Hospitality Establishment Requirements

If you operate a hospitality establishment that serves alcoholic beverages, your premises must meet the minimum floor space requirement of 35 m2 as set out in the Alcoholwet. The 2021 Alcoholwet abolished most of the establishment requirements (inrichtingseisen) that previously existed under the old Drank- en Horecawet.

Fire safety and building requirements for hospitality establishments are now governed by the Besluit bouwwerken leefomgeving (Bbl), which sets standards for structural safety, fire resistance, ventilation and emergency exits. Hygiene requirements fall under food safety regulations. You should check with your municipality which specific local rules apply to your premises.