The PfB is an internationally active, accredited and notified testing, surveillance and certification centre for building components, based in Stephanskirchen near Rosenheim. It tests building components such as doors, gates, windows, façades, grilles, roller shutters and fittings. The PfB is owner-managed and also a company within the TÜV NORD GROUP.

The PfB is based at Lackermannweg 24, 83071 Stephanskirchen (Rosenheim region, Bavaria, Germany). State-of-the-art test stands are available in test halls covering over 3,000 m². The team can be contacted on +49 (0)8036 / 67 49 47-0 or at info@pfb-rosenheim.de.

The PfB tests doors and automatic doors, gates, windows, façades, grilles, roller shutters, fittings and their fixings and building connections. It also tests materials and special components. For fire tests, the PfB cooperates with its shareholder, TÜV NORD.

Yes. The PfB is notified testing body No. 1644 and is therefore authorised to carry out tests for CE marking (mandated characteristics). The certification body PfBcert is also accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065 and recognised by the DIBt for building control purposes.

Yes. PfB is a company within the TÜV NORD GROUP and forms part of the Testing business division. It thus combines decades of testing experience with the internationally recognised TÜV NORD network.

PfB offers four core services: testing of building components, product certification, technical Expert’s reports (e.g. defect and damage assessments) and specialist seminars. All services are tailored to manufacturers, designers, surveyors and specialist contractors in the construction industry.

The PfB has its origins in the PTE ‘Prüfinstitut Türentechnik + Einbruchssicherheit’ (Test Institute for Door Technology and Burglary Resistance), which was founded in 1983 by Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Rüdiger Müller. In 2004, this institute evolved into the current PfB and has established itself internationally as a specialist testing centre for building components.

Please direct enquiries to the PfB team – by telephone on +49 (0)8036 / 67 49 47-0, by email to info@pfb-rosenheim.de or via the contact form on the website. Please describe the building component, the desired property and the relevant standard, and you will receive a suitable testing quotation.

Notification No. 1644 means that PfB is officially recognised by the authorities as a testing body for CE marking. Tests on mandated properties for the CE mark may only be carried out by such notified, accredited bodies.

Yes. Thanks to large-scale test stands – such as façade test stands up to 6.0 × 8.0 m and smoke control test stands up to 9.0 × 6.0 m – the PfB also tests non-standard sizes. For specific requirements, the team develops bespoke test stands and tailor-made special tests

The PfB tests building components in the areas of safety (e.g. burglary resistance, fall protection), fire safety (e.g. sustained performance, smoke control), climate/weather (e.g. air permeability, resistance to driving rain, wind load), building acoustics (sound insulation) and serviceability (e.g. mechanical strength). Special tests, such as those for flood or hurricane protection, are also possible.

Initial Type Testing (ITT) is the complete set of tests used to determine the performance characteristics of a representative product type. Manufacturers require this as the basis for CE marking and the Declaration of Performance before placing a construction product on the market for the first time.

Type testing must be repeated as soon as the design, raw materials, component suppliers or manufacturing process change in such a way that a tested property is significantly affected. No new initial type testing is required if identical or performance-equivalent components are installed in accordance with the standard.

The duration depends on the scope of the testing. Individual property tests can be carried out in a few days, whilst a full test programme for CE marking usually takes several weeks. The PfB will provide you with a specific timeframe after reviewing the documentation relating to the building components and the standard. The PfB has extensive testing capacity, which means test dates can be allocated quickly.

Yes. Tests on the mandatory properties for CE marking may only be carried out by recognised, accredited and notified testing bodies. The PfB is notified testing body No. 1644 and is therefore authorised to carry out these tests.

The costs depend on the component, the test programme and the number of test specimens, and are calculated on a case-by-case basis. A single property test is cheaper than a complete CE test programme. Please send us your enquiry, specifying the product and the required standard – we will provide you with a detailed quotation.

The PfB tests the burglary resistance of windows, doors and other building components in accordance with DIN EN 1627 in resistance classes RC1N to RC6. Testing involves static loading, dynamic impact and manual burglary attempts.

