22 Villiers Road, Rathgar, D6 – Fire event.

‘Dangerous Buildings’ is a statutory section within DCC, under the direction of the City Architect, which is concerned with buildings, structures or sites deemed a danger to the public. It operates under the remit of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964 as amended.

‘Dangerous Buildings’ work includes monitoring, inspecting, reporting, removing or making safe any building or structure perceived to be a danger within the Dublin City Council area. A team of four DB Inspectors monitor and respond to reports on a day-to-day basis. We do not take action under DB legislation without proper and expert consideration. This will range from undertaking structural engineering surveys and obtaining detailed Conservation Officer advice where appropriate. We will always look to undertake the least invasive works in making a structure safe and only undertake demolition in whole or in part when absolutely necessary. It is also important to emphasise that, under the DB legislation, we cannot undertake remedial works to a property beyond ‘making safe’.

DB Notices are issued to the owners of properties advising necessary remedial action or, as a last resort, taking immediate action to remove danger and making safe. These Notices take the form of:

DB.3 (black) – requires the owner of the property to carry out the described works necessary within 28 days;

DB.2 (green) – requires the owner of the property to carry out the described works necessary within 14 days;

DB.1 (red) – enables the DB Inspector to access the site with the necessary equipment and personnel to immediately make safe and eliminate danger at the property or structure. DCC DB will look to recoup any costs associated with the works from the owner on completion. Following on from the 2016 and 2017 series of notices.

DB1 Notices as issued May 2019

• 02.05.2019 – 150-152 Harold’s Cross Road, D6

Loose & displaced roof slates to front slope at risk of falling into public footpath.

Removed all loose slates.

• 03.05.2019 – 12 Richmond Road (Mel’s Terrace), Drumcondra, D3

Loose & displaced roof slates at risk of falling to front & rear.

Removed all loose slates.

• 13.05.2019 – Ballymun Road, site adjacent Re-Discovery Centre / Travel Lodge, D9

Site open to casual entry, hoarding at risk of collapse into public footpath.

Removed unstable hoarding, re-secured site with temporary fencing.

• 13.05.2019 – Protim Abrasives Factory site, Tolka Valley Industrial Estate, Ballyboggin Rd, D11

Site open to casual entry.

Re-secured site.

• 13.05.2019 – 2a/b/c Chapelizod Road, Fatima, D20

Loose ridge tiles & slates at risk of falling into public footpath

Removes all loose roofing materials.

• 13.05.2019 – 163-165 Capel Street, D1

Derelict site open to casual entry

Re-secured site

• 13.05.2019 – 424 North Circular Road, D7

Low hanging razor-wire to rear boundary / laneway wall

Removed razor-wire.

• 27.05.2019 – 22 Villiers Road, Rathgar, D6

Sections of rear garage structure fractured & unstable due to fire event.

Took down & removed unsafe sections of garage walls, re-secured area with temporary fencing.

• 28.05.2019 – Rivermount Cottages, Ballyboggin Road, D11

Abandoned, derelict cottages and site open to casual entry.

Re-secured site.

• 28.05.2019 – Former ‘Royal Oak’ site, Finglas Road, D11

Site open to casual entry, hoarding at risk of collapse into public footpath.

Removed unstable hoarding, re-secured site with temporary fencing.