{"id":6512,"date":"2025-11-26T17:42:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T15:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shalom-law.co.il\/tama-38-the-path-to-strengthening-buildings-and-upgrading-the-quality-of-life\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T17:42:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T15:42:18","slug":"tama-38-the-path-to-strengthening-buildings-and-upgrading-the-quality-of-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shalom-law.co.il\/en\/tama-38-the-path-to-strengthening-buildings-and-upgrading-the-quality-of-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Tama 38 \u2013 The path to strengthening buildings and upgrading the quality of life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"E391\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E392\">The <\/span><strong><span id=\"E393\">Tama 38<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E394\"> plan has been one of the main growth engines of the urban renewal field in Israel for years. Its main purpose was to strengthen old buildings built before 1980 against earthquakes, but in practice it has also become a tool for significant upgrading of buildings and the quality of life of residents<\/span><span id=\"E395\">.<\/span><span id=\"E397\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span id=\"E398\">Over the years, two main tracks have been created \u2013 Tama 38\/1 (strengthening and thickening of the existing building) <\/span><span id=\"E400\">and Tama<\/span><span id=\"E402\"> 38\/2 (demolition and reconstruction) \u2013 when the second track has become the most popular due to its clear advantages<\/span><span id=\"E403\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E404\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E405\">In this article, we will review the principles of the plan, examine the differences between the two tracks, understand the advantages and disadvantages of each, and present the right way to manage a successful and safe Tama 38 project<\/span><span id=\"E406\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<h2 id=\"E446\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-2\"><strong><span style=\"color: #355c6d;\"><span id=\"E447\">What is Tama 38 and why was it created<\/span><span id=\"E448\">?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"E449\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><strong><span id=\"E450\">Tama 38<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E451\"> (National Outline Plan for strengthening buildings against earthquakes) was designed to provide a solution for old buildings built before the entry into force of the <\/span><span id=\"E453\">seismic<\/span><span id=\"E455\"> building standard<\/span><span id=\"E456\">.<\/span><span id=\"E458\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span id=\"E459\">Instead of obligating apartment owners to bear the costs of strengthening the building, the state offered an incentive to entrepreneurs: the right to add floors and new apartments in exchange for strengthening or demolishing and rebuilding the structure<\/span><span id=\"E460\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E461\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E462\">The residents, for their part, enjoy a new or improved apartment, with a security room, balcony and parking, without paying anything for it<\/span><span id=\"E463\">.<\/span><span id=\"E465\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span id=\"E466\">The result is a <\/span><strong><span id=\"E467\">Win-Win<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E468\"> situation \u2013 <\/span><span id=\"E469\"> <\/span><span id=\"E470\">the city is renewed, the buildings are strengthened, and the residents receive a significant upgrade in the value of the property and the quality of life<\/span><span id=\"E471\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"E476\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-2\"><span style=\"color: #355c6d;\"><strong><span id=\"E477\">The difference between Tama 38\/1 <\/span><span id=\"E479\">and Tama<\/span><span id=\"E481\"> 38\/2<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"E482\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E483\">There are two main tracks for carrying out projects according to Tama 38<\/span><span id=\"E484\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E485\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-2\"><strong><span id=\"E486\">Tama 38\/1 \u2013 Strengthening and thickening<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E487\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E488\">In this track, the existing building <\/span><span id=\"E489\">is not demolished<\/span><span id=\"E490\">. <\/span><span id=\"E491\">The entrepreneur strengthens its foundations, adds security rooms, an elevator, balconies and sometimes a floor or two<\/span><span id=\"E492\">.