Whether the balcony railing is lightning protected and grounded

Updated on Balcony 2024-01-28
2 answers
  1. Anonymous users2024-01-23

    Balcony railings don't need to think about grounding protection! The reason is that it is an independent body, and it is not connected to a large area of metal, so the possibility of receiving lightning strikes is very small! It does not pose a threat to people.

  2. Anonymous users2024-01-22

    ??Do you want the railing to be used as a lightning rod? Presumably the effect is not too good! No one has ever done that! I've also been doing renovations for several years!

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