Structures (buildings and structures that are not buildings)

Decree amending the Building Decree 2012 with regard to floating structures, the environmental performance limit value and certain other amendments

The Building Decree 2012 contains provisions on the construction and demolition of structures, the condition and use of existing structures, open farmland and grounds, and safety during construction and demolition works. This amendment to the Building Decree 2012 inserts special provisions on floating structures. Moreover, it also clarifies and fleshes out provisions for sustainable construction and adjusts the limit value for the concentration of asbestos fibres. It also applies one minor change.

An equivalence provision has been included in Article 1.3 of the Building Decree 2012. See also the explanatory notes by article on that provision.

Article 1.3 Equivalence provision

1. A regulation laid down in Chapters 2–7 need not be met or applied if the structure or use thereof offers at least the same level of safety, health protection, usability, energy efficiency and environmental protection as intended in the regulations stated in these chapters.

2. An equivalent solution as referred to in paragraph 1 shall be maintained during use of the structure.

3. An equivalent solution, as referred to in paragraph 1, for a connection to the distribution grid for heat as referred to in Article 6.10(3) shall have at least the same level of energy efficiency or environmental protection as achieved with the level of energy efficiency and environmental protection specified in the heating plan for that connection.