EN 50164-1:2008

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Classification
  4.1 According to its capability to withstand lightning current
  4.2 According to its installation
5 Requirements
  5.1 General
  5.2 Installation instructions
  5.3 Lightning current carrying capability
  5.4 Screwed clamping connection
  5.5 Dismantling of test joints
  5.6 Damage to conductors and metal installations
  5.7 Safe connection
  5.8 Marking
  5.9 Terminals of bonding bars
6 Tests
  6.1 General conditions for tests
  6.2 Test preparation
  6.3 Electrical test
  6.4 Marking test
7 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
8 Structure and content of the test report
  8.1 Report identification
  8.2 Specimen description
  8.3 Conductor
  8.4 Standards and references
  8.5 Test procedure
  8.6 Testing equipment description
  8.7 Measuring instruments description
  8.8 Results and parameters recorded
  8.9 Statement of pass/fail
Annex A (informative) Typical arrangements for various LPC's
Annex B (normative) Conditioning/ageing for connection components
Annex C (informative) Rationale to reduce the number of tests

This European Standard specifies the requirements and tests for metallic connection components that form part of a Lightning Protection System (LPS). Typically these can be connectors, bonding and bridging components, expansion pieces and test joints.