Lightning Protection for Fabric Buildings
Enhance storm resilience and safety with engineered lightning protection for fabric structures
Advanced Lightning Protection for Fabric Structures
Big Top’s fabric structures with lightning safety are engineered to endure extreme weather conditions, including high winds, heavy snow, and thunderstorms. To further safeguard personnel, equipment, and materials, we offer a lightning protection system that reduces the risk of electrical surges caused by lightning strikes. Whether used for industrial operations, military applications, or workforce accommodations, our lightning protection enhances safety, reliability, and storm resilience in high-risk environments.
Fabric Shelters as Safe Muster Stations
Adding lightning protection for fabric buildings allows your structure to serve as a secure muster station, offering a safe, well-lit gathering space for employees during storms. This feature is especially valuable for lunchrooms, safety meeting facilities, and workforce shelters, ensuring continued operations and personnel safety, even in extreme weather.
Reliable, Customizable Lightning Protection for Any Environment
Big Top’s fabric structure lightning rods provide comprehensive protection with a system that is simple to install, highly effective, and compliant with safety standards. Our lightning protection kit includes:
- Lightning Rod and Diffuser Unit – Directs electrical surges safely away from the structure, minimizing the risk of damage
- Secure Mounting Bracket with Fastening Hardware – Ensures long-term stability and performance
- 90 Feet of Aluminum Cable and 40 Feet of Copper Grounding Cable – Dissipates electrical energy efficiently to prevent buildup
- Three ½” x 8’ Copper Bond Ground Rods – Improves conductivity for reliable grounding
- UL96-Certified System (Optional) – Meets industry safety standards for enhanced compliance and protection
A Smarter, Safer Shelter Solution
As a leader in engineered fabric buildings, Big Top seamlessly integrates lightning protection for fabric structures into custom shelter designs. Our durable, adaptable, and rapidly deployable structures provide long-term reliability, and with added storm protection, they become even more secure and resilient in high-risk environments.
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