Detailed description
There are still munitions from the Second World War in the ground and they pose a danger, especially when the ground is being worked. If you want to intervene in the building site, you are therefore obliged to avoid possible dangers for yourself and others. To do this, you must clarify with the responsible authority whether there is a specific suspicion of munitions in the area of your building project. You have the following options:
- You apply for a hazard assessment. The responsible authority evaluates relevant aerial photographs from the Second World War and other historical sources and then sends you a statement on the suspected munitions.
- You request an inspection of the suspected area register. This option is only suitable for planning purposes. The responsible authority does not carry out a new evaluation, but simply provides you with existing information. This data is usually not comprehensive or complete. For areas that are not marked, the question of munitions is considered unresolved. Before you can carry out work in these areas, you must apply for a hazard survey.
The information provided by the responsible authority on the contamination of explosive ordnance is always based on the latest knowledge. If you already have an older hazard survey or aerial photo analysis, you can use the online service to check whether new findings lead to a changed classification.