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04. 12. 2008

Adjustment of our fees as of 1 January 2009

Category: Presse, Allgemeine Informationen, CERT news online Nr. 16 / Dezember 2008

 

We managed to keep our prices relatively stable in recent years. However, due to general cost increases and significant investments in our infrastructure, we have to adjust our fees as of 1 January 2009 for some procedures that fail to cover costs. The adjustment of fees does not concern the majority of specialist company certifications, e.g., in pipeline construction (GW 301) and well construction (W 120), as well as the European product certification procedures.

The average increase is about five percent. We ask you for your understanding and we would be pleased if you chose to benefit four our improved service quality in the future.

Other news from this category:

11. 12. 2008 Modified certification marks available

DVGW CERT GmbH is making minor changes to its certification marks in order to improve clarity for users. The present marks remain valid until further notice.

 

04. 12. 2008 New application forms must be used from 1 January 2009

Since we are still receiving applications on old forms of the certification body of DVGW e.V., we would like to point out that from 1 January 2009 only the new certification application forms of DVGW CERT GmbH can be accepted.

12. 11. 2008 The significance of management system certifications for companies in the gas and water industry illustrated by the example of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and BS OHSAS 18001

As an industry certification organisation, DVGW CERT GmbH focuses on the management system certification of companies in the gas and water industry.

12. 11. 2008 First companies successfully certified based on DVGW Code of Practice W 491-1 "Qualification criteria for companies involved in the inspection and maintenance of water distribution systems"

With the handover of the certificates during GAT '08 in Dortmund, the first specialist companies received their confirmation following the successful completion of the certification procedures.

12. 11. 2008 DVGW Code of Practice GW 301 "Qualification criteria for pipeline construction companies" is being revised

The draft of the revised GW 301 is expected for spring of 2009. Customers of DVGW CERT GmbH will receive timely information regarding the changes.

12. 11. 2008 New requirements specified for initial testing and certification of patio heaters

In light of recent developments, new safety requirements regarding the limitation of the ignition performance of patio heaters apply for initial testing and certification.

12. 11. 2008 Gas leak meters according to DVGW-VP 952 can still be used with 22 mbar

Despite the requirements contained in the new TRGI 2008, there is currently no need to switch existing meters from 22 to 23 mbar. This also applies to the validity of existing certifications.

12. 11. 2008 VOB prequalification gains importance

There has been a considerable increase in the demand for VOB prequalification pursuant to the guideline of the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs dated 25 April 2005 (as amended on 14 September 2007).

12. 11. 2008 DVGW CERT GmbH expands its accreditation in the area of certification of environmental management systems.

DVGW CERT GmbH now also certifies manufacturers of products in the gas and water industry in accordance with ISO 14001.

29. 10. 2008 First DVGW certificates for hoses and hose fittings for the non-permanent transport of drinking water (e.g. on fairgrounds)

After successful type examination, the first type examination certificate for hoses according to VP 549 and hose fittings according to VP 550 have now been issued.

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