Replacing a gas boiler in a private house: rules, norms and procedure for registration

Are you facing a situation where your old gas heating equipment has worn out or has become ineffective? It seems that the solution to this problem is simple - it is enough to pay money and in a couple of days a new boiler will take over the functions of heating the house, doesn't it? But in reality, everything is different, since replacing a gas boiler in a private house is a laborious procedure and requires proper registration. And it will take more than one day, because you have to visit the gas service several times.

What you need to know and how to correctly arrange a boiler replacement? We will analyze all these questions in detail in our article. Let's talk about the rules and regulations governing the connection of gas equipment, and about the responsibility of the homeowner in case of violation. Let us consider step by step the procedure for replacing the boiler. We will supplement the presented material with visual photos and thematic videos.

What documents regulate the replacement of boilers?

Gas heating equipment, in case of incorrect installation, exploitation or maintenance is a source of danger. Therefore, its replacement is not just the purchase and installation of the required unit, but a whole procedure, which is regulated by a number of documents.

All the necessary information about replacing gas boilers is freely available. But sometimes it is not easy to find them, since the topic of gas equipment is regulated by dozens of domestic specialized documents. Among which are laws, SNiPs based on them, government decrees and so on.

But among them there are a number of documents that are more important to the consumer than all the others. Since the information provided in them will help you understand the nuances of replacing stakes, as well as protect your interests from possible wrong actions of representatives of Gorgaz.

The most requested documents include:

• SNiP 2.04.08-87, which is called "Gas Supply";
• SNiP 42-41-2002 under the name "Gas distribution systems".
• GsRF dated December 29, 2004 No. 190-FZ (Urban Planning Code of the Russian Federation);
• PP RF dated 30.12.2013 No. 1314 (Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation "On Amendments to the Rules for Connecting... to Gas Distribution Networks");
• PP RF dated November 16, 2016 No. 1203 (Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation "On approval of the rules for connecting... to gas distribution networks");
• SNiP II-35-76, in which the procedure for connecting the boilers is spelled out;
• Administrative Code of the Russian Federation of 30.12.2001 N 195-FZ (Code of Laws on Administrative Offenses).

It should be remembered that if necessary, you should use their latest versions, which contain current articles with the latest changes and additions.

Stages of boiler replacement registration

The procedure for replacing a boiler that differs from the old one in terms of technical characteristics and volume of gas consumption per hour consists of several stages, which can only be performed after obtaining a special permit in the gas service.

And this moment cannot be ignored, especially if the difference in the power of the boilers is significant (the exact figure must be specified in your gas company). In addition, documentary evidence will be required in most cases.

Replacement sequence:

1. Submission of an application for the provision of technical specifications;
2. Acquaintance with technical conditions;
3. Design;
4. Project approval (agreement);
5. Dismantling the old boiler;
6. Installation of a new boiler;
7. Boiler and heating system testing;
8. Submitting an application for connecting the boiler.

It should be remembered that the specified procedure for replacing boilers is established by legislation and a number of by-laws. Therefore, if the owner of the building decides in any way to "simplify" the procedure, change it, follow work bypassing the law, then at best the responsible authority will not give permission to replace or cancel his.

In the worst case, for unauthorized connection and use of gas, if such actions did not entail serious consequences and do not contain criminally punishable acts, administrative responsibility will come and you will have to pay a fine, the amount of which is 10-15 thous. rubles for individuals. This is stated in Administrative Code of the Russian Federation article 7.19. item 1 as amended by 03.11.2015 N 307-FZ.

And you also need to know that the gas service has the right, and unilaterally, to terminate the contract for the supply of "blue" fuel and stop supplying it. But such a development option is extremely rare and only after a written motivated notification.

Next, we will consider in stages the process of registration of replacing heating equipment with gas.

Stage # 1 - applying for technical specifications

Replacing any gas boiler begins with a trip to gorgaz (raigas). Where you need to write an application asking for technical specifications and issuing a permit for design, if necessary.

