This chapter is devoted to the provision of guidance on the protection against lightning-related electric sparks to structures containing explosive or highly flammable materials that can generate an explosive atmosphere. These materials can take the form of solids, liquids, gases, vapours or dusts. In this chapter, 'structures' is the term used for vessels, tanks or other containers in which these materials are contained.

Inspec keywords: fires; lightning protection; explosives; flammability; explosion protection; structural engineering; sparks

Other keywords: fire risk; explosive atmosphere; structure; vessel; explosion risk; tank; explosive materials; lightning protection; flammable material; lightning-related electric spark

Subjects: Plant engineering, maintenance and safety