Which NFPA standard is associated with the installation of lightning protection systems?

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard that governs the installation of lightning protection systems is NFPA 780. This standard outlines the requirements for the design, installation, and maintenance of lightning protection systems to safeguard structures from lightning strikes, which can cause significant damage if not properly addressed.

NFPA 780 covers various aspects, including the components of lightning protection systems, such as air terminals, grounding systems, and bonding methods. Following this standard helps ensure that buildings have an effective lightning protection system in place, which reduces the risk of fire and structural damage from lightning events.

In contrast, NFPA 20 focuses on the installation of fire pumps for fire protection, NFPA 13 addresses the installation of sprinkler systems, and NFPA 25 provides guidelines for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems. While each of these standards serves an important role in fire safety, they do not pertain to lightning protection systems, which differentiates NFPA 780 as the relevant standard in this context.