Starting October 1, 2026, SNF will implement a new standard that further improves the quality, safety, and transparency of housing.
The most important changes are:
During on-site inspections of locations with a start date on or after October 1, inspectors will verify that at least 15 m² of gross floor area (GFA) per person is available and that each resident has their own bedroom. If two residents share a bedroom, a written statement must be provided confirming that this is their own choice. Even in that case, a minimum gross floor area of 15 m² per person applies, and the bedroom must meet all applicable standard requirements, including the required closet space and a minimum area of 3.5 m² per person. In addition, the information sheet for new locations—which contains supplementary rules—must be available on-site. This information sheet is included in Appendix 6 of the standard.
The correct registration of the type of housing will become part of the administrative inspection. The various types of housing are listed in Appendix 5 of the standard. The most common incorrect registration is classifying a location as B. Hotel/guesthouse instead of C. Residential units in a building complex.
The registration of residential units and housing on recreational grounds also regularly leads to confusion. If these housing types do not have their own BAG house number, the bungalow or unit number must be registered as a suffix.
If you have any doubts about the correct type of dwelling or how to register it, please contact one of our inspectors. We’re happy to help you figure it out.
Starting October 1, 2026, administrative inspections will also include requests for declarations regarding compliance with fire safety requirements and the reporting or permitting requirements.
The declaration, signed by management, must confirm that a verification has been conducted to ensure that locations with a start date on or after October 1, 2026, comply with the applicable fire safety requirements (Bbl and municipal building code). In addition, a statement must be provided confirming that a verification has been conducted to determine whether the location is subject to a notification or permit requirement. Additional information is included in Appendix 4 of the standard.
In 2025/2026, all locations for which your company is primarily responsible must be re-inspected.
We therefore ask that you schedule the necessary inspections in a timely manner.
Our schedules fill up quickly, and timely planning is essential to ensure the inspections can be conducted within the desired timeframe. To accurately determine the required inspection time, we will check in advance in Informis the number of locations, the capacity, and the region in which the locations are situated. Any changes to your location registry must be reported to us. This applies to both the removal and addition of locations, even if the inspections have already been scheduled. Such changes can affect the required inspection time and, consequently, the established schedule.
We’d be happy to help you figure it out
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