Very tall buildings are more exposed during storms. A lightning arrester and proper grounding system safely redirect high-voltage strikes away from the structure and into the earth. Without them, electrical surges can damage equipment or, in extreme cases, put people at risk.
Seeing such systems in place—usually metal rods and cables leading down—suggests the builder thought about long-term safety, not just appearance. If nothing is visible, you can at least ask whether any system exists.
It’s a detail most people never consider, but if you’re living on upper floors, it’s reassuring to know nature’s high-voltage drama has a safe escape path.
