The book "Report of the conference of punching rods from the delegates of the following societies: the Meteorological Society, the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Society of Telegraph Engineers and Electrical Engineers, the Physical Society. With a code of rules for installation" offers the reader a deeper dive into the issues of electrification and lightning protection of buildings. In this document, the conference participants highlight not only the technical aspects of the use of punching rods, but also important information about the impact of lightning on structures and the necessary measures for their protection. In addition, the book contains a code of rules that are recommended for the installation and operation of drill rods. This document will be useful primarily to specialists in the field of construction, architecture and electricity, who are interested in issues of safety and reliability of buildings.