And also in the specified document, the planned volumes should be prescribed gas consumption. If this is not done, the application will not be accepted. The necessary numbers are always in the certificates of heating boilers.

If you have any difficulties, you can turn to specialists for help. The necessary calculation will be able to be performed in Gorgaz, but for this you will have to submit a separate application, moreover, before contacting in order to obtain technical specifications.

Since only the owners of buildings have the right to replace boilers, you should have a passport with you to confirm your identity. As well as a document proving that the applicant is the owner of the property. In some cases, it will be necessary to confirm the right to own a land plot. For example, if a new boiler will be placed in a boiler room that has not yet been built. In this case, you will need to provide a situational plan for the allotment.

The technical conditions, together with the permission required for the design (if necessary), will not be provided to the applicant immediately, but after the relevant calculations are performed by the specialists of the gas company. Which will take some time.

The gas workers will indicate the exact date of issue of the document during the acceptance of the application. Moreover, the realities are such that the timing does not depend on any legal norms, but solely on the workload of specialists. Although the gas workers are given no more than 10 days to complete the necessary documents.

If the applicant does not have information about which gas organization to apply to, then the application can be submitted to the local authorities. Responsible persons of whom are obliged to transfer the received document to the required gas company (raigas). They are given 5 days for these actions.

And also the legislation allows you to submit an application in the form of an electronic document.

Stage # 2 - familiarization with technical conditions

The specified document (Specifications) is a set of rules and regulations that must be adhered to when designing and connecting equipment. And also it sets out the procedure for replacing a gas boiler that has served its purpose in any private house.

Technical specifications are determined and drawn up on the basis of the current version of the rules for connecting to gas distribution networks PP RF dated 30.12.2013 No. 1314.

Stage # 3 - drawing up project documentation

This item is optional in most cases. This is indicated by GsRF dated December 29, 2004 No. 190-FZ, where it is said that design when replacing boilers can be omitted.

But there are exceptions, so the specified documentation will have to be drawn up if:

• more than one family lives in a private house;
• the private house has over 3 floors.

In addition, the owner of the building has the right to carry out the design on his own initiative.

If the owner of the building belongs to one of the listed categories, then, according to the requirements, a number of schemes must be drawn up and then submitted to the Gorgaz.

These include the equipment installation scheme (boiler, chimneys, etc.), gas pipeline laying schemes, gas pipeline laying scheme to the building, communications scheme.

In addition, you will need to attach to the listed documents (if the unit is not purchased in a gas company):

• certificate of conformity for the boiler, and, if any, for the burner;
• passport or instructions for the boiler, and, if any, for the burner;
• verification report, the so-called ground loop.

And you will also need a contract for the maintenance of gas equipment with a licensed organization. Moreover, for a period of at least 1 year.

Stage # 4 - project approval (agreement)

When ready, all project documentation is handed over to Gorgaz for verification. Which can be carried out from 7 days to 4 months. That is, it all depends on the workload of the specialists responsible for the procedure.

If all the documentation provided to the gasmen meets the requirements, then everything will end issuance of a certified written document to the applicant, which allows proceeding directly with the replacement boiler. From this moment on, the procedure for registering the replacement of a used gas boiler can be considered complete.

In the event that specialists identify inconsistencies, then a refusal to issue the required permit will follow. On the positive side, gas workers cannot simply prohibit equipment changes. That is, they are obliged to provide a document, moreover, a written one, with a list of shortcomings and options for their elimination.

Stage # 5 - dismantling the old boiler

You should be aware that the owner of the building can carry out the dismantling of a used boiler independently. But this opportunity should be used only if there is a need to save on the cost of the service.

Dismantling should be carried out only after disconnecting the boiler from the gas pipeline, water supply. In addition, the old unit must be disconnected from the heating system. For this, water is preliminarily drained, both from the gas equipment itself, and from pipes, radiators, and other elements of the system.

