Annihilation of existence

Hello,

A reconstruction according to §55 HBO is not possible; a procedure according to §57 Annex 1 and 2 is "ordered." Due to the possible habitable space in the attic, a fire protection officer must additionally be commissioned to determine which additional measures (escape routes, etc.) need to be carried out. So it doesn't matter now whether we actually expand it or not. As long as the possibility of staying up there exists, this crap has to be done.

I have never read such nonsense in my time in this job, especially when it comes to a single-family house. In your place, I would insist on a written explanation as to why reconstruction according to §55 HBO is categorically rejected.

My only straw I am currently holding on to is the statement of my architect. He says that since the attic was finished before the fire, the insurance should also pay for all measures to restore this condition. Referring to the fact that no permit was granted for the expansion will probably be difficult because, as mentioned, no documents for the house exist. (burned in the 2nd World War)

After reading the above introduction, I would not be so sure. Of course, the insurance must also pay for the former expansion; however, I am quite sure that it will not pay for the municipality’s requirements – because that would cost more than restoring the original current condition.

Good luck!