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New Zealand: Rules for building on liquefaction-prone ground

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The latest changes to the Building Code will support safer and more resilient buildings on liquefaction-prone ground, and make it easier to build steel framed housing, says Dave Robson, Manager of Building Performance and Engineering at MBIE.

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The changes mean that buildings on liquefaction-prone ground will require specifically designed foundations and promote robust foundation designs that are suitable for the site soil conditions.

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“The changes are already in place in the Canterbury region, so this provides much needed clarity to both councils and engineers. It ensures new homes across New Zealand are being built safely and strongly enough to withstand liquefaction risks. [Mr Robson]

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A number of smaller changes have also been made as part of the latest changes to the Building Code. See the full list on the Building Performance website.

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Themes Disaster risk management Structural safety
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