During a sound insulation test, the entire building component is measured on a test rig in accordance with ISO 10140. The result is the rated sound insulation index Rw, together with the spectrum adjustment values C and Ctr, expressed in decibels. The PfB has several sound insulation test rigs for different formats and applications.

Yes. The PfB also tests non-standard sizes on large-format test rigs – for example, façades up to 6.0 × 8.0 m. For project-specific designs and unusual requirements , the team develops bespoke test rigs and special test programmes, precisely tailored to the respective building element.

The number of test specimens required is specified in the relevant test or classification standard and varies depending on the property being tested. Before testing begins, the PfB will inform you exactly how many samples are required, in what form, and under what climatic conditions.

The PfB prepares technical reports on windows, external doors, gates, roller shutter systems, roller shutter boxes, building envelope connections and internal doors. The focus is on defect assessments, lists of complaints and damage assessments. This covers all reports that can be carried out without the involvement of a publicly appointed and sworn expert.

An expert report is useful in the event of complaints, damage or disputes regarding product quality – for example, in cases of leaks, condensation, draughts or malfunctions. The PfB objectively assesses whether a building component meets the required specifications, thereby providing a sound basis for decision-making.

A blower-door test checks the airtightness of a building or building component by applying defined positive and negative pressures. The PfB also carries out these tests on large-scale buildings. It is useful for airtightness certification, for locating leaks and in combination with infrared thermography.

The PfB prepares reports that can be carried out without the involvement of publicly appointed and sworn experts. These include technical defect and damage assessments, as well as metrological evidence. For tasks that strictly require public appointment, please contact the PfB team directly to discuss suitable solutions.

The focus is on thermal insulation, moisture resistance, air permeability, safety in use and sound insulation. Specialists also assess thermal and moisture protection – including condensation analyses – façade technology and watertightness, the entire range of fittings, as well as power-operated doors and gates.

As a rule, reports are drawn up directly at the client’s construction site or property. If more detailed investigations are required, the PfB’s laboratories and testing facilities can be utilised. This allows for a sensible combination of site inspections and metrological verification.

The assessment is carried out entirely by PfB assessors, from the site inspection through to the preparation of the report. Lists of complaints and defect assessments are drawn up for windows, external doors and gates. The report documents the findings in a clear and traceable manner and classifies them technically in accordance with the relevant requirements.

Yes. The PfB carries out moisture calculations and subsequent technical verification procedures to assess condensation at building envelope junctions, building components and profiles. Among other things, it uses blower-door testing and a high-resolution infrared camera for thermal insulation analyses.

The reports are prepared by experienced PfB experts with many years’ experience in testing and standardisation, supported by assistants. Areas of specialisation include thermal and moisture protection, air permeability and façade technology, the entire range of fittings, as well as automatic doors and gates.

You can request an expert report via the PfB contact form or directly by calling 08036 / 67 49 47-0 or emailing info@pfb-rosenheim.de. Please describe the building component, the nature of the damage and the location – the team will then agree with you on the scope of the report, an on-site appointment and, if necessary, additional laboratory tests.

The PfB offers practical specialist seminars covering doors, windows, gates and building components. Topics include CE basics, burglary protection, fire and smoke protection, building acoustics, flood protection, air, water and wind tightness, retrofit solutions and the Construction Products Regulation.

The CE Expert for Building Components is a qualification awarded by the PfB. Anyone who completes all three CE Fundamentals modules receives a certificate as a CE Expert for Building Components. The modules cover doors and gates, fire and smoke protection, and power-operated doors and gates.

The seminars are aimed at manufacturers, designers, fitters, surveyors, architects, specialist retailers and quality managers. Engineers, developers, sales staff, site managers and technicians who wish to specifically expand their expertise in the testing of building components will also benefit.

We offer flexible training solutions: you can either opt for our intensive formats (one- and two-day seminars with test bench demonstrations), or you can organise your training on a modular basis by selecting the relevant modules and booking dates. If you require a bespoke solution, we would be happy to develop tailor-made in-house seminars that are precisely tailored to your company’s requirements.

