Extend the inspection period for installations in need of monitoring
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzYou can apply for an extension of inspection periods for installations requiring monitoring for the following installations:
- Elevator systems
- Installations in potentially explosive atmospheres
- Pressure systems including steam boiler systems
- Cranes
- Liquefied petroleum gas systems
- Mechanical tools for event technology
You may request the extension of the review period in writing to the competent authority.
- Submit the application and the required documents.
- The authority will examine your application and the documents submitted.
- You will receive a notification of the extension of the review period or a rejection of the review period extension.
Please contact the Regional Offices of the Labour Inspectorate of the Structure and Approval Directorate North (SGD North) or the Regional Offices of the Labour Supervision of the Structure and Approval Directorate South (SGD South).
They shall establish an equivalent level of security by means of technical and/or organisational measures.
- Information on the system, the place of use and operating times (design, type of production, quality, operational influences)
- Result of the risk assessment for the plant
- Test certificates for the most recent tests carried out
- Information on the measures to be taken to ensure safety
- Expert opinion on the equivalence of the measures
- Information on maintenance by a specialist fitter or company
The amount of the costs depends on the effort.
These range between 50.00 euros and 320.00 euros.
As a rule, at the earliest after the first periodic inspection. If there is sufficient knowledge about the operational influences on the service life, the extension of the inspection period can also be approved before the first periodic inspection. However, no later than 8 weeks before the expiry of the statutory review period.
Processing Time: 4 Weeksas a rule;
§ 19 (6) BetrSichV
- § 19 (6) Industrial Safety and Health Ordinance (BetrSichV)
- Annex 2 Sections 2 to 4 of the Industrial Safety and Health Ordinance (BetrSichV)
- Annex 3 of the Industrial Safety and Health Ordinance (BetrSichV)
- State Ordinance on Responsibilities in the Field of Occupational Safety and Health (ArbSchZuVO)
- State Ordinance on Fees in the Field of Occupational Health and Safety (Special Schedule of Fees)
Contradiction:
- You may appeal against the decision within one month of notification.
- You must submit the objection to the competent authority in writing or for a record.
- In Rhineland-Palatinate, objections can also be filed electronically.
Online services available: No
29.03.2023
For online application:
Your responsible office:
Struktur- und Genehmigungsdirektion Nord - Regionalstelle Gewerbeaufsicht Idar-Oberstein
Address
55743 Idar-Oberstein