Abexa Advisory
Useful links for organisers.
Plan it. Train it.
We have gathered the authorities’ own pages that will help you on your way when planning an event. The pages are in Danish.
The links open the authorities’ own pages in a new window. Rules and guidance change regularly, so always check the latest version with the authority. The list was last reviewed in .
Construction, tents and fire
The Danish building regulations (BR18) and the municipality as building authority
bygningsreglementet.dk
BR18 §§ 6 j–6 l: Events of up to 500 people
The simplified rules for tents, stages, stands and sales areas, including notification to the municipality and the 5-metre rule.
bygningsreglementet.dk
BR18 §§ 6 b–6 e: Transportable structures
When tents, stages, stands and big screens can be set up without a building permit, and when they must be certified.
bygningsreglementet.dk
BR18 § 6 f: Camping and sales areas
Rules for temporary camping and sales areas for more than 150 people.
bygningsreglementet.dk
Annexes 11, 11a and 11c: Pre-accepted solutions
Ready-made solutions for assembly tents, camping and sales areas, plus guidance on event plans and site layout plans.
bygningsreglementet.dk
Guidance on transportable structures
The building regulations’ guidance on tents, stages, stands and other temporary structures.
bygogmiljoe.dk
Byg og Miljø: Apply for a building permit
The digital portal where you apply to the municipality for a building permit.
Police and security
Permits, security plan and counter-terrorism
politi.dk
The police: Public events
When you need police permission for festivals, concerts and other events.
politi.dk
Police guidance on security plans (PDF)
How to build the security plan with a description, risk assessment and emergency plan.
pet.dk
PET: Counter-terrorism security
The Danish Security and Intelligence Service offers advice and guidance on counter-terrorism security.
Gas and gas cylinders
Technical regulations for gases (TF-gasser) and temporary gas installations
brs.dk
Danish Emergency Management Agency: Rules for gases
An overview of the technical regulations for gases, including LPG in stalls and assembly tents, exemptions and applications for approval.
retsinformation.dk
Executive order on technical regulations for gases
The rules themselves (Executive Order no. 1444 of , as amended).
brs.dk
Guidance on technical regulations for gases
The Danish Emergency Management Agency’s guidance explaining the rules and quantity limits.
sik.dk
Danish Safety Technology Authority: Temporary gas installations
Guidance for organisers of concerts, festivals and markets where gas is used for a short period.
Emergency services and fire
The fire and rescue service and the Danish Emergency Management Agency
brs.dk
Danish Emergency Management Agency
Knowledge on prevention and preparedness. Your local fire and rescue service can also advise on fire safety.
brs.dk
Danish Emergency Management Agency: Outdoor events
The fire and rescue service’s rules and guidance on fire safety at outdoor events.
brs.dk
Guidance on the Emergency Management Act at outdoor events (PDF)
The Danish Emergency Management Agency’s guidance on when the fire and rescue service can set special requirements.
sik.dk
Danish Safety Technology Authority
Rules on fireworks and electricity.
Food, drones and the municipality
Other authorities you may need
foedevarestyrelsen.dk
Danish Veterinary and Food Administration
Rules for food stalls, food trucks and the sale of food and drink at events.
droneregler.dk
Droneregler.dk
The Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority’s site on drone rules, also at events.
arrangoerguide.roskilde.dk
Example: Roskilde Municipality’s organiser guide
Many municipalities have an organiser guide. Here is an example of what it can look like. Search for your own municipality’s guide.
International inspiration
Best practice from abroad
thepurpleguide.co.uk
The Purple Guide
A recognised British guide to health, safety and welfare at events. In English.
Free download
Event checklist
Use the checklist together with the links. It brings together the most important permits and the rules for tents and stages below and above 500 people.