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Darryl August: Institute of Building Surveyors President on the new earthquake-prone building standards
Manage episode 509160354 series 2098280
Some building owners may decide it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to new earthquake standards.
The Government's eased regulations which will see Auckland, Northland, and the Chatham Islands removed from the regime.
Institute of Building Surveyors President Darryl August says while an earthquake isn't likely in Auckland, it could cause a lot of damage if it did happen.
He told Ryan Bridge even people in low-risk areas like Auckland should still have a look at their building.
August says there's nothing to stop people doing the repairs even if they aren't legally required.
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Manage episode 509160354 series 2098280
Some building owners may decide it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to new earthquake standards.
The Government's eased regulations which will see Auckland, Northland, and the Chatham Islands removed from the regime.
Institute of Building Surveyors President Darryl August says while an earthquake isn't likely in Auckland, it could cause a lot of damage if it did happen.
He told Ryan Bridge even people in low-risk areas like Auckland should still have a look at their building.
August says there's nothing to stop people doing the repairs even if they aren't legally required.
LISTEN ABOVE
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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