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Stability; application for recognition as an inspection expert

The registration committee of the Bavarian Chamber of Civil Engineers decides on the recognition as a test expert for the specialist area of stability (in the fields of solid construction, metal construction and timber construction).

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In Bavaria, only those who are recognized in this specialist area and this specialist field may use the title "Inspection expert for stability" in a specific specialist field.

Inspection experts for stability can be recognized in the fields of solid construction, metal construction and timber construction.

Inspection experts for stability check and certify the completeness and correctness of the stability certificates in their respective field of specialization on behalf of the building owner or other person responsible according to building regulations, insofar as this is provided for in Art. 62a Para. 2 BayBO. They monitor the proper execution of construction work with regard to the stability certificates certified by them (Art. 77 Para. 2 Sentence 1 No. 1 BayBO and § 13 Para. 5 PrüfVBau). They are independent within the scope of their duties.

Insofar as inspection experts are not recognized in accordance with § 10 Para. 2 Sentence 1 PrüfVBau, the registration committee at the Bavarian Chamber of Civil Engineers examines and decides on recognition as an inspection expert for structural stability. Proof of the required knowledge and skills (part of the special requirements) is provided as part of an examination by the examination board set up at the Bavarian State Ministry for Housing, Construction and Transport. The Bavarian Chamber of Civil Engineers maintains a list of recognized inspection experts for structural stability.

Comparable recognitions from other federal states are also valid in the Free State of Bavaria as long as the inspection expert has not yet reached the age of 70; no further entry is made in the list maintained by the recognition authority.

General requirements (apply to inspection experts from all specialist areas and disciplines, § 4 PrüfVBau):

Inspection experts can only be persons who

  1. whose personality is such that they can guarantee that they will perform their duties properly in accordance with § 5 PrüfVBau,
  2. have the ability to hold public office,
  3. work autonomously and independently,
  4. have their place of business in the Free State of Bavaria,
  5. have a good command of written and spoken German.

Special requirements (§ 10 Para. 1 PrüfVBau):

Only persons are recognized as inspection experts for stability who

  1. have completed a degree in civil engineering at a German university or an equivalent degree at a foreign university,
  2. have worked for at least two years as an engineer involved in structural design, either independently and on their own responsibility or as a full-time university lecturer,
  3. have been entrusted with the preparation of stability certificates, technical site management or comparable activities for at least ten years, of which they must have prepared stability certificates for at least five years and have been entrusted with technical site management for at least one year. However, the period of technical site management may only be credited up to a maximum of three years,
  4. have the necessary knowledge of the relevant building regulations,
  5. have demonstrated above-average skills through their work as an engineer and
  6. have the specialist knowledge and experience required for an inspection expert.

The Examination Board at the Bavarian State Ministry of Housing, Building and Transport decides whether the requirements under Nos. 3 - 6 have been met.

  • Curriculum vitae with professional background
  • Certificate of good conduct
    Proof of application for a certificate of good conduct for submission to a public authority
  • Final and employment certificates (copy)
  • Information on branches
  • Information on any participation in a company whose purpose is the planning and execution of construction projects.
  • Information on ownership and independence
  • Evidence of compliance with the specific conditions
    • Chronological proof of previous engineering activity of at least ten years in tabular form with subdivision according to:
      • Preparation of stability certificates,
      • Comparable activities,
      • technical site management
    • Confirmations from third parties are to be submitted for the periods of technical construction management.
      • List of difficult construction projects worked on by the applicant
      • List of achievements as proof of above-average abilities as an engineer
      • List of persons who can provide information on the applicant's professional aptitude.

    (Samples of the above lists are available from the Bavarian State Ministry of Housing, Construction and Transport)

  • Registration fee for members: EUR 375.00
  • Registration fee for non-members: EUR 675.00
  • In addition, there is an annual list maintenance fee of between EUR 0 and EUR 67.00, depending on membership and type of membership.

  • for the applicant: none
  • for the authority: three months after receipt of the application and submission of the complete documentation; the deadline can be extended once by two months

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Status: 20.10.2025
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wohnen, Bau und Verkehr
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