Subject 96A

Bulletin Dated: December 7, 2009

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

The following changes in requirements to the Standard for Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems, UL 96A, are being proposed for preliminary review and comment only:

1. For Preliminary Review Only: Revision to Scope

2. For Preliminary Review Only: Addition of Definition for Permanent Part of a Structure

3. For Preliminary Review Only: Addition of Acceptable Metals

4. For Preliminary Review Only: Revision to Indicate Size of Bonding Clamps

5. For Preliminary Review Only: Addition of Bracing Requirements for Air Terminals

6. For Preliminary Review Only: Clarification of Requirements for Air Terminals and Decorative Elements

7. For Preliminary Review Only: Clarification of Requirements for Metal Handrails and Cables

8. For Preliminary Review Only: Replacement of Figure 8.4

9. For Preliminary Review Only: Clarification of Requirements for the Down Conductor

10. For Preliminary Review Only: Grounded Metal Bodies

11. For Preliminary Review Only: Addition of Requirements for Exothermic Welding

12. For Preliminary Review Only: Addition of Requirements for Concealed Installations

13. For Preliminary Review Only: Clarification of Conductors Employed on the Roof Area

14. For Preliminary Review Only: Perimeter of a Structure

15. For Preliminary Review Only: Merging of Paragraphs Covering Metallic Pool Enclosures and Metallic Screened Enclosures