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Approval for use of temporary structures - Tent approval

  • Service description

    Temporary structures are , according to the Hessian Building Code, so-called structures that
    are suitable and intended to be repeatedly erected and dismantled.

    In addition, temporary structures so-called temporary structuresstructures. They require an
    construction, you need a construction permit (inspection log). Temporary Structures
    require then a construction permit, if they are not exempt from the permit requirement. Tents
    , for example, require a construction.

    Those Flyingn structures that require a construction permit may only be
    put into service if their installation has been reported in a timely manner to the building inspection authority of the
    location of installation has been notified in a timely manner, upon submission of the test log has been made. The obligation to notify
    applies even if the building inspection authority has otherwise become aware of the
    installation.

    The building inspectorate may approve the commissioning of these temporary structures be made conditional upon
    final inspection („tent inspection“) .. The decision as to whether a
    acceptance inspection is to be conducted or not lies within the discretion of the
    building inspection authority.

    It is therefore a requirement that the commissioning of a temporary structure (e.g., tents with a floor area of 75
    m² of floor area) must be to the competent building inspection authority. This
    means that operators of a temporary structure must actively contact the
    building inspection authority.

    The following list provides examples of temporary structures that are subject to
    constructionand for which, if applicable, a final inspection
    may be required. Further details are set forth in Section 11 of the Annex to Section 63 of the Hessian Building Code
    2018.
    • Stages that are temporary structures, including canopies and other
      structures over 5 meters in height, with a floor area greater than 100 m² and a
      floor height exceeding 1.50 m

    • Single-story tents and single-story walk-in sales booths that are considered “temporary structures”
      structures, with a floor area exceeding 75 m²

    • Inflatable play structures with a height of the accessibleaccessible area of more than 5 m, or
      with covered areas where the distance to the exit is more than 3 m,
      provided that the structure is designed to prevent the roof from sagging, more than 10 m,
      .


    • Temporary structures over 5 meters in height that are not intendedto be entered by visitors
      or visitors.


    • Temporary structures over 5 m in height that are operated for children and have a
      speed greater than 1 m/s 



  • Competent Authority

    Fulda District Specialized Service 7200 Construction and Housing 

  • What fees apply?

    A fee is charged for the final inspection in accordance with the Administrative Cost Regulations for
    the business division of the Hessiann Ministryof for Economic Affairs, Energy, Transportation,
    Housing, and Rural Affairs (HMWVW). 


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