Building permits and advice on building law

The Building Law and Fire Protection Department enforces the provisions of the Building Law and the Municipal Building Codes as well as the fire police regulations in their entirety. The Office for Building Construction and Spatial Planning issues the building permits. Furthermore, together with the municipal building authorities, it ensures the legally compliant execution of construction.

As the central building authority, the AHR is responsible for coordination with other official and specialist bodies within the framework of the building permit procedure. Furthermore, it is the supervisory authority for the fire police of the municipalities as well as responsible for the enforcement area of energy (excl. subsidies).

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