SOCOTEC’s accreditation renewed in Lebanon for technical control services
SOCOTEC Liban has had its accreditation renewed to carry out technical control assignments, in order to validate the compliance of both new-build and existing projects.
Since 2012, the technical control of new construction projects and existing buildings has been defined by Decree 7964. It is applicable to new public and private buildings and civil works projects as well as, to rehabilitation and extension projects. The mandatory technical Control ensures the application of Safety Norms in the construction field. It applies to a large number of buildings, depending on the type of structure, surface area and size, and must be carried out by an accredited Technical Control Office such as SOCOTEC Liban, an historic actor of this sector in the country.
It is the owner's responsibility to ensure compliance with all safety regulations, especially those pertaining to seismic protection, structural integrity, and public safety. Certificates of conformity issued by the Technical Control Office must be provided to the relevant public authorities upon the completion of the work.
The process of a Technical Control mission in short
- The Technical Control Office is hired by the owner.
- The intervention of the Technical Control Office covers the design phase, the execution phase, and the commissioning of work.
- As a minimum, the assignment of a Technical Control Office will involve Solidity (L), Seismic protection (PS), and safety of occupants (S).
- Validation of drawings by the Technical Control.
- Approval by Technical Control Office is mandatory at each phase of the project (construction permit, execution phase, modification drawings, occupancy permits).
A renewed accreditation
SOCOTEC’s experts accompany both new-build and existing projects.
With its accreditation renewed by the ministry of Public Works and Transportation, SOCOTEC LIBAN can offer its clients an array of technical monitoring missions in total compliance with the requirements of the new decree, notably in issues regarding Solidity, Seismic protection, and Safety of Persons. Equally, our experts in rehabilitation works are at your disposal to fruitfully solve the problems that arise while rendering your building to be in conformity with the decree 7964.
Through their expertise in the domain of Audit and Diagnostics of Existing Structures, our experts also offer technical assistance and know-how in the domain of qualifying your building to conform with the new decree.
With its accreditation renewed by the ministry of Public Works and Transportation, SOCOTEC LIBAN can offer its clients an array of technical monitoring missions in total compliance with the requirements of the new decree, notably in issues regarding Solidity, Seismic protection, and Safety of Persons. Equally, our experts in rehabilitation works are at your disposal to fruitfully solve the problems that arise while rendering your building to be in conformity with the decree 7964.
Through their expertise in the domain of Audit and Diagnostics of Existing Structures, our experts also offer technical assistance and know-how in the domain of qualifying your building to conform with the new decree.
