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What is enshrined in law
Natural gas is widely used in everyday life. It is used to heat homes, heat water and cook food. In terms of cost, this is the cheapest type of fuel. In terms of environmental requirements, no other type of fuel can compare with it. However, despite the positive qualities of blue fuel, it is also fraught with danger.
So, as a result of a leak, a fire or even an explosion can occur. Every year, deaths are recorded in the Russian Federation. Deaths occur as a result of careless handling and ignoring fire safety requirements.
On the other hand, a malfunction of gas equipment can lead to serious consequences. In this regard, specialized organizations are required to periodically inspect household and industrial appliances running on gas.
The procedure for carrying out maintenance of gas equipment, their frequency, and inspection periods are regulated in detail by regulatory documents.
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These include:
- Resolutions of the Government of the Russian Federation “On the procedure for providing utilities;
- by order of the Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federation “On approval of the procedure for the maintenance and repair of in-house gas equipment”;
- Resolution of the State Construction Committee of the Russian Federation “Rules and Standards for the Operation of Housing Stock”.
You bought a gas boiler - what next?
When purchasing a gas boiler, we remember its advantages - hot water supply and reliable heating throughout the year. At the same time, gas boilers belong to complex household appliances that are related to two energy sources at once - electricity and gas. And the latter, if the gas pipeline or the boiler itself malfunctions, can become a source of danger to human life and household property.
That is why the frequency of maintenance of gas equipment in a private home and diagnostics is extremely important. By regularly checking it for serviceability, you can identify emerging problems and not bring the condition of the equipment to a dangerous level.
What applies to gas equipment
According to regulatory documents, in-house gas equipment, which is subject to inspection by specialized organizations, includes the common property of the owners of a residential building.
Remember! It includes:
- gas risers;
- shut-off valves;
- supply network within the adjacent land plot;
- conductive network located in the entrances of the house.
An agreement for the maintenance of gas equipment is concluded between the apartment owners and the organization that manages the common property.
These include:
- Management Company;
- homeowners' partnership;
- housing cooperative.
With whom is the contract for servicing the gas equipment of a private home concluded?
This question is one of the most important. The best option would be to conclude it with the organization that supplies gas. In this case, all claims identified during the inspection of the system will be presented by its employees to their colleagues. Suppliers usually have their own service departments.
Sometimes it is more convenient to conclude an agreement with the structure that works closely with the boiler supplier. This option is preferable for rural areas, where calling gas workers sometimes becomes a problem.
There are also companies whose specialization is the provision of such services. In both this and the previous case, a number of important points should be clarified: does such a structure have certification not for the maintenance of gas equipment in general, but for specific brands of products. You should also inquire about the contractor’s material resources.
When is it checked?
According to the regulations adopted by the above Government Resolutions, a specialized organization is obliged to inspect and maintain indoor gas appliances at least once every three years.
The same inspection period is set by the manufacturer of household gas appliances. The results of inspection and testing must be included in the device passports.
Important! Since the operation of household gas appliances has its own period, after the expiration of the standard period established by the manufacturer, the inspection frequency should be reduced to once every 12 months. This is due to the potential for equipment failure.
List of maintenance works for gas equipment
Inspection and maintenance work on household gas appliances must be carried out regardless of where they are installed - in individual or multi-apartment residential buildings. The form of property ownership does not affect this requirement.
In-house gas equipment is serviced in accordance with an agreement concluded between the homeowner or his responsible tenant, if we are talking about municipal property, and a specialized organization.
In accordance with the terms of the contract, the owner or tenant of the property bears full responsibility for the good condition of gas appliances and their safe handling.
List of maintenance works for in-house gas equipment.
Work performed during the maintenance of all types of household gas appliances and appliances.
4.1.1. Compliance of installation is visually checked
household gas appliances, appliances,
gas pipelines and premises
to the requirements of the “Safety Rules in the Gas Sector” (2), “Rules of Technical Operation and Occupational Safety Requirements in the Gas Sector of the Russian Federation” (1) and SNiP 2.04.08-87.
4.1.2. If necessary
owners of residential buildings and public buildings are issued orders to perform work not related to the repair of gas systems.
4.1.3. If consumers violate safety rules
gas use and failure to comply with issued instructions, gas service personnel
have the right to turn off
household gas appliances and appliances with a plug installed until the identified violations are eliminated.
To turn off the gas, an act is drawn up in Form 29-e. The use of devices and devices is permitted only after obtaining permission from gas facilities.
4.1.4. The functionality of the cranes is checked
installed
at the entrance to the house
, gas pipelines and
on gas appliances and appliances
. At the same time, they must ensure the flow of gas to the devices and its tight shutoff.
