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The notification of completion and, if applicable, the application for early commissioning must be submitted in writing to the locally responsible lower building supervisory authority.

The certificate of safe usability of the flue gas systems and the connections of the fireplaces must be applied for in good time from the authorized district chimney sweep.

The lower building supervisory authority is responsible for accepting the notification of completion and, if applicable, for approving the premature commissioning of the building. This is the district administration, in independent and large towns belonging to the district, the municipal administration or the association of municipalities administration if it has been assigned building supervision tasks.

The authorized district chimney sweeps are responsible for certifying the fireplaces.

• Lower building supervisory authorities
• State Guild Association of Chimney Sweeps Rhineland-Palatinate

The construction project for which use is to be commenced must be completed.

If a notice of completion is required, the form issued by the local building supervisory authority must be used.

The fees are based on No. 5 of Annex 1 to the State Ordinance on Fees and Remuneration for Official Acts and Services under Building Regulations Law (Special List of Fees).

The notification of completion must be received by the locally responsible lower building supervisory authority at least two weeks before the planned completion date. Use may commence at the earliest one week after the specified completion date.

• § Section 79 of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Building Regulations (LBauO)
• No. 5 of Annex 1 to the State Ordinance on Fees and Remuneration for Official Acts and Services under Building Regulations Law (Special List of Fees)

Premature commencement of use can be punished as an administrative offense with a fine of up to €10,000 (Section 89 (4) No. 15 LBauO).

05.01.2023