Controls and measures for safety at construction sites - IKMT: Fines and suspension of works for 65 entities
The National Inspectorate of Territorial Protection announces that 65 entities have been punished so far with fines and decisions to suspend work as part of measures to respect technical safety at construction sites.
A total of 219 construction sites have been verified in the territory of the Municipality of Tirana, of which 41 with a permit from the National Council of Territory (KKT) and 178 with a permit from the local unit. After the completion of the re-inspection, a process that the National Inspectorate for Territorial Protection (IKMT) carried out in cooperation and coordination with the Agency for Territorial Development (AZHT) and the Inspectorate for Territorial Protection (IMT), violations were found in 45 construction sites, leading to the imposition of fines and the suspension of works.
In the Golem area, part of the Municipality of Kavaja, a total of 73 entities were verified, of which 4 with permission from the KKT and 69 with permission from the local unit. After the re-inspection, 8 entities were fined and suspended.
IKMT inspections have also begun in the territory of the Municipality of Vlora and Himara. In Vlora, a total of 32 construction sites have been inspected so far, of which 11 sites are equipped with construction permits issued by the Municipality of Vlora and 21 sites with permits approved by the KKT. In 12 cases, fines have been imposed and decisions have been taken to suspend works.
In the territory of the Municipality of Himara, there are a total of 71 entities equipped with permits approved by the KKT, which are planned to be inspected. Up to this stage, 14 entities have been inspected. In cooperation with the AZT and IMT-Municipality of Durrës, IKMT plans to start the verification process also in the territory of the Municipality of Durrës.
The National Inspectorate of Territory emphasizes that compliance with legal obligations for technical safety at construction sites remains a primary objective. Meanwhile, in accordance with the work plan, controls will be gradually extended to the entire territory of the country.
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