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Crowd safety certification in Germany

Germany regulates assembly venues through the Versammlungsstättenverordnung, set by each of the 16 federal states from a model ordinance — with a major revision rolling out from 2026.

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The rules in Germany

Versammlungsstättenverordnung (VStättVO / MVStättVO)

The Places of Assembly Ordinance — applies to venues holding more than 200 visitors in a room, governing capacity, exits, escape routes and operational safety roles. Each federal state adopts its own version of the model ordinance.

Landesbauordnungen (state building codes)

State building regulations set the structural and fire-safety requirements that feed into the assembly-venue rules.

Crowd Safety — aligned with Germany

Crowd-safety training aligned with Germany's event-safety framework (Versammlungsstättenverordnung (VStättVO)). Demonstrates awareness of the local rules — it is not an official accreditation.

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Training aligned with Germany's framework — not an official accreditation or proof of legal compliance.

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