Sergey Levkovich held a personal reception of citizens in Vitebsk
11 people registered for a personal appointment with Sergey Levkovich, Assistant to the President - Inspector for the Vitebsk Region.
Sergey Levkovich noted that many of the issues raised, although seemingly simple at first glance, require careful consideration. One of the issues discussed at the meeting was the legalization of an illegally constructed building.
A female applicant whose parents are divorced approached the Assistant to the President. She described a complex situation with a land plot where a house was illegally built in the 1980s. Currently, there is an opportunity to buy out the part of the house belonging to her father. The plot, measuring four and a half hundred square meters, actually contains two houses, one of which is considered illegal and temporary.
To finalize the transaction, the existing structure needs to be legalized, which requires the construction of a fire compartment. Sergey Meshkin, a member of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus and head of the Vitebsk Regional Emergency Management Department, who was present at the meeting, commented on the situation, noting that the illegally constructed house was built in violation of all norms and requirements.
– In the 1980s, such structures were subject to demolition due to non-compliance with fire safety clearances, – noted Sergey Meshkin.
He added that there are options to resolve this issue today. One of them is the construction of a brick fire wall instead of a fence.
– If such a wall is built along the entire width of the adjacent bathhouse and reaches the roof ridge, the issue with the fire compartment will be resolved. In this case, the fire safety clearance requirements will be met, – concluded the parliamentarian.
The Assistant to the President emphasized the importance of adhering to minimum safety standards, especially in fire safety, for both the structures themselves and for neighbors. Unfortunately, many illegally constructed buildings are erected without considering these requirements, which creates potential risks.
In addition, the meeting discussed an issue concerning peasant farms. Sergey Levkovich urged the chairmen of district executive committees to pay more attention to supporting farmers who strive to develop agriculture and effectively utilize land resources. He noted the need to create systemic support for farming organizations.
Regarding housing and communal services, which were also discussed at the reception, according to the Presidential Aide, citizens more often raise private issues than systemic problems. Nevertheless, he emphasized that issues related to the operation of the housing stock, ventilation, and sewage systems remain relevant. In his opinion, specialists are quite effective in solving these problems, although citizens always expect more.
In addition, Sergey Levkovich drew attention to the need to improve the condition of cemeteries and access roads to them, especially in small villages. He stressed the importance of fencing cemeteries, removing hazardous trees, and maintaining roads, which requires a systematic approach and control by local authorities.