For all owners or managers of properties intended for short-term rentals or tourist rentals, it is time to pay attention: in just a few months, the new safety regulations will officially come into force (and so will the penalties).

In fact, the Ministry of Tourism has given the green light to the Accommodation Facilities Database (BDSR) and the CIN, completing the provisions on the obligation to equip apartments with safety devices such as combustible gas detectors and fire extinguishers.

What are the Accommodation Facilities Database and the CIN

Among the provisions contained in law no.191 of December 2023, to make the new obligations effective, there was the establishment of a database and the launch of an online portal that would allow owners and managers to obtain the CIN, the National Identification Code.

If the database mainly has a statistical purpose and market monitoring and knowledge, the online portal is the heart of the measure, because it allows you to obtain the code to comply with the regulations. A system that promises to revolutionize the short-term rental sector in Italy.

But what does it mean concretely?

The National Identification Code (CIN): the new "identity card" for properties

The CIN is the unique code that every property intended for short-term rentals or tourist rentals must have. It is not just a number, but the key to operating in compliance with the short-term rental market.

The CIN must be displayed outside the property and must always be included in advertising, both offline and online, even when published through platforms like Airbnb or Booking.

Who needs to request the code?

Anyone who owns or manages accommodation facilities (hotels or non-hotels) or real estate units (apartments, houses) intended for tourist and short-term rentals must request the CIN.

This code will therefore be the pass for a transparent activity that complies with the new regulations.

Safety: not an option, but a necessity (and now an obligation)

We have talked many times on this blog about the importance of safety devices. Now, however, it is a legal requirement, at least for properties intended to accommodate tourists. For their safety (and the peace of mind of the owners), the apartment must be equipped with:

• combustible gas detectors
• carbon monoxide detectors
• standard portable fire extinguishers

These must be located in accessible and visible positions (e.g., near entrances and close to high-risk areas). One should be installed every 200 square meters or fraction thereof, with a minimum of one extinguisher per floor. For more information, refer to the FAQs on the Ministry's website, where you can find information on the types of rentals and properties to which the regulation applies, as well as the characteristics that the devices to be installed must have.

Technical requirements: the importance of quality

Not all devices are the same. The law requires certified products that meet specific safety standards. That's why relying on quality brands like Geca makes a difference and protects both owners and installers from unpleasant surprises.

Our GAMMA 652-O detectors for methane and LPG gas leaks and BETA 762CO for carbon monoxide are designed to offer maximum reliability and compliance with regulations.

Penalties: better to prevent

The legislator is serious when it comes to safety. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to 8,000 euros for those without CIN and up to 6,000 euros for the absence of safety devices (depending on the size of the property).

An investment in safety today can save a lot tomorrow.

An opportunity, not a cost

These new rules may seem burdensome, but they are an opportunity to enhance a property and offer a higher quality service to tourists. They are also a market opportunity, as the demand for home safety devices that comply with regulations is set to grow.

If you are a distributor or wholesaler, contact us today to learn about our solutions. Together we can not only provide products that comply with new regulations but also offer added value by ensuring safety and peace of mind for both property owners and their guests.

With Geca, you will be at the forefront of meeting this new market need.