Principles of lightning
• Causes of lightning damage
• Methods of lightning protection and effectiveness methods for buildings

SS 555:2018 – Code of Practice for Protection against Lightning

• Risk Management
• Physical damage to structures and life hazard
• Electrical and electronic systems within structure

Case Studies

ER. CHAN HENG LIM received a B.Eng (Hons) degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of Aberdeen, UK. He also holds a postgraduate certificate in Teaching in Higher Education. Er. Chan has acquired considerable experience in Power Plant Operation, Factory Automation, Electrical System Design, Planning and Implementing the different nature of projects in this region. He was the Vice President with an established consultancy company responsible for the design and management of electrical building services for infrastructural development, healthcare facilities, institutional building, commercial and residential buildings. Subsequently, he held a post of Deputy Director with a Government agency responsible for the standardization of guidelines and establishment of good practices for healthcare infrastructure.

Er. Chan is a registered Professional Engineer (Electrical) in Singapore, Chartered Engineer (UK), International Professional Engineer (UK), Chartered Professional Engineer (Australia), APEC Engineer, ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE) and European Engineer (EurIng). He is a Licensed Electrical Engineer registered with EMA and a certified Green Mark Professional (GMP), Singapore.

ER. TAN KENG SWEE is a Principal Engineer of the Building and Policies Department, Building Plan and Management Group, Building and Construction Authority. He conducts TOP inspections on completed building works including processing of TOP applications and building plan submissions.