Earthquake-prone buildings (EPB) have a higher chance of causing damage or injury in an earthquake.
The Building Act 2004 requires owners of earthquake-prone buildings to do strengthening work within a determined time frame.
Extending remediation deadlines for Earthquake-prone
Buildings
The government has introduced new changes to the remediation deadlines
for Earthquake-prone Buildings, this is aimed at providing you with more time
to comply with safety standards.
Application Diagram of the Extension:
Commencement: The commencement date refers to the date when an Act or Amendment to an Act comes into force (26 November 2024).