The ecological transition imposes rigorous standards for public construction contracts, and regulations require an integrated vision that combines mechanical performance and certified sustainability. Professionals responsible for engineering raised systems must draft green specifications that meet stringent environmental constraints without compromising the static safety of raised floors. The use of porcelain stoneware raised floors in high-traffic areas requires a reliable partner, such as Imola Tecnica, capable of offering turnkey management and ensuring compliant results.
How can we ensure CAM compliance in specifications for eco-sustainable raised floors for public administrations?
CAM compliance in specifications for eco-sustainable raised floors is regulated by Ministerial Decree no. 256 of June 23, 2022, updated today by Ministerial Decree of November 24, 2025, as part of the PNRR. Compliance is ensured by requiring modular systems that meet the criteria of recyclability, disassembly, and absence of harmful substances, supported by EPD certification for raised floors. It is essential to require eco-sustainable raised floors for public administration offices that contribute to reducing environmental impact while ensuring simplified maintenance over time.
To meet these environmental criteria, technicians must conduct a thorough life cycle analysis of the materials. The use of CAM-certified raised floors made of eco-sustainable and non-combustible materials, such as porcelain stoneware, ensures compliance with environmental regulations. Thanks to the modularity and accessibility of porcelain stoneware raised floors, energy retrofitting is possible by integrating state-of-the-art systems in easily accessible cavities.
What technical requirements define the CAM compliance of eco-sustainable raised floors?
The CAM requirements for eco-sustainable raised floors require that the materials used contain a minimum percentage of recovered or recycled materials, be easily dismantled at the end of their lifespan, and do not release hazardous substances (VOCs) into the environment. These parameters are mandatory for sustainable architecture and define the technical validity of supplies. In this context, porcelain stoneware for raised floors fully meets these criteria: its production cycle is designed to optimize energy efficiency and does not involve the use of harmful substances. Furthermore, at the end of its lifespan, it fits into a circular economy model and can be crushed, recycled, and reused as an inert material for subfloors and screeds.
When choosing technical floors made with sustainable materials, CAM compliance is certified only if the entire system (panel and metal structure) meets the disassembly requirements. Imola Tecnica’s porcelain stoneware raised floor solutions meet these requirements, offering the regulatory and performance guarantees necessary for validation and testing of public works.
Why is stoneware-on-stoneware technology the optimal solution for heavy-duty floors?
In airports, hospitals, and institutional facilities, flooring must meet stringent technical requirements. Heavy-duty raised floors made with IT 2.6 stoneware-on-stoneware technology combine the structural rigidity of the porcelain stoneware support with the hardness of the finishing slab, forming a highly resistant composite system. The stoneware-on-stoneware system does not undergo dimensional changes, resists deep abrasion, and supports extreme loads, ensuring the structural stability of the technical floors that prevents deformation even under constant stress.
To ensure maximum safety, raised flooring systems for institutional buildings must meet specific technical requirements:
- Stoneware + stoneware panels for raised floors guarantee superior mechanical performance compared to other types of panels made with traditional supports such as calcium sulfate or chipboard, making them a high-performance and durable choice;
- The static safety of walkable surfaces is maintained over time, essential for ensuring the durability of stoneware in public spaces;
- The anti-slip performance is certified, guaranteeing the creation of highly resistant floating floors and the safety of users even in humid conditions.
Advantages of accessible floors and raised floors for public buildings
Choosing accessible porcelain stoneware floors allows for complete accessibility of underfloor systems, reducing the need for demolition and making any data or electrical network upgrades immediate and non-invasive, thus reducing costs and implementation times.
The integration of raised floors into Public Administration projects offers unprecedented operational agility:
- Dry floors eliminate the use of chemicals and wet screeds, ensuring CAM compliance and healthy environments;
- The use of accessible floating floors reduces construction site time, optimizing installation phases for office and school renovations;
- The accessibility of underfloor systems allows for immediate maintenance, ensuring the longevity of solutions for educational and healthcare buildings.
Floating floors: the efficiency of Imola Tecnica’s stoneware-on-stoneware technology
To ensure maximum performance for technical flooring, Imola Tecnica offers stoneware-on-stoneware technology for floating floors. This system combines a porcelain stoneware surface with a ceramic support panel, creating a fireproof, waterproof, and dimensionally stable structure, ideal for the sustainable design of high-traffic spaces. The absence of organic components eliminates any risk of warping or deterioration over time.
Relying on Imola Tecnica means choosing a flooring engineering partner specialized in CAM-certified raised floor design, who oversees the entire process, from design to the selection of eco-friendly materials, all the way to supply and installation. This approach ensures CAM compliance in public procurement and increased energy efficiency in raised floors, objectives also made possible by SOA OS6 certification, a prerequisite for the execution of such works in public procurement.
