Recognition, extension of recognition, recognition of a second establishment and review of the recognition requirements of testing, monitoring or certification bodies (PÜZ bodies) according to the state building code

The recognition authority shall acknowledge receipt of the application to the applicant and, if necessary, inform it of any documents and information missing. The acknowledgement of receipt shall contain:

1. a reference to the 3-month period and a statement that this period does not begin to run until the documents and information attached to the application are complete and verifications at the applicant's premises and necessary comparative studies have been completed,

2. an indication of whether a review of the applicant's premises and whether comparative studies are necessary and the expected timeframe required, and

3. an indication of the remedies available.

The recognition authority shall coordinate the details of the examination at the applicant's premises and for the comparative investigations with the applicant. It shall inform the applicant whether and which deficiencies exist in the documents and information.

If the application, documents or particulars are incomplete or otherwise present a significant deficiency and the deficiency is not remedied within a period specified by the recognition authority, the application shall be deemed to be withdrawn. The recognition authority must draw the applicant's attention to the consequences of failure to remedy the deficiency when determining the time limit.

The responsibility lies with the highest building supervisory authority in the Lower Saxony Ministry for the Environment, Energy, Building and Climate Protection.

This procedure may also be carried out through a Point of Single Contact. The Point of Single Contact is a special service offered by the municipalities and the state for service providers.

Recognition may take place where the body or employees of it have been granted in accordance with their

• Training
• Expertise
• personal reliability
• impartiality and
• Performances

ensure that these tasks are carried out in accordance with public law rules and if they are equipped with the necessary facilities.

Recognition must be applied for with the following documents:

1. indication of the activity to which recognition is to relate;

2. particulars of the construction product and type for which recognition is sought; reference may be made to published technical rules;

3. details of the persons entrusted with the main professional management, their date of birth and qualifications, as well as the managerial and administrative staff and their professional experience,

4. information on economic and legal links between the complainants, the main professional managers and the employees with individual producers;

5. information on the premises and technical equipment,

6. information on subcontractors,

7. relevant approvals and accreditations from other countries.

Fees according to Annex 1 (to §§ 1 and 2 Abs. 1) No. 11.9, 11.10, 11.11, 11.12 of the Lower Saxony Building Fee Ordinance (BauGO) are incurred according to time spent.

A decision on the application for recognition shall be taken within three months of the submission of the complete dossier and information and the completion of the reviews and comparative investigations. In all other respects, Section 42a of the Administrative Procedure Act applies.

If the application, documents or particulars are incomplete or otherwise present a significant deficiency and the deficiency is not remedied within a period specified by the recognition authority, the application shall be deemed to be withdrawn.

Processing time: normally 3 months after submission of complete documentation and information and completion of reviews and comparative studies

Action before the competent administrative court

An appeal against the decision may be lodged with the competent administrative court at the applicant's registered office within one month of notification. The lawsuit is to be directed against the Lower Saxony Ministry for the Environment, Energy, Building and Climate Protection.

Lower Saxony Ministry for the Environment, Energy, Building and Climate Protection

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