Lightning Protection for Historic Structures

This Preservation Brief includes information on the care, maintenance, and repair of historic and older lightning protection systems; discusses factors to consider in assessing the need for a lightning protection system where none exists; and includes historic preservation guidance on the design and installation of new systems. For historic structures that have none and are located in areas that are prone to lightning strikes, or are of special significance and deemed irreplaceable, a modern lightning protection system may merit installation. 

Owners, property managers, architects, contractors, and others involved in the preservation of historic structures.