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- Austria
Mandatory for:
Building owners undertaking new construction or major renovation.
Technical infeasibility or hardship exemptions in limited cases
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What’s Required
Austria has introduced restrictions on fossil-fuel heating systems in buildings, particularly oil boilers, as part of its decarbonisation strategy.
Key requirements include:
Ban on new oil heating systems in new buildings.
Restrictions on the replacement of existing oil boilers, with limited exceptions.
Promotion of renewable and efficient alternatives (district heating, heat pumps).
Important Deadlines
Event-based: triggered by construction, renovation, or boiler replacement.
Progressive tightening toward 2030 climate goals.
Current Status
Restrictions are in force, with enforcement primarily through building permits and renovation approvals.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Refusal of building permits.
Orders to remove non-compliant systems.
Examples of Known Violations
Installation of oil boilers during renovation without exemption.
Misclassification of renovation scope to avoid compliance.
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