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Step 2 
Presentation of an independent expert opinion in order to prove that all the requirements have 
been met. The assessor shall provide a reliable and unambiguous statement as to whether, 
from his/her technical point of view, an individual Technical Approval can be recommended. 
Depending on the subject matter of the application, it is possible to waive this two-step pro 
cedure, if the assessor submits a respective application in agreement with the BSH. In this 
case, the entire set of application documents, in combination with the expert opinion and a 
confirmation that all the requirements have been met, shall be submitted. 
2-1.3 Miscellaneous 
It is recommended to initiate the procedure for the individual Technical Approval at an early 
planning stage in order to be able to draw up and present the necessary documents in good 
time. As experience has shown, required expert opinions demand a huge amount of time. 
2-1.4 Time schedule 
In general, the individual Technical Approval must be available for the 3 rd release. 
The expert opinion, including all the requirements placed on the use of the subject matter of the 
application, shall be submitted to the BSH prior to the 2 nd release. A reliable statement from the 
assessor with respect to specific design questions may also be required in order to complete 
the basic design (final design). This shall also be submitted to the BSH prior to the 2 nd release. 
Proof that all the requirements of the expert opinion have been accordingly met shall be 
available for the 3 rd release, at the latest two months prior to the construction product/type of 
construction under review in these proceedings being used for the first time. 
2.-I.5 Simplified procedure for Individual technical Approvals 
For construction products and types of construction for which an individual Technical Appro 
val has already been obtained during other proceedings, the assessor may come to an agree 
ment with the BSH regarding the necessity of a complete concept by referring to the indivi 
dual Technical Approval already granted. 
Appendix 2-11 Special notes for procedures related to grouted joints 
2-11.1 Fundamentals 
In terms of the European Construction Products Directive, grouted joints represent an non- 
regulated type of construction; therefore, the mortars and concrete (grout) implemented re 
present non-regulated construction products. 
2-II.2 General procedure 
The builder of the structure, resp. his/her nominated deputy, shall apply ad hoc for the indivi 
dual Technical Approval at the BSH. To this purpose, he/she shall use the services of a suita 
ble expert who is a competent assessor for the approval object. This expert has the following 
tasks and responsibilities: 
Step 1 
Compilation of a concept paper with regard to the planned procedure in order to demonstrate 
the grouted joint. This shall at least contain: