Building owners
Topic outline
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Overview
this course you as a building owner,will be guided through the process to follow if the council tells you your building may be earthquake-prone, including:
- a guide to the national EPB system including timeframes for seismic work
- engaging an engineer to assess your building
- steps the council can take if it is determined your building is deemed earthquake-prone
- when extensions or exemptions apply
- options to consider if your building is earthquake-prone
- advice for owners of heritage buildings.
Details
Audience
This course is designed for building owners who own a potentially earthquake-prone building and anyone interested in the process that building owners will follow
Time
30 minutes.
How to complete
This course is open to everyone, this is no requirement for completion.
- engaging an engineer to assess a building
- what happens if the council decides the building is earthquake-prone
- things to consider when deciding whether to strengthen or demolish the building.
Useful Links
Video: Overview of the system What engineers cover in an assessment. EPB Methodology Section 2 How councils use the engineer's assessment. EPB Methodology Section 3 Register of earthquake-prone buildings Exemptions to seismic work, Building Regulations Modifying or demolishing a heritage building. Heritage NZ
