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Basements Misused, Apartments Illegally Built

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3 months ago

April 29, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, April 29: In a series of field inspections across investment housing areas, engineers from the Capital Municipality uncovered multiple violations of building codes and land use regulations, prompting a wave of legal actions and warnings.

The inspection campaigns were carried out under the directives of the Director General of the Municipality, Engineer Manan Al-Asfour, and supervised by Dr. Salah Al-Khurainj, Director of the Engineering Follow-up and Audit Department.

Engineer Barak Ali, from the Engineering Violations Follow-up Department, reported visiting two investment plots within the Capital Governorate. “We issued official violation warnings and reports regarding unauthorized alterations to the properties,” he stated. “We are proceeding with legal measures, including either the removal of the violations by the property owners, licensing them if permissible, or escalating the matter through formal building code reports.”

Engineer Abdul Rashidi from the Engineering Follow-up and Audit Department also participated in the operations. He confirmed monitoring several infractions, including the unauthorized use of basements for storage or central kitchens, unauthorized expansion of structures, and unlicensed construction. “Several warnings were issued, and legal procedures were initiated through formal reporting,” he said.

Engineer Mohammed Ali Obaid of the Engineering Investigation and Follow-up Department further revealed that violations were detected both within and outside the approved boundaries of investment housing zones. “Basements intended solely for parking were converted into storage units or living quarters,” he noted. “Even ground floors have been subdivided—one section turned into a reception area, others into illegally built apartments. Some newly constructed areas do not exist in the original plans.”

The engineers confirmed that all violations have been documented and will be followed up with appropriate legal actions to enforce compliance with municipal regulations. The Capital Municipality reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining safety standards and lawful development across all investment zones.

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