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District chimney sweep; application for appointment
Appointment as an authorized district chimney sweep takes place after a tendering and selection procedure has been carried out.
Forms
Forms
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Bewertungsformular für die Tätigkeit als bevollmächtigte Bezirksschornsteinfegerin/bevollmächtigter Bezirksschornsteinfeger für einen Bezirk in Bayern - Anlage 1
This form can be submitted electronically without signature (e.g. via a secure contact form or by e-mail) or in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Anforderungen für die Bestellung als bevollmächtigte Bezirksschornsteinfegerin/bevollmächtigter Bezirksschornsteinfeger für einen Bezirk in Bayern - Anlage 3
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Erklärung zu den persönlichen Voraussetzungen im Zusammenhang mit dem Bewerbungsverfahren für eine Tätigkeit als bevollmächtigte Bezirksschornsteinfegerin/bevollmächtigter Bezirksschornsteinfeger - Anlage 4Das Formular muss bei der Verwendung des Online-Verfahrens nicht zusätzlich ausgefüllt und eingereicht werden. Der Inhalt ist im Online-Verfahren enthalten.
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Bestätigung für ehrenamtlichen aktiven Dienst bei einer Freiwilligen Feuerwehr oder Werkfeuerwehr im Zusammenhang mit dem Bewerbungsverfahren für eine Tätigkeit als bevollmächtigte/r Bezirksschornsteinfeger/in - Anlage 5Das Formular kann bei der Verwendung des Online-Verfahrens (mit Unterschrift Kommandantin/Kommandant) als Datei-Anlage eingereicht werden.
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Procedure details
Description
From 01.01.2013, §§ 9, 9a and 10 of the Chimney Sweep Crafts Act apply to the selection and appointment of so-called "authorized district chimney sweeps". According to these, you must take part in a tendering procedure if you wish to apply for a district.
Tenders for vacant districts are published on the websites of the responsible governments. Applicants are selected on the basis of their suitability, qualifications and professional performance. A standardized evaluation form applies throughout Bavaria (see "Forms").
The appointment as an authorized district chimney sweep for the advertised districts is limited to seven years, but ends at the latest at the end of the month in which the applicant reaches the age of 67.
Authorized district chimney sweeps can apply for an extension of their appointment beyond the age limit if they are in good health.
Requirements
The applicant must meet the legal requirements for the independent exercise of the chimney sweep trade, guarantee the personal and professional reliability required to carry out the activity and be in good health. Applicants who have acquired their professional qualification abroad must have the knowledge of the German language required to work as a master district chimney sweep.
Required documents
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written application(containing the surname, first names, address, telephone number and, if available, electronic contact details of the applicant)
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personal data sheet(give details of previous vocational training and professional experience)
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Proof that the requirements for entry in the register of skilled crafts are met
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Certificates of the journeyman's examination and the master craftsman's examination or of equivalent qualifications
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Documents and certificates in certified translation according to § 6 of the EU/EEA Handicraft Regulation(if the professional qualification was obtained in another Member State of the European Union or a State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area or Switzerland)
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Evidence of previous chimney sweeping activities and job-related further and advanced training measures
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Certificate of good conduct for submission to a public authority and extract from the Central Trade Register
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Declaration as to whether the applicant has been convicted of a criminal offence within the last twelve months, whether criminal proceedings are pending or whether the applicant is aware of any pending investigations
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Furthermore, reference is made to the requirement text with notes, a sample declaration on the personal requirements and a sample confirmation for voluntary active service with a volunteer fire brigade or plant fire brigade.(see under "Forms")
Fees
The fee for appointment as an authorized district chimney sweep is 250 euros.
Deadlines
The submission deadline for an advertised district is included in the invitation to tender.
Legal bases
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§§ 9, 9a, 9b + 10 Gesetz über das Berufsrecht und die Versorgung im Schornsteinfegerhandwerk (Schornsteinfeger-Handwerksgesetz - SchfHwG)Öffentliche Ausschreibung + Bestellung
Related links
Related issues
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District chimney sweep; application for revocation of appointment
Authorized district chimney sweeps can submit an application for their appointment to be revoked.
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District Chimney Sweep; Request to Revoke the Appointment of a Company Employee as a Representative for the Fireplace Inspection
Company employees or authorized district chimney sweeps may each, individually and independently of one another, request the revocation of the appointment of a substitute for the fireplace inspection.
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District Chimney Sweep; Request by Company Employees for the Appointment of a Representative to Conduct the Fireplace Inspection
Authorized district chimney sweeps may request that a suitable employee from their company be appointed to act as their representative for the fireplace inspection.
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District Chimney Sweep; Application for Extension of Appointment Beyond the Age Limit
Authorized district chimney sweeps may apply to have their appointment extended beyond the age limit, provided they are physically fit for the job.
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Chimney sweeping; information
The tasks of chimney sweeps range from initial acceptance when installing or modifying combustion systems to regular sweeping and inspections and regular measurement of exhaust gas values in accordance with immission control legislation.
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Chimney sweeping work; notification in the event of failure to do so
If the chimney sweeping work to be carried out is not performed or is not proven to the authorized district chimney sweep within the deadline, the latter shall report this to the responsible district administrative authority.
Status: 10.02.2026
Editorially responsible for procedure description:
Bayerisches Staatsministerium des Innern und für Integration (Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior, for Sport and Integration)
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