Building collapse: 'No more building permits without soil, geotechnical certificates

Abia makes soil tests mandatory for building approvals

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — In a move to curb building collapse and protect lives and property, the Abia State Government has made soil and geo-technical tests compulsory for all new building approvals in Umuahia, the state capital. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, announced the policy while briefing journalists on the outcome of the […] The post Abia makes soil tests mandatory for building approvals appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Building collapse: 'No more building permits without soil, geotechnical certificates

Abia State Government says no building permit would be granted to a developer in the State unless the developer obtains mandatory soil and geotechnical test certificates for the project. The measure is in response to the recent cases of building collapses in Umuahia, Aba and Ikwuano areas of the State. Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, […] Building collapse: ‘No more building permits without soil, geotechnical certificates – Abia govt

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The Abia State Government has announced that soil and geotechnical tests will now be compulsory before building permits are granted in the state capital, as part of measures to enhance structural safety and prevent building collapse. The disclosure was made by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. Spe…

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Abia State Government says no building permit would be granted to a developer in the State unless the developer obtains mandatory soil and geotechnical test cer... #hotnews, #abia, #buildingcollapse, #flyingeze