Transferring a gas boiler in a private house: steps to obtain permission and implement a project

Gas in the kitchen-living room: Why did everyone become so bold

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The problem of operating a gas stove in the kitchen-living room exists, but it lies not so much in the courage or lack of it among designers, but in the discrepancy between the requirements and rules of existing life realities: footage and housing layouts. Especially new housing.“Many SNiPs cannot be fulfilled “here and now”, we should not forget that the time when these SNiPs were drawn up has long passed. On the modern real estate market, there are many proposals for studio apartments, which initially do not provide for the separation of the living area from the kitchen,” says architect Maria Kataeva.

“According to the rules of a hundred years ago, Gorgaz may demand that the distance from the stove to the desktop be at least 10 cm, or even 20 cm. I think that it is high time to revise SNiPs taking into account the current situation,” adds designer Milana Goroshevskaya, head of the studio IdeaL Design.

A gas leak will poison the sleeping

When accusations are made against designers who combined the kitchen with the living room, readers first of all talk about the possibility of "sleep poisoning". Indeed, in small apartments, a sofa bed in the living room is not uncommon. But the same Federal Law obliges designers to prevent "excessive accumulation of explosive substances in indoor air, including through the use of gas control devices." In other words, a sensible designer always installs a gas trap along with the demolition of the wall. A device that is not visible to the naked eye in the photograph of the interior, but which cuts off the gas supply from the pipe in case of an increase in its concentration.

What does the transfer of a gas boiler mean

The heating and hot water supply system of an apartment or house, which uses natural gas from the main gas pipeline or the local gas distribution system, is installed in the building according to the gasification project. This project is one of the main documents for the admission of the premises and the gas installation to operation.

Project development takes into account:

• Compliance of all installation parameters with SNiP 42-01-2002 "Gas distribution systems"
• Features of the location of main pipelines and pipelines of medium and low pressure;
• Locations of the heating boiler, water heater, gas stove and oven, other gas appliances, such as convectors.
• The location and technical parameters of chimneys, air ducts, compliance with the rules for the volume of air exchange, the performance of exhaust and supply ventilation.

Thus, the transfer of a gas boiler in an apartment, the laying of gas pipes, the redevelopment of the premises, the change in the type of gas appliances, the installation of additional appliances will be considered a change in the gasification project of the building. And this means that for any of the above actions, not only installation work will be required, but also the development of project documentation and obtaining permission to re-equip the gas economy system.

Penalty for moving the gas pipe in the apartment

Often a situation arises when it becomes necessary to move the gas appliance to another place. As a result, it is required to carry out the transfer of the gas pipe in the apartment. Such work should be approached responsibly and should be carried out by professionals with the appropriate skills and knowledge.

Such a service of specialists is not cheap, but the wrong actions can lead to very sad consequences.

It should be noted right away that the transfer of gas pipes in an apartment consists of two large and important stages:

• coordinating the movement of gas equipment in special services;
• performance of work on the movement of the gas supply line.

Instructions on the transfer of the gas pipeline

For professionals, the transfer of gas equipment is not an extremely difficult task, it is carried out in the following sequence:

1. Using the gas cock, shut off the gas supply to the room.
2. The gas pipeline is then purged to remove residual gases from it.
3. In the place where there is a connection to the gas pipeline, an unnecessary piece of pipe is cut off and the resulting hole is welded (read: “How to cut a gas pipe - rules and recommendations”).
4. A hole is drilled in a certain place and a branch is welded to the gas pipeline, which is a metal tube and a tap.
5. Then they mount the outlet to the gas appliance by applying threaded connections.
6. Before using the equipment, the installed gas valve and the pipe with welded joints must be checked for leaks.

To connect household gas units, a flexible bellows hose with a length of no more than two meters is used. Before moving the gas pipe in the apartment, it is advisable to think about the fact that perhaps such a length of the hose will be enough and this movement will not be required.

To work with gas pipelines, specialists must have a permit; they are re-certified at least once a year to confirm their qualifications.

Preparing to transfer pipes

Before proceeding with the transfer of the gas pipe, the owner of the property should contact the gas supply organization at the place of his residence with a statement regarding the desire to make changes to the gas supply system of the apartment. A technician will come to the specified address to inspect for the availability of conditions for moving gas equipment.

