As winter approaches, what is causing discussions in condominiums is the management of central heatingespecially in the event of divergent opinions between those who want higher temperatures and those who prefer to save on energy costs. But who has the task of deciding the on and off times? Let’s see it together.
Management responsibility
In our country the heating period is determined based on climate zones. These zones, established by the Government, may be subject to regional variations or municipal. For example, in northern cities the system can be activated as early as October, while in the South the system can be switched on later, around November. The daily hours of operation are also regulated to avoid excessive consumption.
In condominiums equipped with central heating, management it is not entrusted to individual residents. In the absence of a resolution from the assembly or precise indications in the condominium regulations, the administrator is responsible for programming the timetables, respecting the regulations in force, both at a national and local level.
The scheduled time slots
According to national legislation the time window goes from 5.00 am to 11.00 pm; within this it is possible to manage the heating. However, there is a maximum limit of hours that the system can remain on, and the specifications may vary depending on the climate zone in which the condominium is located. For example, you can opt for switching on from 7.00 to 22.00, as long as you respect the maximum number of hours allowed.
The role of the administrator
The administrator is required to enforce the rules laid down, but he doesn’t have the power to change the hours independently, unless there are contrary directives from the assembly or the condominium regulations. However, if the condominium owners are unable to reach an agreement, the administrator can make a decisionas long as it remains within the limits established by law. For example, he could decide to turn on the system from 6.00 to 22.00, if there is no consensus among the condominium owners.
Any changes to timetables
The heating on and off times are usually shown in the condominium regulation. If residents wish to change them, a assembly resolution. The condominium owners can meet and vote on a possible change, provided that the majority of those present and at least half of the value of the building approve the change, as established by the art. 1136 of the Civil Code. Times can be changed even during the winter. If condominium owners, for example, decide to bring the switch-on forward by an hour due to particularly harsh conditions, they can call a meeting to vote on the change.
If a co-owner does not agree
If a condominium owner deems that the switching times are not suitable to your needs, you can propose a change at the assembly. Any changes related to heating must be discussed collectively. A condominium owner can, for example, ask that the topic be included on the agenda of the next condominium meeting, to seek a new solution that satisfies the majority of residents.
Autonomous systems
Who has a independent heatingInstead, it is not tied to timetables
established for central heating. Each condominium owner can adjust the system as he sees fit, but must still respect the maximum limit internal temperature of 20 degrees, with a tolerance of 2°C.