LASBCA SEEKS COLLABORATION WITH AREDOLS FOR BETTER SERVICE DELIVERY
As parts of efforts to stem the tide of building collapse in the State, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) today advocated for more collaborative effort from the Association of Real Estate Developers of Lagos State (AREDOLS) for effective and efficient service delivery in the Built Environment.
This advocacy was initiated during a courtesy visit by management team from the Lagos State Building Control Agency to the Headquarters of AREDOLS at 52, Simpson Street, Ebute Metta, Lagos.
In his message delivered by the Agency Secretary, Mrs Omolara Daba, the General Manager, LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki appealed to the members of the association to always build according to the building plan approval granted them by the State Government as conformity to the State Building Codes and Regulations will help reduce the menace of building collapse to the barest minimum.
He further stated that for buildings to stand the test of time, building construction standards must not be compromised by owners/developers as this will affect the final outcome of the building. He advised them to always engage the services of qualified professionals in their building process in order to make it livable for present and future generation.
“the hiring of quarks in your building construction processes must stop as their engagement will not only cost you financially but the lives and properties of the would-be occupants will be risked which the State Government will not condole” he stated.
In her remarks, the Director of Inspectorate and Quality Control Department (I&QC), Ikeja Division, LASBCA, Mrs. Florence Gbaye, advised AREDOLS members to always apply for Building Plan Approval from the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) and thereafter proceed to LASBCA for the Letter of Authorization to Commence Construction where a Green Sticker will be issued, an indication that shows that LASBCA is involved in every stage of the building construction.
Engr. Bayo Euba, who is the Head of Post Construction Audit (PCA), Badagry/Lagos Division admonished Zonal Executives of the association to always report any observation, infraction or illegal and non-conforming buildings noticed in their locality to any LASBCA District Offices nearer to them in order to compel compliance.
Speaking on the importance of building insurance, the Head, Insurance Department of LASBCA, Mrs. Omobolale Norman Osinuga, highlighted and explained to the members the benefits of building insurance policies as this will help building owners/developers find succor and reduce financial burden incase of accident during construction.
The Building Certification Head, Tpl. Omodudu Olabunmi on her part urged the members to follow due process by inviting LASBCA for Stage by Stage Inspection of their building processes as a Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation will be issued to the owner/developer at the completion of the building.
She also stated that, for existing buildings, a Non-Destructive Test (NDT) must be carried out on the building by the Lagos State Material Testing Laboratory (LSMTL) or by any of their registered laboratory agents and thereafter the Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation will be issued if the building passes the test.
The Deputy Chairman of AREDOLS, Alhaji Shodehinde Kanul who represented the Chairman, Chief Adeniyi Lawal, commended LASBCA’s efforts in bringing sanity to the Built Environment and reaffirmed the association readiness to collaborate with State Government in promoting conformity as this will help boost building sustainability and also reduce building collapse in the State.
The meeting had in attendance top Management Team from LASBCA, AREDOLS Executives and Members from all the Zones across the State, consisting of Zone A to E.
Olaoye Olusegun
LASBCA
9/07/2024