These requirements apply to all new and existing state school and kura buildings. They also apply to extensions and additions.

Seismic assessment of existing school buildings

You must follow the structural and geotechnical requirements when assessing existing school buildings. An engineer should review past seismic assessments during the planning phase. You should get new assessments done when they are recommended.

Seismic assessment of school buildings templates

Our publication page has more information about the seismic resilience of school building, including past seismic assessment programmes and testing of school buildings.