KAN report on standardisation in workplace and building regulations

KAN has commissioned and published a legal opinion by the law firm Redeker Sellner Dahs, which sheds light on this area of potential conflict. In particular, the legal opinion discusses the consequences for users of standards (e.g. employers, building owners, architects/planners) in cases where standards in the area of building regulations law conflict with German occupational safety and health regulations (such as the Technical Rules for Workplaces (ASRs)) or standards setting out requirements for workplace premises.

The legal opinion shows that the problem of inconsistent requirements exists primarily at the subordinate regulatory levels. In practice, such conflicts are the exception rather than the rule. On the rare occasions where they do occur, however, they may have far-reaching legal consequences, particularly for the user of the body of standards and regulations.

The results of the legal opinion are intended to support positions, particularly during committee work, and to assure even greater coherence in the body of standards and regulations.

Link to the report: https://t1p.de/KAN-Gutachten_Bau_Arbeitsstaetten