REGULATIONS

By Law 257 of 27 March 1992, the production, marketing and use of asbestos (often known in Italy as Eternit after its major producer) in all its forms was banned in Italy.

There is a current requirement to remove and dispose of asbestos only on order from the AUSL or the local council.

Regulations regarding asbestos disposal vary by region, however nationally, monitoring and periodic checks on the condition of existing facilities (such as asbestos roofs) are mandatory.

Asbestos roofs are restored by encapsulation, over-coverage and removal with disposal.

Further information for the Emilia Romagna region.

PRACTICES FOR ASBESTOS DISPOSAL

ISOMEC deals with asbestos removal from the start until completion as per the Law, including the provision of the required certificates demonstrating disposal of the waste at an authorized disposal site.

ISOMEC deals with the removal and disposal of asbestos in linoleum (vinyl flooring), interior panels and facades, which we then renovate using materials chosen by the client.

PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP ASBESTOS

ASBESTOS ENCAPSULATION
The asbestos fibres are fixed by the application of different layers of certified paints which form a protective layer, preventing dispersion into the environment; this treatment should be monitored over time and requires periodic maintenance.

OVER COVERAGE
The pre-existing roof is renovated through the confinement of the asbestos slabs, leaving them in place under a new roof made typically made with an insulating layer and a corrugated sheet.

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
This is the definitive solution, consisting of the removal and subsequent disposal of the old asbestos roof material at an approved facility.

INCENTIVES FOR DISPOSAL

In addition to improving safety for users and people who live near the building, asbestos removal for individuals and companies also has the advantage of government incentives.

It is in fact possible to achieve savings equal to 65% of the costs incurred staggered over ten years if, by introducing an appropriate thermal insulation which contributes to energy savings in the heating and cooling of the building, it improves the energy efficiency rating of the building. Savings equal to 50% of the costs incurred are available for building renovations.

As compared to encapsulation and over coverage, removal has the advantage of permanently restoring the building thus increasing its value.

The cost of the removal and disposal of asbestos should be carefully considered in comparison to the other two solutions which, although initially less expensive, involve subsequent additional monitoring costs and, in the case of encapsulation, re-roofing costs.