What to do and where to call if the entrance smells of gas? Leak detection procedure

What happens if you ignore the smell of gas

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• Each case is unique and individual.
• Careful study of the issue does not always guarantee a positive outcome of the case. It depends on many factors.

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If the problem is ignored, the likelihood of a gas explosion and its ignition increases every minute. The scale of a possible catastrophe depends on the remoteness of the place where the gas leaks.

In the event of an explosion, all exits to the building may collapse, which will make a quick evacuation of residents impossible. To prevent misfortune, you must be careful.

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Good afternoon. We smell like sewage in the entrance, how to write an application to the Criminal Code?

Where "State Housing Inspectorate"

"Management of housing and communal services and energy"

"Prosecutor's Office" - (choose the desired institution)

Postcode, city, street, house, apartment

under Article 7.23 of the Code of Administrative Offenses "Violation of the standards for providing the population with public services"

In accordance with paragraph 31 of the Rules for the provision of utility services to owners and users of premises in apartment buildings and residential buildings adopted by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation on May 23, 2006 No. 307, an organization providing utility services to a consumer is obliged to independently or with the involvement of other persons carry out maintenance of in-house engineering systems , with the use of which utility services are provided to the consumer, as well as to recalculate the amount of payment for utilities, including in connection with the provision of utilities of inadequate quality and (or) with interruptions exceeding the allowable duration.

In accordance with Article 154 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, payment for residential premises includes payment for the maintenance and current repairs of common property in an apartment building, as well as payment for utilities.

In this regard, the performance of work to eliminate this violation does not require additional funding from the owner.

Article 5 of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of September 26, 1994 No. 1086 “On the State Housing Inspectorate in the Russian Federation” states: “the bodies of the state housing inspectorate monitor compliance with the regulatory level and regime for providing the population with public utilities (heating, electricity, water, gas supply etc.)".

In addition, in accordance with Article 28.4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, the Prosecutor's Office has the right to initiate a case on any administrative offense.

Paragraph 149 of the Rules establishes that the contractor - the organization providing public services, is responsible for violating the quality of the provision of public services to the consumer, including administrative.

Violation by persons responsible for the provision of communal services of the standards for providing the population with communal services forms an administrative offense, liability for which is provided for by Article 7.23 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

In connection with the above, on the basis of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of September 26, 1994 No. 1086 “On the State Housing Inspectorate in the Russian Federation”, the Federal Law “On the Prosecutor’s Office of the Russian Federation”, the Federal Law “On the Procedure for Considering Appeals of Citizens of the Russian Federation”, I ask:

- organize an on-site verification of the stated facts;

- eliminate the cause of the malfunction;

- issue an order to carry out the necessary measures and work to eliminate the violation and recalculate, set the deadlines for their implementation;

— initiate administrative proceedings under Article 7.23 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, identify the perpetrators and bring them to administrative responsibility.

This is an example and you will need to modify it according to your situation. The last paragraphs can be removed (as well as some in the text of the complaint itself) and only elimination can be left if the complaint is sent only to the Criminal Code.

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Smells like gas. Where to call?

SMELL OF GAS WHERE TO CALL?

If you smell gas, who should you call? This question is of interest to many residents of large cities. The fact is that it is better to be informed in advance about the actions in case of a leak. Moreover, you need to react as soon as possible, because the gas is extremely explosive, and even a spark that occurs when the light bulb is turned on can lead to ignition. If you need the help of an emergency team, then be sure to call 104 or 112 to call emergency services.

The Service-04 company is engaged not only in the repair of household appliances (although this is our main specialization), but also in the definition of a leak and its further elimination

A few words about the reasons

Household gas is a volatile substance. In the central line, to which all household and water heating appliances are connected, it is under pressure, which allows it to be pushed into the burners. Therefore, when the smallest cracks form in pipes and supply hoses, gas enters the room.

