Bauordnungsrecht
building regulations law; land-use planning law
noun BAU-ord-nungs-rekht Rare
Usage Note
Bauordnungsrecht is state law governing the technical safety and aesthetics of buildings, enforced by the Bauordnungsamt. It complements the federal Bauplanungsrecht (Baugesetzbuch) which governs land use.
Examples
"Das neue Gebäude entsprach nicht den Anforderungen des Bauordnungsrechts."
Natural Translation
The new building did not meet the requirements of building regulations law.
Literal Translation
The new building corresponded not to-the requirements of-the building-regulations-law.

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