| Feature Value Filter height 50 cm Extractor height 44 cm Total height 94 cm Filter depth 56 cm Width 62 cm Cold water supply 1/2" Condensate drain to sewer 1" Inlet diameter Ø 150 mm Outlet diameter Ø 140-150 mm Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter height | 50 cm |
| Extractor height | 44 cm |
| Total height | 94 cm |
| Filter depth | 56 cm |
| Width | 62 cm |
| Cold water supply | 1/2" |
| Condensate drain to sewer | 1" |
| Inlet diameter | Ø 150 mm |
| Outlet diameter | Ø 140-150 mm |
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Complete Regulatory Framework for Fume and Odor Treatment Systems in Food Service Activities
Guide to Laws, Regulations, and Technical Standards for Wall Discharge with Certified Abatement
The installation of professional hoods and extraction systems for food service activities requires in-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework. This guide collects all national laws, regional regulations, UNI technical standards, and municipal regulations governing the wall discharge of cooking fumes and the requirement for effective abatement systems.
1. National Reference Legislation
1.1 Environmental Consolidated Act (Legislative Decree 152/2006 and Subsequent Amendments)
Legislative Decree No. 152 of April 3, 2006, represents the regulatory foundation for atmospheric emissions. For food service activities, Article 272, paragraph 1 establishes that these activities are not subject to emission authorization, as they produce emissions that are scarcely relevant from an atmospheric and environmental standpoint. Article 271 defines the emission limit values for plants and activities, while Article 269 regulates authorizations for plants with significant emissions.
A recent ruling by the Council of State, Section IV, Judgment No. 3874 of April 29, 2024, confirmed that since fumes and odors deriving from food service activities cannot be classified as pollutants, the burden of proof regarding the intolerability of the odor impact falls on the claimant pursuant to Article 844 of the Civil Code, and not on the business operator.
1.2 Presidential Decree 412/93 and Legislative Decree 102/2014 - Exceptions to Wall Discharge
Presidential Decree No. 412 of August 26, 1993, as amended by Legislative Decree No. 102 of July 4, 2014, establishes requirements for thermal systems. Article 5, paragraphs 9, 9-bis, 9-ter, and 9-quater governs the possibilities for exemption from roof-level discharge.
To qualify for the wall discharge exemption, it is mandatory to install condensing gas boilers with nitrogen oxide emissions less than or equal to 70 milligrams per kilowatt-hour, position the discharge terminals in compliance with UNI 7129 standard, and obtain a certification from the designer attesting to the technical impossibility of creating the outlet above the roof ridge.
1.3 Legislative Decree 81/08 - Workplace Safety and System Maintenance
Legislative Decree No. 81 of April 9, 2008, the Consolidated Law on Workplace Safety, in Article 71 obliges the employer to provide for the periodic maintenance of Collective Protection Devices in order to ensure the permanence of safety requirements over time.
2. Regional Regulations and Municipal Ordinances
2.1 The Supremacy of Local Regulations
Municipal Building Regulations and regional regulations can be more restrictive than national legislation. It is essential to verify the minimum distances from windows, balconies, and streets, as many municipalities impose specific distances such as ten meters from the openings of surrounding buildings. For areas subject to protection by the Superintendency in historic centers, specific opinions may be required.
2.2 Significant Example: Presidential Decree of the Sicily Region No. 531/Gab of 20/05/2022
Article 87-bis of this regional decree provides a detailed framework applicable in many Italian regions. Paragraph 2 establishes that for electrical, kitchen, or heating systems, adequate vapor extraction is sufficient, even through a wall, in a manner that does not cause disturbance or discomfort to passersby and neighbors, and in any case with discharge at a height not less than 2.30 meters from the walking surface. The above also applies to electric pizza ovens when, due to the structure of the building, it is not possible to create a flue, demonstrable with suitable documentation, after adequate filtration.
