Description

The risks of rainfall flooding and landslides are forecast to rise in coming years, yet new homes are still being built in areas susceptible to these hazards.

This bulletin outlines requirements and due diligence for construction in areas susceptible to flooding and landslides to reduce or mitigate the risk of damage.

Scope

This Bulletin covers:

• Introduction
• Building Act, Building Code and Standards requirements
  • Building Act
  • Building Code
  • NZS 2604:2011 Timber-framed buildings
• MBIE Determinations
• The Resource Management Act and District plans
• Finding information about flooding and landslide hazards
• Designing and building houses on sites at risk of flooding
• More information
  • Auckland Council
  • BRANZ
  • CRESA
  • GNS Science
  • MBIE
  • Ministry for the Environment
  • Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake
  • NIWA
  • Other