Construction products and techniques for temporary structures

Temporary structures are repeatedly erected and taken down. They include, for example, bleachers, tents and rides for fairgrounds. Temporary structures are special structures within the meaning of Section 2 of the Model Building Code (Musterbauordnung) and are hence relevant from a regulatory point of view.

Regulatory framework

Temporary structures do not fall under the Construction Products Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 305/2011). However, they are considered as structural works under national law in accordance with Section 2 of the Model Building Code.

DIBt grants national technical approvals (abZ) and/or general construction technique permits (aBG) in cases where the products or construction techniques deviate significantly from the applicable Technical Building Rules, cf. in particular MVV TB, Section B 2.1.

An example of such a case is if design assisted by testing is used to determine characteristic values in order to come to a more economical design solution for the temporary structures or if tests for verification of sufficient robustness are required.

Aus der Arbeit des Sachverständigenausschusses "Gerüste" (24 pages ) Stand: 1. Januar 2025 Design of joints between standards with one-sided, centrically fixed spigot made of steel for working and service scaffolds, as well as for falsework (29 pages ) Ausgabe 4/2017: 10. Oktober 2017 Rechnerische Behandlung von abgesteckten (geschraubten) Ständerstößen für Arbeits- und Schutzgerüste sowie für Traggerüste aus Stahl (17 pages ) Stand: August 2025

National procedure

To prepare an abZ/aBG for your construction product, we need an application from you. We recommend that you contact us prior to doing so. Feel free to send us your enquiry informally via email to dibt(at)dibt(.)de or to the competent technical contact listed in the top right.

For a first assessment, please send us the following information:

  • Description of the construction product and its intended field of use
    • e.g. material, configuration, number of sizes, variants, dimensions
    • e.g. use in walls, ceilings, interior construction, building services
  • Description of the construction technique and its field of application
    • e.g. design of walls, ceilings, elements, etc., and interaction of components
    • e.g. application in foundation engineering, reinforced concrete construction, building insulation; as load-bearing or non-load-bearing component; under static and quasi-static loading; fire exposure; other environmental exposures
  • Information regarding impact on regulatory concerns
    • in particular structural integrity, fire protection, health and environment protection, sound insulation as well as thermal performance
  • Explanation of need for an abZ/aBG
  • Contact details
    • preferably email address and/or telephone number, as well as name, organisation/company, and postal address

We will then contact you to clarify the next steps.

If you already hold a DIBt approval and/or construction technique permit and wish to apply for an amendment, supplement, or renewal, please use the form provided below.

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new decision
E
supplement
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amendment
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renewal
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valid until
Subject concerned Applicant Decision no. Validity
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Einrastklaue "Typ 48" Wilhelm Layher GmbH & Co. KG 74361 Güglingen-Eibensbach Z-8.4-860 Z: 30.07.2020
Ä + V: 08.07.2025
G: 03.08.2030