Recognition as a test expert for fire protection

You can apply for recognition as a test expert for fire protection at the Bavarian Chamber of Architects. You are then authorized to issue test certificates

Since 01.10.2002, proof of preventive fire protection for buildings of building class 5 must be certified by an expert for fire protection in accordance with § 68 of the Hessian Building Code (HBO). The same applies to proof of preventive fire protection for buildings of building class 4, if they are not created by a person entitled to provide evidence. In the case of special constructions, the involvement of a fire protection test expert by the building supervisory authority may be considered. For the activity as a test expert for fire protection, recognition by the Chamber of Architects and Urban Planners of Hesse is required.

To the Hessen Chamber of Architects and Urban Planners

The fee for the recognition procedure is 600.00 Euro for members of the AKH and 700.00 Euro for non-members. In addition, the expenses incurred by the Chamber of Architects and Urban Planners of Hesse for the costs incurred during the procedure and participation in the examination are to be reimbursed proportionately by the applicants.