Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a surge protection system comprising a surge protection module having a surge protection functionality, and a disconnecting module connected in series with the surge protection module. The disconnecting module is capable of carrying impulse currents and at least limits mains follow currents. Furthermore, the disconnecting module has a voltage sustaining capability. The surge protection system has a tripping circuit arranged in parallel with the disconnecting module such that, in the event of a defect in the surge protection module, there is a current path via the tripping circuit and the surge protection module. The tripping circuit comprises a tripping element and a current limiting unit which limits a current flowing through the tripping element in the event of a defect in the surge protection module.