What are the penalties for unauthorized connection of a gas water heater, installation, replacement and transfer

Are you planning to install or change gas equipment in your own apartment or house? But improper connection of equipment poses a threat to the life and health of all residents of the building. Agree, it is unwise to endanger your family and neighbors. In addition, such actions are illegal and you may face a large fine or even imprisonment.

To prevent undesirable consequences, in this article we will try to understand in more detail what are the penalties for unauthorized connection of a gas water heater, its dismantling and transfer are provided for by the current legislation. We will also find out how an unauthorized connection to a gas pipeline is determined.

Unauthorized Connection Detection

Gas is delivered to living quarters using a complex system highways, in-house gas pipelines, multifunctional units GDS. Unauthorized connection is called any attempt to connect gas equipment to engineering structures intended for the transportation of fuel.

There are several types of gas equipment:

• speaker;
• gas convectors;
• boiler for heating;
• kitchen stove;
• oven;
• hob;
• other.

TO in-house gas devices also include control valves, highways. Unauthorized installation of pipes and unaccounted consumption of blue fuel.

V clause 88 (1) of section VIIIResolutions of the Government of the Russian Federation N 410 of 05/14/2013 (updated 01/01/2019) "On measures to ensure safety during use and maintenance in-house and intra-apartment gas equipment "indicates that manipulations with gas equipment, including repair, shutdown and resumption of gas supply, can only be carried out by authorized organizations.

All devices consuming "blue fuel" are listed in the gas supply contract. When connecting the devices, the subscriber receives one copy of the commissioning certificate. Missing document to one of the devices is regarded by the controlling authority as unauthorized connection.

Clause 3 of Section I of the aforementioned Resolution No. 410 technical serviceability and the availability of supporting documents have the right to check the employees of the organization with which contract for maintenance is concluded. Departure of employees of the gas service can be planned and unscheduled, based on its results, an act is drawn up.

The document contains several required information:

• the date of the inspection;
• data of both the subscriber and the employees who conducted the check;
• device status;
• a description of the identified defects (if any);
• place of compilation.

Specialists are obliged to inform their management about unauthorized connection. The emergency service draws up an act of unauthorized actions. The document must be signed by the subscriber who violated the law. Otherwise, the organization will have no reason to bring the case to court.

Liability for unauthorized connection

Unauthorized connection of a dispenser and other gas-using equipment, a tie-in into a gas pipeline, damage to the pipeline or technologically related objects - all these and similar actions punishable. The violator may face not only a fine with compensation for the damage caused, but the administrator. or even criminal liability. More on this later.

Penalty for the offense

Article 7.19Administrative Code of the Russian Federation (Of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation) provides for criminal or administrative liability for unauthorized connection of gas devices.

For unauthorized start-up of gas in a private house or apartment, provided that all engineering communications summed up, but permission to connect was not issued, you will have to pay from ten to fifteen thousand rubles. Business entities face from 100 to 200 thousand rubles, the exact amount of the sanctions will be determined by the court.

In the event of serious consequences, as a result of unauthorized connection, criminal liability may also be applied to the offender, according to st. 158 and 109Of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

Such measures of social coercion are assigned to persons if one (or several) of the following facts are present in their actions:

• leak / theft in significant volumes;
• damage or bringing to a condition unsuitable for operation, gas pipelines and technologically related to them in-house objects, structures, devices;
• there was a danger to life or the health of the residents of the house or specialists of the gas organization.

The state body can issue a decision on imprisonment for up to 24 months. The subscriber must provide permissive acts for household appliances, an agreement with the gas service, receipts for payment for gas consumption.

Example of calculating additional payment for damage caused

In addition to fines for proven wrongdoing, the consumer also is obliged to cover the expenses of the organizationsupplying gas. The amount of damage depends on the period: as a rule, the additional payment is calculated from the moment of the last check, but no more than six months before the complete elimination of the illegal action.

Let's take an example:

1. During a scheduled inspection on March 1, the employees of the gas organization did not reveal a violation.
2. An unscheduled departure on April 31 showed the fact of unauthorized connection of equipment.
3. Eliminated May 14 violation.

The supplement will be calculated 74 days in advance. It is in the interests of the subscriber to correct all defects as soon as possible, since the elimination is considered from the moment of confirmation by the regulatory authorities.

In subsequent calculations, the power of the gas-using equipment is taken into account.

For example, for a Bosch water heater Therm 4000 O WR13 the amount of charges will be as follows:

• according to the technical data sheet of the product, the amount of gas consumed is 2.8 m³/ч;
• with round-the-clock operation of the device, the column consumes 4972.8 m³ for 74 settlement days;
• suppose that the local tariff for the population is set at 8.33 rubles per m2³.

Taking into account all the initial data, the surcharge will be 41,423.42 rubles.

Fines for unauthorized installation of a column

There is a fine line between legal and illegal when it comes to installing gas equipment. Self-installation of the column is allowed - hanging the device case on the wall and connecting the device to the water supply. Subsequent connection to the gas main can only be performed by gas servicesa.

The installation of a water heater in an apartment and a private house should begin with choosing a place and preparing documents.

The premises must comply with the following requirements specified in the Building Code of Practice Gas Supply SNiP 2.04.08-87:

• ceiling height - at least two meters;
• area - from 8 m²;
• the ventilation system is in good condition - a window with a vent, a door with a gap in the lower part.

