Table of contents
- Sunday parade: observe public holiday law
- Important: Federal Immission Control Act
- Postpone noisy work
- Sunday driving ban for trucks
- Set up no stopping zone
- Mark the no-parking zone
- Inform neighbors in advance
Do you want to move on Sunday? This is only possible under certain conditions. In this article you will find out which 5 important tips you should consider when planning a move.
Moving on a Sunday is not easy due to the Public Holidays Act (FTG). It specifies the activities that are permitted or prohibited on Sundays and public holidays. Depending on the federal state, these regulations are listed in different paragraphs, although the content is the same. On Sundays and public holidays, no work may be carried out after the FTG that can be done on another day. Parades are included in this category because they are not exclusively tied to Sundays. A move on Sunday is therefore only possible if it cannot be postponed to meet the needs of the following species:
- domesticated
- rural
That means if you have a good reason for the Sunday parade, the venture is allowed. To avoid problems with the municipality or city, you should find out beforehand whether your case is an exception. There are numerous reasons that can make Sunday parades possible. Some of them are:
- Relocation necessary on 1. Day of month
- there are special moving-out periods
Important: Federal Immission Control Act
Another hurdle in your move on Sunday is the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG). It regulates the maximum volume allowed on public holidays and Sundays to reduce harmful effects on the environment. This also includes the noise pollution caused by the moving activities. This means that certain noise limits must not be exceeded in order not to expose the neighborhood to noise pollution. Depending on your new place of residence, the following maximum limits apply:
- exclusive residential area: 35 dB
- general residential area: 40 dB
- Villages and mixed areas: 45 dB
For example, an exclusively residential area consists primarily of residential buildings, while a general area to find service buildings such as restaurants, schools or supermarkets in the immediate vicinity are. If you instead live in a core area or even an industrial or commercial area, which is not uncommon in cities, the maximum limit is 50 dB to 70 dB. In residential and village areas, you should definitely pay attention to how loud you are when changing clothes, otherwise there will be trouble.
The following overview shows what corresponds to the specified decibel values:
- 35 dB: rustling of trees, whisper volume
- 40 dB: apartment (closed windows), fridge
- 45 dB: rain, apartment (windows open)
- 50dB: conversation
- 70dB: office
Postpone noisy work
You should therefore save the following activities for the next day if you want to move on Sunday:
- drill
- hammer
- saw
- Use cordless screwdriver
- assemble furniture
- talk loudly
A notice:
Even if a Sunday move is possible for you, you should think carefully about this step. Many moving companies do not work on Sundays at all or charge significantly higher costs for the effort. Online tools can help make a fair price comparison for those Moving company in Cologne, Berlin or your city
In addition to the Holiday and Federal Immission Control Act, you must also observe the Sunday and holiday driving ban for trucks. This specifies how big a truck can be in Germany in order to be able to be used on Sundays in the Federal Republic. This means you may have to spread your move over several days if you need a larger truck than allowed. According to § 30 (Environmental protection, driving ban on Sundays and public holidays) of the Road Traffic Act (StVO), the following trucks may not be driven on Sundays:
- permissible total weight over 7.5 tons
- with trailer
- Cars with trailers registered as trucks
This ban applies from midnight to 10 p.m. on all roads in Germany. However, this regulation does not issue a license for moving after 10 p.m., since you are generally not allowed to cause any noise pollution between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. You could transport something at this time, but not unload it.
The following fines are issued if the regulations are disregarded:
- Drive yourself: 120 euros
- order or allow: 570 euros
A notice:
There is only one exception to this rule if you are transporting perishable goods. This rarely happens when moving as a private household.
Set up no stopping zone
A frequently overlooked point in a Sunday parade is applying for a no-stopping zone. Even if many people are out and about by car on Sunday, there are just as many who enjoy the day off in their own four walls. For this reason, you cannot assume that a parking space will be free. Ideally, you should have planned the move several weeks in advance, which gives you plenty of time. If you have rented a house with a large driveway, a no-parking zone is usually not necessary.
You can apply for it at the following institutions in your community or city:
- road authority
- City hall
- Office of Public Order
A notice:
A no-parking zone should be applied for as early as possible, especially for Sunday parades in cities. Otherwise, massive space problems can quickly arise, even if only a small transporter is required.
Mark the no-parking zone
The certificate of the establishment of a no-parking zone alone does not guarantee a free space for the move, regardless of whether it is on a Sunday or another day. In addition to the certificate, you also need official no-parking signs. These can be rented from various companies (also incl. delivery, assembly and collection). Some of these companies also offer a complete service directly and take over the administrative process of the application for you.
Tip:
The effort costs money, but saves a lot of nerves later. An official and properly signposted no-parking zone is also taken seriously by other people, which is rarely the case with two chairs, a laminated note and some string.
Inform neighbors in advance
Don't forget to let your future neighbors know about the upcoming move. This is helpful if a Sunday parade is possible without noise pollution and on a small scale. In this way you can prevent resentment with the new neighbors, which would have a negative effect on the relationship in the long term. If it becomes clear when talking to the neighbors that the Sunday parade is not tolerated, you should preferably choose another day of the week or reduce the extent. You should contact your future neighbors, especially on public holidays such as Christmas, which can also fall on a Sunday. Especially on such days you can easily alienate your neighbors.
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