Earthquake safety

Q: I've heard it's a good idea to secure my hot water cylinder, but how do I go about it?

A: An excellent, practical article on hot water cylinder restraints featured in the June/July 2011 edition of BRANZ Build magazine. Have a read HERE (PDF, 991kb)

Q: In the event of an earthquake, what should I be checking with regards to plumbing, drainage and gas?

A: Following the Canterbury earthquakes, Master Plumbers put together a safety check sheet for householders. This details the water supply, sewerage and gas problems you should look out for in your property after an earthquake – and what action you should take. 

You can download the check sheet HERE (Word, 52kb) and keep a copy on file.

Remember that all work on household water supply, drains and gas installation must be done by appropriately licensed tradespeople. If your inspection identifies problems, or you need help carrying out an inspection, contact your Master Plumber.