Stage # 6 - installation of a new boiler

There is an opinion that only specialists of Gorgaz or other organizations that have received a special license have the right to perform installation. But in fact, independently install gas equipment, other related procedures are not prohibited. But the connection of the installed boiler is performed only by a specialist who has the appropriate license.

And yet an opportunity self-installation of the boiler should be used only in cases where there is appropriate knowledge and skills.

Since most of the owners are prudent and use the services of specialists, their role is reduced to the choice of the premises where the new gas boiler will be installed.

But this procedure also belongs to the responsible, since many requirements are imposed on it:

• for the installation of the boiler, a room with an area of ​​at least 4 m2 with the presence of supply and exhaust ventilation;
• ceiling height - from 2.5 m;
• there must be windows, in addition, the corresponding area - 0.3 m² for every 10 m³ of volume;
• an entrance door with a width of 80 cm or more must be present.

As a result, when replacing a gas boiler in a private house, in most cases, it cannot be installed in corridors, bathrooms, lavatories - this is not prohibited, but the listed premises rarely correspond to the above rules.

And the most convenient place for installation is usually the kitchen, but this applies to cases with wall units. If it is planned to use floor-standing units with impressive dimensions, then usually you have to take away for installation separate room (boiler room).

The specified requirements and standards are stated in the current version. SNiP II-35-76.

Stage # 7 - testing the boiler and heating system

The first start-up of any installed boiler must be carried out by the specialists who installed it. For this, an external and internal inspection is initially performed in order to identify malfunctions, defects, coolant leaks and other problems. And only after that you can check the performance.

If the characteristics of the boiler meet the requirements, then the specialists who carried out the installation must indicate this in the corresponding act. Which is served, and without fail, to the gas company.

At this, the replacement of a boiler, the power of which differs from the same characteristics of the old unit, is considered complete. If the tests revealed deficiencies, then the start of operation will be postponed until they are eliminated.

Based on the test results, the contractor is obliged to provide the customer with the appropriate Act.

Stage # 8 - boiler replacement notification

After the replacement of the heating boiler has been completed, the owner of the building should once again contact the Gorgaz in order to notify in writing of the work performed. This procedure must be performed within 5 days from the date of equipment installation.

The notification should be accompanied by acts of connection and inspection of ventilation, chimney, as well as a contract for equipment maintenance, and for a period of a year or more.

Features of replacing a boiler of the same power

If the gas consumption per hour of the new boiler is similar to that of the old boiler, then this greatly simplifies the task. Since all that is needed from the owner is to submit a notification to the Gorgaz about the replacement.

And to it should be attached:

1. Boiler connection certificate.
2. Inspection certificate for ventilation, chimney.
3. Contract for at least one year maintenance of gas equipment.

After consideration of the application, permission is given. After that, the replacement, testing of the equipment is carried out and its operation begins. Thus, it permits to act PP RF No. 1203 p. 61(1).

What to do in an emergency?

You still have not decided whether you need to change your gas boiler and when is it better to do it in order to meet in the shortest possible time? But once again faced with a breakdown and are worried that you can stay in cold weather in winter without heating equipment?

In order to quickly resolve the situation with replacing the boiler in the winter, you should contact Gorgaz. The specialists of which will deliver, install the boiler corresponding to the old one in terms of power and draw up the necessary acts without delay. This approach will minimize negative consequences and not incur penalties.

As for the total cost in such a development of events, it will turn out to be quite high - such a purchase of a boiler is not always profitable.

Therefore, if time suffers, it is better choose a boiler with the same gas consumption per hour of operation with the used unit. And after installation, notify the gas generator about this, as indicated in the paragraph "Features of replacing a boiler of the same power".

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

The first video will help you understand the technical aspects of replacing a gas boiler.

This video makes it possible to deepen your knowledge of replacing a gas boiler:

When replacing a gas boiler, the first thing to do is to seek advice from the local gas service (gorgaz, raygas). That will help to avoid any unpleasant mistakes, misunderstandings, overlaps that lead to delays, additional costs and other negative consequences.

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