Parliament considers regular building inspections to address dangerous properties
MPs are examining legislation for regular technical checks of buildings as Nicosia EOA manages nearly 1,500 dangerous-property cases.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Parliament is considering a regular inspection system for buildings, similar to MOT tests for vehicles, as part of measures aimed at addressing dangerous properties.
The proposal was discussed on Thursday by the House interior committee during its examination of amendments to the roads and buildings regulation law.
Proposed inspection system
The proposed system would require buildings to undergo regular technical inspections so that structural problems and other risks could be identified before they worsen.
The interior ministry has expressed support for the legislation and for allocating about €2 million to district local government organisations (EOAs) for the issue.
The civil engineer’s association criticised the current situation, saying that houses are built and never inspected. It said regular inspections would improve maintenance and reduce the number of buildings eventually classified as dangerous.
The technical chamber, Etek, also supports regular inspections and has proposed checks every five years. It has said property owners should bear primary responsibility for obtaining reports on the condition of their properties.
Nicosia cases and funding request
Nicosia EOA is handling 1,495 cases, including 711 properties formally classified as dangerous. A further 130 are being assessed for inclusion on the register, while 654 remain under investigation.
EOA president Constantinos Yiorkadjis has requested €2 million in annual state funding for the next decade to address dangerous buildings in the district.
He said the organisation was seeking powers to enforce decisions more quickly, including in cases where a building did not require complete evacuation.
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