Tragedy in Kassel: 22-year-old dies from faulty fire ladder!

Tragedy in Kassel: 22-year-old dies from faulty fire ladder!

in Kassel occurred on September 7, 2022, a tragedy occurred that raised questions about the safety of construction products. A 22-year-old man, Rayo Muñoz Fehrmann, died when he stood on the plateau of a defective fire ladder with two friends who suddenly tore out of anchoring. The accident led to a dramatic fall over seven meters, which resulted in fatal injuries. While the 22-year-old from Witzenhausen died, his 21-year-old friend suffered serious injuries.

like HNA> HNA , new witness statements will be present in the current appeal procedure against a 70-year-old craftsman. As a witness, a former graduate engineer of the Kassel building authority said that he issued around 1,000 building permits in his career, but never had to appear in court. This engineer was responsible for the approval of the fire leaders and the associated platforms in 2013, but made it clear that he was not responsible for the static test.

missing safety evidence

In the course of the negotiation, it turned out that there was no static evidence when the building permit was issued for the fire department. Another witness, who is also a former employee of the building authority, confirmed that she had requested the proof of stability. The structural engineer, who was responsible for the construction supervision, explained that the re -submitted statics could not be used, since it was neither checked nor signed by a person entitled to evidence. This led to a note in the construction file, but the consequences of which remained unclear.

The district court of Kassel condemned the site manager for negligent killing and assault. He received a probation penalty of one year and a money requirement of 10,000 euros. Both the craftsman and the public prosecutor made an appeal against the judgment. In this context, an expert opinion on the condition of the mortar in the facade wall by the official material testing institution of the University of Kassel is expected on May 19, as Hessenschau reported.

context for construction products and safety requirements

In the context of such tragic incidents, it is important to also consider the applicable regulations for construction products and types. These requirements, as explained in the explanations of the DIBT , have the goal of ensuring public security and health of the population. Construction products must be used safely and meet the legal requirements, especially with regard to proper maintenance.

demonstrably must be proven and applicable evidence, which was obviously not sufficient in this case. This not only raises questions about the responsibility of the planned construction projects, but also about the legal situation of such tragic incidents that have serious consequences for those affected and their families.