Service
Lightning Conductor Testing
Lightning conductor testing checks the continuity, earthing and condition of a building’s lightning protection system. RiSKFiX carries out visual, continuity and earth-resistance tests to BS EN IEC 62305-3:2024 and provides a test record.
Overview
What your lightning conductor testing covers
Lightning protection systems only work if they're continuous, properly earthed and regularly tested. We carry out visual inspection, continuity and earth-resistance testing to BS EN IEC 62305-3:2024 and issue a clear test certificate for the compliance file.
How often should lightning protection be tested and what requirements apply?
RiSKFiX offers annual testing to BS EN IEC 62305-3:2024. Confirm the schedule against the system, applicable requirements and insurer conditions rather than relying on a test record alone.
What does lightning conductor testing include?
The scope includes visual inspection, continuity testing and earth-resistance measurements. The test record includes photographic evidence, with remedial work quoted where needed.
What's included
What is included?
- Visual inspection of air terminations, down conductors and earth pits
- Continuity testing of all bonded metalwork
- Earth-resistance measurement
- Photographic test record
- Test certificate to BS EN IEC 62305-3:2024
- Remedial quote where required
Why it matters
Why does this matter?
Continuity is everything
A single broken bond compromises the entire LPS — testing is the only way to know.
Insurance requirement
Most commercial buildings with an LPS are required by insurance to have annual testing on file.
Cheap to maintain, expensive to ignore
An LPS that has failed open is worse than no LPS at all — it suggests protection that isn't there.
Our process
How is the work delivered?
- 01
Asset confirmation
We confirm the LPS layout against existing records.
- 02
Test visit
Engineer attends with calibrated test equipment.
- 03
Certification
Test certificate issued with photo evidence.
- 04
Remedials
Any defects quoted and delivered in-house.
Standards & accreditations
Which standards and legislation apply?
Every report we issue references the standards below — so your Responsible Person, insurer and enforcing authority all see the same evidence base.
BS EN IEC 62305-3:2024
Worked to current UK standard.
FAQs
Lightning Conductor Testing — the questions we get
Can't see your question? Call our team on 01926 675275 — we'd rather have a five-minute conversation than send you a brochure.
- Yes. RiSKFiX delivers lightning conductor testing nationwide — single sites or full portfolios — with consistent reporting, pricing and accountability through one commercial contact.
- We agree the visit date with you when you accept our quote, and work to your deadline wherever we can. If it's urgent, call 01926 675275.
- Our lightning conductor testing work is delivered against BS EN IEC 62305-3:2024, by qualified, vetted operatives. Certificates and competency records are provided on request and stored against the compliance file.
- Yes — remedial works can be delivered by third-party-certificated installers, so you're not left chasing a second contractor to close the actions.
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Related services
Which related services might you need?
Health & Safety
Risk assessments, audits and competent-person support for any UK site.
Fire Risk Assessment
Suitable and sufficient assessments that help the Responsible Person meet their duty under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (as amended).
Fire Hydrant Testing
Annual flow and pressure testing to BS 9990:2015 for private hydrants.
Regions we cover
Operating across the UK
We deliver consistent fire safety and compliance services across England, Wales and Scotland — for single sites and national portfolios alike. Different fire safety legislation applies in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and our work follows it.
Ready when you are
Need lightning conductor testing?
Tell us about your building and we'll come back with a clear quote — we respond promptly during office hours.
RiSKFiX LLP is a registered company (OC407139), founded in 2016.