Frequently Asked Questions: Earthquake-Prone Buildings
What is the risk of an earthquake in the Auckland region?
The risk of an earthquake in Auckland is low.
On average, less than 10
earthquakes occur in the Auckland region each year.
These are often too...
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Frequently Asked Questions: Earthquake-Prone Buildings
What is the risk of an earthquake in the Auckland region?
The risk of an earthquake in Auckland is low.
On average, less than 10
earthquakes occur in the Auckland region each year.
These are often too small
to be felt.
Auckland is a low-risk seismic zone.
Why are buildings subject to
earthquake testing?
The Building Act 2004 requires all councils to develop and implement a specific
earthquake-prone, dangerous and insanitary building policy.
Residential
properties (unless they have two or more stories and contain three or more
household units) are not subject to the earthquake-prone provisions of the
Building Act.
While there is a general expectation that major earthquakes will
likely occur in relative proximity to the Central/Alpine Fault in NZ, no area should
be considered completely seismically inactive.
What are the seismic performance measurements for buildings?
Grade A+
Excellent
A
Good
B
Good
C
Potential
Earthquake
Ris
Less
