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Revised guidance on repairing and rebuilding houses affected by the Canterbury earthquake sequence

This guidance provides robust and well-balanced engineering solutions for repairing and rebuilding houses in the Canterbury region following the earthquake sequence.

It includes useful information on:

  • repairs to foundations and new foundations in TC1 and TC2
  • assessments of retaining walls for hillside properties
  • chimney repairs
  • repairs to house superstructures, pole frame houses and masonry walls. 

This guidance supersedes the guidance issued in December 2010 and is issued as guidance under section 175 of the Building Act.

Key audience: engineers, designers, builders, Building Consent Authorities, insurance companies.

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