2.1 Access to the property is generally permitted for visitors with an appointment during the officially designated opening hours of the administrative buildings, in connection with events taking place in the building and for special purposes and expressly defined occasions.

2.2 If necessary, the purpose and reason for the visit will be checked in the building, taking into account the principle of proportionality. Targeted checks may be carried out on items and luggage in order to ensure public safety. In exceptional cases - in particular if the provisions of § 3 of these house rules below are violated - visitors may be asked to leave the property.

3.1 The property and its inventory must always be treated with care and in accordance with its intended use. Any actions that are likely to impair the dignity or reputation of the building, the city administration, the Bonn City Council, other political bodies or their activities must be refrained from.

3.2 The display, distribution and affixing of advertising material (posters, flyers, etc.) on and in the property is generally not permitted.

3.3 All areas, rooms and in particular sanitary facilities must be kept clean. Sanitary areas must not be misused. Waste is to be avoided wherever possible. Any waste produced must be disposed of properly in the containers provided.

3.4 Entering and leaving the premises is only permitted through the doors designated for this purpose. These must be kept closed when they are not being used by authorized persons.

3.5 Visitors should make an appointment in advance if possible. The inviting person is responsible for admission. In the case of events, the Municipal Facility Management is responsible for admission.

3.6 No liability is assumed for the checkroom.

3.7 The parking and use of bicycles, scooters and other means of transportation is not permitted in the building. They must be parked in the parking spaces provided for this purpose in the courtyard of the Old Town Hall or at Bischofsplatz / Markt.

3.8 The parking of motor vehicles (cars and motorcycles) is only permitted in the specially designated parking areas. In particular, it must be ensured that the fire department access roads and fire department assembly areas are always kept clear.

3.9 It is prohibited to carry objects that could endanger public safety on the premises (weapons, mock weapons and other objects that by their nature are suitable and intended to injure persons or damage property). This does not apply to the carrying of such objects by law enforcement and security personnel on official business. It is prohibited to carry and/or consume illegal substances on the premises. The use of signs with unconstitutional, racist, xenophobic, violence-glorifying or other inhuman content and the wearing of such clothing is also prohibited.

3.10 Sitting, lying or sleeping on the floor is not permitted. Begging is prohibited. Inline skating, skateboarding and similar noisy activities are generally not permitted in the buildings and outdoor areas.

4.1 Fire protection in the building is regulated in particular in the fire protection regulations in their current version.

5.1 Image and sound recordings in the building that go beyond the fulfillment of the tasks of the city administration are generally not permitted. If necessary, permission must be obtained from the Press Office of the City of Bonn.

5.2 The right to privacy in image and sound recordings must be respected at all times.

6.1 Smoking is not permitted in the property. This also applies to electronic cigarettes or similar.

7.1 Animals are not permitted on the premises. Exceptions to this are service dogs and guide/assistance dogs for the blind. Animals that are to be presented as part of an administrative procedure may also be brought into the building with appropriate proof and accompanied by the person holding the animal. If animals must be kept on a leash in front of the entrances, this must be done in such a way that no third parties are exposed to danger.

8.1 The holder of domiciliary rights is the Mayor of Bonn. The domiciliary rights are transferred to the management of the Personnel and Organization Office and to the Central Services. On-site domiciliary rights are exercised by the heads of office, department heads or staff unit heads working in the building. In addition, domiciliary rights may be delegated to employees of the city administration or security staff.

8.2 Requests must be complied with immediately.

9.1 In the event of a breach of these house rules, a house ban may be issued.

9.2 Anyone who violates the house rules and causes damage as a result will be held liable for damages.

9.3 The City of Bonn reserves the right to take action under employment law in the event of violations by employees.