Another characteristic feature of domestic gas is that it tends to accumulate in the room. Being lighter than air, it collects under the ceiling, due to which, in some cases, it does not leave the room naturally (for example, gathering in niches). As a result, over time, a large cloud gathers from one small leak in an unventilated room. It is, of course, invisible to the eye, but it is very easy to recognize it by its characteristic unpleasant odor.

Danger and risks

Accumulated gas can ignite very easily. The combustion reaction proceeds at lightning speed and a high temperature is released. The shock wave can be unusually strong, it can demolish walls and contribute to the collapse of interfloor ceilings. Such cases are noted very often.

A small amount of accumulated gas can cause a fire or serious burns. In addition, household gas is a toxic substance, and its long-term interaction with the human body leads to serious poisoning. In addition, oxygen deficiency is known to be the cause of fainting.As a result, if the concentration of gas in the room is greater than oxygen, the person simply loses consciousness and becomes incapacitated. Further exposure leads to death.

Another factor to take into account is backlash. A clogged room (with closed windows and doors) does not have a natural outlet for air and gas masses. As a result, when the door is opened, the pressure pushes a certain amount of gas into the adjacent room. It can be felt by a sharp breath. In this case, the vapors of gas and air are mixed, and the gas quickly spreads throughout the room. The presence of open flames and sparks will inevitably lead to its ignition.

If you smell gas, who can you call and who can you turn to for help? The diversified company "Service-04" recommends first of all to try to block the central highway. This is done by turning the shut-off valve to a horizontal position. In the event that your home smells of gas, you should:

• open all windows;
• put out the fire (for example, blow out the candles and cover the burners);
• warn all household members not to turn on light bulbs and household appliances in any case (gas penetrates through narrow slots in the equipment, and a spark at the starting voltage leads to a fire);
• take children, women and old people to a safe place;
• notify the rescue service; in Moscow it is by phone 104, in the region 112.
• warn neighbors about possible risks;
• organize evacuation if necessary;
• escort the emergency team to the site of the alleged leak and provide all the necessary information.

All this will help not only reduce the threat to life and health, but also ensure the safety of property. And yet the question remains: it smells of gas, where to call?

The Service-04 company guarantees you an emergency response to the call. We work in Moscow and the Moscow region. If you smell of gas, then our emergency team will rush to the specified address as quickly as possible. The technical staff has all the necessary knowledge, skills and tools needed to fix the leak. In addition, the Service-04 company will help to repair a gas stove or a water-heating boiler. We have permits for gas hazardous work. All employees are trained, certified, passed exams. We know all the regulations in the field of security

Why are shelves and hoods dangerous?

Very often, gas workers find violations in the operation of the hood over a gas stove. The fact is that during installation, the probe is combined with ventilation and blocks it. Because of this, air exchange does not occur, the gas does not leave the room through the ventilation window during a leak, but accumulates. The slightest spark is enough to start a fire.

The second most common violation is shelves. Often gas pipes in kitchens are covered with shelves, and all equipment should be easily accessible. This is the problem of small kitchens, this is not the case in new houses.

Another common problem is old stoves. Typically, the life of gas equipment is 10-12 years.

How to check if there is a leak?

If there is no characteristic smell and there is no suspicious whistle or hiss, but you have a suspicion of a possible release of methane from the pipeline, then you should know how check gas leak.

Even though the gas is invisible, the leak can be identified visually. If soapy water is applied to the methane outlet, it will begin to actively bubble.

A reliable way to determine a leak is to check the intended location with soap suds. In water, you need to dilute washing powder, dishwashing detergent or shampoo. Whip up a resistant foam and apply to the intended methane outlet area and to all threaded connections, hoses, pipes

Particular attention is paid to connectors and valves. If there is a leak, then in this place the soap suds will begin to bubble.

If a gas leak occurs outside the house, then the yellowed grass or snow on the site may become a signaling device.

