About
Dillon Lightning Protection Systems, Inc. is a Frederick, MD-based specialty contractor focused on lightning protection, grounding, bonding, and surge suppression for commercial and industrial facilities throughout the region. For property managers and facility managers responsible for protecting critical infrastructure, a properly engineered lightning protection system is not optional — it is a code-driven requirement under NFPA 780 and UL 96A that directly affects building insurance ratings and occupant safety. Dillon brings that specialized expertise to a wide range of commercial property types across the Frederick metro, including office buildings, government facilities, institutional campuses, healthcare centers, industrial plants, and warehouse and distribution facilities. Lightning protection work intersects directly with broader electrical infrastructure: proper grounding and bonding tie into the facility's panelboards, main switchgear, and power distribution equipment, ensuring the entire system meets NEC Article 250 requirements. Surge protective devices (SPDs) at the service entrance and downstream panelboards guard sensitive equipment — HVAC controls, data systems, fire alarm panels, and low-voltage building systems — from transient overvoltages that follow a strike. For facility managers overseeing multi-building campuses or large industrial sites in the Frederick, MD area, Dillon's focused scope means a contractor who understands the full lightning protection design-and-install workflow, from air terminals and conductors to ground terminations and SPD coordination. Whether you are commissioning a new commercial build, retrofitting an older structure to current NFPA 780 standards, or preparing for an insurance inspection, Dillon Lightning Protection Systems offers the specialized commercial expertise that general electrical contractors typically do not provide in-house.
