EARTHQUAKE-PRONE BUILDING
Notice under section 133AL of the Building Act 2004
The Christchurch City Council has previously issued a written notice
76879
under section 124(2)(c)(i) of the Building Act 2004.
This notice is for -
0% to less than 20% NBS
The building situated at, 136 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch
Lot 3 DP 50663.
The building has been determined by Christchurch City Council as
earthquake prone.
The building is not a priority building (as defined in section 133AE of
the Building Act 2004).
The owner of the building is required to carry out building work to
ensure that the building is no longer earthquake prone (seismic work).
The owner is required to complete seismic work by 13 December 2032.
The owner of the building may apply to Christchurch City Council,
under section 133AN of the Building Act 2004, for an exemption from
the requirement to carry out seismic work. The building must have
certain characteristics to be granted an exemption (see the Building
(Specified Systems, Change the Use, and Earthquake-prone Buildings)
Regulations 2005).
This building is a heritage building to which section 133AO of the
Building Act 2004 applies. The owner may apply to Christchurch City
Council under section 133AO for an extension of time to complete
seismic work.
The owner is not required to complete seismic work if Christchurch
Signature:
City Council determines or is satisfied, in accordance with section
Position: Robert Wright, Head of Building Consenting
133AQ of the Building Act 2004, that the building is not earthquake
On behalf of: Christchurch City Council
prone.
Date: 13/12/2017
In the event that Christchurch City Council determines or is satisfied,
Christchurch City Council
in accordance with section 133AQ of the Building Act 2004, that the
Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
building is not earthquake prone, the owner is not required to complete
PO Box 73013
the seismic work.
CHRIST
CHURCH 8154
The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Christchurch
PO Box 4544
Christchurch 8140
Building Act 2004 Section 133AL (EPB) Notice
Notification of Earthquake-Prone Building
Building Name: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Site Address: 136 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch
Legal Description: Lot 3 DP 50663
Date: 13 December 2017
Dear The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Christchurch,
Our records show that you either own or have an interest in the building described above.
If our information is incorrect, can you please let us know so we can update our ownership records.
Your building is recorded as earthquake-prone after being assessed at less than 34 per cent of the New
Building Standard (NBS) and will be at risk during a moderate earthquake. If the building or a section
collapses, it will likely result in injury or death, along with damage to other buildings.
Your building is a Category zero per cent to less than 20 per cent earthquake-prone building. You have 15
years to fully strengthen or demolish your building from the date of the enclosed earthquake-prone building
(EPB) notice.
By law, you must ensure the building is no longer earthquake-prone. Alternatively, you can demolish part or
all of the building so that the remaining structure is no longer at risk.
However, this deadline will be reduced to seven years and six months if, following further special
consultation, your building is listed as a “priority building”.
Along with notifying you of your legal obligations, we have enclosed an EPB notice, issued under section
133AL of the Building Act 2004.
You must display the EPB notice in a prominent place on the building (or nearby if your building is fenced),
as required by section 133AP of the Building Act 2004.
Please ensure that you understand the enclosed notice and seek advice if necessary.
You can dispute our classification with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). The
ministry decision will be binding.
Any earthquake-related work is subject to our normal resource and building consent requirements. A suitably
qualified person, such as a chartered structural engineer, can advise you on your options.
Your EPB notice will remain until a code compliance certificate has been issued. We can then remove your
building from the earthquake-prone building register.
Can you please notify us if the work detailed in an existing exemption from consent has been carried out and
also supply a Structural PS4, certifying the completion of strengthening work.
Christchurch City Council
Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
PO Box 73013
CHRISTCHURCH 8154
Owner responsibilities
If your building is regularly occupied by more than 20 people and you have a tenant that is:
I.
an early childhood education and care centre licensed under Part 26 of the Education Act 1989 or
II.
a registered school or integrated school (within the meaning of the Education Act 1989) or
III.
a private training establishment registered under Part 18 of the Education Act 1989 or
IV.
a tertiary institution established under section 162 of the Education Act 1989
your building is defined by clause 133AE of the Building Act 2004 as a priority building and the timeframe for
completing strengthening work will be reduced to 7 years and 6 months.
Please inform us if you have such a tenant.
Please note that you may have obligations under other legislation or your lease arrangements to advise
tenants of the issue of the EBP notice.
Heritage buildings
Heritage buildings are subject to the same time frames for strengthening work.
We continue to support their upgrade through our Heritage Incentive Grants and rates-funded advice.
For more information, please contact our heritage advisors on 941 8999 or email [email address].
It you have further queries about your legal requirements, read the earthquake-prone building information
on the MBIE website:
http://www.mbie.govt.nz/info-services/building-construction/safety-quality/earthquake-prone-
buildings?searchterm=earthquake+prone+buildings
We look forward to working with you in keeping our city safe.
Earthquake Prone Building Team
Christchurch City Council
Civic Offices
Phone: 941 8999
Yours sincerely
Robert Wright Head of Building Consents CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
Christchurch City Council
Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
PO Box 73013
CHRISTCHURCH 8154
EARTHQUAKE-PRONE BUILDING
Notice under section 133AL of the Building Act 2004
The Christchurch City Council has previously issued a written notice
76879
under section 124(2)(c)(i) of the Building Act 2004.
