- PrüfVO/VkVO:
 - Technical inspection regulations (Technische Prüfverordnung NRW) - (PrüfVO NRW)
 - Ordinance relating to the construction and operation of stores (Verkaufsstättenverordnung) (VkVO)
 Stores exceeding 2.000 sqm. Inspection is prescribed by the board of works. Ministerially approved testers only.
 
- KhBauVO:
 - Building code for hospitals (Krankenhausbauverordnung)
 
- SchulBauR:
 - Specifications of the site supervision regarding the building of schools (Schulbaurichtlinien)
 
- VdS:
 - Association of Property Insurers (Verband der Sachversicherer)
 In accordance with the specifications of the insurers.
Test instructions
Test instructions may differ depending on the different federal states and are subject to corresponding amendments.
 
