Managing earthquake-prone buildings

Seismic zones have been updated and changes to create a more proportionate EPB system will commence from 1 July 2027.

Learn what an earthquake-prone building (EPB) is, why New Zealand has an EPB system and how it works.

The EPB system helps us to identify and manage buildings that pose the greatest risk to public safety.

Territorial authorities (local councils) play a key role in the national system for identifying and managing earthquake-

Building professionals will need to advise and assist owners of earthquake-prone buildings.

There are things you must do if your territorial authority notifies you that your building is earthquake prone.

Find out what an earthquake-prone building notice means when you see one on a building you use.

Find out what the new earthquake-prone building requirements will be for any address from 1 July 2027.

The EPB Register has information about buildings that territorial authorities determine to be earthquake prone.