A number of households are doing renovations in our home, and it has become an actual hell for these round us: fixed noise, the scent of paint and chemical compounds, chalk and rubbish being carried into neighboring residences. Are there any guidelines to restrict the identical noise? Perhaps there are some municipal laws on this matter? bb.lv reader”
Martins Vilemsons, appearing Head of the Exterior Communications Division of the Riga Metropolis Council:
– There aren’t any particular self-government guidelines that will regulate the method of finishing up restore work in residential premises of an condominium constructing (limiting noise, odors, and so forth.). Nonetheless, there are a variety of laws which are relevant within the described state of affairs.
* In response to Article 10 (Half 1 Clause 6) of the Legislation on House Property, the proprietor of the condominium is obliged to adjust to sanitary, hearth security and different necessities established by laws, in order to not create a risk to the protection and well being of different individuals, to not hurt the atmosphere, and in addition be sure that these guidelines and necessities are noticed by individuals residing in his condominium.
* The restrictions established by the foundations of the Cupboard of Ministers of 01/07/2014 No. 16 Trokšņa novērtēšanas un pārvaldības kārtība (Process for assessing and managing noise) do exist, however they don’t apply to restore work carried out through the day and night, that’s, through the interval from 7:00 to 21:00 (subclause 2.8 of guidelines No. 16).
As well as, the applying of this regulation in relation to family noise is virtually unimaginable in observe, for the reason that proper to find out the noise degree belongs solely to accredited laboratories, and, as well as, measurements should be revamped an extended time frame. Thus, conflicts as a consequence of noise created by neighbors throughout restore work are resolved by negotiations between events.
* Nonetheless, if restore work is carried out outdoors the talked regarding timeframe, such actions might also be considered a violation of public order, for which administrative legal responsibility is offered for as offered in Article 11 of the Legislation “On Administrative Fines for Violations within the Area of Administration, Public Order and the Use of the State Language” ( Administratīvo sodu likums par pārkāpumiem pārvaldes, sabiedriskās kārtības un valsts valodas lietošanas jomā). Violations should be reported to the municipal police.
* Necessary level: if a jackhammer is used for a very long time throughout repairs, this enables one to suspect {that a} load-bearing wall is being dismantled. Sadly, there are sometimes instances when individuals perform such actions with out the mandatory documentation, at their very own peril and danger. And if there’s a suspicion {that a} load-bearing wall is being dismantled in any of the residences within the constructing, it’s essential to contact the City Growth Division of the Riga Municipality, and instantly, since such actions can endanger the life, well being and security of property not solely of the violator himself, but in addition his neighbors.
As for the scent of paint and different supplies, the chemical compounds within the supplies used for indoor renovation work shouldn’t be so dangerous as to pose a risk to well being or life – following all, offered that the premises are nicely ventilated.
In flip, when ventilating an condominium beneath renovation, the scent of drying paint and different supplies will inevitably unfold, penetrating primarily into neighboring residences.
When residing in an condominium constructing, it is best to take into consideration that each noise and scent – together with these attributable to renovation work happening in your neighbors – are short-term inconveniences that you simply simply want to attend out.
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2024-05-29 10:21:06
