Manure tank inspector (temporary provision and establishment)

Fees per January 1, 2020 for the introductory course is DKK 6.515.

The fee is to be paid to the Secretariat of the Manure Tank Scheme. For further information, please contact the Secretariat by the contact information below.

Citizens in EU- and EEA countries or citizens in a country, which EU has made an agreement with, regarding provision of services, has the right to carry out business as a manure tank inspector in Denmark, if they have acquired foreign qualifications equivalent to these two conditions:

• Having basic training in building technology or equivalent knowledge based on experience from production, mounting and repair of manure tanks etc;

• Having professional experience in relevant fields, e.g. building tasks connected with agriculture or related sectors.

The citizens have to provide documentation for fulfilling the two conditions.

Furthermore, the citizens have to have completed an introductory course including a test for the authorization scheme.

To see a list of authorized and active inspectors please visit this website.

The decision on granting the authorization will be made as soon as possible after a complete application is received by the Secretariat of the Manure Tank Scheme.

In simple cases, you can expect to get an answer within four weeks.

If the decision can’t be reached within four weeks, you will be notified when you can expect an answer about your application.

In case of rejection

If the Board of the Manure Tank Scheme decides to reject your application for authorization, you will receive a reasoned decision. If you disagree with the decision to refuse your application, you have the right to appeal. The deadline for submitting an appeal is four weeks from the date on which the decision was announced.

The appeal should be submitted in writing by e-mail or letter to the Secretariat of the Manure Tank Scheme. Please find contact details below. The Secretariat will convey your appeal to the Danish Environmental Protection Agency.

Legal basis in Danish law

Order 1322 of the 14.12.2012 on controlling manure tanks.

Legal basis in EU law

Title III, Chapter I (General system for the recognition of evidence of training)