Paragraph 3 specifies that all cooking stations must be equipped, individually or cumulatively, with suitable systems for extracting fumes, odors, and vapors. Paragraph 8, limited to the historic center, for premises used for the preparation and/or sale of food and beverages, establishes that in the event of refusal by the Superintendency or in the case of proven technical impossibility to create flues that outlet above the roof, an alternative system must be installed. The project for this system, to be filed with the administrative SCIA, must be certified by the designing technician regarding the abatement of odors and fumes, based on the type of food processed.
3. UNI and UNI EN Technical Standards
3.1 UNI 7129 - Safety Distances for Gas Systems
The UNI 7129 standard, latest edition 2015, sets the criteria for positioning discharge terminals, including parameters for wall discharge. It defines minimum distances from windows and doors if on a vertical wall, from accessible balconies and terraces, from other ventilation openings, and from public spaces.
3.2 UNI EN 13779 and EN 16798 - Classification of Extracted Air
These standards, UNI EN 13779 of 2008 now superseded by EN 16798 of 2018, classify the quality of extracted air and allow direct wall discharge of fumes only if the emission is downgraded from EHA4 to EHA2, through filtration and abatement of pollutants.
3.3 UNI EN 13725:2022 - Olfactometry and Odor Measurement
This standard defines methods for determining odor concentration through dynamic olfactometry and the use of panel tests with rhino-analysis. It is the technical reference for the objective evaluation of odor impact.
3.4 UNI EN 15780:2025 - New Maintenance Obligations
The very recent UNI EN 15780 of 2025, particularly Annex J, introduces for the first time precise obligations and parameters for the cleaning and maintenance of air extraction systems, mandatory control parameters and intervention frequencies, operating procedures for adapting existing systems, and mandatory technical documentation to be kept.
3.5 UNI 10683 - Solid Biofuel Systems
For activities using wood-fired ovens or barbecues, the UNI 10683 standard governs verification requirements, installation, and maintenance, with the obligation of discharge above the roof, which excludes the possibility of wall discharge for powers not exceeding 35 kilowatts.
3.6 UNICHIM 192/3 - Maintenance of Filtration Systems
The UNICHIM manual part 192/3 provides specific indications on the frequency of ordinary maintenance interventions, with a six-monthly frequency if toxic, carcinogenic, or mutagenic substances are handled, and an annual frequency for all other substances.
4. Regulations on Odorous Emissions and Jurisprudence
4.1 Ministerial Guidelines and SNPA 2025
Starting from 2025, Regions and Municipalities must use the guidelines published by the Ministry of the Environment and the National System for Environmental Protection. These guidelines define technical evaluation criteria, measurement tools, and practical indications on how to prevent and limit the spread of odors.
4.2 Article 844 of the Civil Code - Nuisance Emissions
Article 844 of the Civil Code regulates emissions of noise, odors, and fumes and establishes the principle of normal tolerability. In case of exceeding this limit, the judge may impose compensation for damages or order modifications to the systems. Recent jurisprudence, Council of State No. 3874 of 2024, clarified that the burden of proof regarding the intolerability of emissions lies with the claimant.
5. Summary of Regulations for Your Treatment Systems
Legislative Decree 152 of 2006, the Environmental Consolidated Act, establishes that food service activities do not require authorization but must respect criteria of non-disturbance. Presidential Decree 412 of 1993 with the amendments of Legislative Decree 102 of 2014 provides the regulatory basis for requesting exemptions from roof discharge through wall discharge exceptions.
The UNI EN 16798 standard requires abatement systems to downgrade air from EHA4 to EHA2. UNI EN 13725 of 2022 constitutes the reference for certifying the effectiveness of odor abatement through measurement with panel tests. The new UNI EN 15780 of 2025 introduces documentary obligations and maintenance frequencies for the upkeep of extraction systems.
Legislative Decree 81 of 2008, Article 71, imposes the obligation to maintain Collective Protection Devices, requiring that clients keep your systems efficient. The UNICHIM 192/3 manual provides the reference for six-monthly or annual maintenance schedules. Municipal Regulations, finally, may expressly require adequate filtration and define local distances and constraints.
6. Our Fume and Odor Treatment Systems: Guaranteed Regulatory Compliance
Our fume and odor abatement systems are designed to respond precisely to all regulatory requirements, transforming a potential obstacle into a compliant and certified solution.
