A six-member team made up of officials from the Larnaca District Local Government Organisation and Larnaca Municipality began on-site visual inspections on Monday of recorded and reportedly dangerous buildings in Larnaca.
In an announcement, the District Local Government Organisation said the joint inspections fall within the remit of each authority and aim to enhance public safety and quality of life. The inspections are being carried out by a six-member team comprising officials from the Larnaca District Local Government Organisation and Larnaca Municipality, which as of 20 April has assumed responsibility for coordinating and conducting the checks.
The initiative aims to assess the condition of buildings that have already been recorded as dangerous, as well as those reported to be so, and to reassess their level of risk. It also seeks to identify, record and visually inspect other buildings that may fall into the dangerous category, and to examine and address cases of nuisance in buildings that are classified as dangerous or remain under evaluation.
According to the announcement, particular emphasis is being placed on the immediate handling of the most high-risk cases. Specifically, on-site visual inspections have already begun for approximately 15-20 buildings within the city of Larnaca that have been classified as high risk, with the aim of taking immediate measures to eliminate danger.
The decision forms part of a coordinated effort to manage issues arising from dangerous buildings effectively, with the primary goal of ensuring public safety and preventing incidents.