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P ADERBORN , SENNELA GER & DETMOLD 2012


Laws, By-Laws & Conventions on Conduct


Below are some of the more important laws and by-laws in the Paderborn area. Violations can lead to an on-the-spot fine by the civil police or a prosecution.


Identity


Identity documents must be carried by everyone over 8 years of age at all times. Noise


The following are ‘quiet’ times:


a. Workdays: 1300-1500 hrs and 2200-0600 hrs. b. Sundays and Public Holidays: All Day.


During quiet times the following activities are not permitted:


a. Lawn mowing or hedge cutting. b. Hammering, sawing or chopping wood. c. Mechanical drilling. d. Music playing loudly. e. Beating of carpets. f. Creating noise to annoy neighbours, e.g. parties.


Washing


In flats, it is prohibited by German Law to hang washing which shows above the flat balcony level, in particular on Sundays and Bank Holidays.


Sundays and Public Holidays In Germany, Sundays and Public Holidays are treated as days of rest and you are not permitted to hang laundry on outside lines, clean windows, clean outside areas, mow lawns, clean or do maintenance on cars.


Pavements


Householders are responsible for sweeping and clearing rubbish and weeds from pavements adjoining their property. The Stadt clean up to the kerbstone – the rest is the householder’s responsibility; this includes leaves in autumn.


Snow and Ice Clearance


Householders are responsible for clearing snow and ice from all footpaths adjoining their property:


a. By 0800 hrs in the morning.


b. In a short time after snowfall ceases during daylight hours. c. During absence it is occupants responsibility to arrange clearance from either a friend/neighbour or contractor


Barbecues


Barbecue cooking or grilling is not permitted on the balconies of flats. Garden Rubbish


No burning of any rubbish is allowed. G


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