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en messages 2 Construction Fence Regulations - What you need to know - Consultation Construction Fence Regulations - What you need to know - Consultation
en messages 2 Legal requirements for construction fences: When is a Bauzaun mandatory? Responsibilities, safety regulations, DIN standards and liability. Complete overview for NRW. Legal requirements for construction fences: When is a Bauzaun mandatory? Responsibilities, safety regulations, DIN standards and liability. Complete overview for NRW.
en messages 1 Professional event equipment rental services in Dortmund, Bochum, and Duisburg. Barrier systems, mobile fencing, tents, and event infrastructure. Professional event equipment rental services in Dortmund, Bochum, and Duisburg. Barrier systems, mobile fencing, tents, and event infrastructure.
en messages 1 Construction Fence Regulations and Obligations in Germany Construction Fence Regulations and Obligations in Germany
en messages 1 Complete overview of legal requirements, safety regulations and liability for construction fences in Germany Complete overview of legal requirements, safety regulations and liability for construction fences in Germany
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en messages 3 Guides Guides
en messages 2 Construction Fence Regulations Construction Fence Regulations
en messages 3 When is a construction fence mandatory? When is a construction fence mandatory?
en messages 1 A construction fence is mandatory for: construction sites on public roads or sidewalks, excavations deeper than 1 meter, demolition work, and sites where public safety could be endangered. The building owner is responsible for construction site safety according to BauO NRW. A construction fence is mandatory for: construction sites on public roads or sidewalks, excavations deeper than 1 meter, demolition work, and sites where public safety could be endangered. The building owner is responsible for construction site safety according to BauO NRW.
en messages 1 What are the legal requirements for construction fences in Germany? What are the legal requirements for construction fences in Germany?
en messages 1 Construction fences must meet DIN EN 13374 standards, be at least 2 meters high for construction sites, and provide adequate protection against unauthorized access. The fence must be stable and properly anchored to withstand wind loads. Construction fences must meet DIN EN 13374 standards, be at least 2 meters high for construction sites, and provide adequate protection against unauthorized access. The fence must be stable and properly anchored to withstand wind loads.
en messages 1 Who is liable for construction site safety? Who is liable for construction site safety?
en messages 1 The building owner (Bauherr) is primarily responsible for construction site safety. This includes securing the site with appropriate fencing, warning signs, and lighting. Failure to comply can result in fines and liability for accidents. The building owner (Bauherr) is primarily responsible for construction site safety. This includes securing the site with appropriate fencing, warning signs, and lighting. Failure to comply can result in fines and liability for accidents.
en messages 1 Rental. Logistics. Trade. Rental. Logistics. Trade.
en messages 1 Catalog Catalog
en messages 2 All Products All Products
en messages 2 Fence Calculator Fence Calculator
en messages 2 All Guides All Guides
en messages 2 Regulations Regulations
en messages 2 Installation Guide Installation Guide
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en messages 1 Construction Fence Regulations and Obligations Construction Fence Regulations and Obligations
en messages 1 Everything you need to know about legal requirements, safety regulations and your responsibilities as a building owner Everything you need to know about legal requirements, safety regulations and your responsibilities as a building owner
en messages 1 Reading time: 8 minutes Reading time: 8 minutes
en messages 1 Last updated: November 2025 Last updated: November 2025
en messages 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents
en messages 2 Legal basis in NRW Legal basis in NRW
en messages 2 Technical requirements and DIN standards Technical requirements and DIN standards
en messages 2 Responsibilities and liability Responsibilities and liability
en messages 2 Penalties for non-compliance Penalties for non-compliance
en messages 2 Checklist for construction site safety Checklist for construction site safety
en messages 1 In Germany, construction site safety is strictly regulated. A construction fence (Bauzaun) is required in the following situations: In Germany, construction site safety is strictly regulated. A construction fence (Bauzaun) is required in the following situations:
en messages 1 Always mandatory Always mandatory
en messages 1 Construction sites on public roads or sidewalks Construction sites on public roads or sidewalks
en messages 1 Excavations deeper than 1 meter Excavations deeper than 1 meter
en messages 1 Demolition work Demolition work
en messages 1 Active construction sites with falling hazards Active construction sites with falling hazards
en messages 1 Sites accessible to the public Sites accessible to the public
en messages 1 Situational requirement Situational requirement
en messages 1 Private property with risk to passersby Private property with risk to passersby
en messages 1 Near schools or kindergartens Near schools or kindergartens
en messages 1 Storage of hazardous materials Storage of hazardous materials
en messages 1 Renovation with external scaffolding Renovation with external scaffolding
en messages 1 Long-term construction projects Long-term construction projects
en messages 1 Tip: Tip:
en messages 1 When in doubt, always install a construction fence. The cost is minimal compared to potential liability claims. When in doubt, always install a construction fence. The cost is minimal compared to potential liability claims.
en messages 1 Construction site safety in North Rhine-Westphalia is governed by several legal frameworks: Construction site safety in North Rhine-Westphalia is governed by several legal frameworks:
en messages 1 Regulation Regulation
en messages 1 Scope Scope
en messages 1 Key requirements Key requirements
en messages 1 Building Code NRW Building Code NRW
en messages 1 All construction projects All construction projects
en messages 1 Site safety, fencing obligations, traffic safety Site safety, fencing obligations, traffic safety
en messages 1 Workplace Ordinance Workplace Ordinance
en messages 1 Worker protection Worker protection
en messages 1 Safety barriers, warning signs, access control Safety barriers, warning signs, access control
en messages 1 Road Traffic Regulations Road Traffic Regulations
en messages 1 Public roads Public roads
en messages 1 Warning signs, lighting, traffic guidance Warning signs, lighting, traffic guidance
en messages 1 Accident Prevention Accident Prevention
en messages 1 Construction companies Construction companies
en messages 1 Fall protection, excavation safety Fall protection, excavation safety
en messages 1 BauO NRW § 11 - Construction Site Safety BauO NRW § 11 - Construction Site Safety
en messages 1 "Construction sites must be secured in such a way that public safety and order, especially traffic, are not endangered and unauthorized persons cannot access the construction site." "Construction sites must be secured in such a way that public safety and order, especially traffic, are not endangered and unauthorized persons cannot access the construction site."
en messages 1 Construction fences must meet specific technical requirements to ensure adequate safety: Construction fences must meet specific technical requirements to ensure adequate safety:
en messages 1 Dimensions Dimensions
en messages 1 Height: Height:
en messages 1 Minimum 2 meters Minimum 2 meters
en messages 1 Element width: Element width:
en messages 1 Standard 3.5 meters Standard 3.5 meters
en messages 1 Mesh size: Mesh size:
en messages 1 Maximum 50x200mm Maximum 50x200mm
en messages 1 Stability: Stability:
en messages 1 Wind load rated Wind load rated
en messages 1 DIN Standards DIN Standards
en messages 1 Temporary edge protection systems Temporary edge protection systems
en messages 1 Safety signs and markings Safety signs and markings
en messages 1 Wood protection (for wooden fences) Wood protection (for wooden fences)
en messages 1 Quality mark for mobile fences Quality mark for mobile fences
en messages 1 Additional safety requirements Additional safety requirements
en messages 1 Lighting Lighting
en messages 1 Required at night on public areas Required at night on public areas
en messages 1 Warning signs Warning signs
en messages 1 Construction site and danger signs Construction site and danger signs
en messages 1 Gates Gates
en messages 1 Lockable access points Lockable access points
en messages 1 Anchoring Anchoring
en messages 1 Concrete feet or ground anchors Concrete feet or ground anchors
en messages 1 Understanding who is responsible for construction site safety is crucial for avoiding liability issues: Understanding who is responsible for construction site safety is crucial for avoiding liability issues:
en messages 1 Building Owner Building Owner
en messages 1 Primary responsibility for site safety, hiring qualified contractors, and ensuring compliance Primary responsibility for site safety, hiring qualified contractors, and ensuring compliance
en messages 1 General Contractor General Contractor
en messages 1 Implementation of safety measures, daily supervision, and coordination with subcontractors Implementation of safety measures, daily supervision, and coordination with subcontractors
en messages 1 Site Manager Site Manager
en messages 1 Monitoring fence integrity, reporting defects, and ensuring worker compliance Monitoring fence integrity, reporting defects, and ensuring worker compliance
en messages 1 Important: Joint and Several Liability Important: Joint and Several Liability
en messages 1 In case of accidents, all responsible parties can be held liable. The building owner cannot fully transfer responsibility through contracts with contractors. In case of accidents, all responsible parties can be held liable. The building owner cannot fully transfer responsibility through contracts with contractors.
