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Natural hazards and safety rules for buildings and dams

Building on land at risk of a natural hazard

Find out how a possible natural hazard on your property affects your ability to build on it or alter an existing building.

Dam safety regulations

Information about dam safety regulations and what dam owners need to do to comply with them.

Earthquake-prone buildings

Find out how we identify and manage potentially earthquake-prone buildings.

Natural hazards

Find out what natural hazards are and how they affect you and your property.

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