Southland owners get earthquake warning
Council building control manager Kevin O’Connor said the earthquakes in Christchurch and guidance from the Department of Building and Housing had influenced the council to take a more active stance.
"The major change is the introduction of strengthening timeframes for identified buildings which has been effective since 1 July and ranges from 15 to 30 years depending on the building's use," he said.
A survey was undertaken to identify un-reinforced masonry commercial buildings falling within the definition of potentially earthquake-prone throughout Southland District.
"Council wrote to all commercial building owners back in July 2011 advising them of the policy changes. Owners were also informed that a district survey would be undertaken to identify potentially earthquake-prone buildings for recording purposes," O'Connor said.
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