This page provides information and documents for the Dangerous, Insanitary and Affected Buildings Policy.
The Dangerous, Insanitary and Affected Buildings Policy details the approach we will take with dangerous, insanitary and affected buildings and how we will apply it to buildings with heritage value.
This policy was reviewed in 2021 to include affected buildings. The previous review in 2018 removed aspects relating to earthquake-prone buildings following the introduction of the Building (Earthquake-Prone Buildings) Amendment Act 2016. This Act meant that local authorities no longer have individual policies in relation to how potentially earthquake-prone buildings are managed. This process is now governed by Subpart 6A of the Building Act 2004.
For more information on earthquake-prone buildings:
- Managing earthquake-prone buildings | Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Policy guidance for building officials | Building Performance
For information on how the Dunedin City Council is going to manage the new legislation visit the Earthquake - prone buildings page.
Policy Documents
| Name | Dangerous, Insanitary and Affected Buildings Policy |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Policy |
| Subject | |
| Date approved | 25 May 2021 |
| Date of effect | |
| Review date | 25 May 2026 |
| Department responsible | Building Services |
| Position responsible | General Manager Community Services |
| Information | This policy was reviewed in 2021 to include affected buildings. The previous review in 2018 removed aspects relating to earthquake-prone buildings following the introduction of the Building (Earthquake-Prone Buildings) Amendment Act 2016. This Act meant that local authorities no longer have individual policies in relation to how potentially earthquake-prone buildings are managed. This process is now governed by Subpart 6A of the Building Act 2004. For more information on earthquake-prone buildings, visit the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website. (new window) |