How Our Systems Meet Regulatory Requirements
Regarding the adequate filtration required by Article 87-bis, our systems guarantee certified abatement with test reports attesting to their effectiveness.
In relation to the downgrading from EHA4 to EHA2 required by the UNI EN 16798 standard, our advanced filtration reduces the emission class, allowing wall discharge.
For the technical certification required by municipal regulations, we provide test reports that the technician can attach to the project to demonstrate the system's effectiveness.
In compliance with the new UNI EN 15780 of 2025 on scheduled maintenance, we offer maintenance and filter replacement plans with intervention records.
Finally, for proof of effectiveness required by Article 844 of the Civil Code in case of disputes, our test reports constitute objective evidence of successful abatement.
Technologies Used
Our systems are based on proven technologies. Electrostatic filtration abates up to 95 percent of solid and liquid particles such as grease and aerosols, and is ideal for grills, fryers, and barbecues. Activated carbon filters adsorb odorous molecules, eliminating odors at the source. Hybrid systems combining electrostatic and activated carbon filters represent the state of the art for wall discharge, with the first stage removing grease and particulate matter and the second abating residual odors.
7. Documentary and Maintenance Obligations for Your Clients
In light of the updated regulatory framework, your clients must respect specific documentary and maintenance obligations.
Mandatory Documentation
A certified project by a qualified technician attesting to the abatement of odors and fumes is required, mandatory especially for historic centers. An administrative SCIA must be submitted with the project filing. Initial test reports certifying the system's efficiency at startup are necessary. A maintenance register must be kept with evidence of periodic interventions carried out.
Scheduled Maintenance
According to the new UNI EN 15780 of 2025, it is mandatory to define control parameters and intervention frequencies, execute standardized operating procedures, and keep technical documentation of the interventions.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Sanctions for non-compliance may include administrative fines ranging from hundreds to thousands of euros, suspension of activity until compliance is achieved, compensation for damages due to nuisance emissions pursuant to Article 844 of the Civil Code, and reputational damage with negative reviews.
8. Key Jurisprudential References
Council of State, Section IV, Judgment No. 3874 of April 29, 2024
This ruling establishes the principle that food service activity is not subject to emission authorization pursuant to Article 272 of Legislative Decree 152 of 2006. The practical implication is that the burden of proof regarding the intolerability of odors lies with the complainant, not the operator. Your test reports therefore become a fundamental defensive tool for clients in case of disputes.
Council of State, Section II, Judgment No. 7293 of August 20, 2024
This ruling confirms the illegitimacy of flues installed less than 1.30 meters from the roof ridge, reaffirming the general obligation of roof discharge except for documented exemptions. It therefore reinforces the need for effective abatement systems to obtain exemptions for wall discharge.
Why Choose Our Treatment Systems
Our plants represent the ideal solution for restaurateurs, pizzeria owners, and food service business operators who need to install wall discharges in urban or condominium contexts.
We offer proven technologies with systems tested in real operating conditions, as demonstrated by our test reports. We provide design support by assisting designers and installers in choosing the optimal solution. We make available complete technical documentation with test reports and certifications useful for authorization procedures. We guarantee assistance and maintenance over time with customized maintenance contracts that ensure constant system efficiency.
The Italian, European, and regional regulatory framework offers a solid legal basis for the use of our fume and odor treatment systems. The most recent regulations, such as UNI EN 15780 of 2025, the SNPA guidelines of 2025, and the jurisprudence of 2024, confirm the trend towards greater obligations for scheduled and documented maintenance, the possibility of exemption for wall discharge only with advanced filtration, and the need for objective evidence through analysis reports and technical certifications.
Our systems, supported by test reports like the one attached, represent not only an effective technical solution but also a fundamental regulatory compliance tool for your clients.
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Would you like to receive more information about our systems or request a technical site inspection? Contact us for a no-obligation consultation. Our experts are available to analyze your specific case and propose the most suitable solution for your needs, guaranteeing you full regulatory compliance and maximum abatement efficiency.
