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Birth certificateYou want to get married and need a birth certificate. You live in Hanover, but you were born in Celle. You must therefore state your place of birth, i.e. Celle.

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Test engineers for structural analysis: Recognition

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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

Who should I contact?

The Lower Saxony Ministry of Economic Affairs, Transport, Building and Digitalization is responsible for this.

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.

Requirements

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.

Which documents are required?

No documents are required.

What are the fees?

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).

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

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

Processing duration

Processing Time: 3 Months
§ Section 4 (2) Bautechnische Prüfungsverordnung (BauPrüfVO)

What else should I know?

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.

Legal basis

Supporting institutions

Advisory board of the responsible body

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)

Further Links

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Single points of contact of the state of Lower Saxony, Single points of contact of the countries of Europe, advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families.
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