Fire safety for temporary overnight stays
During events such as sports competitions, groups sometimes sleep in facilities not designed for overnight use. In such cases, special fire safety measures are required.
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Why are the rules needed?
Classrooms, sports halls, and similar premises are not built for overnight stays. To reduce fire risks, safety requirements must be followed whenever people sleep in these facilities.
Safety requirements for temporary overnight stays
- A responsible person must be appointed.
- The facility must not have serious fire safety deficiencies.
- At least two independent emergency exits must be available, marked with illuminated signs connected to backup power.
- Emergency exits must always remain clear.
- Overnight stays are only permitted on the ground floor.
- If overnight stays take place on other floors, an automatic fire alarm system is required.
- Open flames, hot plates, camping stoves, or similar cooking equipment are not allowed.
- Smoking is prohibited inside the facility.
- A telephone for calling the emergency number 112 must be available near the facility.
Notification to the Rescue Services
- Overnight stays must be reported no later than five working days in advance.
- Before submitting the notification, you must contact the property owner to ensure the facility may be rented for this purpose and sign an agreement.
- The notification is submitted via the municipality’s online service.
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