For timely diagnosis of the occurrence of methane leaks, special sensors are installed that signal a deviation in the chemical composition of the air using light and sound. There are several types of gas analyzers:

1. semiconductor sensor. Works only from the network, very economical. The principle of operation is based on chemical reactions.
2. Infrared sensor. The analyzer is air, which is checked for the presence of gas by infrared radiation. The sensor responds to exceeding the reference level of methane. The sensitive element is a filament or an LED. The sensor beeps and starts flashing. The device works from a network and from batteries.
3. catalytic detector. The air is analyzed by detecting the level of oxidation in the alkaline solution. The built-in microcircuit reacts to the excess of the gas content, signals with light and sound. The analyzer can operate on batteries or mains power.

It is important to observe the nuances of installing gas analyzers.In an apartment building or a village with a centralized gas supply, appliances are mounted closer to the ceiling

If a private house is heated with bottled gas, then closer to the floor.

This difference is explained by the different density of the gases formed. Natural gas from the central supply leaks upwards, while heavy bottled gas flows downwards.

It is desirable to install sensors in all rooms or at least on all floors. Before installation, you need to check the operability of the ventilation system. Appliances must be installed in open areas, not in contact with furniture or curtains.

Liability for a false emergency call

If the gas service employees who arrived at the scene understand that the citizen called because the entrance smells of kerosene or paint thinner.

In this case, liability may arise in the form of a fine, the amount of which varies from 1000 to 1500 rubles. When the message refers to a public destination, criminal liability will be applied to the perpetrator. The fine in this case is up to 200,000 rubles, and the perpetrator can also be imprisoned for 5 years.

However, in practice, not everything is as scary as it seems based on the meaning of the law. Sometimes a call is recognized as erroneous, for example, if an elderly citizen or a child who is characterized by excessive anxiety called.

In such a situation, the gas service employees decide not to hold the person liable. Before that, they have a conversation with him.

What Not to Do

When the entrance room smells of gas, residents should not perform several actions that can provoke a fire and explosion.

They include:

• use appliances powered by electricity;
• turn on the lighting;
• perform other actions that result in the formation of a spark.

A citizen when leaving the house must use the flight of stairs instead of the elevator. Also, the use of doorbells entails the danger of creating a spark, so you need to call your neighbors with a knock. A categorical ban has been established regarding smoking in the premises in question.

The issue of organizing the security of apartment buildings, where the gas supply system is used, provides not only for the timely maintenance of equipment by authorized bodies, but also for residents to be vigilant.

Thus, where to call when there is a smell of gas in an apartment building is established by safety regulations. A call should be made after the citizen has left the MKD building at a safe distance.

Signs of a gas leak

In order for gas pipelines to be safe, it is necessary to identify and eliminate the leakage of blue fuel in a timely manner. This is especially true for intra-house wiring, although communications laid underground and close to the industrial or residential area also pose a considerable danger when they are depressurized.

Gas leaks are promoted by corrosion of gas pipes, ruptures of welding seams when there are not enough possibilities of temperature compensators, poor-quality welding, insufficient reliability of threads, flanges and gas equipment itself.

Regardless of whether these are pipes inside the house or laid underground, the leaking gas fuel first manifests itself with a specific “aroma”.

If there is a strong smell of gas in the rooms of a house or apartment, you should act in accordance with the rules for operating gas equipment. It is urgent to call the emergency gas service and notify what happened, then take action to protect people. Otherwise, they may experience symptoms similar to those inherent in poisoning - dizziness, nausea, tearing, tinnitus, etc.

What to do if there is a smell of sewage in the entrance

What to do and where to go if there is a sewer smell in the entrance? If there is a smell in the entrance, proceed as follows.

Step one. You need to call the municipal organization of your city and explain that it smells like sewage in the entrance.

