Dam safety regulations now in force
- Abbreviation
- Dam safety regulations now in force
- Valid from
- 13/05/2024
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Information type
- Guidelines,
- Format
- Website,
Description
The Building (Dam Safety) Regulations 2022 commenced on 13 May 2024.
The regulations have been made to increase the resilience and safety of Aotearoa/New Zealand’s dams, protecting people, property and the environment from the potential impacts of dam failures.
Only classifiable dams are impacted by the regulations. Dams are classifiable if they are 4 or more metres in height and store 20,000 or more cubic metres volume of water, or other fluid.
Scope
This guidance includes:
- Immediate actions for dam owners
- Background to the regulations
- Further information and resources
For better understanding of the new Dam Safety Regulations, please see Dam Safety Guidance