Gas check in the apartment: the frequency of technical inspections and the responsibilities of the supervisory service

It is difficult to imagine an apartment without gas today. Blue fuel guarantees warmth and hot water in the house. However, you must admit that in addition to the benefits of civilization, gas is fraught with danger.

Even a minor leak can lead to tragedy. The only way to prevent an emergency is to regularly check the gas in the apartment, as well as competent maintenance of gas equipment and strict adherence to operating rules.

We will tell you how often gas equipment should be inspected, what is the responsibility of the controlling service, what rights the consumer has, how much this service costs. You will also learn everything about the rights and obligations of subscribers and whether it is possible not to let gas workers into the apartment.

Changing the frequency of technical inspection of GO

Most of domestic apartments are equipped with gas stoves, and in houses up to five floors high, housing is also equipped with columns or floor-standing boilers. In Soviet times, gas processing equipment was serviced free of charge. This scheme was maintained in Russia until 2006.

Later, a separate tariff was allocated for the maintenance (TO) of gas equipment (GO), which was established on the basis of an agreement with the tenants. The innovation caused a negative reaction from users who did not want to pay for the imposed services.

As a result, no contracts were concluded, and the lack of documents led to the fact that preventive inspection of gas equipment was practically not carried out.

On September 20, 2017, amendments were made to the rules for the use of gas (Resolution of 09.09.2017 No. 1091). One of the most important changes affected the frequency of inspection of HE in houses and apartments.

If earlier the scheduled inspection of HE was carried out every three years, now, according to the appendix to Rules No. 410, the inspection should be carried out annually. As a result, the cost of services increased in proportion to the frequency of technical inspection of gas equipment.

According to article 9.23 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, for evading the signing of a contract for maintenance and repair of an intra-house and intra-apartment gas equipment, or denial of access to the premises of representatives of the controlling service for maintenance, an administrative fine is imposed from 1,000 to 30,000 rubles.

In the absence of documentation confirming conclusion of a contract for the supply of fuel and maintenance of gas units, the supplier is authorized to shut off the gas supply.

If the gas equipment has not passed MOT, the supply of gas is prohibited. The resumption of fuel supply occurs after the signing of the contract for the technical inspection of the HE. But you will have to pay for the reconnection.

What is displayed in the contract?

The contract for the maintenance of the HE contains:

• the main criteria for the safe operation of gas devices;
• list of works and their cost;
• duties of the checking firm.

Additional information displayed in the contract:

• subscriber data;
• service object address;
• list of GOs in the apartment;
• information about the company that inspects and repairs HE;
• the amount and term of payment for services rendered;
• date of signing.

The document for the maintenance of the total property of the tenants is concluded by a partnership or cooperative. According to the contract, the gas pipeline on the facade of the building and the gas pipeline inside the entrance are checked.

The checking firm can be chosen at its discretion.

What is included in the maintenance of GO?

When an inspection is planned in an apartment building, the regulatory authorities act according to the following plan:

• the quality of pipe fasteners is checked;
• looks around painted surface of gas pipes;
• bypassing external gas communications;
• the integrity of the structures through which the gas pipes are passed is studied;
• the tightness of the fastening and reinforcement components of the gas pipeline is checked (by means of a soap solution or using special devices);
• inspected the laying of the gas pipeline network, the quality of the installation of equipment (checked with the standard);
• valves are tested (lubrication is checked), as well as the functionality of gas valves;
• if necessary, the seals are replaced;
• ventilation draft is checked and adjusted;
• tests are carried out for the presence of combustion air, as well as the quality of the fastening chimneys and chimneys.

During the technical inspection of the gas equipment in the apartment, the following is also performed:

• identification and elimination of leaks;
• check of HE and its installation in accordance with the requirements of the project and regulations;
• checking the availability of access to the HE, as well as gas pipelines located in the attics and in the basement;
• lubrication of locking devices, cleaning from corrosion and lubricant;
• adjustment of the correct operation of gas equipment;
• cleaning of heat exchangers;
• instructing subscribers on the safe operation of HE.

The whole range of works is specified in the agreement. If a service employee finds serious irregularities in the operation of gas units, the gas is turned off and draw up a document confirming the actions and explaining the reasons.

If it is necessary to repair or replace components of gas equipment, payment is made by its owner. Spare parts are also paid by the consumer.

Self-repair of gas equipment deprives the owner of the opportunity to use the manufacturer's warranty obligations. The technical documentation for the units stipulates that all operations, for the production of which it is necessary to remove the case, must be performed by representatives of the gas supplying organizations.

Gas appliance test frequency

According to the regulations, the frequency of gas testing in the apartment and outside it:

• annual audit by bypassing gas pipelines (underground and aboveground);
• once every three years, inspection of the technical condition of gas pipelines;
• annual maintenance of household gas equipment (if the manufacturer recommends other traffic, in this case exceptions are allowed);
• the balloon stations are checked every three months.

During the TO gas stoves, columns and floor-standing boilers, the gas supply stops. Residents of apartment buildings are informed about this in advance.