Step two. If the call did not give a positive result and the representative of the HOA or the Criminal Code did not come to inspect the entrance and basement of the residential building, you should file a complaint with the utility organization or the HOA addressed to the head with a request for an inspection.
This is the case when a repeated call will definitely not achieve anything. To refer in the statement about the smell of sewerage in the entrance should be a violation of SanPin norms

Indicate the requirement to notify the results of the entrance check and disinfection.
IMPORTANT! It is advisable to write not a collective letter, but statements from several apartment owners. At the end of the letter, you can add an entry with the following content: “In case of inaction, I will be forced to apply to the Authorized Body or court with a corresponding complaint to protect my rights”

As a rule, such words work magically, and the application is considered within a few days. The application-complaint must be made in two copies.Send one through the office of the Criminal Code, on the second ask to leave a mark on the acceptance of the application and keep it with you.
If there is no response to the statements within a month, we proceed further.

Step three. We write a statement-complaint to the prosecutor's office or court about the inaction of public services. The complaint should be accompanied by a copy of the appeal to the utility service, proving inaction.

What should I do if I smell gas in my apartment or house?

• Stop using gas appliances and turn off the valve on the riser that supplies gas to the apartment.
• Extinguish other sources of fire.
• Open windows to ventilate the room.
• Do not turn on the lights at night as this may cause sparks.
• Do not turn on or off electrical appliances. The cause of the explosion can be an ordinary electrical switch.
• If your neighbors smell of gas, don't ring the doorbell, just knock.
• Leave the gassed area.
• Call the gas service.
• If the flame in the burner goes out, also turn off the gas supply and open the windows. Do not try to light it again, wait until the burner has cooled down.

Possible Causes of a Gas Leak

Possible causes of gas leakage are conventionally divided into two types:

• professional shortcomings;
• household reasons.

The first include flaws in the installation or fastening of gas equipment. Also, professional flaws include the installation of low-quality or damaged equipment. You can identify such equipment by the presence of reddish or yellow tints in the color of the fire.

Residential conditions for the occurrence of leakage mainly include non-compliance with safety measures and incorrect use of equipment, for example, heating with gas burners.

Smell of sewage all over the hallway.UC is inactive. What to do

1. Apply in writing to the Criminal Code.

In your application, describe the reason for the appeal (there is a sewer smell in the entrance). Next, write the legal rationale

By virtue of paragraph 2 and subparagraph "a" of paragraph 16 of the Rules and norms for the technical operation of the housing stock N 491, approved by the Decree of the Gosstroy of the Russian Federation of September 27, 2003 N 170 "On approval of the Rules and norms for the technical operation of the housing stock" (hereinafter referred to as the Rules), the proper maintenance of common property , including common areas, roofs, inter-apartment stairwells, stairs, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, basements, is provided by the owners of the premises by concluding an agreement on the management of an apartment building with a managing organization - in accordance with Part 5 of Article 161 and Article 162 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation.

According to paragraph 10 of Rules N 491, in an apartment building, the common property of an apartment building must be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation, including the legislation on technical regulation, which are enshrined in the Rules and norms for the technical operation of the housing stock.

These Rules list what exactly should be included in the maintenance and maintenance of the house, regardless of the desire of the owners of its individual premises and their inclusion of the relevant works and services in the contract with the managing organization.

Paragraph 1.8 of the said Rules N 170 establishes that the technical operation of the housing stock includes the maintenance and repair of building structures and engineering systems of buildings, their inspections, preparation for seasonal operation, current and major repairs.

In accordance with subparagraph "c" of paragraph 5.8.3 of Regulation N 170, housing maintenance organizations must ensure the elimination of leaks, leaks, blockages, blockages, defects due to sedimentary deformations of parts of the building or in case of poor-quality installation of sanitary systems and their shutoff and control valves , breakdowns of hydraulic seals, hydraulic shocks (when air penetrates into pipelines), burrs at the joints of pipes, defects in hydraulic seals of sanitary appliances and leaks in the joints of connections in sewer systems, freezing of the heads of sewer hoods, etc. within the stipulated time.

According to paragraph 9.2. SanPiN 2.1.2.2645-10, 9.2. When operating residential premises, it is required to take timely measures to eliminate malfunctions of engineering and other equipment located in the residential premises (water supply, sewerage, ventilation, heating, waste disposal, elevator facilities, and others) that violate the sanitary and hygienic conditions of residence;

Based on the foregoing, I ask you to IMMEDIATELY eliminate the sewer leak.

