Nomen

die Baupolizei

building inspection authority, building police, construction supervision office

Die Baupolizei kontrolliert die Baustelle.

The building inspection authority is checking the construction site.

Eine Genehmigung der Baupolizei ist nötig.

A permit from the building inspection authority is necessary.

to inform the building authority Man muss die Baupolizei informieren.

Synonyms: Bauaufsichtsbehörde, Bauamt

Composed of 'Bau' (construction) and 'Polizei' (police). Literally 'construction police'.

Think of it as the 'police' for 'Bau' (construction), enforcing building regulations.

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