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Lightning protection.

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What is Lightning Protection?

Lightning protection systems are designed to safeguard buildings, structures, and their occupants from the destructive effects of lightning strikes. By safely directing lightning’s electrical energy to the ground through a network of air terminals, conductors, and earth electrodes, these systems prevent damage to electrical systems, structural components, and reduce the risk of fire. Effective lightning protection provides peace of mind, ensuring safety, continuity, and compliance with industry standards.

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Why choose Complii?

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Protect your people, property and business. Here’s why we’re the right choice for lightning protection.

Safer workplaces

Ensures people and property are protected, reducing the risk of injury, structural damage and fire caused by direct strikes or associated surges.

Lower repair costs

Lower your costs over the long term by preventing major damage to the building, electrical systems and other critical areas.

Reduced downtime

Avoid disruption to your business by protecting essential systems and minimising the need for emergency repairs after severe weather.

Compliance and safety assurance

Lightning protection supports compliance with BS EN 62305 and can provide added assurance to insurers

Clear, detailed reporting

Following the work, you’ll receive a report giving clear documentation of the system, any findings and recommendations for ongoing maintenance or remedial action.

Nationwide coverage

Our engineers are fully NVQ qualified, ensuring work is carried out to a professional standard wherever your site is located

FAQs

If your building is thought to be at risk from lightning strikes, you’re legally required to have the appropriate protection in place; these buildings include, but are not limited to, those that are tall, isolated or on elevated ground, those that store flammable materials or house sensitive electronic equipment, and those critical to operations, e.g. data centres, warehouse, hospitals.
BS EN 62305 states that testing of lightning protection systems should occur at least every 12 months, to ensure that all system components are in a working condition.
Yes, all our engineers are fully NVQ qualified, in line with BS EN62305.
Yes, we can offer a full range of remedial works to ensure the highest standard of compliance.

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News & insights

Acquisitions / May 22, 2026

News / May 22, 2026

Complii strengthens building compliance offering with the acquisition of Classic Lifts (Scotland) Limited

Complii, one of the UK’s leading providers of building safety and regulatory compliance services, announced the acquisition of Classic Lifts (Scotland) Limited, a highly regarded specialist lift services provider based in Glasgow. The acquisition represents a significant milestone in Complii’s growth journey, introducing Lifts and Escalators as a dedicated new compliance service line within its expanding portfolio.

Acquisitions / May 15, 2026

News / May 15, 2026

Complii continues Lifts and Escalators expansion with acquisition of The Escalator Company

Complii, one of the UK’s leading providers of building safety and regulatory compliance services, announced the acquisition of The Escalator Company, a specialist in escalator, lift and travelator servicing, maintenance, refurbishment and installation. Based in Rochester, Kent, The Escalator Company brings over two decades of experience and a strong reputation for engineering excellence to Complii.

Acquisitions / May 13, 2026

News / May 13, 2026

Complii marks 20th acquisition with Tay Fire and Security

Complii, formerly known as Compliance Group, and a leading provider of building compliance services, announced the acquisition of Tay Fire and Security Limited, a specialist provider of fire safety solutions based in Nottingham. This acquisition marks Complii's 20th acquisition as part of its 'buy and build' strategy.

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