The Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Act 2016 came into effect on 1 July 2017 and outlines the regulatory requirements for earthquake-prone buildings.
Recent Legislative changes that are before Parliament are changing the earthquake prone designations. These proposed changes can be found here:
The proposed timeline for confirmation of the new legislation is mid 2026.
If you are considering earthquake strengthening your building and wish to discuss what these proposed changes mean for your building, please contact Greig Wilson by emailing greig.wilson@wmk.govt.nz or phoning 021 481 132.