Gebäudeklasse
Gebäudeklasse is a regulatory classification used in German-speaking countries to categorize buildings for fire safety and related building code requirements. The term appears in Landesbauordnungen (state building codes) in Germany, as well as in Austrian and Swiss codes, though exact definitions and class ranges vary by jurisdiction. The system groups buildings into a small number of classes that reflect the expected fire risk, occupancy, and complexity of safety measures.
The criteria typically include building height, number of storeys, floor area, occupancy type (residential, educational, healthcare,
Implementation and use: The classification informs planning, approval, and ongoing compliance processes and is often used
See also: Fire protection, Building code, Landesbauordnung, Fire safety.