Our country is rich in gas reserves, so it is not surprising that this type of fuel is used everywhere. Especially widespread gas heating and heating equipment. When connecting, the question arises: is it possible to carry out the work yourself? Is there a penalty for unauthorized installation of a geyser? Let us examine in more detail the delicate moments of connection.
Who should install the geyser
Is the use of gas and equipment regulated by law? Not just regulated, but clearly prescribed in separate paragraphs. Blue fuel - potentially dangerous if used improperly. Therefore, amateur activity when working with gas is strictly prohibited. Only a licensed specialist can install a gas water heater.
The main requirements are indicated in the RF Decree of July 21, 2008 N 549 (as amended on September 9, 2017):
- Any gas equipment must be regularly serviced by specialists. The consumer cannot arbitrarily refuse service.
Recall that faulty gas appliances are dangerous for you and your neighbors.
- Installation, dismantling or transfer of equipment is carried out only by employees of the special service.
- Failure to comply with the rules of the legal regulation is punishable by sanctions and fines.
Sometimes the line between legal and illegal is very thin. On the one hand, it is allowed to independently mount the column housing and connect to the water supply. And then what goes beyond the bounds of law:
- Connection to the gas line without permission.
- Installation work by firms without a license, by individuals.
- Connecting without warning the supplier.
Failure to comply with the connection rules is punishable by law.
Implications for the Intruder
For unauthorized use of fuel and installation of equipment provides:
- Sanctions from a fuel supplier in accordance with RF Decree of July 21, 2008 No. 549.
- Penalties under article 7.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.
- Criminal liability under Articles 158 and 109 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
What sanctions are provided by the legislation of the Russian Federation:
- The supplier may cut off the intruder from the line. With unauthorized installation of equipment, the amount of the fine will be 45,000 rubles.
- Administrative responsibility: for citizens - 2,000, for officials - 4,000 and for organizations - 40,000 rubles.
- Imprisonment for up to 2 years.
- If an accident happened and people died, then up to 5 years in prison.
It remains to figure out how to do the right thing and what standards to follow.
Is it possible to replace the column myself
As you can see, fines and penalties are provided only for independent work with gas. You can install and disassemble the device yourself. And to disconnect and connect to the highway - call specialists.
What is needed to install a water heater in a house or apartment? First of all, decide on a place and collect documents. Let's start with the rules that are important to observe when choosing a room. It must comply with the requirements of SNiP 2.04.08-87.
- The area of the room should be from 8 m². Ceiling height - from 2 meters.
- Quality ventilation is mandatory: the presence of a window with a window, a closing door with a gap from below.
- According to new requirements, the installation of a column in the bathroom is prohibited. You can only replace old equipment with new one.
General placement rules read as follows:
- Pressure for water supply should be from 0.1 Atm.
- The housing is mounted on a wall of non-combustible materials. Or the surface is prepared: the wall is covered with tiles, a sheet of asbestos or other non-combustible material.
- When connecting to the chimney, adhere to the following dimensions: inner diameter from 120 mm, length at least 30 cm, slope angle of 3 degrees.
- The distance from the gas stove or other objects is at least 10 cm.
- Flexible hoses are used to supply water. For good performance, the hose should not exceed 2.5 meters.
Choosing the right place? Gather the following documents:
- The act of serviceability of the chimney and ventilation. You can get it at the fire department.
- Permission in the gas service for installation work in accordance with the project.
- Design for installation.
- Documents for the column, passport.
- Application for repair of water or gas system.
After that, you need to go to the city administration with a statement on the redevelopment of the premises, communications. Upon completion of the work, it is necessary to submit the project to BTI.
After collecting the documents, contact the gas service whose employee will connect.
It is necessary to mount the Neva, Beretta, Bosch column or another model in the following sequence:
- Prepare the markings on the wall for the fasteners.
- Make holes.
- Install dowels or other fasteners.
- Hang the case.
- Install filters if you want to reduce the concentration of salts in water.
- Insert a tee into the pipe, connect the taps.
- Using hoses, bring cold and hot water to the device. Make sure the connections are tight.
- Before connecting to the chimney, make sure that there is draft. Connect one end of the pipe to the column pipe, the other to the chimney hole.
At the end, a gas connection is made. The cost of installation in Russia is from 2,500 rubles. Read more in the publication "Installation of a gas column in the apartment."
In addition to maintenance, clean the column assemblies and parts. During operation, soot, soot and dust accumulate on them. Observe the law, then you will use the equipment safely.