Daniel Schlatter - Kanzlei Schlatter-Zahl-Kuhnt
The fire disaster in Crans-Montana makes it clear that fire safety at events is not a formal obligation of individuals, but a shared responsibility of all those involved. Even though the incident took place outside Germany, the causes, omissions, and organizational weaknesses can also be classified within the German legal and licensing context.
In Germany, fire safety is well regulated in many areas – but not everything is automatically safe. Temporary uses and seasonal event formats in particular show how quickly standards can be watered down or responsibilities become diffuse. With the upcoming carnival season in mind, temporary festival venues in garages, backyards, and tents are coming into focus, as are highly frequented pubs, bars, and restaurants.
The presentation clarifies where fire safety responsibilities begin, how they are distributed, and where close attention is urgently needed. This is also and especially true with regard to the expected behavior of visitors.
Daniel Schlatter combines sound legal knowledge with many years of operational experience in security planning and implementation for major events.
He regularly advises operators, event organizers, local authorities, and licensing authorities on issues relating to event security, security organization, and liability.
His strength lies in his ability to classify complex legal requirements in an understandable way, dispel typical misconceptions from practice, and derive concrete recommendations for action.
Especially in the context of current damaging events, the presentation provides guidance: What is legally required, what makes sense from an organizational perspective—and where do personal liability risks begin?
