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Second branch for test engineers for fire protection

Are you a test engineer for fire protection and would like to have a second branch approved? Find out more here.

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  • Forms

    Online procedure possible: No

    Written form required: Yes

    Personal appearance required: No


  • Detailed description

    The establishment of a second establishment as a test engineer in the Federal Republic of Germany requires the approval of the recognition authority.

  • Requirements

    If you want to set up a secondary establishment, you must meet all the requirements that are also necessary for a main establishment.

  • Documents

    The application shall be accompanied by the supporting documents necessary for approval, in particular:

    1. personal responsibility for the activity in the secondary branch,
    2. the employees who are to participate in the audit work, and
    3. to ensure the supervision of proper construction.
  • Fees

    Fees according to subheading 7.1.2 of the Brandenburg Building Fee Regulations – 200€

  • Process
    • The application for permission to set up a secondary establishment must be submitted to the Certification Authority for Test Engineers for Fire Protection.
    • Submission of supporting documents relating to the conditions for authorisation.
    • Examination of the authorisation requirements by the recognition authority.
    • Approval by decision, if necessary in agreement with another federal state, if the requested second establishment is located in this country.
  • Duration

    The start and publication of the second branch of the test engineer usually takes place within 2 weeks.

  • Deadline

    None

  • Responsible authority

    State Office for Building and Transport

    Cottbus branch office

  • Point of contact

    Building Technology Testing Office

  • Legal basis
  • Approved

    Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Planning Brandenburg

  • Approved date
    25.07.2022