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Defects at Sandyford apartments to cost up to €10m to repair.

According to an official fire safety audit, bills of €11,000-€14,000 per apartment are estimated.

The report, which examined 632 units at Simonsridge, Sandyford, which was built in 2006 by developer Shannon Homes.

In March, a preliminary investigation by management company KPM uncovered a range of potential fire-safety issues.

The management company passed its findings to Dublin Fire Brigade, and residents were asked to volunteer as fire wardens.

A fire-safety audit was issued to owners in September and detailed shortcomings found during two inspections of a sample of 10 apartments and common areas. Among the defects noted were a significant number of fire-safety deficiencies with workmanship and building materials.

The report estimates it will cost €11,000-€14,000 (excluding VAT and professional fees) per apartment to carry out the remedial works, and another €25,000-€30,000 for each of the 32 stairwells. This equates to €9.8 million for the entire block.

19/09/2019

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