This section includes the specifications for constructing and building out of Telecommunications Equipment Rooms (MDF/IDFs) to be used for supporting telecommunications and other special systems. . ystem for the building(s) or structure(s). The design of this system is to be in strict accordance with this section of the specific prior to commencement of the installation. The. . According to Above Ground Level Magazine, engineers can help protect telecom facilities from the dangers associated with lightning strikes using a six point plan of protection. Upon completion of the installation, a third party field verification firm will independently verify. . Lightning protection systems installed by contractors, can be Certified/Listed by UL using the UL96A, Standard for Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems, or NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems. These SPDs absorb the surge and channel it away from critical active network. . ERICO solutions include ERITECH® ground rods, ground mats, ground enhancing material (GEM), ground bars, CADWELD® connections, ERITECH lightning protection systems and CRITEC® MDF, co-axial and power surge protectors.