Both. PfB seminars take place on-site in Rosenheim, at partner locations or as online training, and can be flexibly combined. A particular advantage is the live demonstrations on the test benches and real-life damage examples directly at the test centre.

Yes, all seminar participants receive a certificate confirming their attendance at the training course. Upon completion of all three CE fundamentals modules, participants receive a certificate as a CE expert for construction products. This company-neutral qualification, issued by an independent testing centre, attests to in-depth specialist knowledge of the testing and conformity of construction products.

Yes. In addition to open-enrolment courses, the PfB offers in-house and online training courses that are tailored specifically to your company. This enables you to provide targeted training for several employees and to strengthen the quality, safety and conformity of your products in the long term.

The seminars provide expert knowledge on burglary protection, fire and smoke protection, building acoustics, flood protection, air, water and wind tightness, retrofit solutions and the Construction Products Regulation. For topics outside the scope of building components, the PfB refers participants to the programme offered by its partner, TÜV NORD Akademie.

The PfB seminars are aimed at a specialist audience with a background in building components; relevant professional experience is an advantage. As the modules build on one another, it is recommended that you start with the ‘ ’ module on CE fundamentals. The exact requirements for each seminar can be found in the relevant course description.

The current seminar programme is available as a PDF on the PfB website; each event has its own details page with dates and registration information. If you have any questions, please contact the seminar team on 08036 / 67 49 47-0 or at info@pfb-rosenheim.de.

PfBcert is the PfB’s certification body for product certification. It is accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065 and operates as an impartial, independent body. PfBcert helps manufacturers ensure that their construction products comply with European and national requirements and can be used safely.

PfBcert is a product certification body accredited and notified in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065. In addition, it is recognised by the DIBt as a supervisory and certification body under the State Building Regulations – for example, for fire protection barriers in accordance with general building approval or type approval.

PfBcert offers programmes ranging from PfB-ZE 1 to PfB-ZE 11 – including for burglar-resistant building elements (DIN EN 1627), door handles and security fittings (EN 1906), windows and external doors (DIN EN 14351-1), locks (EN 12209), panic locks (EN 179/EN 1125), gates (EN 13241) and curtain wall systems (EN 13830).

CE marking is required by law and confirms compliance with the mandatory characteristics of the relevant product standard. Voluntary certification – for example, for burglary resistance or accessibility – goes beyond this and verifies additional product characteristics that serve as quality and marketing arguments.

Certification under the PfB-ZE 1 programme (burglar-resistant building components and retrofit products in accordance with DIN EN 1627 and DIN 18104) ensures that your products are entered into the manufacturers’ register of the Commission for Police Crime Prevention (KPK). This entry is an important selling point in tenders.

The Ü mark certifies that a construction product complies with national building regulations. For fire-resistant closures with general building approval or type approval (DIBt), monitoring and certification by a recognised body such as PfBcert is mandatory – the Ü mark may only be affixed once this has been completed.

Certification takes place within the framework of a defined certification programme: successful initial testing of the relevant properties, assessment of the manufacturer’s in-house production control and – depending on the programme – ongoing monitoring. Once certification has been granted, the manufacturer may mark their product accordingly.

The amended Construction Products Regulation (EU 2024/3110) has been in force since 8 January 2026. For windows and doors, the existing procedures are expected to continue to apply until around 2029. New requirements include extended environmental and sustainability data and a digital product passport (DPP), accessible via a QR code, for example.

Yes. PfBcert certifies gates in accordance with DIN EN 13241 (PfB-ZE 10 programme) and curtain walls in accordance with EN 13830 (PfB-ZE 11 programme). In addition, there are programmes for accessible doors, windows and openings in accordance with DIN 18040, as well as for fire and smoke protection in accordance with EN 16034.

Factory production control (FPC) is the continuous, documented self-monitoring of production by the manufacturer. It is a mandatory component of the declaration of conformity: valid certification or CE marking is only granted in conjunction with a successful initial inspection and – depending on the system – external surveillance.