Vienna strengthens protection for event locations: New law appropriately adopted!

Vienna strengthens protection for event locations: New law appropriately adopted!

Wien, Österreich - Vienna has passed a comprehensive amendment to the event law, which significantly improves the protection of historical event locations and the guests. These new regulations, which were developed in the assessment procedure and are to come into force in early 2025, focus not only on security standards, but also on the environmental and health protection of the events. According to the information from vienna.at recognizes the importance of over 30 years old venues and enables them to be identified in the future, Even if the residential development comes closer.

A central concern of the novella is the protection against noise pollution, which has often been discussed by residents in recent years, especially with regard to open-air events. The Arena Vienna, which has a capacity of over 1,000 people, benefits from the new regulations. These make it possible to play louder until 10:00 p.m. on certain days, provided that the approval is available until 11:00 p.m.

awareness and security concepts

The new law calls for organizers who organize events with more than 300 guests to present an awareness concept, especially if dance areas and alcohol can be provided. Events with up to 5,000 visitors have to offer integrated security concepts that include measures to increase the guest feeling of security, such as the establishment of a rescue chain and the use of specially trained staff. These regulations aim to counteract sexual harassment and violence, which is a central aspect of the novella, reports fair-event.at .

The requirement at events with more than 2,000 visitors is also particularly noteworthy to create a comprehensive environmental and waste concept. These concepts are intended to reduce energy consumption, protect resources and promote the use of public transport. The focus is not only on security, but also on the sustainability of events to minimize ecological footprint.

protection of historical event sites

Another advantage of the novella is the increased consideration of historical venues that are older than 30 years. As long as there is no health risk, these may continue to be operated near newer residential buildings. City Councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky (SPÖ) emphasizes that the protection of the guests, the environment and the cultural diversity is the focus of this change in law.

In addition, the Vienna Club Commission will offer workshops for prevention that are aimed at club and event staff. These workshops are based on a survey on security in Vienna's nightlife and are intended to convey how to deal with discrimination and violence. Vienna thus sets a sign of a safe and sustainable event culture.