2018/0440/D
EC/EFTA
DE Allemagne
  • B00 - CONSTRUCTION
2018-12-04
2018-09-07

Construction products for which the state building codes require the involvement of an inspection, monitoring or certification body in connection with a requirement of proof of conformity or with production, installation, transport, maintenance or cleaning.

Model Ordinance on the recognition of inspection, monitoring or certification bodies under building law [PÜZ-Anerkennungsverordnung - PÜZAVO], draft version of 26 June 2018

The notified legislation relates to the recognition, requirements for recognition, expiry and revocation of recognition, and the obligations of the inspection, monitoring and certification bodies.

As part of these obligations, the testing equipment to be used by inspection and monitoring bodies to inspect the construction products referred to in subparagraph 6 must have been tested in accordance with generally accepted technical rules.

In addition to requirements for inspection, monitoring and certification bodies, particularly relating to their recognition, the ordinance also lays down provisions for the withdrawal, revocation and expiry of recognitions and general and specific obligations, necessary age limits and adequate liability insurance for the bodies.

§ 8 (‘Entry into force’) of the Ordinance will be completed by the relevant state before being enacted.