The Presidential Decree 13/1929 defines the procedures for demolishing “dangerous buildings”. Four cases of dangerous buildings are distinguished, dangerous from a structural and structural point of view, from a sanitary point of view, from a fire safety point of view, and from the point of view of public circulation inside assembly areas. Listed buildings and monuments are exempted from this provision. However, buildings that are not officially protected e.g. vernacular buildings with architectural and historic interest are not exempted from demolition.
The Decree is amended by law 4787/2021. Other relevant documents on demolition of heritage buildings: Council of State: 2516/2009
