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Firefighters on scene at the corner of Northbourne Ave and Barry Drive, Civic have attributed the smell of gas to paint from construction work.
Firefighters conducted atmospheric testing to ensure both buildings were safe before staff reoccupied.
Both buildings have been handed back to the relevant building managers and Emergency Services have departed the scene.