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The Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2016 is under review. We've drafted some changes and want to hear your thoughts.

About the Policy

Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary buildings are any where the current conditions mean the building or surrounding buildings could be dangerous or contaminated.

For example, this may be a building severely damaged by fire and which has lost its structural integrity - this could also cause neighbouring buildings to be classified as 'Affected'.

The Policy details the steps to be taken to reduce danger to the public posed by these buildings, and its an important tool to help the Council to make decisions like if the building is safe to enter, or if fences/hoardings are needed to keep the public safe.

The review considers the following, with some amendments to the Policy as a result:

  • Intent of Section 131 of the Building Act 2004
  • Effectiveness of the Policy over the previous five years in the Waimakariri District
  • Does the policy continue to meet the intent of the act and provide sufficient guidance to the Council?
  • National guidance and relevant determinations
  • The addition of Section 132A of the Building Act 2004.

Hearings

We will be holding public hearings on Monday 11 or Thursday 14 October where a Hearings Panel will listen to oral submissions. If you would like to present your submission in person, let us know on the survey below. Submission presentations will be limited to 10 minutes, and will be held in the Council Chambers between 9am and 12pm.

Next Steps

After collecting feedback, Council staff will report to the Council at their meeting on 7 December. The Policy may be revised to incorporate community feedback before being finalised with Council. Once that's done, the final copy of the Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy will be made available on the Council's website.

Tell us what you think

We'd love your feedback on the draft Policy. Let us know by filling out the short survey below.




The Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2016 is under review. We've drafted some changes and want to hear your thoughts.

About the Policy

Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary buildings are any where the current conditions mean the building or surrounding buildings could be dangerous or contaminated.

For example, this may be a building severely damaged by fire and which has lost its structural integrity - this could also cause neighbouring buildings to be classified as 'Affected'.

The Policy details the steps to be taken to reduce danger to the public posed by these buildings, and its an important tool to help the Council to make decisions like if the building is safe to enter, or if fences/hoardings are needed to keep the public safe.

The review considers the following, with some amendments to the Policy as a result:

  • Intent of Section 131 of the Building Act 2004
  • Effectiveness of the Policy over the previous five years in the Waimakariri District
  • Does the policy continue to meet the intent of the act and provide sufficient guidance to the Council?
  • National guidance and relevant determinations
  • The addition of Section 132A of the Building Act 2004.

Hearings

We will be holding public hearings on Monday 11 or Thursday 14 October where a Hearings Panel will listen to oral submissions. If you would like to present your submission in person, let us know on the survey below. Submission presentations will be limited to 10 minutes, and will be held in the Council Chambers between 9am and 12pm.

Next Steps

After collecting feedback, Council staff will report to the Council at their meeting on 7 December. The Policy may be revised to incorporate community feedback before being finalised with Council. Once that's done, the final copy of the Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy will be made available on the Council's website.

Tell us what you think

We'd love your feedback on the draft Policy. Let us know by filling out the short survey below.




This consultation has now closed. 

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