<\/span><span id=\"E494\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span id=\"E495\">The works are carried out while the residents continue to live in the building \u2013 and therefore it is a long, complex and sometimes disturbing process in terms of living comfort<\/span><span id=\"E496\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E497\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E498\">The main advantage of this track is a relatively short planning procedure, but the economic feasibility for entrepreneurs is limited, since the number of apartments that can be added is very limited<\/span><span id=\"E499\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E500\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-2\"><strong><span id=\"E501\">Tama 38\/2 \u2013 Demolition and reconstruction<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E502\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E503\">In this track, the old building <\/span><span id=\"E504\">is completely demolished<\/span><span id=\"E505\">, <\/span><span id=\"E506\">and in its place a new and modern building is erected, with new infrastructure, underground parking, elevators and an upgraded lobby<\/span><span id=\"E507\">&#8211;<\/span><span id=\"E508\"><span id=\"E509\">.<\/span><span id=\"E511\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span id=\"E512\">This is the most common track today, as it offers a comprehensive solution \u2013 both strengthening against earthquakes and renewal of the entire living environment<\/span><span id=\"E513\">.<\/span><span id=\"E515\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span id=\"E516\">The residents receive a completely new apartment, usually larger than the previous one, with all the conditions of modern construction<\/span><span id=\"E517\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"E522\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-2\"><span style=\"color: #355c6d;\"><strong><span id=\"E523\">Why projects on the Tama 38\/1 track have become rare<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"E524\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E525\">In the last decade, most entrepreneurs and local authorities prefer to promote <\/span><span id=\"E526\">demolition and reconstruction projects<\/span><span id=\"E527\">.<\/span><span id=\"E529\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span id=\"E530\">The reasons for this are clear<\/span><span id=\"E531\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E532\" class=\"qowt-li-2_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-roledescription=\"Bullet\"><strong><span id=\"E533\">Low economic feasibility<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E534\"> on the reinforcement track alone \u2013 due to the limitation of adding apartments<\/span><span id=\"E535\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E536\" class=\"qowt-li-2_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-roledescription=\"Bullet\"><strong><span id=\"E537\">Damage to the quality of life of the residents<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E538\"> during the renovation, as they remain living in the building during the works<\/span><span id=\"E539\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E540\" class=\"qowt-li-2_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-roledescription=\"Bullet\"><strong><span id=\"E541\">Old infrastructure<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E542\"> <\/span><span id=\"E543\"> <\/span><span id=\"E544\">\u2013 <\/span><span id=\"E545\">even after the upgrade, the water, electricity and plumbing systems remain old<\/span><span id=\"E546\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E547\" class=\"qowt-li-2_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-roledescription=\"Bullet\"><strong><span id=\"E548\">New urban policy<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E549\"> <\/span><span id=\"E550\"> <\/span><span id=\"E551\">\u2013 <\/span><span id=\"E552\">many authorities prefer comprehensive planning of streets and neighborhoods through evacuation<\/span><span id=\"E553\">&#8211;<\/span><span id=\"E554\">construction or Tama 38\/2, and not point projects<\/span><span id=\"E555\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E556\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E557\">Therefore, today most residents choose the demolition and reconstruction track, which provides a higher quality and safer result in the long term<\/span><span id=\"E558\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"E563\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-2\"><strong><span id=\"E564\" style=\"color: #355c6d;\">Implementation stages in a Tama 38\/2 project<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<p id=\"E565\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-a9 x-scope qowt-word-para-2\" role=\"listitem\"><span id=\"E566\"> <\/span><strong><span id=\"E567\">Forming a majority of residents<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E569\">In order to get a project off the ground, the consent of <\/span><span id=\"E571\">at least 80% of the apartment owners<\/span><span id=\"E572\"> in the building is required. This is a special majority designed to ensure broad cooperation<\/span><span id=\"E573\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E574\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-a9 x-scope qowt-word-para-2\" role=\"listitem\"><span id=\"E575\"> <\/span><span id=\"E576\"><strong>Choosing an entrepreneur<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span id=\"E578\">After forming the agreement, the residents choose an entrepreneur to carry out the project. It is recommended to check previous experience, financial strength, completed projects and compliance with obligations to other residents<\/span><span id=\"E579\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E580\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-a9 x-scope qowt-word-para-1\" role=\"listitem\"><span