Air Termination Rods are used to provide lightning protection to parts of a building which protrude from the superstructure. Air termination rods can fixed to terraces, beams, etc. Air termination rods consist of a rod or any pointed surface which is connected to the lightning protection system of the building.
Air Termination Rods are also used for equipment which are kept in exposed flat surfaces such as solar panels and pipelines.
Air Termination Rods may need to be supported against winds by means of suitable support structures.