How is compliance with the emission limits for mobile phone base stations checked?
In Germany, legally binding framework regulations guarantee that electromagnetic fields – emissions – from mobile phone base stations remain within legal limits. These limits are set out in the 26th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act (Ordinance on electromagnetic fields – Verordnung über elektromagnetische Felder zum Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz – 26 BImSchV), which thus provides the legal basis for the operation of all mobile phone networks.
How does the state protect the population from electromagnetic fields?
The German legislature clearly defines the legal framework for mobile communications. It has established exposure limits that control the emissions of mobile network installations and guarantee the public’s safety.
What information does the site database offer?
The site database for local authorities is an important part of the Associations Agreement between German mobile network operators and the national associations of local authorities.
