Description

It is crucial to understand the natural hazards that may apply to a building site before any design work begins. Fortunately, reliable information is freely available to help designers, builders and their clients decide whether proceeding with a building project is wise.

This bulletin outlines the main sources of natural hazard information publicly available.

Scope

This bulletin covers:

• Introduction
• Record of title
  
  • Building Code and Building Act notices
• Council information
  • Maps of natural hazards
  • LIM reports and property files
  • Specific council requirements and guidance
• National sources of information
• Insurance cover
• Placards after a natural disaster
• Earthquake-prone building register and Natural hazard portal
• Commissioned reports
• Other sources of information
• More information from:
  • BRANZ
  • MBIE
  • Ministry for the Environment
  • Natural Hazards Commission - Toka Tū Ake
  • Other