To get a building component approved, you must apply for approval. If you already have an approval, you must apply for renewal instead. If your approval has expired, you must apply for approval.
Before applying for approval, we recommend reading the Application guidelines for the GVD scheme. You need to follow the gudidelines, when applying for approval.
Link to the Application guidelines for the GDV scheme
At Virk.dk you fill out an electronic application form. You must have a number of attachments ready, which you must use when you filling out the application form. These attachments are listed below.
Fill out and attach the list of versions:
The building component must appear clearly from the picture. We recommend the background being white.
Drawings of the construction product must be attached.
Drawings must be an exploded view.
The drawing can be supplemented with sectional drawings.
Fill out and attach the relevant schedule of materials:
Download schedule of materials Taps here
Download schedule of materials Devices here
Download schedule of materials Metal pipes
Download schedule of materials Sealants and linings
Download schedule of materials Fittings manifolds valves here
Download schedule of materials Pipes and hoses of plastic and elastomers here
Fill out and attach the relevant document:
If you apply for approval on behalf of another company, a power of attorney to act must be attached.
Test report for lead, cadmium and possible nickel.
When all attachments have been collected, you are ready to fill in the electronic application form at Virk.dk
NOTE: you will not receive a confirmation of submission of the application from Virk.dk as before. The confirmation will come directly from GDV after a few days.
The application procedure for GDV approval is as follows:
| Fill out the application | The electronic application form is filled out with all requested information and attached with all relevant documentation including the health-related properties of the building component. |
| Receipt is received | An automatic receipt is received by email immediately after pressing "Send". Subsequently, the applicant will receive an email from the Danish Authority of Social Services and Housing with information of the application case number. |
| Submit additional documents | Any additional documentation regarding an application must be submitted via email: GDV@sbst.dk with reference to the application case number. |
| The Authority will assess the application | The Authority will begin to assess the application and evaluate if the documentation submitted is adequate. The applicant will be contacted directly if any documentation is missing in order to proceed. |
| Request for further information | If the documentation and information submitted with the application is inconclusive for the Authority to issue a decision of either approval or denial, the applicant will receive a request for further information. |
| The Authority will finish the processing | When it is assessed that the documentation and information submitted with the application is adequate, the Authority will finish the processing of the application. |
| The Authority will make final decision | If the building component meets the requirements of approval, the Authority will forward a letter of commitment of GDV approval with a draft of the approval letter and a draft of the list of versions for the certificate appendix. An electronic invoice of the approval fee is sent shortly after. |
| GDV certificate will be issued |
When the Authority has registred the payment of the fee, the final GDV approval letter and GDV certificate will be issued. Information on the GDV certificate will be published on the GDV list. https://www.godkendttildrikkevand.dk/ |
Currently, a simple case takes 2-3 months to process