As a test expert for technical systems and facilities, you test the operational safety and effectiveness of technical systems and facilities in buildings on behalf of the building owner or the operator. The technical systems to be tested are based on the Testing Ordinance (PVO) and include, for example, ventilation systems, smoke extraction systems, fire extinguishing systems or fire detection and alarm systems. Your job is to ensure that these systems meet the building regulations requirements.
The inspection is carried out before the systems are put into operation for the first time, after significant changes and at regular intervals (every 3 years). They ensure that the prescribed building regulations (building permit requirements) are complied with and that the systems can be operated properly. These inspections are particularly important in order to guarantee the technical fire protection in buildings.
To be recognized as a testing expert, you need to meet general and specific requirements that are set out in the testing regulations. In addition, you must undergo a recognition process with the building supervisory authority, which includes, among other things, an expert assessment of your expertise in the required technical disciplines.
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Publisher
Hamburg
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Contact
The government service telephone number 115 – your point of contact for questions related to the federal, state and local.
Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 18:00 (and beyond these times in some regions).
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- Application form
- Declaration according to § 4 of the Examination Ordinance (PVO)
- CV
- certified certificates
- certificate of good conduct
- Proof of place of business and any branches
- Evidence of your qualifications and professional experience as well as specific examinations and expert opinions that prove your suitability
- proof of your professional liability insurance
- Declaration of assumption of the costs of the applicable fees
Preconditions
- You have completed an engineering degree or university degree in a relevant field, for example mechanical engineering or building technology.
- You have at least 5 years of professional experience in the field in which you are to carry out the auditing work. You have been involved in audits for at least 2 years.
- They meet the general requirements of the Testing Ordinance (PVO).
- You have professional liability insurance within the meaning of the Professional Liability Regulation (PVO), which covers personal injury, property damage or financial loss that may arise from your work when inspecting technical systems.
Hints
There are no special instructions to be observed.
Fees apply. Recognition costs EUR 500.00 per subject area.
fee
- Fee
- 500.00 to 500.00 EUR
- Advance payment
- no
Basis for legal action
Ordinance on Test Engineers, Test Experts and Technical Examinations (PVO)
Testing Ordinance - PVO
Legal Remedies
contradiction
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Procedure
- You submit the completed and signed application form and all required documents to the responsible authority.
- The responsible authority will examine your application and documents. If necessary, it will request further documents or information from you.
- The responsible authority will decide on your application.
- You will receive a notification.
- You will receive a fee notice.
Deadlines
You need official recognition before you can start working as a test expert for technical systems.
Processing time
The review of your documents and qualifications as well as the expert assessment procedure at an expert assessment body can take several months. It can only be concluded positively if all the requirements of the examination regulations are met and, in particular, a positive expert assessment has been provided.