SOCOTEC’s accreditation renewed in Lebanon for technical control services

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).