With the arrival of spring and the most mild temperatures, in many Italian homes it is time to turn off the heating. But not everywhere the deadlines are the same: the law establishes Different dates for each climatic zonebased on the geographical location and the grades of the locality. Nicola Teofilo di Immobiliare.it, which recalls how the national rules set precise limits both for the ignition and for the extinguishing of the plantsas well as for the maximum temperature allowed inside the houses.
The rules for the ignition and shutdown of heating in Italy are contained in DPR 412 of 1993which divides the national territory into Six climatic zonesfrom the A alla fdepending on the average annual climate and the so-called grades. This technical parameter measures the need for heating a location: The higher the value, the longer the period in which it is allowed to keep the heating on.
In detail, The Italian climatic zones they are divided as follows:
Here you are Official dates for off the heating in 2025divided by area:
Condominiums, autonomous plants and possible extensions in case of anomalous cold
In the case of centralized plantspresent above all in the condominiums, it is mandatory to comply with the dates established by the legislation. For those who have autonomous systemsit is possible to manage in a more flexible way the off heating, always with an eye to energy saving and to the environmental sustainability.
However, it should be remembered that Municipalities have the right to authorize temporary exceptionsin the event of particularly rigid weather conditions, provided that the use of the plants is limited to the middle of the maximum hours required by law.
New obligations are coming: goodbye to gas boilers since 2040
The future of domestic heating is destined to change radically. The European directives on the sustainability of buildings They push towards a gradual abandonment of traditional gas systems, in favor of more ecological and efficient solutions.
Here are the key stages of the transition:
Those who already have a gas system can continue to use it, but at the first replacement they will have to move towards more sustainable solutions. The passage will be supported by state incentivesas a tax bonuses, deductions and contributions for those who decide to renew their heating system.
