Here are 7 common questions and answers in the category trade certificates for the Swedish construction industry. Every answer is anchored in primary law (PBL, BBR, KTjL, AFS, ABS 18, AB 04) and authoritative guidance. The data is open and free to use with attribution.
ID06 is an industry-wide system for identification, attendance registration and competence management on construction sites. All workers must hold a valid ID06 card under industry practice, and it has been required under Skatteverket's personnel ledger since 2016.
Sources: Skatteförfarandelagen 39 kap. 11 a § · ID06
An authorised electrical installer is a natural person with technical competence registered with Elsäkerhetsverket. Only electrical installation firms that have an authorised electrical installer for regulatory compliance may carry out electrical installation work under Elsäkerhetslagen 2016:732.
Sources: Elsäkerhetslagen 2016:732 · Elsäkerhetsverket
Säker Vatten authorisation means the plumbing firm follows the Säker Vatteninstallation industry rules, has at least one fitter per firm trained and certified, and issues a certificate after installation. Authorisation reduces the risk of water damage and is often required by insurers.
Sources: Säker Vatteninstallation 2021:1 · Installatörsföretagen
BF9K is a quality, environment and work-environment management system for construction firms developed by Stockholms Byggmästareförening. Certification is done by a third party and shows that the firm has systems equivalent to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
Sources: BF9K · Stockholms Byggmästareförening
A trade certificate is not statutory but is industry practice via Byggnadsindustrins Yrkesnämnd (BYN). The certificate is issued after a completed journeyman test and documented work hours, and is required by many clients. Zaragoza AB always hires trade-trained craftsmen.
Sources: BYN · Byggnads
A Heta Arbeten certificate is required for anyone performing welding, cutting, soldering or open-flame work at a temporary workplace. The certificate is issued by Brandskyddsföreningen after completed training and is valid for five years. Required by insurers under SBF 506.
Sources: SBF 506 · Brandskyddsföreningen
A kontrollansvarig under PBL (KA) is a certified person who assists the client in ensuring the control plan is followed. The KA must be certified by an accredited body such as RISE or Kiwa and hold authorisation of normal or complicated complexity under PBL 10 kap. 9 §.
Sources: PBL 10 kap. 9 § · BFS 2011:14 KA