Lagergenehmigung für nicht gewerbsmäßige Nutzung von explosionsgefährlichen Stoffen beantragen

In principle, a permit in accordance with the Explosives Act is required for the storage of explosive substances.

In principle, a permit is required for the storage of explosive substances in accordance with the Explosives Act (SprengG). The following are subject to approval

• the construction and operation of warehouses in which explosive substances are to be stored for commercial purposes, as well as
• significant changes to the nature or operation of such storage facilities.

The permit also includes other official decisions relating to storage, in particular building regulations and permits in accordance with Section 4 of the Federal Immission Control Act. The content of the permit may be restricted and subject to conditions insofar as this is necessary, in particular to ensure precautions against risks to life, health and property. Subsequent amendments and additions to conditions are permitted.

The Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs may determine by statutory order that certain explosive substances may be stored in whole or in limited quantities without a permit under specified conditions. The prerequisite is that the type, extent and duration of the hazards caused by this storage are compatible with the protection of employees or third parties.

The following documents should be enclosed with the application for a storage permit stating the type and quantity of the explosive substances (storage group, compatibility group):

• Map with marked storage site
• Floor plan of the storage site with escape and rescue routes and storage area(s)
• Building description
• Fire protection concept in accordance with industrial construction guidelines with floor plan and location of safety equipment (such as extinguishing equipment)
• Concept for the prevention of incidents with safety management
• Details of the applicant's company, address and contact person

Fee range: EUR 80 - 3,500

• plus the fees due under building law

The maximum storage quantity (NEM) is used as a guideline for calculating the fees. The fees are as follows

• up to a maximum of 500 kg NEM = EUR 200
• EUR 30 for each additional 500 kg up to a maximum of 5,000 kg NEM
• EUR 10 for each additional 500 kg above 5,000 kg NEM

If official acts require a different amount of work than usual, fees may be charged within the specified limits.

The districts and independent cities are responsible for issuing storage permits in the non-commercial sector.

• Submit the completed application and attachments to the competent authority.
• Upon receipt of the application, the authority will check all submitted documents for completeness and plausibility. If necessary, you can submit additional documents as required.
• After the final check, you will receive notification of the decision together with a request for payment for the administrative activity.

The 2nd Ordinance to the Explosives Act contains exceptions which, depending on the type and quantity of the substances, form the legal exemption from the licensing requirement.

Further information, in particular on storage group classifications, can also be found on the website of the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Berlin.

Anyone wishing to operate a storage facility requires not only the facility-related permit but also

• a permit in accordance with §§ 7, 27 SprengG and
• the certificate of competence according to § 20 SprengG.

Anyone who operates a storage facility without the appropriate permit is acting in breach of regulations and must expect administrative offense proceedings to be initiated.

• Contradiction

• In principle, a permit is required for the storage of explosive substances in accordance with the Explosives Act. Both the construction and operation of warehouses in which explosive substances are to be stored for commercial purposes and the significant modification of the nature or operation of such warehouses are subject to approval.
• The permit also includes further official decisions, in particular building regulations and approval in accordance with § 4 of the Federal Immission Control Act.
• The content of the permit may be restricted and subject to conditions.
• Subsequent amendments and additions to conditions are permitted.

The districts and independent cities are responsible for issuing storage permits in the non-commercial sector.

• Forms/online services available: no
• Written form required: no
• Informal application possible: no
• Personal appearance necessary: no