en messages 1 Failing to properly secure a construction site can result in significant penalties: Failing to properly secure a construction site can result in significant penalties:
en messages 1 Violation Violation
en messages 1 Possible consequences Possible consequences
en messages 1 Missing construction fence Missing construction fence
en messages 1 Fine up to €50,000, construction stop order Fine up to €50,000, construction stop order
en messages 1 Inadequate safety measures Inadequate safety measures
en messages 1 Fine up to €25,000, mandatory improvements Fine up to €25,000, mandatory improvements
en messages 1 Missing warning signs Missing warning signs
en messages 1 Fine up to €10,000 Fine up to €10,000
en messages 1 Accident due to negligence Accident due to negligence
en messages 1 Civil liability, criminal charges, prison sentence possible Civil liability, criminal charges, prison sentence possible
en messages 1 Insurance implications Insurance implications
en messages 1 Construction site liability insurance may deny claims if safety regulations were not followed. Always document your safety measures with photos and written records. Construction site liability insurance may deny claims if safety regulations were not followed. Always document your safety measures with photos and written records.
en messages 1 Use this checklist to ensure your construction site meets all safety requirements: Use this checklist to ensure your construction site meets all safety requirements:
en messages 1 Fencing Fencing
en messages 1 Fence minimum 2 meters high Fence minimum 2 meters high
en messages 1 No gaps larger than 50mm No gaps larger than 50mm
en messages 1 Stable anchoring with concrete feet Stable anchoring with concrete feet
en messages 1 Lockable gates installed Lockable gates installed
en messages 1 Storm braces for exposed areas Storm braces for exposed areas
en messages 1 Signage Signage
en messages 1 "Construction Site - No Entry" signs "Construction Site - No Entry" signs
en messages 1 PPE requirement signs PPE requirement signs
en messages 1 Emergency contact information Emergency contact information
en messages 1 Reflective strips for visibility Reflective strips for visibility
en messages 1 Warning lights at night Warning lights at night
en messages 1 Need a construction fence for your project? Need a construction fence for your project?
en messages 1 We deliver and set up compliant construction fences throughout NRW - usually within 24 hours. We deliver and set up compliant construction fences throughout NRW - usually within 24 hours.
en messages 1 Calculate requirements Calculate requirements
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en messages 1 Contact via WhatsApp Contact via WhatsApp
en messages 1 Related guides Related guides
en messages 1 How to set up a construction fence How to set up a construction fence
en messages 1 Step-by-step guide for professional fence installation Step-by-step guide for professional fence installation
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en messages 1 Obtaining a placement permit Obtaining a placement permit
en messages 1 How to apply for permits when using public space How to apply for permits when using public space
en messages 1 Rent or buy? Rent or buy?
en messages 1 When renting makes more sense than buying When renting makes more sense than buying
en messages 1 Imprint Imprint
en messages 1 Information according to § 5 TMG: Information according to § 5 TMG:
en messages 1 JB EventBau is a brand of JB Nexus corporate group JB EventBau is a brand of JB Nexus corporate group
en messages 1 Owner: Owner:
en messages 2 Jörg Brose Jörg Brose
en messages 1 Responsible according to § 10 Telemediengesetz (TMG) Responsible according to § 10 Telemediengesetz (TMG)
en messages 1 Changes and errors reserved Changes and errors reserved
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en messages 1 Legal Notes Legal Notes
en messages 1 Privacy Policy Privacy Policy
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