Sergey Levkovich held a personal reception of citizens in Vitebsk
Sergey Levkovich noted that many of the issues raised, although seemingly simple at first glance, require a careful approach. One of the issues discussed at the meeting was the legalization of a self-built structure.
A woman approached the Aide to the President for an appointment, whose parents are divorced. She described a difficult situation with a land plot where a house was built without authorization 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 includes two houses, one of which is considered illegal and temporary.
To finalize the transaction, it is necessary to legalize the existing structure, 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 the head of the Vitebsk Regional Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, who was present at the meeting, commented on the situation, noting that the self-built house was constructed in violation of all norms and requirements.
– In the 1980s, such structures were subject to demolition because fire safety clearances were not observed, – noted Sergey Meshkin.
He added that there are options for resolving this issue today. One of them is the construction of a brick fire wall instead of a fence.
– If such a wall is built across the entire width of the neighboring 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 President's Aide emphasized the importance of adhering to minimum safety standards, particularly in fire safety, for both the structures themselves and their neighbors. Unfortunately, many unauthorized constructions are erected without considering these requirements, creating potential risks.
Additionally, the issue concerning peasant farms was discussed at the meeting. Sergey Levkovich urged the chairmen of district executive committees to pay more attention to supporting farmers who strive to develop agriculture and efficiently 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 meeting, the President's Aide stated that citizens more frequently raise individual issues than systemic problems. Nevertheless, he stressed that issues related to the operation of the housing stock, ventilation, and sewage remain relevant. In his opinion, specialists are resolving these problems quite effectively, although citizens always expect more.
Furthermore, Sergey Levkovich drew attention to the need to improve the condition of cemeteries and access roads to them, especially in small villages. He emphasized the importance of fencing cemeteries, removing hazardous trees, and maintaining roads, which requires a systemic approach and control by local authorities.