The McDonald’s in downtown Lviv has found itself at the center of a scandal
The opening of a new McDonald’s restaurant in the heart of Lviv has sparked a serious conflict with residents of Building No. 19 on Rynok Square.
This was reported by the TV channel “TRK Pershyi Zakhidnyi.”
Residents are complaining about unbearable living conditions caused by the installation of a powerful ventilation system directly beneath their windows.
The situation escalated after March 19, when the restaurant officially opened.
Massive metal structures have appeared in the courtyard of the historic building, completely altering the appearance and atmosphere of the former leisure spot.
“We’ve been living in these conditions for 45 days now,” says one of the building’s residents.
According to residents, the ventilation system runs around the clock, creating constant vibration and rumbling that disrupts their sleep and makes it difficult to stay in their own homes.
In addition to the noise, Lviv residents complain about the constant smell of fast food and the cluttering of common areas with utility pipes.
Residents feel their rights are being infringed upon, as no one consulted them about the installation of such large-scale systems.
“And now look—you can’t see the sun, you can’t see the sky, you can’t see anything at all. It’s like being in prison,” a resident of the building comments emotionally on the situation.
People tried to reach an understanding with the administration, but their appeals to the company’s CEO in Ukraine went unanswered.
The State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection joined the effort to resolve the issue, and its specialists conducted official noise level measurements in one of the apartments.
The assessment confirmed a significant violation of the sanitary standards established for residential premises during the day and at night.
“At a distance of 1.5 meters from the exterior wall with a window, the noise level is 44 dB. In the middle of the room and at a distance of 1 meter from the interior wall, it is 41 dB, which exceeds the permissible equivalent levels,” the regulatory agency’s report states.
It is noteworthy that the permissible noise limit during the day must not exceed 35 dB; therefore, the recorded levels indicate a direct violation of the law.
The restaurant’s management, however, explains that the operation of these systems is an integral part of the food preparation process.
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