Who should inspect the HE?

All responsibility for the condition gas pipes and the equipment, as well as operational safety, rests with the subscribers. Users are required to enter into a contract for the verification of GO with any licensed company.

An organization that maintains gas equipment must have:

• an agreement with a blue fuel supplier;
• a round-the-clock emergency dispatch service;
• certified specialists;
• to transport gas to the point of connection to gas equipment.

To avoid misunderstandings with the gas service, the subscriber is advised to demand from the representatives of the checking service a detailed description of all actions.

It is advisable to carefully read the act on the results of the check and make sure that all the results and actions are reflected reliably. Since the act is drawn up in triplicate, it is recommended to check their identity. If some points are not clear, the client has the right to demand clarification.

Gas equipment inspection report

At the end of the inspection of the gas equipment, the controller draws up an act in which the following information is indicated:

• date and place of the inspection;
• subscriber data;
• position and personal data of representatives of the gas industry;
• assessment of the current technical condition of HE;
• identified defects (if any);
• recommendations for the further operation of gas equipment.

If, as a result of the check, a malfunction of the gas equipment is revealed, an act is drawn up prohibiting the use of the device, and the user's access to the gas supply is limited.

The resumption of the supply of blue fuel occurs after the elimination of all malfunctions.

What should be provided to subscribers?

During the scheduled maintenance, the gas inspection service representative may require the following documents from the homeowner when checking the HE:

• gas supply service agreement;
• gasification project for the premises;
• an act of checking the technical condition of ventilation ducts (in the presence of devices with the output of combustion products);
• subscriber and paybook.

After carrying out the maintenance, the subscriber must sign the inventory list, thus confirming the fact of the inspection.

Maintenance cost

Prices for all services are displayed in the contract for the maintenance of the GO.

The total cost of maintenance is calculated individually for each consumer.

The following factors affect pricing:

• the number of gas equipment in the room;
• technical condition of GO.

The cost of services changes frequently. The consumer must independently seek information about current prices.

Prices are published on the official website of the company responsible for the distribution of blue fuel in the house. Payment must be made no later than the date specified in the contract. In case of delay, the payment must be made no later than the 10th day of the next month.

Frequently asked Questions

Users often have questions about the legality of the annual scheduled maintenance of gas devices and the need to conclude a contract. Also, subscribers are interested in how to distinguish representatives of the gas service from fraudsters. Below are the answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Is it possible not to let the controller into the house?

Clause 29 on the "Rules for the provision of gas supply services to the population" says that consumers are obliged provide access for representatives of the gas supply company to the premises where the gas appliances are located and gas meter.

In addition to the scheduled inspection of the technical condition of the HEU, gas workers can visit for:

• emergency warning;
• elimination of gas leakage;
• installation or dismantling of gas meters;
• replacement of gas appliances;
• shutdown of the blue fuel supply;
• elimination of violations in the work of civil defense;
• checking the meter and the integrity of the seals on it.

Staff must present appropriate identification and advise in advance of their visit.

Is it possible to cancel the contract for the HE inspection?

A legitimate refusal is provided in three cases:

• the contract has already been concluded by the managing organization (cooperative, partnership);
• if there is already an agreement with another organization;
• if the apartment (house) is not yet supplied with gas and there is no supply contract.

Citizens of the Russian Federation are vertical for evading the signing of an agreement for carrying out maintenance, as well as for refusing admission to a dwelling, to perform maintenance work on a civil defense. For violators, a fine of up to 30,000 rubles or disconnection from the gas supply is provided.

How to distinguish gas service representatives from scammers?

You need to be on your guard if the "gas workers" persistently try to get into the premises even before the conclusion of the contract or begin to demand advance payment for services. Also, scammers often try to oblige residents to buy specific equipment from them (for example, gas analyzers).

In case of refusal, they threaten to turn off the gas or heavy fines. Employees of the company with which the contract is signed, warn in advance about their visit, and also present their ID when requested.

Where to go in case of an accident?

Regardless of the company with which an agreement has been concluded for checking the HE, in the event of an emergency, you should call the emergency gas service. Elimination of gas leaks, localization of emergency areas, prevention of large-scale accidents is carried out around the clock.

Only representatives of the gas distribution organization come to the call, and not employees of intermediary firms. An emergency gang visit can be made without warning.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

How was the maintenance of gas equipment carried out until 2017:

What you need to know about mandatory maintenance of gas equipment:

Today the state is forced to take measures to ensure the safety of the use of gas equipment by the population. More frequent checks and tightening of standards are a necessary measure due to more frequent accidents.

It is necessary to take a responsible approach to the operation of gas equipment, to conclude an agreement on a regular inspection of the HE in a timely manner. This is a guarantee of safety not only for you, but also for your neighbors.

Have you entered into a contract for the maintenance of gas equipment? How often do gas workers "visit" you, in what format does the check take place? Or maybe you know of cases when untimely maintenance led to a tragedy? Write your stories in the comments. Also, you can always get advice from the staff of our site.