AFMAN32-1065_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP — Grounding & Electrical Systems

AFMAN32-1065_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP governs requirements for electrical grounding, lightning protection, and static protection systems.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN32-1065_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP
  • Title: GROUNDING & ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
  • Date: 2025-09-05

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The publication defines procedures for grounding and lightning protection systems in USAFE-AFAFRICA and addresses potentially hazardous explosives facilities. It requires scheduled inspections, testing, maintenance, and compliance with the publication’s attachments.

Topics covered

  • Electrical grounding systems
  • Lightning protection systems
  • Static protection systems
  • Explosives facilities
  • Grounding system inspections
  • Scheduled maintenance for grounding systems

Questions and answers

Are the attachments to AFMAN32-1065_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP mandatory?

Compliance with the attachments in this publication is mandatory. (paragraph 33-360)

What lightning protection codes apply at MUNSS sites?

Lightning protection systems installed at Munitions Support Squadrons (MUNSS) sites shall comply with host nation lightning protection system codes and standards, and applicable portions of this supplement.

How often should incoming utility grounding and bonding be verified?

All incoming utility services should be verified for continuity of grounding and bonding by the service provider every 5 years (i.e., gas, telephone, signal lines, CATV), including government-owned facilities systems. (paragraph 6)

What should be done if a utility is privatized?

If utility is privatized, this does not apply; however, safety and operational discrepancies and damage should be reported when observed. (paragraph 1)

Who is considered the Authority Having Jurisdiction for these requirements?

Where decision authority is the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” or “AHJ”, the Base Civil Engineer is considered the AHJ. (paragraph 6)

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