Question juridique clé
Whether fire-safety and escape-route requirements could be waived retroactively for a facility converted without prior approval.
Solution extraite
No. For a facility converted without a previously obtained permit, the necessary fire-safety measures may not later be dispensed with.
Motifs extraits
Under Art. 8 ArGV 4, workplaces and buildings must be safely and at all times leaveable in danger. Escape routes must be marked and kept clear, and their length is limited depending on the number and type of exits. These requirements remain binding for an unauthorized conversion.