Municipality: Removing construction, demolition, and renovation debris is not our jurisdiction but the contractor and property owner's responsibility
The Municipality confirmed that removing debris is not within its jurisdiction, emphasizing the contractor and owner's responsibility to dispose of it according to contract terms.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Kuwait Municipality confirmed on Wednesday that the removal and transportation of debris resulting from construction, demolition, and renovation works fall outside its jurisdiction; rather, this responsibility lies with the contractor and the property owner.
Al-Humaidi Al-Mutairi, Director of the Safety Department in Al-Jahra Governorate, stated in a press interview that the responsibility for removing such debris rests with the homeowner or the contractor, provided a specific contract has been signed between the two parties.
Al-Mutairi added that the municipality consistently advises property owners that when concluding any contract with a contractor, the agreement must explicitly stipulate that the contractor bears the responsibility for promptly removing construction debris within a period ranging from three to seven days, depending on the scale of the work.
He noted that one of the contractual conditions is the provision of construction containers in front of sites where construction, renovation, or demolition activities are to take place, emphasizing that the municipality has recently observed significant compliance in providing these containers.
He pointed out that the municipality’s campaign “Omar, Do Not Destroy” currently focuses on construction debris. A violation notice is issued against the contractor if a contract exists with the owner. However, in minor residential works, such as unlicensed renovations, the municipality issues violation notices against the property owner.
He stressed that during field inspections, the municipality strives to raise awareness regarding the requirements of the safety regulations code to prevent violations, which can result in substantial fines and may also lead to the suspension of the company’s and the owner’s operations.
Al-Mutairi highlighted that debris generated from the private property works of the property owner must be disposed of in designated sites, and stockpiling it in front of homes should be avoided to prevent violations and fines.
He called on plot and under-construction home owners to follow the official accounts of Kuwait Municipality to benefit from awareness messages and guidelines that will be published regularly, and to contact the municipality to inquire about any regulatory requirements, thereby facilitating their procedures and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
