Compliance Of Buildings With Science And Health Rules
Conformity of Structures with Science and Health Rules
According to Article 22 of the Zoning Law, in order for a building license to be issued, an architectural project, static project, electrical and installation projects, drawings and calculations, and a sketch with surveyors or, if not available, a dimensional sketch must be attached, and even under Law No. 6360, the condition of “compliance with the rules of science and art” is required for the buildings to be deemed licensed, while no such condition is required for the issuance of a Building Registration Certificate and the transition to condominium ownership.
The Law states that “The earthquake resistance of the building is the responsibility of the owner” and thus, building safety is only associated with the earthquake and other issues regarding the safety of life and property are not included in the Law. The Communiqué, on the other hand, expands the responsibility of the owner by stipulating that “the earthquake resistance of the building and the non-compliance of the building with the norms and standards of science and art are the responsibility of the building owner”.
Considering that the buildings for which the Building Registration Certificate has been issued are actually used and the period for renewal is uncertain, the risk to the safety of life and property continues. In the event that the owner wishes to make an application for the earthquake resistance of the building or the safety of life and property, a building license is required, and since the compliance of the building with the zoning legislation will be sought at this stage, the license procedures
will not be made and the actual use of the structure will continue.
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