Operator’s Responsibility

People need to be able to use existing buildings without being endangered. Accordingly, in the context of the operator’s responsibility, proprietors of real estate are also liable for monitoring the condition of buildings. A considerable obligation to investigate and inspect building safety ensues and also results in liability if these duties are disregarded willfully or through culpable negligence. Reliable information regarding the current state can be gained from the building evaluation using the EPIQR process. This information helps to comply with the operator’s responsibility.

See also Austrian norm B 1300