Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, Service Center

Applying for certificates of competence according to the Chemicals Climate Protection Ordinance

Here you can find out where and how you can obtain a certificate of competence in accordance with the Chemicals Climate Protection Ordinance.

Detailed description

If you install, leak-check, maintain, repair, or recover equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases, you must apply for a certificate of competence to continue your work. This applies to activities related to...

  • Refrigeration systems, air conditioning systems and heat pumps,
  • Facilities that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases as solvents,
  • Fire protection systems and fire extinguishers,
  • High-voltage switchgear
  • Air conditioning systems in motor vehicles.

Further information can be found in the "Links" section.

 

Information

Prerequisites

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Documents required

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Please note

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Deadlines

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Procedure

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Processing time

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Fees

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Legal remedies

Not applicable

Legal basis

Section 5 paragraph 2 of the Chemicals Climate Protection Ordinance (ChemKlimaschutzV)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/chemklimaschutzv/__5.html

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Address and contact information

Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, Service Center

Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (by phone: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-2 p.m.).

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Keywords: Climate Protection Ordinance

Last updated: 11.09.2026