Lanrelagboi:
Lagos law: Builders must obtain permits for all renovations to existing structures, including replacing floor tiles



https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/18/lagos-law-builders-must-obtain-permits-for-all-renovations-to-existing-structures-including-replacing-floor-tiles/

Dannyset:
This has always been the case. You have to get a renovation permit before you proceed to renovate your property.

Developers have the habit of building a 3 bedroom flat and then converting it to three mini flats after 2 years. Some are also of the habit of adding another floors to an existing building and call it Renovation.

If not properly approved and monitored by the regulation Agencies, this leads to distressed buildings and then collapse.

No Government should take chances.

Macphenson:
I am going to speak from a professional point of view as an Engineer and somebody that has been building in Lagos State for the past 15 years.

The Lagos State regulatory Laws for buildings are more of extortionary than regulatory, this is the reason why people keep finding ways to bypass the laws.

There is a reason why developers keep avoiding the buidling permits and other permits in Lagos not because they dont want to be compliant but because of the tedious process, the bureaucasis and the unnecessary protocols involved.

First and formost building permits should be done by the Local governments as it is done in sane climes and not by one office in Alausa. It takes about a year before your building permits will be out that is if you "bribe" very well. Thats not good enough for businesses. Building permit should be out max three months. Some developers take bank loan to build, imagine taking loan for a project and the interest running for a year before commencement of the project.

When the construction is ongoing, Government agencies comes for stage certifications, you will think its actually to check the ongoing construction, but in reality they are coming to extort the developers or the house owners. Thats why developers can easily bribe them and achieve any sinister motive against their initial permits and approvals.

There's even an intresting situation I keep arguing with them. One of the requirements before a final certificate of complaince is issued on a structure is Builder's Document which must be provided by only a BUILDER not a CIVIL ENGINEER. I kept asking them why will a Civil Engineer erect a structure and then go and be looking for a Builder (somebody that studied building technology) to certify his job, thats absurd and crazy. I simply told them they just wanted to create jobs for builders.

The built industry MUST be regulated but the government has to be sincere, thorough and give it a human face.

Macphenson:
I am going to speak from a professional point of view as an Engineer and somebody that has been building in Lagos State for the past 15 years.

The Lagos State regulatory Laws for buildings are more of extortionary than regulatory, this is the reason why people keep finding ways to bypass the laws.

There is a reason why developers keep avoiding the buidling permits and other permits in Lagos not because they dont want to be compliant but because of the tedious process, the bureaucasis and the unnecessary protocols involved.

First and formost building permits should be done by the Local governments as it is done in sane climes and not by one office in Alausa. It takes about a year before your building permits will be out that is if you "bribe" very well. Thats not good enough for businesses. Building permit should be out max three months. Some developers take bank loan to build, imagine taking loan for a project and the interest running for a year before commencement of the project.

When the construction is ongoing, Government agencies comes for stage certifications, you will think its actually to check the ongoing construction, but in reality they are coming to extort the developers or the house owners. Thats why developers can easily bribe them and achieve any sinister motive against their initial permits and approvals.

There's even an intresting situation I keep arguing with them. One of the requirements before a final certificate of complaince is issued on a structure is Builder's Document which must be provided by only a BUILDER not a CIVIL ENGINEER. I kept asking them why will a Civil Engineer erect a structure and then go and be looking for a Builder (somebody that studied building technology) to certify his job, thats absurd and crazy. I simply told them they just wanted to create jobs for builders.

The built industry MUST be regulated but the government has to be sincere, thorough and give it a human face.

raymondFirstborn:


Hope you know there's a clear distinction between a builder and civil engineer. Take note. Everybody must chop o.

immortalcrown:
No plumbing maintenance without government approval? Broken tiles on a bathroom floor can't be replaced without government approval?

This one is too much abeg. Why not include replacement of electric bulbs?

Is this kind of renovation law is an enjoyment to you and your family? Keep drinking poison because it is served with your tribal cup.

statesman6:
What does plumbing maintenance have to do with renovation? Una Sha like to dey wail for no reason

immortalcrown:
No plumbing maintenance without government approval? Broken tiles on a bathroom floor can't be replaced without government approval?

This one is too much abeg. Why not include replacement of electric bulbs?

Is this kind of renovation law is an enjoyment to you and your family? Keep drinking poison because it is served with your tribal cup.

SmartyPants:
Plumbing works that require major and significant changes to the structure of the building are different from routine plumbing maintenance.

immortalcrown:
This is not clarified in the post.

Renovation” means any act done to cause an improvement to a building’s beauty

immortalcrown:
Didn't you see plumbing works listed as a renovation in the post?

SmartyPants:
Well I think it is when you read every part: This automatically excludes functional maintenance.

“Renovation” means any act done to cause an improvement to a building’s beauty, and shall include changing of windows and doors, re-plastering, reroofing, replacements of floor coverings, recladding, retiling, kitchen or bathroom remodelling, plumbing works, electrical works, and does not include carrying out of structural improvement or changes to the building.”

immortalcrown:
No exclusion in the statement. They mentioned replacement of widows and replacement of floor tiles. So, how does my comment misinterpret the statement? Read the full quote.

Macphenson:
I am going to speak from a professional point of view as an Engineer and somebody that has been building in Lagos State for the past 15 years.

The Lagos State regulatory Laws for buildings are more of extortionary than regulatory, this is the reason why people keep finding ways to bypass the laws.

There is a reason why developers keep avoiding the buidling permits and other permits in Lagos not because they dont want to be compliant but because of the tedious process, the bureaucasis and the unnecessary protocols involved.

First and formost building permits should be done by the Local governments as it is done in sane climes and not by one office in Alausa. It takes about a year before your building permits will be out that is if you "bribe" very well. Thats not good enough for businesses. Building permit should be out max three months. Some developers take bank loan to build, imagine taking loan for a project and the interest running for a year before commencement of the project.

When the construction is ongoing, Government agencies comes for stage certifications, you will think its actually to check the ongoing construction, but in reality they are coming to extort the developers or the house owners. Thats why developers can easily bribe them and achieve any sinister motive against their initial permits and approvals.

There's even an intresting situation I keep arguing with them. One of the requirements before a final certificate of complaince is issued on a structure is Builder's Document which must be provided by only a BUILDER not a CIVIL ENGINEER. I kept asking them why will a Civil Engineer erect a structure and then go and be looking for a Builder (somebody that studied building technology) to certify his job, thats absurd and crazy. I simply told them they just wanted to create jobs for builders.

The built industry MUST be regulated but the government has to be sincere, thorough and give it a human face.

Major7:

Major7 to his useless father
It’s so sad to see an adult reason like a child because tribalism clouds your judgement. Who even knows maybe you’re just another child typing behind your keyboard 😢. O seni lanu fun e

Major7:

Major7 to his useless homosexual father and his spermbank wh0re mother
It’s obvious you don’t regard your father at home. Your lack of home training rises like a smoke and will soon get you into trouble. Just wait and see,lastly, slowpoke, don’t quote me cos I’m ignoring you

omoredia:
In the words of Martin Luther King, in his “Letter from Birmingham City jail”, One has not only a legal but moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.

GeneralPula:

You can relocate back to states with no too much laws..

Opexzy:


I don't know if MLK said this...but it's not reasonable to me. Who decide what is just and u just?

GeneralPula:

You can relocate back to states with no too much laws..