If possible, a representative of the organization will make the necessary calculations and draw up an estimate of costs. It is possible that there will be a need to draw up a new technical plan for the room where the gas pipe passes, in which the transfer will be taken into account. After making an advance payment for the services, the gas workers will appoint a day for the work to be carried out.

The owner of the premises needs to make sure that the gas company has certification - to demand from its employees the appropriate documentation, which should be provided to customers upon their request.

When specialists arrive to move the gas pipe, you should check if they have certificates that confirm their qualifications. Only then can the masters be allowed into the apartment. After the transfer process is completed, gas workers must draw up an act on the work done and make an appropriate entry in the gas passport.

Provisions of SNiP on the arrangement of gas pipelines in an apartment

According to the provisions prescribed in the SNiP, the distance between the gas pipeline laid openly in the room or in the floor and utilities for other purposes (sewer, heating, water supply systems) should allow inspection and repair of gas equipment and related fittings.

At the same time, gas pipelines should not be allowed to cross ventilation grilles, window and door openings.

Between the gas pipe laid in the wall and the means of wired communication and broadcasting, the minimum gap is determined taking into account safety precautions, which are provided for by the rules for working with cable lines.

The minimum distance and the permissibility of crossing between the gas pipeline and the electrical wiring located inside the premises is determined on the basis of the PUE.

The gas pipeline is laid in residential buildings at a height of at least 2.2 meters from the floor level to the bottom of the pipe, and if there is insulation on it, to the bottom of the insulating material.

Who is allowed to replace the column?

Often, when faced with the need to replace a gas water heater for the first time, its owners have a fair question: is it possible to connect a new gas water heater instead of the old one yourself?

An unequivocal answer to it is given by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 410 dated 05/14/2013, which states that self-replacement of gas equipment is prohibited. It should be produced only by specialized organizations with which a contract for the maintenance of gas appliances has been concluded. Lists of firms with which such an agreement can be concluded are published in the notification registers on the regional websites of the State Housing Inspections.

An act of commissioning must be issued for the installed geyser. In its absence, a fine of 10-15 thousand rubles is imposed. (according to Article 7.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation). If unauthorized connection has caused damage to property and people's lives, criminal liability may arise, as stated in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

You can choose an organization to conclude a contract for the maintenance and repair of VDGO and VKGO based on the rating, reviews, study of permits

In addition, self-replacement will not allow you to put a new column under warranty. The organization that carried out the installation makes entries in the passport of the device, seals them.Only after that the column is considered accepted for operation, put on warranty service.

In addition to the obligations to comply with norms and requirements, the owners have the right to independently choose an organization to create a project and carry out installation work. The main condition is that they have the appropriate licenses.

All work related to the gas supply system can only be performed by specialists who have the appropriate permit to work with gas equipment and have passed the annual recertification.

Gas appliance in a private house: requirements and basic installation steps

For proper installation of the unit, you first need to study the regulatory documentation and the rules for performing these works. They talk about the features of installing gas appliances for the installation of a heating system.

What kind of boiler would not have to be installed, it is imperative to comply with the requirements of certain norms and rules, such as:

• SNiP 41-01-2003 on heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• SNiP 42-01-2002 on the gas distribution system.
• SNiP 21-01-97 on fire safety.
• SNiP 2.04.08-87 on the arrangement of boiler rooms.

The provisions of SNiP contain all the necessary information for the installation and start-up of a gas boiler

With regard to these conditions, in order to install a gas boiler in a house, you must first obtain a regulatory act that gives permission to carry out work on connecting gas appliances. And in order to purchase technical specifications, it is necessary to submit an application to the local gas service, which must be answered within a month.

Boiler installation

After the development of project documentation and receipt of an act with permission to install a gas boiler, it is installed, which is carried out in several stages:

1. Preparation of a solid foundation. A concrete screed is poured onto the floor, or a sheet of metal is placed. The boiler must be installed strictly parallel to the floor.
2. Chimney connection and draft check.
3. Connecting the pipes of the heating system. In this case, a fine filter must be installed, which is usually placed in the return pipeline before the boiler. And on both sides of the filter element put ball valves.
4. When installing a double-circuit gas boiler in a private house, it is necessary to connect it to the water supply. It is desirable to insert the supply pipe from above, and the outgoing line - from below.
5. Connection to the gas pipeline. This can only be done by a gas service specialist.

