Rising cases of building collapse due to non-adherence to standards – SON
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has decried the rising cases of building collapse in the country, alluding it to non-adherence to standards and building codes. Director General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke made the disclosure in Abuja on Tuesday during a national conference on sustainable building sector with the theme “Adherence to Standard Practices: […]
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The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has decried the rising cases of building collapse in the country, alluding it to non-adherence to standards and building codes.
Director General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke made the disclosure in Abuja on Tuesday during a national conference on sustainable building sector with the theme “Adherence to Standard Practices: Bedrock of Sustainable Development in the Building/Construction Sector.
“We continue to face complex issues of quality, durability, multiplicity of purpose and long-lasting sustainability, poor construction practices, quackery, unprofessionalism and inadequate or lack of proper soil testing. Also Non-adherence to standards and codes of practice in the construction process have resulted in unfortunate cases of building collapses, endangering lives, loss of property and damaging public trust.,” the DG lamented.
On what the agency is doing, he said “The SON has worked closely and will continue to do so with industry experts and practitioners to develop and update standards for construction materials, techniques and safety protocols.
“Our Mandatory Conformity Assessment Program (MANCAP) ensures that locally manufactured products meet minimum quality standards. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Program (SONCAP) controls the quality of imported materials and prevents substandard items from entering our market,” he further stated.