Auckland War Memorial Museum

Auckland CBD, NZ (Flash Density: 7.2 strikes/km²/year)

IEC 62305-2 Level I + AS/NZS 1768:2020 + NZ Heritage Act Compliance

Core Solution: Early Streamer Emission Network + Zone 0-3 Surge Protection

Timeline: Design: 4 weeks

Installation: 8 weeks

The Challenge

The Auckland War Memorial Museum, housing irreplaceable Māori and Pacific artifacts, required a sophisticated lightning protection system that would:

• Protect priceless cultural artifacts worth millions

• Ensure visitor and staff safety

• Comply with heritage building regulations

• Maintain architectural integrity

• Provide 24/7 operational reliability

Our Solution

LPINZ designed and installed a comprehensive lightning protection system featuring:

• Early Streamer Emission (ESE) air terminals

• Seamless down conductor network

• Low-resistance earthing system

• Surge protection devices for electronics

• 24/7 monitoring and maintenance program

The Results

The installation delivered exceptional outcomes:

• 100% lightning strike protection achieved

• Zero operational downtime during installation

• Enhanced insurance coverage approval

• Compliance with AS/NZS 1768:2007

• 25-year system warranty provided

Key equipment

4 x AC EV Chargers

System size

22kW AC Three-Phase EV chargers

Project warranty

2-Years

Do you have any questions about this product?

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