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Overview

Jurisdiction
Germany
Topic
-
Instrument type
Regulation
Reference number
bimschv_1_2010
Valid from
2010-03-22
Valid to
0000-01-01
Modified date
2021-12-15
Listed at
Unlisted draft
Withdrawn at
-
Description
Regulates the construction, condition, operation and monitoring of small and medium-sized combustion plants, including emission limits, fuel requirements and transitional provisions.

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Rule sets

Label Effective
Non-permitted combustion plants using solid or other fuels 2010-03-22 — 9999-12-31
Applies from milestone:
Repeal (2010-03-22)
Expires at milestone:
-

No conditions.

Non-permitted oil- and gas-fired plants below 1 MW 2010-03-22 — 9999-12-31
Applies from milestone:
Repeal (2010-03-22)
Expires at milestone:
-

No conditions.

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Obligations

Title Kind Rule set
Permitted fuels and fuel quality Governance -
Description:
The operator may use only the fuels listed in Section 3(1) and must comply with the applicable quality, sulphur, moisture and binder requirements.
Frequency:
Continuous
Check frequency:
Continuous
Products/Services:
Combustion plants not requiring a permit, using solid, liquid or gaseous fuels
Checking responsibility:
-
Check method:
-
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 3 Absatz 1-5
Source excerpt:
In Feuerungsanlagen nach § 1 dürfen nur die folgenden Brennstoffe eingesetzt werden:
Proper operation and manufacturer instructions Governance -
Description:
Plants must be in proper technical condition, operated with suitable fuels, and constructed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Frequency:
Continuous
Check frequency:
Continuous
Products/Services:
Combustion plants using solid fuels
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Technical condition check and comparison with manufacturer specifications
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 4 Absatz 1
Source excerpt:
Feuerungsanlagen für feste Brennstoffe dürfen nur betrieben werden, wenn sie sich in einem ordnungsgemäßen technischen Zustand befinden. Sie dürfen nur mit Brennstoffen nach § 3 Absatz 1 betrieben werden, für deren Einsatz sie nach Angaben des Herstellers geeignet sind. Errichtung und Betrieb haben sich nach den Vorgaben des Herstellers zu richten.
Advice for manually fed plants Due Diligence -
Description:
After construction or a change of operator, the operator must obtain advice within one year on proper operation, fuel storage and handling of solid fuels.
Frequency:
Event-triggered
Check frequency:
Event-triggered
Products/Services:
Manually fed combustion plants using solid fuels
Checking responsibility:
Chimney sweep
Check method:
Advice from a chimney sweep
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 4 Absatz 8
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber einer handbeschickten Feuerungsanlage für feste Brennstoffe hat sich nach der Errichtung oder nach einem Betreiberwechsel innerhalb eines Jahres hinsichtlich der sachgerechten Bedienung der Feuerungsanlage, der ordnungsgemäßen Lagerung des Brennstoffs sowie der Besonderheiten beim Umgang mit festen Brennstoffen von einer Schornsteinfegerin oder einem Schornsteinfeger ... beraten zu lassen.
Commissioning inspection and initial monitoring Due Diligence -
Description:
The operator must have compliance with applicable requirements established before commissioning and, for the plants covered by Section 14(2), within four weeks after commissioning.
Frequency:
Event-triggered
Check frequency:
Event-triggered
Products/Services:
Newly constructed or substantially modified combustion plants
Checking responsibility:
Chimney sweep
Check method:
Determination and measurement by a chimney sweep; issuance of a certificate
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 14 Absatz 1-4
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber einer ab dem 22. März 2010 errichteten oder wesentlich geänderten Feuerungsanlage ... hat die Einhaltung der jeweiligen Anforderungen innerhalb von vier Wochen nach der Inbetriebnahme von einer Schornsteinfegerin oder einem Schornsteinfeger feststellen zu lassen.
Recurring monitoring Due Diligence -
Description:
The operator must have compliance with the applicable emission and operating requirements monitored regularly; certain oil- and gas-fired plants are subject to a three- or two-year cycle, or a five-year cycle where continuous self-calibrating combustion control is installed.