Cranes
devices must also provide:
- stable and smooth regulation of gas flow,
- securely fix
the position “closed”, “low flame” (if available), - open with a light hand force.
If necessary, the taps are disassembled, cleaned of grease, re-lubricated and installed.
When gas leaks are detected
through the sealing surfaces of the tap, the latter must be replaced.
Elimination of gas leakage through lubrication
is NOT ALLOWED.
4.1.5. VDGO inspection is being carried out
and checks:
- for household gas appliances and appliances with combustion products discharged into the chimney, the condition of the connecting metal pipes
; - the presence of draft in the smoke and ventilation ducts
before and after turning on the devices; - correspondence of nozzle diameters
to the type and pressure of the gas being burned; - visually by the type of flame
the process of gas combustion (absence of yellow tongues) and flame stability; - operability of household gas appliances
and appliances,
automatic
gas equipment with their cleaning, adjustment and adjustment; - the presence of safety automatics
for furnace gas-burning devices (if it is absent or cannot be repaired, the gas-burning device must be replaced); - tightness
of indoor gas equipment; - sanitary and hygienic condition
of apparatus burners.
4.1.6. Gas communications
devices and instruments
up to the burner nozzles
are checked for leaks using a soap emulsion.
It is RECOMMENDED to check the tightness
of gas equipment from the entrance of the gas pipeline into the building to the valves on the descents to the devices and apparatus by pressure testing
under
gas pressure of 5 kPa.
Places of gas leaks
are determined using soap emulsion, gas detectors, etc.
4.1.7. During the maintenance process, all detected faults
and defects are eliminated.
Failed components and parts
of household gas appliances and appliances are replaced or repaired
In the absence or shortage of spare parts obtained centrally, their production, as well as repair of faulty units and parts
must be carried out in the conditions of mechanical workshops of gas facilities according to the repair documentation GOST 2.602-68.
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4.1.8. Subscribers are instructed on safety rules
use of gas, they are given subscription books, instructions or posters on the operation of household gas appliances and appliances and fire safety measures against receipt (by agreement with the fire inspection authorities).
Work performed additionally during maintenance of household gas stoves
4.2.1. Checked:
- reliability of fastening the table to the stove body
; - the safety of all faucet handles
and their functionality; - reliability of fastening of the thermal indicator
and its performance; - absence of mechanical damage to the table grid
, creating an unstable position of the dishes; - reliability of fastening
and free
movement
of baking sheets and racks
in the oven
.
4.2.2. Checking the oven door for fixation
. The check is carried out by deflecting the upper edge of the door from the closed and open positions at a distance of 20-30 mm. In this case, the door should return to its original position when checking its fixation in the closed position and should not close when checking in the open position.
4.2.3. On luxury stoves, the rotation of the spit
and the operability of the safety
device
, which stops the gas supply to the burner when the flame goes out (no more than 30 s).
The rotation of the spit is checked by turning on its drive. The spit must make at least one revolution. In this case, individual stops and jerks are not allowed.
When checking the functionality of the safety device, the gas supply to the burner, which has worked for at least 5 s, is stopped by closing the tap. After the flame goes out, the gas supply is resumed.
Work performed additionally during maintenance of instantaneous gas water heaters
4.3.1. Checked
: tight fit of
the coil to the walls of the fire chamber
, no drops or
leaks of water in the heat exchanger
,
horizontal installation
of the fire surface
of the main burner
, as well as no
displacement of the main and ignition burners
,
gaps between the links of the connecting pipe
, sufficiency of the vertical section of the pipe and
the absence of sharp turns
.
4.3.2. The gas combustion process is controlled and regulated
. In this case, the pilot burner flame must be stable and should not go out when the main burner is turned on and off.
4.3.3. When checking the operation of automatic water heaters
parts of the block tap
is assessed using water .
If the automatic
, the faucet block is disassembled and failed membranes and other parts are replaced, and if necessary, the water supply channels are cleaned.
4.3.4. Checking the tightness of water supply lines of the water heater
operating water pressure with closed water taps.
4.3.5. Cleaning
heat exchangers of water heaters
from soot, scale and other contaminants
is carried out directly at service facilities or in gas workshops.
4.4. During maintenance
of tank water heaters
, in addition to the list of works in accordance with clause 4.1,
the swirler
(flow extender)
of soot and other contaminants
.
Work performed additionally during the maintenance of household gasified stoves.
4.5.1. An external inspection is carried out and the following is checked:
- absence of gaps in the furnace masonry
and in the place where
the front burner sheet
is attached to the frame of the furnace
located
in the masonry
; - the presence of a draft stabilizer
for furnaces equipped with
gas burner device
(if present in the design); - free movement of the gate
in the guides, the magnitude of the stroke, as well as
the presence in the gate of a hole
with a diameter of at least 15 mm; - the presence of draft in the firebox of the stove
.
Work performed additionally during the maintenance of individual cylinder installations
4.6.1. In addition to work in accordance with clause 4.1, the pressure of liquefied gas is checked
in front of the devices
with all burners of the devices working
and after stopping the gas supply to all burners. If the gas pressure does not fall within the limits of 2.0-3.6 kPa, then the regulator must be adjusted or replaced.
Monitor the tightness of gas equipment using open flames
STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
According to SNiP 41.01-2003 clause 6.2.10
— Maintenance and repair of the heat generator, gas pipeline, chimney and air duct for outdoor air intake must be carried out by specialized organizations that have their own emergency dispatch service.
The regulation on the safety of gas distribution and gas consumption networks is regulated by the Federal Law of December 30, 2009. No. 384-FZ
“Technical regulations on the safety of buildings and structures”, as well as the requirements of
SNiP 2.04.08-8
“Gas supply”.
Who should carry out the work
Please note! By Government Decree No. 410 of May 14, 2013, all gas equipment used by homeowners is divided into:
- indoor gas equipment;
- in-house gas equipment.
This division required the conclusion of two different maintenance contracts. At the same time, the document contains a list of requirements that the supplier of “blue fuel” must meet.
This:
- the company, regardless of the organizational and legal form of ownership, must have the appropriate permit for the transportation and distribution of gas to the point of connection of the in-house gas system;
- have a valid agreement with the gas supplier;
- company employees must undergo appropriate certification;
- Availability of an emergency dispatch center equipped with all necessary equipment.
The Government Decree obliges owners to enter into agreements for the maintenance of gas equipment. This means that the management company, homeowners' association, housing cooperative must initiate the conclusion of an agreement for the maintenance of in-house gas equipment, and homeowners and tenants - for in-house equipment.
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Answers to popular questions
Answers to basic questions about concluding an official contract, the required package of documents, mandatory work, deadlines, etc.
What is the procedure for concluding a maintenance agreement?
The procedure for concluding a maintenance agreement is determined by clauses 16 - 40 of the rules for the use of gas in terms of ensuring safety during the use and maintenance of intra-house and intra-apartment gas equipment when providing utility services for gas supply and approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of May 14, 2013 N 410 (as amended on 06.10 .2017) “On measures to ensure safety when using and maintaining indoor and indoor gas equipment.”
What is the list of necessary documents for concluding a maintenance contract?
To conclude a maintenance contract, you will need the following list of documents:
A copy of the main identification document.
Documents confirming the right of ownership (use) of the household in which the in-house gas equipment is located.
Documents confirming the composition of in-house gas equipment and the compliance of the equipment included with the regulatory technical requirements for this equipment (technical passports, certificates of conformity, etc.).
Documents containing the date of sealing of the gas meter by the manufacturer or organization that carried out its last verification, as well as the established deadline for the next verification.
A copy of the act on determining the boundaries of the division of property on the gas distribution (connected) network.
If necessary, our company’s specialists will assist in collecting the required documents or help restore lost ones.
IMPORTANT! We will not conclude an agreement with you until we have visually inspected the condition of the gas pipeline and gas equipment.
What is the minimum list of required maintenance work?
Maintenance includes the following minimum list of work:
- Visual inspection of the integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements (inspection) of intra-house and (or) intra-apartment gas equipment.
- Visual check of the availability of free access (inspection) to intra-house and (or) intra-apartment gas equipment.
- Visual check of the condition of the painting and fastenings of the gas pipeline (inspection).
- Visual inspection of the presence and integrity of cases in places where they are laid through the external and internal structures of apartment buildings and households (inspection).
- Checking the tightness of connections and disconnecting devices (instrumental method, soaping).
- Checking the functionality and lubrication of disconnecting devices.
- Dismantling and lubrication of taps.
- Checking the functionality of devices that allow you to automatically turn off the gas supply when the controlled parameters deviate beyond acceptable limits, its adjustment and adjustment.
- Adjusting the gas combustion process in all operating modes, cleaning burners from contaminants.
- Checking the presence of draft in the smoke and ventilation ducts, the condition of the connecting pipes with the smoke duct.
- Instructing gas consumers on the safe use of gas to meet household needs.
Important from the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 410
Filling out the inspection report
Based on the results of maintenance of gas equipment, a company representative draws up a report.
It should reflect the following data:
- date, month, year, name of the locality, street name, house and apartment numbers;
- last name, first name, patronymic of the subscriber;
- position, surname, initials of the responsible persons who carried out the maintenance or inspection;
- a list of work performed, assessment of the technical condition of the equipment at the beginning of the inspection and at the end of the maintenance;
- instructions to the homeowner on the procedure for subsequent operation of gas appliances;
- expected date of next inspection.
The document is drawn up in triplicate. One is awarded to the homeowner, the second to the management company, homeowners’ association, or housing cooperative. The third is for the gas supplier.
Remember! If, as a result of an inspection of the technical condition, such malfunctions of gas appliances are revealed that cannot be eliminated on site, the gas supply is shut off and the supply valve is sealed.
Once the gas equipment has been corrected, which is confirmed by the appropriate inspection and maintenance report, the gas supply is resumed.
List of gas equipment subject to inspection
Several types of equipment are used to provide gas to houses and apartments. Each of them must undergo special testing.
It does not matter where exactly it is located - in a private house, apartment, or is the common property of residents of an apartment building.
Since there is a division of equipment into communal and intra-apartment equipment, it should be clarified what exactly belongs to these groups:
- The risers up to the faucets and metering devices located in the apartments are considered common;
- devices installed in the apartment are internal.
Until 2013, gas equipment available in houses and apartments was under the control of the building management company. It was the management company that ensured the uninterrupted operation of the devices. The management was also involved in concluding contracts, and the apartment owners themselves had nothing to do with contracts with gas workers.
Any service requires a certain payment. In this case, it was contributed by the residents of the houses. The required amount was indicated in the payment documents.
Differences in the responsibilities of management companies and homeowners appeared immediately after the adoption of the corresponding Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 410.
From now on:
- The following appliances become the private property of apartment owners: gas stoves and boilers, as well as water heaters. That is why the entire responsibility for the correct use and annual inspection of these devices now rests with homeowners;
- The management company should deal only with common household appliances and only enter into contracts with gas services for them.
At whose expense is it carried out?
Consumers pay the cost of consumed gas to the supplier. He is also responsible for ensuring safety during the supply of fuel through gas pipelines.
It is also the responsibility of the gas supplier to periodically check the technical condition of subscribers’ gas equipment. Consumers do not pay money for this work. All scheduled inspections are carried out free of charge.
Attention! Consumers are charged for the following types of work:
- connecting your home to the gas network, including the cost of the supply pipe from the connection point to your apartment;
- purchase of indoor gas equipment in the form of a stove, column, convector.
After the house is gasified, homeowners and tenants pay only for the volume of gas they consumed. No further payment for the services of the gas supplier is subject to payment. If the supplier issues an unreasonable invoice for payment for some services, you can safely file a complaint with the Prosecutor's Office. She will check the legality and validity of the demands made.
According to Part 4 of Article 27 of the Federal Law on the Prosecutor's Office, this body is obliged to protect the rights and legitimate interests of persons who, due to their state of health, due to advanced age, disability, cannot do this on their own. However, these circumstances must be confirmed by relevant documents, which should be attached to the complaint.
How to write a complaint to the Prosecutor's Office
Not a single regulatory document contains requirements that apply to the structure of the complaint, which is submitted to the prosecutor. However, legal practice has developed certain approaches that this document must comply with.
Therefore, the content of the complaint should reflect the following data:
- the name of the Prosecutor's Office, the name of the locality, the name of the street and the number of the building where the building is located;
- position, class rank, surname and initials of the prosecutor to whom the complaint is addressed;
- last name, first name, patronymic, residential address, means of communication in the form of telephone and email address. Anonymous appeals from citizens are not accepted for consideration;
- name of the document “Complaint”;
- the essence of the appeal, what the illegal actions on the part of the service provider are, what documents or clause of the contract confirm this. The facts must be presented in sequence; obscene language and insults are unacceptable;
- legal grounds for seeking assistance from the prosecutor;
- what is the applicant's request? Literally a few specific points;
- list of attached documents;
- day, month, year of filing the complaint, signature, surname and initials of the applicant.
A legally competent complaint will be accepted for consideration. If there are difficulties in drawing up such a document, it is better to seek help from a lawyer.
Ways to file a complaint
Important! Current legislation provides for several possible ways in which you can file a complaint with the Prosecutor's Office:
- send the document with the attached materials by registered mail with a list of the contents and a return receipt;
- in electronic form, using the online service of the official website of the Prosecutor General’s Office;
- use the services of a courier service;
- make an appointment in person, during which you will submit a written complaint.
The easiest way listed is the online service. It ensures delivery of the complaint to the addressee. This means that the appeal will definitely be considered. In addition, this method allows you to save time and quickly get results.
