Überwachungsbedürftige Anlagen Prüffrist verkürzen

§ 19 (6) BetrSichV

For certain systems requiring monitoring, you can apply for a shortening of the inspection period in individual cases.

You can apply for the shortening of inspection periods for installations requiring monitoring for the following installations:

• Elevator systems
• Installations in potentially explosive atmospheres
• Pressure systems
• Cranes
• Liquefied petroleum gas systems
• Mechanical tools for event technology

• Information on the system, the place of use and operating times (design, type of production, quality, operational influences)
• Result of the risk assessment for the plant
• Test certificates for the most recent tests carried out
• Information on the measures to be taken to ensure safety
• Expert opinion on the equivalence of the measures

They shall establish an equivalent level of security by means of technical and/or organisational measures.

You can request the shortening of the review period in writing to the competent authority.

• Submit the application and the required documents.
• The authority will examine your application and the documents submitted.
• You will receive a notice of shortening the review period or a rejection of the shortening of the review period.

Contradiction:

• You may appeal against the decision within one month of notification.
• You must submit the objection to the competent authority in writing or for a record.

• Shortening of the inspection period of a plant requiring monitoring in accordance with the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health Approval
• Installations in need of monitoring are subject to fixed inspection periods
• The competent authority may, in individual cases, shorten inspection periods for certain installations requiring monitoring
• Responsible: Occupational health and safety authority or trade supervisory authority

Forms available: No

Written form required: Yes

Informal application possible: Yes

Personal appearance required: No

Online services available: No