id=\"E581\"> <\/span><span id=\"E582\"><strong>Legal engagement<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span id=\"E584\">A <\/span><span id=\"E585\">Tama 38 agreement<\/span><span id=\"E586\"> is signed between the entrepreneur and the apartment owners, which stipulates the terms of consideration, timetables, guarantees and securities<\/span><span id=\"E587\">. <\/span><span id=\"E590\">The agreement is signed through <\/span><span id=\"E591\">a lawyer on behalf of the residents<\/span><span id=\"E592\">, <\/span><span id=\"E593\">who ensures that all their rights are protected<\/span><span id=\"E594\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<p id=\"E595\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-a9 x-scope qowt-word-para-2\" role=\"listitem\"><span id=\"E596\"> <\/span><strong><span id=\"E597\">Obtaining building permits<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E599\">The entrepreneur submits the plan to the local planning and building committee. This process sometimes includes objections, but it is a necessary step before the start of construction<\/span><span id=\"E600\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E601\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-a9 x-scope qowt-word-para-2\" role=\"listitem\"><span id=\"E602\"> <\/span><strong><span id=\"E603\">Evacuation of residents<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E605\">Upon receipt of the permit, the residents are evacuated from their homes for the construction period. The entrepreneur is required to pay them <\/span><span id=\"E606\">rent<\/span><span id=\"E607\"> for an alternative apartment for the entire period of the works<\/span><span id=\"E608\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E609\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-a9 x-scope qowt-word-para-2\" role=\"listitem\"><span id=\"E610\"> <\/span><span id=\"E611\"><strong>Construction and delivery<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span id=\"E613\">The construction period is usually about two to three years. At the end, the residents receive completely new apartments in a new building with all the required approvals<\/span><span id=\"E614\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"E619\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-2\"><span style=\"color: #355c6d;\"><strong><span id=\"E620\">Main advantages of Tama 38\/2<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E621\" class=\"qowt-li-3_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-roledescription=\"Bullet\"><strong><span id=\"E622\">New apartment at no cost<\/span><span id=\"E623\"> <\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E624\"> <\/span><span id=\"E625\">\u2013 <\/span><span id=\"E626\">the residents do not pay anything, but receive a new, modern and safe apartment<\/span><span id=\"E627\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E628\" class=\"qowt-li-3_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-roledescription=\"Bullet\"><strong><span id=\"E629\">Significant upgrade in the quality of life<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E630\"> <\/span><span id=\"E631\">\u2013 <\/span><span id=\"E632\"> <\/span><span id=\"E633\">security room, elevator, parking, new lobby and modern infrastructure<\/span><span id=\"E634\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E635\" class=\"qowt-li-3_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-roledescription=\"Bullet\"><strong><span id=\"E636\">Protection against earthquakes<\/span><span id=\"E637\"> <\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E638\"> <\/span><span id=\"E639\">\u2013 <\/span><span id=\"E640\">the building is built according to the latest standards<\/span><span id=\"E641\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E642\" class=\"qowt-li-3_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-roledescription=\"Bullet\"><strong><span id=\"E643\">Increase in property value<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E644\"> <\/span><span id=\"E645\">\u2013 <\/span><span id=\"E646\"> <\/span><span id=\"E647\">the apartments increase in value by tens of percent with the completion of the project<\/span><span id=\"E648\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E649\" class=\"qowt-li-3_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-roledescription=\"Bullet\"><strong><span id=\"E650\">Contribution to the city<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E651\"> <\/span><span id=\"E652\">\u2013 <\/span><span id=\"E653\"> <\/span><span id=\"E654\">upgrading the appearance of the street, improving infrastructure and new community value<\/span><span id=\"E655\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"E660\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-2\"><span style=\"color: #355c6d;\"><strong><span id=\"E661\">Possible disadvantages and challenges<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E662\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-roledescription=\"Bullet\"><strong><span id=\"E663\">Long process<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E664\"> <\/span><span id=\"E665\">\u2013 <\/span><span id=\"E666\"> <\/span><span id=\"E667\">the duration of the project may reach several years, including planning and approval stages<\/span><span id=\"E668\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E669\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-roledescription=\"Bullet\"><strong><span