You\u2019ve decided to automate your gate but do not know what are the next steps? As always, LIFE Home Integration will not leave you unaided, but will guide you step-by-step to arrive at a solution.<\/p>\n
What permits are required for installing an automatic gate?<\/strong><\/p>\n The first question that often springs to mind concerns the permits required for installing a new automatic gate or a barrier.<\/p>\n Automating an existing gate is an intervention that does not require any certification to notify the commencement of the works. \u00a0However, a new installation follows a different procedure: in this case, it is necessary to submit an Italian certified notice of commencement of works (SCIA) or an Italian notice of commencement of construction activities (DIA), depending on the type of intervention, to the technical department of the municipality in which the property is situated.<\/p>\n The safety regulations for automatic gates<\/strong><\/p>\n Several years ago the European Union introduced regulations relative to the automation of gates, garage doors and barrier gates. From August 2002, the Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has diffused in Italian the European regulations on gate automation (EN 12453 and EN 12445) diffused as early as 2000.<\/p>\n A few details on these regulations are given below:<\/p>\n There are thus special procedures regarding the automation unit as an electrical device and the relevant installation techniques for preventing any risks linked to its use.<\/p>\n The role of the installer of the automatic gate<\/strong><\/p>\n With regard to safety, the most important role is played by the installer, who is crucial also for making the automation unit safe and for assembling the automatic gate. The installer is responsible for:<\/p>\n Permits and tax incentives for gate automation<\/strong><\/p>\n Another important issue when making these types of interventions concerns the tax incentives that the Italian government has renewed also for 2020. Now let\u2019s try to understand how an intervention on the home\u2019s gate can fall under the works subject to the tax bonus.<\/p>\n Works for the mere maintenance of the gate do not qualify as deductible expenses. The installation of an opening\/closing automation system, according to (Italian) Presidential Decree no. 380\/01, is considered an extraordinary work, since it involves the implementation of technological systems.<\/p>\n Therefore, intervening with works that require the installation of a gate automation device can be regarded as an extraordinary maintenance intervention and thus subject to the tax bonus.<\/p>\n However, in order to\u00a0avoid<\/strong>\u00a0disappointments and\u00a0misunderstandings<\/strong>, once the gate has been automated,\u00a0contact the Italian Revenue Agency<\/strong> to get more information about whether the intervention is eligible for the tax bonus.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, the tax incentive<\/strong>\u00a0for 2020, which is granted to whoever refurbishes, improves and electrifies an electric gate, consists in a 50% income tax (IRPEF) deduction<\/strong>\u00a0on the expenses incurred.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s make an example to better explain the idea: assuming we have spent a total of \u20ac 5,000 for the gate automation works, you can deduct \u20ac 250 each year from your income tax for 10 years (amounting to \u20ac 2,500, equal to 50% of the total expenses, that is, \u20ac 5,000).<\/p>\n Rules and responsibilities for installation and correct maintenance in condominiums<\/strong><\/p>\n Condominium administrators often require explanations on this issue, so let\u2019s try and make this topic a little more clear, since it has become increasingly regulated over the course of the years: the areas concerned include mechanical safety requirements, CE marking and the maintenance logbook.<\/p>\n Directive 2006\/42\/EC (Machinery Directive) states that the automatic gate (including any doors and barriers) must be considered as a machine for all intents and purposes. As such, it must comply with specific safety requirements, defined in the UNI 12453, UNI 12445 and UNI 12978 standards.<\/p>\n The Condominium Reform (Italian Law No. 220 of 2012) entrusts the condominium administrator with the responsibility for the correct installation of the gate. The administrator is also responsible for carrying out \u201cacts of conservation for the rights pertaining to common parts of the building\u201d, and thus for maintaining and upgrading existing systems.<\/p>\n What is the task of the condominium administrator? Which documents must be requested from the supplier?<\/strong><\/p>\n First of all, it is important to contact a trusted installer. In case of a new installation, the company must deliver the following documents to the condominium administrator:<\/p>\n In case of an existing system, including those that are old or lacking any documentation, the administrator is entitled to submit the following requests to the installer:<\/p>\n Another important issue to know is that maintenance is mandatory, and the Machinery Directive establishes a maintenance requirement with an annual frequency (or every six months, depending on the use of certain safety devices).<\/p>\n Also in this case the installer will be able to provide the correct information on the matter.<\/p>\n The administrator must therefore activate a scheduled maintenance service by signing the maintenance agreement.<\/p>\n With this detailed information we seek to respond to the most common queries regarding the automation of gates and garage doors, so that we can support our customers throughout the entire process, from the initial choice to the actual use, while ensuring constant and reliable support by LIFE Home Integration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You\u2019ve decided to automate your gate but do not know what are the next steps? 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