Italy approves building code reform to streamline regulations and address abuses

The Italian Council of Ministers approved a reform of the Building and Construction Code. This aims to streamline and unify existing regulations. The reform seeks to rationalize and simplify building laws, addressing fragmentation and inconsistencies. It will also standardize classifications for building code violations and outline which can be regularized. The reform also addresses historical building abuses, aiming to simplify regularization procedures. It will also rationalize sanctions based on the severity of violations and review eligibility for financial incentives.