Tarpaulin hall permit: When is it needed?

Tarpaulin halls are a practical, affordable and quickly implementable solution that you can use for various needs. Whether as sports fields, warehouses, workshops, animal shelters and the like. Many people are interested in whether a building permit is required for such a hall. In this article, we will focus on when it is necessary to have a permit for a tarpaulin hall, and what is the procedure for obtaining it.

What is a tarpaulin hall and what is its use?

You can imagine a light and flexible steel structure, which is covered with a very strong and durable PVC tarpaulin. Thanks to these high-quality materials, it can withstand even difficult weather conditions, such as wind or snow. It is used in a wide range of industries. It often serves as a warehouse, agricultural hall, production space, or even a garage for equipment or cars. These are basically just a few examples of how you can use it. But what attracts many people is that its assembly is simple, low costs are a matter of course in this case, and it is also ideal for both companies and individuals. However, in this case, the question arises as to whether a permit is required for a tarpaulin hall.

When is a building permit required for a tarpaulin hall?

Here we will discuss some important information about a building permit or construction notification. However, these will be more general facts than the exact answer as to whether a tarpaulin hall needs a permit for its construction. In this case, there is no completely clear answer. In some cases, it is possible that a tarpaulin hall will need a permit. The exact decision will depend on the specific dimensions of the structure and its planned use. So, if you want to know 100% whether a specific hall you decide on needs a building permit, it would be best if you directly contact the relevant building authority, describe the dimensionsof the tarpaulin halland also the method of use, and this authority will provide you with information whether you need a permit or not.

Building permit

As for the building permit itself, it is necessary for most building modifications and new constructions. It serves to ensure that the building meets all legal requirements and standards. In this case, you need a building permit if:

• The dimensions of the building exceed the specified limits: If the building has a built-up area greater than 25 m2 or is higher than 5 meters (for underground buildings deeper than 3 meters), a building permit is mandatory.
• There are fundamental changes to the existing building: If you are planning an extension, extension, insulation, change of supporting structures or change of the shape of the roof, you will need a building permit.
• The purpose of the building is changing: If you want to change the purpose for which the building was originally intended (e.g. from residential to non-residential), a building permit is usually required.

When is a building report sufficient?

In some cases, especially for minor building modifications, a building report to the building authority is sufficient. In such cases, a permit for a tarpaulin hall is not required. Notification is a simpler and faster process than obtaining a building permit.

Notification of construction is possible in the case of:

Smaller constructions: For example, when building garages, arbours, warehouses or other auxiliary buildings that meet certain dimensional and technical requirements.

Temporary constructions: If you are planning a construction that is only intended to be used temporarily, in some cases notification may be sufficient.

According to the applicable legislation, it is possible to make a building declarationfor buildings up to 300 m2 and a height of 10 m, with the exception of residential buildings, and for halls up to 1000 m2 and a height of 15 m, if they meet the criteria for temporary buildings. It is important to emphasize that the temporary period, which is 3 years, cannot be extended.

Agricultural buildings

Here you can find the answer to whether you need a permit for a tarpaulin hall if it is defined as an agricultural building. According to the Building Act, some agricultural buildings have a similar exemption to products fulfilling the function of a building, and therefore do not require a building permit or notification.

Specifically, these are:

• Buildings up to 60 m2 of built-up area, height up to 5 m, without a basement.
• Buildings over 60 m2 of built-up area or height over 5 m, but maximum up to 300 m2 and height up to 7 m, with one above-ground floor, without basement.

This exceptiondoes not apply to buildings for housing animals, breeding facilities nor buildings for storing or processing flammable substances, such as dryers, warehouses flammable liquids or chemical fertilizers.

Procedure for obtaining a permit for a tarpaulin hall

First of all, contact the local building authority and find out whether you need a building permit for the tarpaulin hall you have chosen, or whether a minor construction report will suffice.

In the case of temporary buildings (e.g. for seasonal purposes), simplified rules may apply.

If the building authority decides that you need a permit for a tarpaulin hall,you will need the following documents: