SOA Category OG2
Qualification for the restoration and maintenance of protected cultural properties
OG2 CATEGORY Requirements
- Technical Scope: total value of completed works must be ≥ 70% of the requested classification amount. No “peak work” requirement applies.
- Documentation: public or private CEL (Work Completion Certificate) issued by the Contracting Authority and the Site Supervisor, with formal approval from the Soprintendenza confirming proper execution.
- Professional Continuity: companies may use works executed at any time (no time limits) if they demonstrate operational continuity or unchanged technical management.
- Technical Director Requirements: an architect registered with the Professional Order, or a graduate in Cultural Heritage Conservation with at least 2 years of documented experience.
Historic buildings and museums: what OG2 enables
Technical suitability and OG2 qualification
To obtain OG2 certification, a company must demonstrate:
- An eligible Technical Director, who may also be the business owner.
- Completed works totaling at least 70% of the requested classification—without needing any single large project.
Technical Director requirements for OG2
The Technical Director must meet specific professional qualifications:
- Architect registered in Section A of the Professional Order, OR
- Holder of a master’s degree in Cultural Heritage Conservation.
In both cases, at least 2 years of documented experience in cultural heritage works is required. Those already serving as Technical Directors on 1 March 2000 may retain the role.
Work completion certificates (CEL) for OG2: requirements and validity
CEL Requirements
For OG2 – restoration and conservation of cultural heritage – CELs must:
- Include confirmation from the authority responsible for protecting the asset, certifying the successful outcome of the intervention.
- Include works carried out as a subcontractor (if the company performed the work directly).
CEL Validity
CELs in OG2 have no expiration, provided that:
- The company maintains operational continuity in cultural heritage projects, OR
- The Technical Director remains unchanged.
FAQ
SOA Category OG2
OG2 is the core of architectural restoration: protection, methodology, and full documentation traceability. It requires a qualified Technical Director, CELs approved by the Soprintendenza, and demonstrable experience—making it a competitive asset for companies working on Italy’s most delicate cultural heritage sites.
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