Protection of Historical Event Locations in Vienna Decided

The new regulation allows certain events on selected days not to lower the volume from 10 PM, provided they are allowed to play until 11 PM. Furthermore, historical event locations are protected; if events have been held there for over 30 years, they can continue to operate despite nearby residential developments.

Protection of Historical Event Locations in Vienna After Arena Dispute

In Vienna, organizers have recently been repeatedly confronted with complaints from residents who were annoyed by the noise from open-air gigs. The turbulence surrounding the Arena attracted significant attention. Disputes with the residents of new residential towers ultimately led to the acquisition of a new sound system that concentrates the sound on the premises. The Arena is probably the event venue that benefits the most from the planned protection of historical sites.

This concerns areas with a capacity of more than 1,000 visitors. If the conditions are met, they may continue to operate according to the draft, even if residential developments approach - provided there is no health hazard. The regulation does not apply to objects that have only been used for events for a relatively short time. It is also planned that in the future, music can be played at outdoor events with increased noise protection limits until 11 PM. This applies before Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. However, the prerequisite is that the regular closing time was previously extended from 10 PM to 11 PM.

Awareness Concept for Event Locations with Over 300 Guests

The requirements in terms of safety are also significantly increased. Specifically, in clubs and at concerts, organizers must present an awareness concept for more than 300 guests in the future if certain conditions such as a dance floor or standing areas in front of the stage, alcohol sales, or an end after 9 PM are present. The concept must include a precisely defined rescue chain.

For events with up to 5,000 visitors, awareness measures must also be incorporated into the safety concept. Adequate lighting is also required for toilet facilities in outdoor areas or hard-to-see areas such as groups of bushes. Additionally, it is new that for events with more than 2,000 people, an environmental and waste concept must be created.

"The focus of the amendment is the protection concept," emphasized the responsible city councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky (SPÖ) in a statement sent to the APA. This concerns the protection of guests as well as the protection of the environment and the preservation of historical event venues.

(APA/Red)

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