The Importance of Regular Structural Inspection, Assessment and Maintenance of Existing Buildings

Unfortunately, it is an acknowledged fact that in Cyprus, as in most European countries, a large proportion of the building stock is ageing, a significant part of which is either poorly maintained or abandoned. According to data regarding Cyprus from the official Statistical Service (2021 data), of circa 500,000 residential units, 49% were constructed prior to 1994, that is, during a period when there were no mandatory requirements for seismic design or compulsory supervision, 56% were constructed prior to 1999 and 39% were constructed between 1994 and 2011.