Chimney Removal, Unreinforced Masonry and Parapets: What to Check First

Chimney Removal, Unreinforced Masonry and Parapets: What to Check First

Fil Engineers
Published on: 01/11/2026

What NZ homeowners need to know about earthquake risk from old chimneys and parapets, and when removal or securing work can skip a building consent.

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