Video description

The installation of a gas boiler is clearly shown in the video:

Operating rules

For the safe use of gas, the connection scheme for a gas boiler in a private house must be observed. In addition, the following conditions must be met:

1. For putting the boiler into operation only at normal humidity.
2. Control of the technical condition by specialists of the gas service at least once a year.
3. Installation of a fine filter on the return pipe of the heating system.
4. Natural or artificial ventilation in the boiler room.
5. Compliance of draft in the chimney pipe with the requirements (10-20 m / s).

In the event of a leak, notify the emergency gas service promptly.

Video description

About the features of the operation of gas boilers, see the video:

Maintenance

Preventive measures for routine inspection of gas boilers include the following types of work:

• Checking the valves of the external and internal gas pipeline (disassembly, lubrication).
• Inspection of thermostats on floor boilers.
• Flushing or replacing filter elements.
• Revision of injectors, check of the tightness of the door, the operation of the igniter on floor-standing appliances.
• Chimney draft control.
• Checking in winter ice at the coaxial pipe of wall-mounted boilers.

All components that have been worn out during operation must be replaced.

A competent preventive inspection will not only increase the life of the equipment in operation, but also reduce gas consumption.

Repair and maintenance of gas equipment

At first glance, not the most difficult installation of gas boilers in a private house, the requirements for compliance with safety standards and regulations are high. Installation of a heating system with a gas boiler requires knowledge of the relevant rules and regulations, and the final check and connection should be carried out exclusively by gas service specialists. Trust the professionals and then the gas boiler will serve you faithfully and provide warmth and comfort in your home.

Features of choosing a new boiler

In order for the owner to easily replace the heating source, he needs to responsibly approach the choice of a new modification. At the same time, if there is no need, then it is better not to change either the brand of the unit or its power, since in this case new specifications and the project will not need to be carried out.

It will be enough to enter data in the subscriber department data about the installation of a new unit. In most cases, this is justified, since new units of the same modification are produced more economical, equipped with modern control systems and safety automation.

If such boilers are not produced by the industry, then when purchasing a new one, you will need to choose a unit with the same heat output, since it is associated with the operation of an in-house heating system, and increased power will lead to the fact that it will need to be reconstructed.

Similar

When replacing a floor-standing boiler of equivalent power, but of a different modification, technical specifications are officially required and a new project is prepared, since, most likely, there will be a change in the technical parameters of the heat supply source, which will affect the operation of the heating system.

If, at the same time, the hourly use of gas for the new apparatus is exactly equal to the previous one, without changing the characteristics of the chimney system, then this makes the task much easier. Since all that is required of the user is to submit a written notification of the replacement to the gas supply organization.

The following documents must be attached to the notification:

1. The act of turning on the boiler unit.
2. The act of inspection of smoke ventilation systems by fire services.
3. Contract for service maintenance of installed gas-using equipment.

After completion of consideration of the application by Gorgas, an operating permit is issued. After that, installation, adjustment of boiler equipment is carried out and after positive results, it will be possible to start its operation.

more power

In all, without exception, other options for replacing the boiler: for a different model, higher power, installation option, you will need to go through a complete process: approvals from regulatory authorities, project implementation, installation and commissioning and obtaining an operating permit from Gorgas.

Be sure to calculate the required power

It will still be easier to do this than for new construction, for the reason that the heating system is already installed, and revision of the thermal scheme is usually not required. It is allowed to dismantle the former unit with your own means, with the exception of the gas line.

To connect to the gas network and the initial start-up, you will need to invite a gas service service that has a license to perform such work; otherwise, the warranty obligations for the boiler will be invalid.

Electric

When replacing a gas boiler with an electric one, you will need to inform the gas supply organization about the planned changes in gas consumption so that you can revise the terms of the contract on gas volumes, as well as, possibly, install a gas meter.

Further, if the boiler power exceeds 15 kW, which is approximately enough for electric heating of 120-150 m2 of area, it is necessary to obtain permission from Rostekhnadzor.

