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... are escalating, and so are the insurance claims. The prudent business approach is to eliminate wherever possible the opportunity for damage to occur. A tower that is out of service sets into motion a chain of events resulting in loss of income, audience share, and advertisers, notwithstanding the disruption of the station operation. There are 12 common causes of broadcast tower loss. A review of insurance claims points out the fact that virtually all losses fall into these dozen categories. By being familiar with the causes, it is possible to minimize the risk of having a tower either damaged or destroyed. 1. INADEQUATE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING. It is relatively easy to overcome the planning and engineering problems. The first step in the planning process is recognizing that weather is the main cause of tower loss. Wind, ice and lightning account for more than 75 percent of broadcasters' losses. Tower owners and chief engineers should focus attention on gaining an in-depth understanding of climatological data in the areas where their towers are located. Once the potential for weather extremes is recognized, steps can be taken to install the equipment necessary to minimize the possibility of loss. Basically, the type of tower, quality of construction, and installation must be appropriate for the topography and able to withstand the climatological extremes in the area where the facility is located. 2. Lightning. Lightning accounts for approximately 20 percent of all tower property claims, and the higher the tower, the greater the possibility of lightning losses. Here is a checklist to help minimize tower damage by lightning. Lightning rods should project well above the ...

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