This notice is for -
0% to less than 20% NBS
The building situated at, 136 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch
Lot 3 DP 50663.
The building has been determined by Christchurch City Council as
earthquake prone.
The building is not a priority building (as defined in section 133AE of
the Building Act 2004).
The owner of the building is required to carry out building work to
ensure that the building is no longer earthquake prone (seismic work).
The owner is required to complete seismic work by 13 December 2032.
The owner of the building may apply to Christchurch City Council,
under section 133AN of the Building Act 2004, for an exemption from
the requirement to carry out seismic work. The building must have
certain characteristics to be granted an exemption (see the Building
(Specified Systems, Change the Use, and Earthquake-prone Buildings)
Regulations 2005).
This building is a heritage building to which section 133AO of the
Building Act 2004 applies. The owner may apply to Christchurch City
Council under section 133AO for an extension of time to complete
seismic work.
The owner is not required to complete seismic work if Christchurch
Signature:
City Council determines or is satisfied, in accordance with section
Position: Robert Wright, Head of Building Consenting
133AQ of the Building Act 2004, that the building is not earthquake
On behalf of: Christchurch City Council
prone.
Date: 13/12/2017
In the event that Christchurch City Council determines or is satisfied,
Christchurch City Council
in accordance with section 133AQ of the Building Act 2004, that the
Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
building is not earthquake prone, the owner is not required to complete
PO Box 73013
the seismic work.
CHRIST
CHURCH 8154
Christchurch City Council
Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
PO Box 73013
CHRISTCHURCH 8154
Heritage New Zealand - Southern Regional Office ATTN: Dave Margetts
PO Box 4403
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8140
Building Act 2004 Section 133AL (EPB) Notice
Notification of Earthquake-Prone Building
Building Name: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Site Address: 136 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch
Legal Description: Lot 3 DP 50663
Date: 13 December 2017
Dear Heritage New Zealand - Southern Regional Office ATTN: Dave Margetts,
Our records show that you either own or have an interest in the building described above.
If our information is incorrect, can you please let us know so we can update our ownership records.
Your building is recorded as earthquake-prone after being assessed at less than 34 per cent of the New
Building Standard (NBS) and will be at risk during a moderate earthquake. If the building or a section
collapses, it will likely result in injury or death, along with damage to other buildings.
Your building is a Category zero per cent to less than 20 per cent earthquake-prone building. You have 15
years to fully strengthen or demolish your building from the date of the enclosed earthquake-prone building
(EPB) notice.
By law, you must ensure the building is no longer earthquake-prone. Alternatively, you can demolish part or
all of the building so that the remaining structure is no longer at risk.
However, this deadline will be reduced to seven years and six months if, following further special
consultation, your building is listed as a “priority building”.
Along with notifying you of your legal obligations, we have enclosed an EPB notice, issued under section
133AL of the Building Act 2004.
You must display the EPB notice in a prominent place on the building (or nearby if your building is fenced),
as required by section 133AP of the Building Act 2004.
Please ensure that you understand the enclosed notice and seek advice if necessary.
You can dispute our classification with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). The
ministry decision will be binding.
Any earthquake-related work is subject to our normal resource and building consent requirements. A suitably
qualified person, such as a chartered structural engineer, can advise you on your options.
Your EPB notice will remain until a code compliance certificate has been issued. We can then remove your
building from the earthquake-prone building register.
Can you please notify us if the work detailed in an existing exemption from consent has been carried out and
also supply a Structural PS4, certifying the completion of strengthening work.
Christchurch City Council
Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
PO Box 73013
CHRISTCHURCH 8154
Owner responsibilities
If your building is regularly occupied by more than 20 people and you have a tenant that is:
I.
an early childhood education and care centre licensed under Part 26 of the Education Act 1989 or
II.
a registered school or integrated school (within the meaning of the Education Act 1989) or
III.
a private training establishment registered under Part 18 of the Education Act 1989 or
IV.
a tertiary institution established under section 162 of the Education Act 1989
your building is defined by clause 133AE of the Building Act 2004 as a priority building and the timeframe for
completing strengthening work will be reduced to 7 years and 6 months.
Please inform us if you have such a tenant.
Please note that you may have obligations under other legislation or your lease arrangements to advise
tenants of the issue of the EBP notice.
Heritage buildings
Heritage buildings are subject to the same time frames for strengthening work.
We continue to support their upgrade through our Heritage Incentive Grants and rates-funded advice.
For more information, please contact our heritage advisors on 941 8999 or email [email address].
It you have further queries about your legal requirements, read the earthquake-prone building information
on the MBIE website:
http://www.mbie.govt.nz/info-services/building-construction/safety-quality/earthquake-prone-
buildings?searchterm=earthquake+prone+buildings
We look forward to working with you in keeping our city safe.
Earthquake Prone Building Team
Christchurch City Council
Civic Offices
Phone: 941 8999
Yours sincerely
Robert Wright Head of Building Consents CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
Christchurch City Council
Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
PO Box 73013
CHRISTCHURCH 8154