The terrace of the Medusa Beach Club in Playa de Palma, which collapsed last week, killing four people and injuring sixteen, including ten Dutch tourists, did not have a permit for activities or occupancy. The municipality has provided all relevant information to the police for official investigation and possible legal action.
according to Information From the Mayor of Palma, the collapsed terrace of the Medusa Beach Club did not have the required permits for activity or occupancy. This is a flagrant violation of the law and puts visitors’ safety at risk. Without the correct permits, the municipality cannot monitor compliance with building standards and safety regulations.
It emerged that illegal construction work had taken place on the beach club grounds in 2013. A layer of plaster four to five centimeters thick was applied and the terraces were tiled, resulting in increased weight and overload. This work was carried out even though the permit application had expired. A fine was imposed at the time, but the violations were not fully addressed.
The authorities admit that there are only a few officials responsible for supervising thousands of catering establishments in Palma. This lack of resources makes it extremely difficult to effectively monitor all sites and address violations in a timely manner. The mayor acknowledges that more inspectors are needed to prevent similar situations in the future.
Permitting procedures are in place for construction projects and commercial activities to ensure safety and compliance with standards. Before a permit is granted, projects and sites must be thoroughly inspected and evaluated to ensure their suitability and compliance with applicable regulations.
