What about existing buildings, for example residential flats or landed terrace houses that are already 30 years old?

This Directive will still apply under the existing building category as stated in item 12 of this Directive.

Nevertheless, even though this compliance Directive is in force, LPS installation remains subject to the Risk Assessment report as explained in Answer 4.

Is the use of non-conventional lightning protection systems such as Early Steamer Emission (ESE), Charge Transfer System (CTS), and others permitted? If a building category is not listed, does this mean that building does not need to comply with this Directive? If a building category is not listed, does this mean that building does not need to comply with this Directive? Is the use of non-conventional lightning protection systems such as Early Steamer Emission (ESE), Charge Transfer System (CTS), and others permitted? Is the installation of a Surge Protective Device (SPD) in a building mandatory?

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