Make an application in 2 copies: let them put a mark on acceptance on one. the second one will remain with them.

2. Contact the administration (housing and communal services department) with a complaint about the inaction of the Criminal Code.

attach a copy of the application to the Criminal Code with a mark of acceptance.

3. Contact the department of Rospotrebnodzor. Let them draw up an act stating that you have a sewer leak in your stairwell.

Causes of an unpleasant smell of gas

In order to organize the protection of citizens from leaks of the resource in question and the negative consequences in the form of an explosion, special substances called odorants are added to it during gas development. It is they who are responsible for the formation of an unpleasant odor during a violation of the integrity of the gas supply system.

The gas itself does not smell of anything. The household gas marker uses methyl mercaptan, a gas that has an unpleasant odor comparable to rotten cabbage. Usually such a gas is difficult to confuse with something else.

Causes of odor formation

The situation with the leakage of this resource can occur for several reasons.

They include:

• installation in an apartment building of equipment that does not meet the quality or has been previously used;
• violation of the system installation rules;
• untimely replacement of hoses, during the use of which a resource is supplied;
• violation of the rules established regarding the use of the gas supply system.

To determine the flaws in the installation of the system, you can look at the color of the flames. If all the rules are followed, the color will be blue with flashes of yellow or red.

To find out if there is a violation in the tightness of the joints, you need to use traditional methods. Including, dip the sponge in a solution with soap and apply it to places where there is damage, according to the citizen. If foam starts to form, this indicates a leak.

What to do if you smell gas? Gas leak in the apartment

Gas is still used in many residential buildings and apartments as a cheap and practical fuel. However, a gas leak can pose a huge danger to people.Gas is not only a poisonous substance, it can burn and cause an explosion in a closed room. Pure propane does not smell, therefore, in order to recognize the danger in time, a special fragrance is added to it.

Gas should be handled with care stove and gas bottles, know what to do if a gas leak is detected, where to seek help and how to save those who have been in a room where dangerous gas was present for a long time

Four important "don'ts" when operating or leaking gas in an apartment

• Do not repair gas appliances yourself.
• Do not tie clotheslines to the gas pipes or use them as a ground.
• Do not fix defects in gas pipes yourself! A tool can strike a fatal spark.

Do not leave working gas appliances unattended, especially if children have access to them. More information about household gas appliances can be found here.

If you smell a strong gas odor. Your leak action gas in the apartment

• Shut off the gas valve.
• Ventilate the room (arrange a draft).

Call the emergency gas service (you need to call from a room not filled with gas, or from another apartment altogether) by calling DEZ or 04.

Do not light a fire or turn on or off any electrical appliances. The place of gas leakage can be detected only with soap foam - by the presence of bubbles.

Safety precautions for the operation of gas cylinders

When operating liquefied gas in cylinders, it is necessary to observe safety regulations in order to avoid leakage. The explosion of a pressurized gas container can cause great damage and loss of life.Therefore, it is impossible to store a source of propane near a heating device indoors. If it is closer than one meter to the heater, a heat shield must be placed.

No alterations are allowed, even the restoration of the thread on the neck must be entrusted to a specialist who must have the appropriate approval. Maintenance of gas supply systems in an organization should be carried out by a separate person or the corresponding gas service of the enterprise, the functions of which can be read in this article. If you smell, it is impossible to operate such a device that passes gas. It is forbidden to repair a gas leak on your own either at home or at the workplace. Disassembly and repair may only be carried out by the manufacturer.

Carrying a propane tank on your shoulder is not allowed. To move it, two people are required and it is advisable to use a stretcher or special carts. For a short distance, you can roll it alone, tilting it slightly to the side. Gas containers can be transported over long distances only on special vehicles. One cylinder for personal use can be transported by eliminating the possibility of gas leakage and having previously put a carrying case on it.

Gas leak in the apartment. What to do if you smell gas in the apartment?