Globes, Guy Nardi, 27.03.2020
The Corona crisis has led to a situation where the public is having a difficult time clearly understanding the new guidelines of government agencies. Sometimes there are also changes to the guidelines that were given just a few days ago, and it is likely that even the guidelines for this time will change in the coming days. Here are 15 questions and answers that may help avoid unnecessary confusion.
Are engineering authorities in the municipal authorities working?
The Planning Administration explains that the directive to the local government is to work with 30% of the workforce, and that, on their recommendation, a recommendation from the local government center and the Ministry of the Interior came to define the workers in the local committees as essential. However, the decision is made on who will work and who is not the mayor, and it is therefore necessary to ascertain in each authority whether the employees of the committees and the Engineering Administration are working. Information from the Globes shows that in many places where engineering departments operate, only part of the workforce is actually working, and in other words: If the work is being done, then it is being done slower than usual. It should be clarified that city / commission engineers are defined as essential employees by law, so they are employees.
We also note that all spatial committees work.
Do provincial and national committees work?
The Planning Administration said that the planning bureaus work in a limited format.
How do you object to a promoted program?
The Planning Administration makes it clear that the issue of filing objections has been frozen. At the same time, there is no objection to objecting to the deposited plan, to the extent an objections so desire.
Does online licensing work as usual?
According to the Planning Administration, an available licensing system is working, and applications for information and permit applications can be submitted. However, it does not count the number of days (as of 15.03).
What's up with Form 4?
According to the Planning Administration, the Licensing Authority may, in its discretion, not impede the granting of a final certificate to the building, which is a condition of populating the building. This is even if there is no provision in the conditions stipulated for the issue of a final certificate, provided that the condition is not stipulated in the legislation and the structure is suitable for use, and non-compliance does not adversely affect public or user safety. In these situations, the condition will be required after completion of the final certificate, but it will not be compulsory to require a bank guarantee in order to ensure completion of the condition after the final certificate is issued. If all conditions are fulfilled, a functioning chairman or engineer can sign Form 4.
Are entities required for licensing work?
The Planning Administration replies that the GSA and fire department work normally in terms of the licensing process. They also make it clear that the water authority has been defined as essential, subject to the Ministry of Health's guidelines .
Are the forest officials working in the authorities and the national forestry official of the Ministry of Agriculture working as usual?
The National Forests official, who is a Department of Agriculture employee, works as usual. Municipal forest officials, who are employees of the local authority, act in accordance with the decision of the 29th Division of each authority and authority.
What easements have been approved for contractors?
According to the Ministry of Construction and Housing, development contractors in new neighborhoods working with the Ministry of Construction and Housing will not be asked to submit a guarantee under a contract proposal. Extensions will also be given to contractors for reimbursement of advances given to them by the office. The ministry also notes that these contractors will move to calculate payment in development contracts in the form of a "contract" contract, which means a simpler collection mechanism at the end of the execution phase and not according to a quantity reporter. Regarding contractors who won real estate auctions from the Israel Lands Authority, they postponed the payments to them in a month, ie until April 27. In light of criticism from contractors who claimed that the benefit does not help many of them, it is possible that in the coming weeks another decision will be made that will further extend the date of payment.
What easements have been approved for planners?
The Ministry of Construction and Housing replies that the state will release guarantees to planners who are in advanced work. And that the required guarantees from office service planners will be reduced. It has also been announced that payment dates for planners will be advanced in relation to the date set in the original contract. The ministry emphasized that the actions taken on the planners are part of the overall government effort to help medium and small businesses.
What easements have been approved for home buyers?
The Ministry of Construction and Housing explains that the sales commissioner distributed a position paper stating that new home buyers can pay without physical arrival to the bank.
Can renovation work in apartments and offices be allowed?
The Ministry of Construction and Housing replied that according to the current situation, the emergency regulations allow for continued activity in the renovation industry. The industry has been expanded and ordinary activities can be maintained, as long as the works do not require congregation in a closed space. If necessary, at the beginning of the week and in accordance with changes as they may be, additional guidelines have been issued.
Are you allowed to work on construction sites?
The Ministry of Construction and Housing made it clear that the construction sector was defined as essential and therefore construction continues. Construction sites are allowed to work as long as the construction site is not a closed building (ie 70% of the windows and doors installed).
Are workers allowed to sleep on construction sites, and if so, under what conditions?
The Ministry of Construction and Housing replied that workers were allowed to sleep on the construction sites and provided the contractor provided them with suitable accommodation in accordance with foreign workers regulations (prohibiting illegal employment and ensuring fair and residential conditions), and that accommodation on the premises was made possible in accordance with the Ministry of Health guidelines.
What are the guidelines for a CPA plan?
According to the Ministry of Construction and Housing, the days of choosing the apartment and conferences that match the winners are canceled. Entrepreneurs who want to continue to sign contracts can do so to a single winner or a pair of winners (one at a time and in accordance with the Ministry of Health guidelines). Winners who cannot reach will be able to reject the signature.
Where to Buy Building Materials?
According to the Ministry of Economy, a retail store that needs to be closed (but can ship) can be distinguished from a wholesale store that can be open. Most of the building contractors work in the form of deliveries rather than buying in a small store, the office said.