Test expert for earthworks and foundation engineering - Apply for certificate for first-time activity
Prüfsachverständige für den Erd- und Grundbau - Bescheinigung für das erstmalige Tätigwerden beantragen
Official English page German-only parts machine-translated, 2026-09-15
Persons who are established in another EU Member State or in a country with equivalent status under European Community law to perform tasks that comply with the BauPrüfV are authorised to work as inspection experts for earthworks and foundation engineering in the state of Berlin if they fulfil the requirements of Section 9 (2) BauPrüfV.
They must first notify the recognition authority for inspection experts under building regulations law of their first activity. Upon request, the recognition authority confirms that the notification has been made. Notification is not required if notification has already been made in another country.
The Single Point of Contact service can be used for this procedure.
Book an appointment
Book an appointment (service.berlin.de)
Requirements
• General requirements
• Proficiency in written and spoken German,
• Possession of the ability to hold public office,
• Self-responsible and independent activity,
• Establishment in another EU member state for the performance of inspection tasks within the meaning of the BauPrüfV
• Special requirements
• Comparable authorisation with regard to the field of activity,
• Comparable requirements with regard to the recognition requirements,
• Comparable requirements with regard to proof of knowledge.
Documents you need
• Informal application
• Comparable authorisation
Certificate (e.g. recognition, licence) from a body with sovereign powers containing the information required for an assessment of comparability.
• Branch office
Certificate of legal establishment for the performance of inspection tasks within the meaning of the BauPrüfV in the country of origin and that the exercise of the activity is not prohibited, not even temporarily, at the time of submission of the certificate.
• Comparable recognition requirements and proof of knowledge
Proof that a comparable recognition procedure has been completed in the country of origin, including an examination of personal requirements and professional experience as well as proof of special expertise.
• German language
Proof of German language skills (for non-German speaking foreigners).
Fees
EUR 100.00
Legal basis
• Building Inspection Ordinance (BauPrüfV) § 9 gesetze.berlin.de/perma?j=BauPrV_BE_!_9
• Building Fee Regulations (BauGebO) Tariff section 8.11 gesetze.berlin.de/bsbe/document/jlr-BauGebOBE2008V5Anlage
Who is responsible
The recognition authority for Prüfsachverständige (certified building inspection experts) under building code law is the Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung, Bauen und Wohnen (Senate Department for Urban Development, Building and Housing), Oberste Bauaufsicht (Supreme Building Supervisory Authority) - Referat Bautechnik (Building Technology Division).
Responsible for you
Choose a location; the appointment itself is booked on the original page.
- Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung, Bauen und Wohnen
- Oberste Bauaufsicht - Referat Bautechnik
Original
German originalOfficial English page
Service number 329490 · same path as the original: service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/329490/