Are intermediate-loop conductors required for steel-framed structures where the framing is electrically continuous?

In steel-framed structures that are electrically continuous, intermediate-loop conductors are not required. When the framing is electrically conductive and interconnected, it provides a continuous path for lightning current to flow safely to ground, thus fulfilling the safety requirements without the need for additional intermediate-loop conductors. The design aims to ensure that the lightning protection system can effectively direct the electrical energy away from the structure, preventing potential damage or hazards.

In cases where the structural framework itself serves as an adequate grounding and lightning protection system, the installation of intermediate-loop conductors becomes unnecessary, simplifying the overall design and implementation of the lightning protection system.