There are several general rules for connecting a gas column:

• water supply pressure is not less than 0.1 Atm;
• the attachment point must be made of non-combustible materials - asbestos sheet or tile can be used as a coating;
• optimal parameters when connected to a chimney - length from 30 cm, inner diameter is less than 12 cm, slope angle - 3 degrees;
• the distance from the stove and other objects is at least 10 cm.

The water supply is carried out using a flexible hose. The hollow tube should be made of flexible material, its length should not exceed 2.5 meters.

The consumer should prepare the following package of documents:

• an act from the fire department confirming the health of the ventilation system and chimney;
• permission of the gas service to carry out the installation in accordance with the project;
• directly the project;
• documents for a gas water heater, passport;
• application for repair work of the gas system.

During the initial installation of the column, the subscriber must submit a request for redevelopment to the city administration, upon completion of the work, the project should be submitted to the bureau of technical inventory.

We talked in more detail about the norms and requirements for installing a geyser in this material.

The column is installed in the following sequence:

• it is necessary to prepare markings on the wall;
• then make holes;
• install fasteners;
• hang the case;
• at this stage, you can install water filters;
• embed the tee into the pipe;
• bring a hot and cold pipe to the device;
• then you need to make sure that there is traction;
• connect the end of the pipe with the branch pipe, the other with the chimney.

The direct gas connection must be carried out by a gas service representative. The average cost of installation is from 2.5 thousand rubles.

Unauthorized replacement and transfer of the column

As we have already found out with you, various types of punishments are provided only for independent work with gas. Next, we will consider what threatens the consumer with unauthorized replacement or transfer of the column.

What is the threat of self-replacement of the column?

We found out that the consumer has the right to carry out work on the installation and dismantling of an unconnected device independently or involve third parties.

Clause 10 of Section II Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of May 14, 2019 N 410, it was established that the replacement in-house or intra-apartment equipment should be carried out by a specialized organization.

Independent manipulations with the replacement of gas equipment, in particular the column, will entail a number of consequences.

So, according to Art. 7.19 Of the Code of Administrative Offenses, a fine will be charged in the amount of ten to fifteen thousand rubles, civil servants are subject to sanctions in the amount of 30-90 thousand rubles, penalties from 100 to 200 thousand rubles are applied to business entities.

A Art. 38Federal Law N 69-FZ "On fire safety" dated December 21, 1994 states that for violation of fire safety, property owners can be brought to administrative or criminal liability.

Violation of the rules for using gas in everyday life in terms of self-replacement of gas devices leads to the liability provided for Articles 165 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

For property damage caused, a penalty is provided for the unauthorized replacement of gas columns up to eighty thousand rubles or the size of the basic income of a convict with imprisonment up to 24 months. Other types of pressure can also be applied - correctional labor for up to two years, with arrest up to 12 months.

Consequences of unauthorized column transfer

The process of dismantling and re-installing the water heater is not difficult. But the unauthorized transfer of the gas column will regarded as an offense.

The measure of responsibility and the amount of penalties depend on the assessment of the misconduct. So, the amount of sanctions for an administrative offense, according to Art. 7.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, ranges from ten to fifteen thousand rubles.

And here is the point "b" of the part 3 of article 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation criminal liability was determined for the transfer of a water heater, if illegal actions led to damage to property or death of people (for example, if the column exploded and there are victims). In this case, the size of the fine for moving a household gas water heater can range from one hundred to five hundred thousand rubles. For this type of offense, arrest is also provided for up to six years, or forced labor for up to five years.

Before starting work, the consumer should consider the following:

• unauthorized transfer can serve as the basis for shutting off the gas supply;
• installation of a water heater is prohibited on supporting structures;
• transfer is possible only if the distance from the original location does not exceed 1.5 meters;
• to install the device on another wall, you must apply for a change in the technical documentation.

It is also possible to legitimize the already completed transfer of the gas column - just go to court or collect documents, the list of which is given in Article 26Housing Code of the Russian Federation.

Violation of the rules for operating a gas column

During the next check, a technical malfunction of the devices may be revealed. If the device does not meet the standards for safe operation, the gas company has the right to suspend the supply of fuel. There are no penalties for this, but all costs associated with disconnection are borne by the subscriber.

Owners of gas water heaters must follow the basic rules for the use of equipment in terms of control of normal air exchange, keeping the device clean. The consumer also undertakes not to close the taps, gas pipes and hoses with furniture.

V article9.23 The Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation states that for the absence of a maintenance agreement, the subscriber must pay from 1 to 2 thousand rubles. For refusal from regular maintenance and inspection of gas equipment in a residential area, penalties are provided in the same amount.

At the end of the column's service life, the company diagnoses the device, interrupting the supply of gas. As a result of the check, an order is issued to replace the device or a permit for further operation.

Re-fixing the violations specified in article 9.23 Of the Code of Administrative Violations of the Russian Federation, entails an increase in the amount of sanctions from 2 to 5 thousand rubles. Responsibility for the absence of meters when using geysers is not provided.

If you are not satisfied with the terms of your gas contract with the service organization and you are planning to break it, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with termination procedure and the "pitfalls" of this process.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

The video describes in detail why the unauthorized installation of a gas water heater is dangerous:

How to install a gas water heater without fines, you can learn from the following story:

Installation, connection and replacement of gas equipment requires a special approach. Observing all the rules and regulations, you can create a comfortable and safe environment in your home or apartment. In this case, the water heater will delight you with its serviceability and hot water for a long time.

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