Mr Lightning

Projects

Mr. Lightning supplies architectural and engineering firms for the entire area. We have access to the finest equipment in the industry and are very experienced at supporting your needs. Please click on one of the buttons below to view a variety of Lightning Protection Systems on a sample commercial or residential structure. (Your actual implementation will depend on your specific needs.)

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Clients And Special Projects

Mr. Lightning has worked on a number of specialty grounding, surge, and lightning protection projects. These projects often require the assistance of Mr. Lightning to obtain a design that meets NFPA Code 780, U.L. Master Label Code 96A, and LPI Code 175.

Denver International Airport Terminal and Parking Structure (DIA)

The Denver International Airport Terminal and Parking Structure (DIA) uses a tent-like structure above the main terminal which did not allow the lightning protection to be designed for a standard roof system. The original design did not meet Master U.L requirements; and, the engineers did not believe a system could be designed to meet code. Mr. Lightning created a design using the supporting steel cables for the "tent" which ultimately passed all inspections.

The Space Intelligence Building, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado

The Space Intelligence Building, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado required the protection of a Cray Computer and other sensitive equipment. A conventional lightning protection system was installed, which included a counterpoise around the building and chemical grounds every 50 feet. A low rating of two OHMS was achieved.

The Laser Radar Testing Facilities at White Sands and Kennedy Space Center

The Laser Radar Testing Facilities at White Sands and Kennedy Space Center both needed to protect a trailer housing over $ 1 million worth of highly technical computerized equipment. A conventional lightning protection system was used on the trailer along with a counterpoise around the perimeter and tied the system into the ground plane for the laser radar system. An EFI service entrance MXPB was installed at the main disconnect, an MA5 SW sine wave tracking was installed on the two sub-panels, and individual strips were installed on the computers.

The Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility at Rocky Mountain Arsenal

The Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility at Rocky Mountain Arsenal required the redesign and installation of a conventional lightning protection system which would meet national codes. Careful treatment was necessary since the buildings were metal and housed sophisticated computer equipment A Master Label was obtained on all three buildings.

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has several structures that have been protected over the last few years including the Module E-Administration Building, Science Physics Lab, Antenna Test Facility, Design to Produce Facility, and Inventory Building. The Acoustics Vibrations Lab required drilling down to water level and installing 40 foot ground rods to get the required OHMS resistance. In each case, a conventional lightning protection system and counterpoise was installed, and the systems had to be redesigned to meet U.L. Master Label requirements.

OTHER CLIENTS AND PROJECTS

• Intel Corporation, Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Sun Microsystems
• NORAD/Spacecom Headquarters Facility, Colorado Springs, CO
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory
• Ft. Carson Closed Combat, Colorado
• Buckley Air National Guard Base -- Tank Holding Facility
• Wilkerson Pass Visitors Center
• NOAA-National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admistration, Boulder, Colorado
• Lockheed-Martin Integrated Robotics Facility

NOTABLE RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS MR. LIGHTNING CONSISTENTLY WORKS WITH

• Hansen Construction
• Gregoire Homes
• Nichols & Comito
• Centex Homes (Cordierra)
• Art Klein Construction
• C.R. Shea

NOTABLE CLIENTS MR. LIGHTNING HAS WORKED WITH

• Don Johnson Residence
• Joe Cocker Residence
• Larry Walker Main House and Guest House
• Lazy H Ranch
• Jack Thompson -- CEO JD Edwards
• Extreme Makeover - Home Edition

CHURCHES MR. LIGHTNING HAS WORKED WITH

• Shrine of St. Annes
• Epiphany Lutheran Church
• Latter Day Saints -- Stetson Hills
• Latter Day Saints -- Westridge
• Latter Day Saints -- Mountain Shadows
• Compassion International
• Focus on the Family Complex