id=\"E670\">Moving to alternative housing<\/span><span id=\"E671\"> <\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E672\">\u2013 <\/span><span id=\"E673\"> <\/span><span id=\"E674\">the residents need to evacuate the building for the construction period<\/span><span id=\"E675\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E676\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-roledescription=\"Bullet\"><strong><span id=\"E677\">Dependence on the entrepreneur and his financial strength<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E678\"> <\/span><span id=\"E679\">\u2013 <\/span><span id=\"E680\"> <\/span><span id=\"E681\">despite guarantees, it must be ensured that the entrepreneur is stable and has a reputation<\/span><span id=\"E682\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E683\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-roledescription=\"Bullet\"><strong><span id=\"E684\">Refusenik tenants<\/span><span id=\"E685\"> <\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E686\">\u2013 <\/span><span id=\"E687\"> <\/span><span id=\"E688\">in some cases, objections can delay the progress of the project<\/span><span id=\"E689\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E690\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E691\">However, with proper legal management and prior agreements, most challenges can be addressed and risks minimized<\/span><span id=\"E692\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"E697\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-2\"><span style=\"color: #355c6d;\"><strong><span id=\"E698\">Choosing the entrepreneur and contractor \u2013 key to the success of the project<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"E699\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E700\">Choosing an entrepreneur or contractor is one of the most important decisions in a Tama 38 project<\/span><span id=\"E701\">.<\/span><span id=\"E703\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span id=\"E704\">It must be ensured that the company has proven experience, appropriate classification in the Contractors Registrar, and a positive reputation among residents in previous projects<\/span><span id=\"E705\">.<\/span><span id=\"E707\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span id=\"E708\">It is important to check the financial strength of the entrepreneur and ensure that he provides appropriate bank guarantees \u2013 such as <\/span><strong><span id=\"E709\">a sales law guarantee<\/span><span id=\"E710\"> and <\/span><span id=\"E711\">a rent guarantee<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E712\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E713\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E714\">The lawyer representing the residents manages the negotiations with the entrepreneur, examines the proposals and ensures that all the important conditions are included in the written agreement<\/span><span id=\"E715\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"E720\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-2\"><strong><span id=\"E721\" style=\"color: #355c6d;\">Summary \u2013 Tama 38 as a tool for upgrading life and safety<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E723\">Tama 38 has brought about a real revolution in the field of urban renewal in Israel<\/span><span id=\"E724\">.<\/span><span id=\"E726\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span id=\"E727\">It allows residents to strengthen their building, upgrade their living environment and enjoy a new and safe apartment \u2013 all without direct cost on their part<\/span><span id=\"E728\">.<\/span><span id=\"E730\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span id=\"E731\">Despite the challenges and bureaucracy, with professional planning and proper legal support, a Tama 38 project can turn from a dream into a successful reality<\/span><span id=\"E732\">.<\/span><span id=\"E734\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span id=\"E735\">This is a move that provides security, increases the value of the property and improves the quality of life of all involved \u2013 the residents, the entrepreneur and the city as a whole<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9892739 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"9892739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<p id=\"E451\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-4\"><strong><span id=\"E452\">The above <\/span><span id=\"E453\">is<\/span><span id=\"E454\"> general information only and does not <\/span><span id=\"E455\">constitute<\/span><span id=\"E456\"> legal advice<\/span><span id=\"E457\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Tama 38 plan has been one of the main growth engines of the urban renewal field in Israel for years. Its main purpose was to strengthen old buildings built before 1980 against earthquakes, but in practice it has also become a tool for significant upgrading of buildings and the quality of life of residents. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6499,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6512","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Adv. Shai Shalom is an expert in urban renewal. Tama 38 \u2013 The path to strengthening buildings.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"For years, the Tama 38 plan has been one of the main growth engines of the urban renewal field in Israel. 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