Frequency:
Biennial
Check frequency:
Biennial
Products/Services:
Solid-fuel plants from 4 kW and oil- and gas-fired plants from 4 kW
Checking responsibility:
Chimney sweep
Check method:
Recurring measurements by a chimney sweep
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 15 Absatz 1-3
Source excerpt:
hat die Einhaltung der Anforderungen ... einmal in jedem zweiten Kalenderjahr von einer Schornsteinfegerin oder einem Schornsteinfeger durch Messungen feststellen zu lassen.
Measurement opening Governance -
Description:
The operator must install or arrange for installation of a compliant measurement opening and permit the competent authority to install one on request.
Frequency:
Event-triggered
Check frequency:
Continuous
Products/Services:
Combustion plants subject to mandatory chimney-sweep activities
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Installation of a measurement opening in accordance with Annex 1
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 12
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber einer Feuerungsanlage, für die nach den §§ 14 und 15 Messungen ... vorgeschrieben sind, hat eine Messöffnung herzustellen oder herstellen zu lassen ... In anderen ... Fällen hat der Betreiber auf Verlangen der zuständigen Behörde die Herstellung einer Messöffnung zu gestatten.
Measurement methods and equipment Record Keeping -
Description:
Measurements must be conducted using state-of-the-art measurement technology; measuring equipment used must be inspected every six months.
Frequency:
Continuous
Check frequency:
Continuous
Products/Services:
Solid-fuel, oil-fired and gas-fired combustion plants
Checking responsibility:
Operator; measuring equipment inspected by a notified body
Check method:
Measurement using the prescribed methods and suitable, regularly inspected measuring equipment
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 13 Absatz 1-3
Source excerpt:
Die eingesetzten Messeinrichtungen sind halbjährlich einmal von einer nach Landesrecht zuständigen Behörde bekannt gegebenen Stelle zu überprüfen.
Transitional monitoring of existing plants Due Diligence -
Description:
The operator must have compliance with the transitional requirements monitored by 31 December 2011 and subsequently every two years.
Frequency:
Biennial
Check frequency:
Biennial
Products/Services:
Existing combustion plants using solid fuels
Checking responsibility:
Chimney sweep
Check method:
Monitoring by a chimney sweep
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 25 Absatz 4
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber einer bestehenden Feuerungsanlage für feste Brennstoffe ... hat die Einhaltung der Anforderungen bis einschließlich 31. Dezember 2011 und anschließend alle zwei Jahre von einer Schornsteinfegerin oder einem Schornsteinfeger überwachen zu lassen.
Evidence for existing room-heating plants Record Keeping -
Description:
The operator must demonstrate compliance with the transitional limits and have the type-plate date established and the evidence submitted within the prescribed deadlines.
Frequency:
One-time
Check frequency:
One-time
Products/Services:
Existing room-heating combustion plants using solid fuels
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Submission of a manufacturer's test certificate or measurement by a chimney sweep
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 26 Absatz 1 und Absatz 5
Source excerpt:
Nachweise nach Absatz 1 Satz 2 müssen bis spätestens 31. Dezember 2012 dem Bezirksschornsteinfegermeister vorgelegt werden.
Transmission and recording of evidence Record Keeping -
Description:
The operator must ensure that evidence of all required activities is sent; the district chimney sweep must record the completed work in the sweeping register.
Frequency:
Event-triggered
Check frequency:
Event-triggered
Products/Services:
Combustion plants subject to mandatory chimney-sweep activities
Checking responsibility:
Operator and district chimney sweep
Check method:
Sending evidence to the district chimney sweep and recording it in the sweeping register
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 20
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber einer Feuerungsanlage hat dafür Sorge zu tragen, dass die Nachweise über die Durchführung aller von einer Schornsteinfegerin oder einem Schornsteinfeger durchzuführenden Tätigkeiten an den Bezirksschornsteinfegermeister gesendet werden.

Measures

No measures.

