Building Law for Vienna.

Subject

Energy, Environment gen., Land & soil

Keyword

Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Pollution control Public health Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Noise pollution Procedural matters Land-use planning Land tenure Subdivision of land Expropriation Local government Cadastre/land registration Inspection Authorization/permit Size

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Law implements the Council Directive 93/76/EEC to limit carbon dioxide emissions by improving energy efficiency (SAVE) of 13 September 1993. In particular, the Law lays down provisions relating to building technology and building equipment, as well as to special environmental, health and energy requirements of buildings. Furthermore, the Law also applies to parcel of lands and other constructions and facilities subject to requirements of the present Law. The text consists of 140 articles divided into 12 Parts as follows: Urban planning (1); Change of property boundaries (2); Expropriation (3); Other ownership restrictions (4); Utility connection payments (5); Compensation (6); Formal requirements for construction projects (7); Structural use of building sites (8); Construction guidelines (9); Provisions concerning construction, use and maintenance of buildings (10); Display and announcement (11); Authorities, political parties and participants (12).

Full text

German

Website

www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 93/76/EEC to limit carbon dioxide emissions by improving energy efficiency (SAVE).

Legislation | European Union | 1993

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX