Much awaited 'National Building Code of India (NBC) – 2016', has been published by 'Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)' in March-2017. Now NBC 2016 will be followed in India by the inspectors and statutory authorities for approval of upcoming infrastructures. As the introduction of new NBC will bring out requirement to study and implement detailed aspects of civil and electrical engineering, we as knowledge partners and experts in Lightning and Surge protection will like to highlight points in new NBC related to Lightning Protection :- Only IS/IEC 62305 based Lightning protection system is approved[ Chapter – 11 of NBC - Volume – 2, Group 04]- which involves multiple rods and down conductors based upon detailed calculation . ESE (Early Streamer Emission) / CSE / Dissipation Technology lightning arresters are no longer allowed Type 1 & 2 SPD (Surge Protection Devices) are to be installed at Main’s Entry Panel and Sub-distribution Panel. Special insulated cable can also be used as ‘down conductor’ to avoid un-controlled flash over in potentially hazardous areas. Isolating Spark Gap needs to be used for equipotential bonding between earthing systems. Details about Earthing Systems is also provided in the new code. Protection of solar system using IS/IEC 62305 by utilizing angled terminal. We , as DEHN, 106+ year of experience in Lightning Protection, Surge protection, earthing, would be pleased to assist you in our expertise field. Please contact us for more your queries related to Lightning protection as per IS / IEC 62305 and NBC 2016.