Penalties

Description Kind Rule set
Intentional or negligent breaches of the duties listed in Section 24, including use of unauthorised fuels, improper operation or failure to arrange monitoring, constitute administrative offences under Section 62(1) no. 7 of the Federal Immission Control Act. The Regulation does not specify a fine amount. Monetary Fine -
Responsible authority:
-
Source reference:
§ 24
Source excerpt:
Ordnungswidrig im Sinne des § 62 Absatz 1 Nummer 7 des Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetzes handelt, wer vorsätzlich oder fahrlässig
Continuing to operate a combustion plant contrary to the transitional requirements of Section 25(1) or Section 26(1) constitutes an administrative offence. Monetary Fine -
Responsible authority:
-
Source reference:
§ 24 Nummer 16
Source excerpt:
entgegen § 25 Absatz 1 Satz 1 oder § 26 Absatz 1 Satz 1 eine Feuerungsanlage weiterbetreibt

Milestones

Date Type Description
2010-03-22 Entry into Force Entry into force of the Regulation
Source reference:
§ 28
Source excerpt:
Diese Verordnung tritt am 22. März 2010 in Kraft.
2010-03-22 Repeal Repeal of the Regulation on small and medium-sized combustion plants
Source reference:
§ 28
Source excerpt:
Gleichzeitig tritt die Verordnung über kleine und mittlere Feuerungsanlagen in der Fassung der Bekanntmachung vom. 14. März 1997 ... außer Kraft.
2013-01-01 Other Transition to authorised district chimney sweeps
Source reference:
§ 27
Source excerpt:
An die Stelle der Bezirksschornsteinfegermeister treten ab dem 1. Januar 2013 die bevollmächtigten Bezirksschornsteinfeger nach § 48 Satz 1 des Schornsteinfeger-Handwerksgesetzes.
2015-01-01 Application Start Start of various Stage 1 requirements for existing and newly constructed plants
Source reference:
§ 25 Absatz 1 und Absatz 3; § 26 Absatz 6
Source excerpt:
1. Januar 2015
2015-01-01 Application Start Application start of Stage 2 emission limits for certain plants
Source reference:
§ 5 Absatz 1
Source excerpt:
Die Grenzwerte der Stufe 2 erst für Anlagen, die nach dem 31. Dezember 2014 errichtet werden.
2016-01-01 Application Start Start of the transitional period for compliance with limits for certain log-fired plants
Source reference:
§ 5 Absatz 1
Source excerpt:
die Grenzwerte der Stufe 2 erst für Anlagen, die nach dem 31. Dezember 2016 errichtet werden.
2017-12-31 Other Deadline for upgrading or decommissioning certain room-heating combustion plants
Source reference:
§ 26 Absatz 2
Source excerpt:
1. Januar 1975 bis 31. Dezember 1984 | 31. Dezember 2017
2019-01-01 Application Start Start of the emission-limit obligation for existing plants constructed from 1995 to 2004
Source reference:
§ 25 Absatz 1
Source excerpt:
vom 1. Januar 1995 bis einschließlich 31. Dezember 2004 | 1. Januar 2019
2020-12-31 Other Deadline for upgrading or decommissioning certain room-heating combustion plants
Source reference:
§ 26 Absatz 2
Source excerpt:
1. Januar 1985 bis 31. Dezember 1994 | 31. Dezember 2020
2022-01-01 Application Start Start of chimney requirements for newly constructed solid-fuel combustion plants
Source reference:
§ 19 Absatz 1
Source excerpt:
Bei einer Feuerungsanlage für feste Brennstoffe, die nach dem 31. Dezember 2021 errichtet wird
2024-12-31 Other Deadline for upgrading or decommissioning the youngest covered room-heating combustion plants
Source reference:
§ 26 Absatz 2
Source excerpt:
1. Januar 1995 bis einschließlich 21. März 2010 | 31. Dezember 2024
2025-01-01 Application Start Start of the emission-limit obligation for existing plants constructed from 2005 to 21 March 2010
Source reference:
§ 25 Absatz 1
Source excerpt:
vom 1. Januar 2005 bis einschließlich 21. März 2010 | 1. Januar 2025

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