Extent of UL 96 Lightning Protection Components/Materials

[msimms]

The content of my inquiry involves use of UL96 listed components. I don’t have access to the UL96 standard so I’m not certain yet if can enforce it for catenary dead-end clamp system where the overhead cable is connected to the mast. The contractor on our project is claiming they can’t find dead-end clamps (rope grips, etc.) that are rated for LPS installation, and NFPA 780 also doesn’t allude to specific clamps needing to be UL96 rated either. My project still expects Catenary Lightning Protection System using UL Listed and Labeled material, but would this material necessarily have to be UL96 listed specifically?

Screen shoot of the setup attached. Still researching the vendor material, but would the highlighted material shown need to be UL96 listed since it makes contact with the conductor?

 

[msimms]

If anyone is curious about this, I found a GE Application Guide that helped to clarify expectations of hardware vs. LPS components (https://www.ul.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/LightningProtectionAG.pdf). The next question came down to whether there are even UL standards for structural hardware. Based on discussions with vendors, this is unlikely and normally the hardware manufacturer will only be able to confirm structural support capabilities. The best lead I was able to find was a Federal Standard on wire clamps, but no clear guarantee that the industry has stringent UL or UL-like testing standards otherwise for this material. If anyone has any further information, feel free to chime in.