The slab of a building under construction in Gadjagan in the commune of Agou 1 collapsed on Friday. The provisional assessment of the tragedy shows a loss of human life, injuries and significant material damage. An investigation is opened by the government to determine responsibilities.
Rules for constructing a building Obtaining a building permit in 9 steps
According to the joint press release from the minister in charge of territorial administration, security and the minister in charge of town planning, it appears from the first elements of the investigation that the collapse caused the death of a young man of 27 years and seven (7) injured among the workers.
Gadjagan where the tragedy occurred is located in the plateaux region in Agou prefecture. It is 20 km from the town of Kpalimé, which is located in the southwest of Togo, 120 km from Lomé, the capital.
“This unfortunate situation recalls several other cases, including the drama of Aflao-Sagbado in the Gulf 7 commune which still remains vivid in the collective memory and underlines the persistence of non-compliance with building permit rules in our country,” they said. noted Hodabalo Awate, Calixte Madjoulba and Yawa Tsegan.
Rules for the construction of a building
Colonels Hodabalo Awate, Calixte Madjoulba and Yawa Tsegan remind the population that the construction of a building must comply with current standards, in particular the issuance of a building permit with the assistance of approved technicians and specialists.
“While awaiting the conclusions of the investigation opened to locate responsibilities, the government wishes to recall that regulatory sanctions will be taken against those who violate construction and town planning rules, endangering the lives of people,” they warned. the 3 ministers.
Likewise, they call on the responsibility of building construction contractors, particularly buildings and populations, to comply with construction and town planning rules, in accordance with the laws and regulations in force in Togo.
Obtaining a building permit in 9 steps
The collapse of this building refocuses the debate on the need for municipal authorities to raise greater awareness about obtaining a building permit, a document which is obtained in 9 steps.
Indeed, to have a building permit in Togo, you must first sign an execution contract and then obtain the topographical survey.
The other process, relating to the permit application, requires the visit to the construction site, the withdrawal of the contract, the submission of the signed contract, the actual application for the building permit and the inspection visit.
The last step consists, firstly, of making the withdrawal to the General Directorate of Town Planning and Housing, and secondly to the architect.
Notably, the contract is prepared by the firm in two (02) copies, on the basis of the promoter’s project and the field visit. The contract includes a list of documents required by the firm to complete the permit application process. It also includes costs and payment terms.
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