Our protection solutions include external lightning protection, surge protection, arc fault protection as well as earthing and equipotential bonding – for a continuous power supply and electrical safety as well as for the protection of patients and employees. Adding a lightning protection system to a health care facility such as a hospital, doctors office, health clinic or urgent care center helps to provide peace of mind and allows staff to focus on maintaining the health and wellness of patients without the possibility of interruption caused by. Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX has a lightning protection system as part of its preparation for severe weather events. Modern medicine depends on sensitive electronic equipment that is vulnerable to destruction by lightning surges. A zap from lightning can damage essential equipment such as MRI. The purpose of NFPA 780 is to provide for the safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from exposure to lightning. § 2501–2581), which requires the U. Government to procure products that were manufactured in the United States or other authorized countries. 27 billion in insurance claims. This is a vital, especially in the case of sensitive, networked technology.