Mainz: Successful securing of the house -prone house in Wallaustraße

Mainz: Successful securing of the house -prone house in Wallaustraße

in Wallauststrasse in Mainz there was reason to relieve it. The city of Mainz announced on Friday that a six -storey residential building estimated to be in danger of collapse has now been secured. This decision follows a serious incident in which 35 residents had to be evacuated from their apartments after security problems were discovered.

The incident occurred during the week when the city immediately referred a general decree on the front door of the affected house. According to this order, a structural engineer had found that the stability of the basement ceiling was seriously impaired. The intensive damage to the steel carriers led to the immediate evacuation in order to ensure the safety of the residents. The basement ceiling was so unstable that it could collapse during the lightest shock, which forced the city to take drastic measures.

necessary measures to remedy damage

The property management had reacted quickly and commissioned the structural engineer after the first signs of the problem indicated, especially that the basement ceiling was "pushed through". Under these circumstances, it was essential that nobody stayed in the endangered areas, as this increased the risk of a possible collapse. A sign with the official city sail meant for everyone that entering the basement zone was strictly prohibited. Violations of this ban could have legal consequences.

The tenants' hopes of being able to return to their apartments quickly fulfilled when a specialist company carried out the necessary support work promptly. This ensured that the basement ceiling is now sufficiently secured. After the acceptance of the construction supervision, the tenants and the pizza delivery service were allowed to resume their usual everyday life on the ground floor. This was taken out during the evacuation with a reference to "renovation".

The return of the tenants to their apartments was an important step, but not everyone was satisfied with the situation. A tenant told the SWR that there was no accommodations or alternative options and that the evacuation took place without greater advance notice. "I was sleeping and suddenly the enforcement office was at the door and said: You have to get out immediately, you risk your life here," said the emotional words of those affected.

The origins of the damage and the future of the building also raise questions. The construction dates from the pre -war period and was built in the 1950s. Whether the basement ceiling is comprehensively renovated or whether further parts of the damage may be discovered will depend decisively on the homeowners in the coming weeks and months.