Christchurch Earthquake - Building Evaluations Update

8pm Tuesday 7 September

Building evaluations are likely to be completed by Monday 13 September at the earliest, with essential inspections being given priority.

Building and resource consents will resume once the majority of evaluations have been completed.

There have now been 821 building evaluations completed.

A green placard means the building is considered safe for its intended use - 70% of buildings have received a green placard.

A yellow placard means the building has limited access, as noted on the placard, and further structural assessment is needed by the owners consultants - 25% of buildings have received a yellow placard.

A red placard means the building is considered unsafe and further structural assessment is needed. These buildings have generally been isolated with barriers - 5% of buildings have received a red placard.

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