[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Managing a condominium<\/strong> comes with many responsibilities<\/strong>, including the safety of the electrical systems<\/strong>. One of the most important issues concerns the verification<\/strong> of earthing systems<\/strong>, which are often not adequately considered. But what are the duties of an administrator in this area<\/strong>? In this article, we<\/strong> will provide a practical and clear<\/strong> guide<\/strong> on how an administrator<\/strong> can fulfill<\/strong> their obligations. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” custom_margin=”||25px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Presidential Decree 462\/01<\/strong>, which came into force in 2002<\/strong>, regulates the periodic checks<\/strong> of earthing systems<\/strong>, electrical systems<\/strong> in areas at risk of explosion<\/strong> and protection against atmospheric discharges<\/strong>. These checks are mandatory<\/strong> in the workplace<\/strong> to ensure that the systems are safe<\/strong> and compliant<\/strong>. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/crinspection.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2.png” alt=”Verification of earthing systems in condominiums: the responsibilities of the administrator” title_text=”Verification of earthing systems in condominiums: the responsibilities of the administrator2″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” custom_margin=”||25px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n By virtue of the amendment to Presidential Decree 462\/01<\/strong> that took place in 2020<\/strong> , however, there are two ways in which the checks are carried out:<\/p>\n In a condominium, the administrator<\/strong>, although not always equated with an employer<\/strong>, can be considered as such<\/strong> when workers work within the condominium<\/strong>, such as maintenance<\/strong>, cleaning<\/strong> or security<\/strong> workers. This is what the D. Lgs. 81\/08<\/strong>, which extends the obligation of checks<\/strong> to environments in which work activities are carried out<\/strong>, even if these figures are not direct employees<\/strong>. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]The condominium manager has the obligation to ensure the safety of the common electrical systems<\/strong>. Even if there are no direct employees, the Ministry’s circular provides that the verification of the systems<\/strong> must be carried out regularly in the presence of any work activity. For example, the intervention of a technician or a cleaning company makes it mandatory to periodically check the earthing system<\/strong>, to prevent any accidents or malfunctions. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]The legislation provides that the inspection of earthing systems<\/strong> is carried out every five years<\/strong> for condominiums with ordinary systems. However, this periodicity is reduced to two years<\/strong> for condominiums that have certain characteristics, such as garages with a surface area of more than 300 m\u00b2<\/strong>, buildings with a height of more than 24 meters<\/strong>, or heating systems with a power of more than 116 kW<\/strong>. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The penalties related to the failure to verify the systems<\/strong> can be both administrative<\/strong> and criminal<\/strong>, depending on the seriousness of the violations. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Presidential Decree 462\/01<\/strong> establishes that the checks must be conducted by a Body Authorized<\/strong> by the Mimit<\/strong> (Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy). It is the administrator’s responsibility to appoint a certified body<\/strong> to carry out the verification and ensure that the system complies with all the safety<\/strong> requirements required by law. CR Inspection<\/strong><\/span>, an accredited and authorized body, through its organization distributed throughout the Italian territory, is the right and reliable partner for these checks. We offer punctual<\/strong> execution, complete assistance<\/strong> and transparency in costs<\/strong>. Through our highly qualified staff, we are able to provide the services of periodic checks<\/strong> and extraordinary checks<\/strong> on any type of plant. Managing a condominium comes with many responsibilities, including the safety of the electrical systems. One of the most important issues concerns the verification of earthing systems, which are often not adequately considered. But what are the duties of an administrator in this area? In this article, we will provide a practical and clear guide on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":27782,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30192","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-verification-of-earthing-systems"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/crinspection.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30192","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/crinspection.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/crinspection.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crinspection.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crinspection.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30192"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/crinspection.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30192\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30238,"href":"https:\/\/crinspection.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30192\/revisions\/30238"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crinspection.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27782"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/crinspection.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30192"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crinspection.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30192"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crinspection.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Reference legislation: Presidential Decree 462\/01<\/h2>\n
The Ministry<\/strong> then expressed its opinion on earthing checks in condominiums<\/strong> through the MAP Protocol Circular no. 10723 of 25 February 2005<\/strong>, declaring that the obligation to check earthing is present whenever a work environment<\/strong> can be identified and therefore even when there is no employment relationship<\/strong>. Therefore, a worker<\/strong> also includes installers<\/strong>, supervisors<\/strong>, cleaners<\/strong>, maintenance of buildings<\/strong>, maintenance workers<\/strong> of related systems, equipment and managers of green spaces<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n
The mandatory checks<\/strong> referred to in the MAP circular mentioned above must always be carried out by a Qualified Body<\/strong> pursuant to Presidential Decree 462\/01<\/strong>, even when checks are carried out in a non-accredited area<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThe responsibilities of the condominium administrator<\/h2>\n
\nIf failures or accidents occur due to a non-compliant<\/strong> system, the administrator could be held liable. This makes verification not only a legal obligation<\/strong>, but a matter of personal protection<\/strong> and risk prevention<\/strong>.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nThe periodicity of the checks<\/h2>\n
\nBeing aware of these technical specifications<\/strong> is essential for the administrator, who must organize the verification according to the type of system<\/strong> and the potential risk<\/strong> present in the condominium.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/crinspection.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3.png” alt=”Verification of earthing systems in condominiums: the responsibilities of the administrator” title_text=”Verification of earthing systems in condominiums: the responsibilities of the administrator3″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nThe extent of the penalties<\/h2>\n
Administrative penalties<\/strong>: In the event of failure to periodically maintain<\/strong> earthing systems, protection against atmospheric discharges or in areas with danger of explosion, the penalties vary between \u20ac2,500<\/strong> and \u20ac6,400<\/strong>. In addition, if during an inspection you do not have the reports of the checks carried out<\/strong>, the fines can range from \u20ac500<\/strong> to \u20ac1,800<\/strong>.
Criminal sanctions<\/strong>: Criminal penalties are provided for lack of checks in areas at risk of explosion<\/strong> or failure to assess the risk of lightning<\/strong>. In these cases, arrest is provided for from 3 to 6 months<\/strong>. For other violations such as failure to protect against the risk of contact or surges, the shutdown can range from 2 to 4 months<\/strong>.
It is important to remember that the checks must be carried out by Bodies Authorized<\/strong> by the Mimit<\/strong>, thus ensuring the regularity and impartiality of the control. <\/p>\nHow to appoint an Authorised Body<\/h2>\n
\nTo find out more, you can contact our service contact, Martina<\/strong>, at +39 375 772 1252<\/strong><\/a> or at the email segreteria.dpr462@crinspection.it<\/strong><\/a>.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"