It will also be necessary to coordinate the increase in electric power with the power supply organization. Moreover, from the last department, the user will have to obtain technical specifications, on the basis of which they carry out a project for connecting the unit with the reconstruction of house lines.

Because, as a rule, the old wiring cannot pull the increased electrical load. The implementation of the project for the reconstruction of electrical networks can only be carried out by special design and installation organizations licensed to carry out such work.

In a country house, it is necessary to transfer the gas boiler to another room. Where do I go to get permission for these works and move the gas equipment?

First of all, you need to contact the gas service at the place of residence - this is their “bread”, which they are not very willing to share with third-party organizations. As a rule, Gorgaz has a design department in which they will develop an estimate, and the technical specialists of the service will move the boiler to the right place. In addition, the gas service themselves will draw up all the necessary documents. However, no one forbids contacting any company licensed to install and maintain gas equipment. There are probably more than one such company in Kaliningrad.

In conclusion, I note that a separate room equipped for a gas boiler room must meet the requirements of regulatory documents. In particular, the boiler room must have a window, the glazing area of ​​which is determined at the rate of 0.03 m2 per 1 m3 of the volume of the room; door to the street, ventilation and chimneys. In addition, the volume of the boiler room, based on the conditions of installation work and the convenience of operating heat generators, must be at least 15 m3, and the ceiling height must be at least 2.2 m.

Technology and stages of operations

Works on moving gas supply pipelines do not take much time and labor resources. Dismantling and installation of one pipe fits into one hour of working time for a team of welders and fitters, consisting of two people. The transfer of a gas pipe in the kitchen by one worker is strictly prohibited.

Preparatory activities

Owners of an apartment or a private house are not recommended to change anything in their gas system, not even flexible hoses. The transfer, extension, cutting of pipes has the right to be carried out exclusively by a representative of the gas service with the appropriate permit.However, it will not be superfluous for persons using gas equipment to know some of the provisions and sequence of actions during gas pipe transfer operations.

Most often, a specific relocation team consists of two people. Both specialists are trained in all operations, have a certificate for working with gas equipment, professionally carry out welding, metal cutting. Masters start work at the facility within one calendar week after agreeing on the technical documentation for the movement of pipelines.

At the time of the brigade's visit, the points of dismantling, lengthening, and installation of additional gas equipment are already known. Gas water heaters, stoves, ovens, heating elements are subject to refinement. Masters are perfectly familiar with the rules for performing installation operations. According to the regulations, it is not recommended to cut off the valves that block the gas supply. They are essential components of the gas transmission system.

Preparatory measures before transferring the gas pipe

In addition, according to the rules for the use of gas as a fuel, when moving the points of the pipeline, as well as changing the gas valve, the specialist must install it in such a way that the valve is located in the zone of direct access for the user. The valve installed under the worktop needs easy access through the cabinet door with the rear panel removed. Sometimes access is through a piece of table top that opens up.

Taking this opportunity, the owner of the apartment can install a gas control meter. You can also change all outdated kitchen equipment.These operations should be warned in advance by the team that carries out the transfer of the gas pipe to another place. When connecting ovens, stoves, columns, the owner of the apartment is obliged to buy in advance a bellows hose, matched to the size.

The invited workers buy metal pipelines on their own. The cost of pipelines is included in the total estimate of services, materials and appliances. The owner needs to clear the kitchen space of furniture and bulky items. So specialists will quickly and efficiently carry out the entire installation complex on your gas pipeline. Things that are not subject to removal must be covered with non-combustible dense materials.

Pipeline disassembly

Most likely, when the movement is carried out, it will be necessary to cut out a segment of the old pipeline and build it on a new one, only in the opposite direction. In this case, the specialist, using special tools, cuts out unnecessary elements. Here a huge role is played by the qualification of the worker, who has access to the movement of gas pipes.

Electric welders, gas cutters, mechanics are trained in special courses, where they are certified by professional workers of gas equipment. After passing serious exams, they are issued a special document. Having dismantled the layer leading from the riser to the device, the master leaves a section of the pipeline. It has an LPG shut-off valve.

