Prüfstellen für Rohrfernleitungsanlagen: Anerkennung beantragen

Anyone wishing to operate an inspection body for pipeline systems must meet the requirements of Section 6 (2) of the Pipeline Ordinance and apply to the competent authority for recognition of the inspection body.

The inspection body may consist of an

• an expert organization or
• an inspection body authorized under other legal regulations.

Recognition is valid for the whole of Germany. Equivalent recognitions from other EU/EEA states are equivalent to recognitions in Germany.

• Proof of a quality management system
• Existing accreditations and recognitions
• Evidence of the independence of the inspection body
• Proof of the availability of the resources required for the independent fulfillment of the tasks
  • organizational structures required
  • Required employees (list of employees with assigned test areas)
  • necessary means and equipment for the inspection of pipeline systems
• Proof of the expertise, experience and reliability of the contracted personnel:
  • Curricula vitae
  • Proof of professional qualifications
  • Proof of activity
• for proof of personal independence and reliability:
  • if resident in Germany: certificate of good conduct (document type O)
  • if resident abroad: documents from the applicant's home country that prove that they meet the requirements for personal reliability to perform the desired service
  • Declaration of independence and reliability (corresponding forms can be requested from the recognition authority)
• Proof of the existence of a quality assurance system
• Proof of liability insurance with cover of at least EUR 2,500,000.00
• Declaration of indemnity (a corresponding form can be requested from the recognition authority)

The organizational and technical requirements pursuant to Section 6 (2) of the Pipeline Ordinance and the requirements for inspection bodies for pipeline systems pursuant to Section 9 (2) (3) of the Pipeline Ordinance must be met and verified.

In particular, the inspection body must

• be independent (this applies in particular to the personnel responsible for managing and carrying out the tests)
• have the necessary qualifications to perform its tasks appropriately and independently
  • organizational structures,
  • at least 5 employees (experts) and
  • have the necessary means and equipment to inspect pipelines
• provide evidence of sufficient specialist knowledge, experience and reliability of the commissioned personnel and the possibility of further specialist training
• collect and evaluate the knowledge gained during the inspections and regularly pass this on internally and to other inspection bodies
• have an appropriate and effective quality assurance system with regular auditing.

You must submit the application for recognition in writing. It must be signed by hand or provided with a qualified electronic signature.

The competent body will decide on your application within 3 months of receiving the complete documentation.

Recognition must have taken place before the start of testing activities.

Inspection bodies from other EU/EEA countries must provide proof of equivalence of recognition before commencing inspection activities.

Anyone wishing to operate an inspection body for pipeline systems must apply to the competent authority for recognition of the inspection body.

The inspection body may consist of an

• an expert organization or
• an inspection body approved in accordance with other legal regulations.

Recognition is valid for the whole of Germany. Equivalent recognitions from other EU/EEA countries are equivalent to recognitions in Germany.