Fire in Naples: Confersercenti calls for mandatory smoke detectors for B&Bs and holiday homes

The Aigo Confesercenti Association has raised the issue of the need to install smoke detectors in all non-hotel accommodation facilities. According to the organization, the obligation to have such devices should be extended beyond short-term rentals, including Bed & Breakfasts and holiday homes. The appeal was launched following a tragic fire that occurred in a holiday home in Piazza Municipio, which led to the death of a young tourist.

Vincenzo Schiavo, president of Confesercenti Campania, expressed deep sorrow for the tragedy that occurred. Schiavo underlined the importance of safety in accommodation and assured the organization's support to entrepreneurs in complying with current regulations. At the heart of the debate is the need to ensure adequate safety measures to avoid dramatic accidents like the one that occurred.

Smoke detectors for short term rentals

With Legislative Decree 145/2023, it was established that short-term rental managers must install fire extinguishers and gas and carbon monoxide detectors. The legislation provides specific requirements for the safety of the structures, including the mandatory use of detectors, with few exemptions. However, the law remains ambiguous with regard to Bed & Breakfasts and holiday homes, requiring further legal clarification on the positioning and quantity of necessary sensors.

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Strict rules for everyone

Salvatore Spavone, provincial coordinator of the USB Fire Department of Naples, has requested that the obligation to install smoke detectors be extended to all homes. Spavone proposes that state aid be provided to cover the costs of adaptation. He also cited other European countries, where such measures are already mandatory, as an example to follow to improve home safety.

The introduction of strict safety rules in residential and hospitality facilities has become an increasingly important issue, calling for coordinated action at the legislative level. Recent tragedies have highlighted the urgency of a regulatory update to protect the lives of residents and tourists.