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Test experts for earthworks and foundation engineering - Apply for recognition
Service Description
Earthworks and foundation engineering experts check and certify the completeness and accuracy of the information on the subsoil with regard to material composition, structure and geological influences, its load-bearing capacity and the assumptions made for the foundation or embedding of the building structure. This is done on behalf of the client or other responsible parties in accordance with building regulations. The inspection experts are independent within the scope of their inspection tasks and are not bound by the client's instructions.
Recognition as an inspection expert for earthworks and foundation engineering is only granted to applicants who fulfill and can prove the general requirements as well as the special requirements for this specialist area. In addition to proof of a suitable university degree and sufficient professional and testing experience, a specialist assessment is carried out, which includes an assessment of subsoil reports and written proof of knowledge.
Who should I contact?
Please contact the Thuringian Ministry for Digital Affairs and Infrastructure, Department 21 - Building Law.
Requirements
- Completion of an engineering degree in civil engineering, geotechnics or a degree program with a focus on engineering geology at a German university or an equivalent degree program at a foreign university or other equivalent foreign institution
- At least nine years of experience as an engineer in civil engineering, of which at least three years in earthworks and foundation engineering in the preparation or assessment of stability certificates
- Proof of special expertise in earthworks and foundation engineering (to be provided as part of the recognition procedure in the form of an expert opinion)
- No involvement in a company in the construction industry or in a drilling company
Which documents are required?
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of degree and qualification certificates
- Proof of application for a certificate of good conduct for submission to an authority (document type O or P)
- Details of autonomous and independent activity and of shareholdings in companies or enterprises
- Proof of professional experience and involvement in the preparation or assessment of stability certificates in earthworks and foundation engineering
- List of all subsoil reports prepared in the last 2 years prior to application, including 10 with above-average requirements and 2 complete reports on topics specific to earthworks and foundation engineering
What are the fees?
200,- to 300,- € (costs of the expert appraisal by the expert appraising body not included)
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Registration is possible at any time. The examinations take place every 1 to 2 years.
Processing duration
depending on the examination date of the specialist assessment body
Applications / forms
Lawsuit
Appeal
no, informal.
What else should I know?
On the website of the Thuringian Ministry for Digital Affairs and Infrastructure you will find the list of Thuringian inspection experts and further information.
Supporting institutions
The expert assessment body is the Federal Chamber of Engineers in Berlin.
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Technically approved by
Thuringian Ministry for Infrastructure and Agriculture
Professionally released on
09.04.2021
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)
Competent Authority
Thüringer Ministerium für Digitales und Infrastruktur - Referat 21 - Baurecht
Address
99096 Erfurt
Telephone
+49 361 5741110000Remark: Central number of the Thuringian Ministry for Digital Affairs and Infrastructure
Opening times
A telephone meeting or contact by e-mail is recommended.
During normal working hours, contact is possible from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.
