What is BS EN 62561-5 - Requirements for earth electrode inspection housings and earth electrode seals about?
BS EN 62561-5 is the fifth part of the multi-series standard that is applicable to lightning protection system component (LPSC) earth electrode inspection housings and earth electrode seals.
BS EN 62561-5 specifies the requirements and tests for earth electrode inspection housings (earth housing) installed in the earth and for earth electrode seals.
NOTE: Different requirements and test procedures are given in EN 124 (all parts) and EN 1253 (all parts).
Who is BS EN 62561-5 - Requirements for earth electrode inspection housings and earth electrode seals for?
BS EN 62561-5 on LPSC requirements for earth electrode inspection housings and earth electrode seals is useful for:
- Manufacturers, suppliers and installers of Lightning protection system Lightning protection system
- Manufacturers and suppliers of earth electrode inspection housings and earth electrode seals
- Civil engineers
- Building contractors
- Testing laboratories of LPSC
Why should you use BS EN 62561-5 - Requirements for earth electrode inspection housings and earth electrode seals?
Earth electrode inspection housing is a metallic or non-metallic enclosure that houses the down conductor/earth termination connection for inspection and testing purposes and consists of a housing and a removable lid.
BS EN 62561-5 provides the requirements and tests for lightning protection system components (LPSC), specifically earth electrode inspection housings and earth electrode seals this will help you for the installation of a lightning protection system (LPS) designed and implemented according to IEC 62305.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 62561-5:2017 supersedes BS EN 62561‑5:2011, which is withdrawn.
BS EN 62561-5:2017 includes the following major technical changes with respect to the previous edition.
- Testing requirements have been added for the sealing of earth electrode installed in or through watertight concrete