Prüfingenieure für Baustatik: Anerkennung

A test engineer for stability is a person who is recognized as such by the competent authority. Other persons may not use this designation. In order to be recognized as a test engineer for structural stability, the applicant must undergo a comprehensive examination of his/her knowledge and skills.

The recognition of a test engineer for structural stability is granted for one or more of the following disciplines:

• Solid construction
• metal construction
• timber construction

No documents are required.

To be admitted to this examination, the following conditions must be met:

• at least 10 years of experience in the preparation of stability certificates
• at least 1 year's experience in technical construction management and site supervision
• at least 2 years of independent (i.e. self-employed) work as a structural engineer

or

• activity as a full-time university lecturer (professor)

In addition, proof must be provided that construction projects of a high degree of difficulty have already been completed.

Fees are charged in accordance with § 1 Paragraph 1 i. V. m. Annex 1 No. 10. 1 of the Lower Saxony Building Fee Regulations (BauGO).

Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the responsible office.

An advisory board formed by the competent body decides on the professional suitability of the applicant by means of a written expert opinion.

There is no legal entitlement to recognition. Recognition does not constitute any entitlement to the issuing of test assignments.

Test engineers must be recognized in order to use this designation.

Responsibility lies with the Lower Saxony Ministry for the Environment, Energy, Building and Climate Protection.

This procedure can also be handled by a "Single Point of Contact". The "Single Point of Contact" is a special service offered by the municipalities and the state for service providers.