This section of the horizontal pipe must not be changed or removed under any circumstances! There can be only one situation - an accident with damage to the pipeline. If a complete replacement cannot be dispensed with, then it is allowed.Often in practice, residents of the upper floors of apartment buildings are asked to cut off a long section of the pipeline.

This element rises from the lowest point of the apartment to the highest point to a height of 1.8 m, then bends at an angle of 180 °. It is forbidden to shorten such a pipeline by installing a valve on the remaining piece. But there is a solution for this situation - it is necessary to digest the pipeline, and put the valve at a height of 75 cm from the floor under the tabletop.

Do I need a license to operate a gas boiler?

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Maintenance of gas-fired boilersFor the maintenance of gas-fired boilers, a SRO permit and certification for knowledge of specific safety requirements is required. Specifically, this activity is not licensed, but this does not mean that the need to obtain permission in individual cases is excluded.

To figure out whether a license is needed to service a gas boiler house (namely maintenance), certain legislative nuances of this issue should be taken into account. Depending on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bheated premises, the technical features of the equipment, gas heating installations can be divided into two categories:

• Intra-house. For home use, wall-mounted and floor-standing boilers are designed, which can be single or double-circuit. The requirements for planning and equipping such premises are regulated by GOST 21-606-95.
• Boiler rooms. Special premises are used for heating enterprises, trade and municipal institutions and must take into account the norms of Law No. 116-FZ of 07/21/1997 "On industrial safety of hazardous production facilities".

Installation of specialized equipment and maintenance of gas boilers must take into account the danger of the facility.According to clause 1.1.4 of PB 12-529-03 “On the safety of gas consumption and gas distribution systems”, boiler rooms and gas distribution units are classified depending on the degree of danger. In total, there are 4 categories of danger for gas boilers, which are approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of September 28, 2015 No. 1029 .

• Hazard class I - objects of extremely high danger;
• Hazard class II - objects of high danger;
• Hazard class III - objects of medium danger;
• Hazard class IV - objects of low danger.

Boiler rooms that belong to the first three hazard categories may require a license to operate them, depending on the internal equipment. There are no licenses for rooms of hazard class 4.

If the total capacity of the equipment is less than 100 kW, it is not necessary to contact Rostekhnadzor.

Accordingly, it is not needed in such situations. To reduce the risk of emergency situations, as well as to increase the life of gas heating equipment, it is necessary to organize regular checks and preventive measures. Despite the fact that in many cases there is no licensing for the implementation of these procedures, maintenance should be entrusted to professionals. Effective includes:

• testing of heating equipment, CH14 and CO sensors, as well as fire safety systems;
• checking parameters of gas contamination;
• scheduled cleaning of burners;
• study of air and fuel supply to determine the complete combustion of gas;
• inspection of connecting cables, contacts and shields connected with the power supply of installations.

Gas-fired heating systems require proper configuration, timely troubleshooting and a number of preventive measures.

Even if in a particular case the answer to the question of whether a license is needed to service a gas boiler is negative, entrust this work to a specialized company. Specialists will be engaged not only in scheduled inspections, but also in repairs, if necessary. At the same time, the cost of the work will depend on the tariffs of the enterprise with which the service contract has been concluded.

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Transfer of a geyser

2.1. Hello, if the technical characteristics have not changed, then of course it is not legal, changes in the project are made during redevelopment and reorganization, which is not the case in your case. LC RF Article 25. Types of reorganization and redevelopment of residential premises 1. Reorganization of residential premises is the installation, replacement or transfer of engineering networks, sanitary, electrical or other equipment, requiring changes to the technical passport of the residential premises. 2. The redevelopment of a dwelling is a change in its configuration, requiring an amendment to the technical passport of the dwelling. Let them take it to court.

6.1. Good afternoon! Legalization can be done in two ways - to collect the documents provided for in Art. 26 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation (that is, to pretend that there has not been a reorganization yet), or go to court with a lawsuit to preserve the residential premises in a converted form.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Video: What is the danger of installing gas equipment:

Transferring gas equipment to a more convenient place in a private house is a complicated procedure, but quite feasible. However, it is strongly not recommended to carry it out without the consent and services of a gas company. If you complete everything correctly and save the received work certificates, you will not have any problems with supervisory structures.

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