Reference standards:

National Standards:
• IS 2309 stands updated as IEC 62305 – all four parts.
• IEC 62305 – 1: Protection against lightning - Part 1: General Principles
• IEC 62305 – 2: Protection against lightning - Part 2: Risk Management
• IEC 62305 – 3: Protection against lightning - Part 3: Physical damage to structures and life
• IEC 62305 – 4: Protection against lightning - Part 4: Surge Protection of equipment
• IS 3043 – 2006: Code of Practice for Earthing (First Revision)

• IS 7689: Code of Practice against Static Charges

 

International Standards: 
• NFPA 780 – 2008: Standard for the installation of Lightning Protection Systems
• API RP 2003 –American Petroleum Institute – Lightning Protection Standard
• IEEE 998 – Guide for Direct Lightning Stroke Shielding of Substations