IEC Standards.

Electrical and electronic systems represent the highest-value assets in modern facilities, yet a single lightning-induced surge can destroy equipment worth millions in microseconds. BS

When lightning strikes a structure, it can carry currents exceeding 200,000 amperes and temperatures reaching 30,000°C (five times hotter than the sun’s surface). BS

Lightning-related fires account for 3 to 5 percent of all commercial property insurance claims in the United States, with annual payouts exceeding $2 billion