agibilità

Agibilità is a term used in Italian building law to describe the condition or status a building must meet to be considered fit for habitation or for a specified use. It indicates that the property complies with minimum standards of safety, health, and urban planning and is suitable for occupancy. The agibilità status is formalized through a certificate, commonly called certificato di agibilità, issued by the local municipality (Comune) after inspections and verification by competent authorities or professionals.

In Italy, the certificate is typically issued after completion of construction or following substantial alterations that affect the use of the building. It sets out the uses permitted (destinazione d'uso), the number of occupants or units, and general information about the property's compliance with essential requirements. The certificate is usually required when leasing, selling, or commencing certain activities within the building, and it may be a condition for obtaining other permits or certificates, such as energy performance certification.

Compliance aspects covered by agibilità include structural safety, sanitation and hygiene, proper ventilation and lighting, reliable water and drainage systems, electrical installations, fire safety measures, and accessibility in many cases. If deficiencies are identified or if major changes are made, the agibilità certificate may be revoked or require updating, often involving remediation work and re-inspection.

The concept is not unique to Italy; many countries use a comparable occupancy permit or habitation certificate to certify that a building is legally usable for its intended purpose. The specifics, procedures, and required standards vary by jurisdiction.