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Maintenance of gas pipelines and gas equipment is a measure aimed at ensuring the safe operation of the system and uninterrupted gas supply to consumers.

Both sections of gas pipelines, for the purpose of diagnosing them, and gas equipment are subject to maintenance. Gas equipment is divided into technological, providing gas supply and metering (DRP, SAKZ, meter, etc.) and gas consuming (boiler, stove, generator, oven in a bath, etc.). The actions for the maintenance of gas pipelines and gas equipment are regulated by the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of May 14, 2013 No. 410.

The group of companies "ENERGOGAZ" carries out maintenance work on all types of gas equipment, maintenance of gas supply and gas consumption systems in Moscow, the Moscow region and regions. All maintenance work on gas equipment is carried out in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.

Extensive experience of the company in the field of service gas systems and equipment allows us to guarantee the high quality of the services provided.

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MAINTENANCE OF GAS EQUIPMENT

• The group of companies "ENERGOGAZ" offers services for maintenance of gas supply and distribution systems, as well as for maintenance of indoor gas equipment. The need for mandatory maintenance of gas equipment arises from both organizations and owners of private houses. For a private gas consumer, it is important to undergo maintenance at least once a year gas boiler or boiler room, gas metering units. The company also provides maintenance and repair of gas equipment, gas pipelines, highways, gas systems, gas stoves and appliances.
• To carry out the work, it is necessary to conclude a service contract with our company. I would like to note that the work in our organization is structured in such a way that the obligations assumed are fulfilled strictly and in full. This is why meeting deadlines is paramount. Departure of a specialist is carried out at a convenient time for the customer. Typical work takes up to three hours and depends on the characteristics of the equipment.
• A natural question arises of the cost of servicing gas equipment. We offer affordable prices for high quality work performed. The price for maintenance of gas equipment varies depending on the degree of complexity of the work.
• The undoubted advantages of working with ENERGOGAZ Group are a professional approach and an adequate pricing policy. Our specialists undergo special training at foreign equipment manufacturers. In addition, we are constantly striving to improve the level of service, so soon we are planning to launch an application that will provide the ability to control equipment, and our masters will be able to make all the necessary settings remotely. All these measures should contribute to improving the quality of service and, in turn, ensuring the safety and durability of gas equipment.

Blue fuel has made life much easier for ordinary people in Russian cities. Gas makes homes warm hot water and food. Many of our compatriots do not even imagine how it is possible to live without this undoubted benefit of civilization. However, in last years more and more often, you can come across reports of gas explosions in apartment buildings, the victims of which are dozens of people. In connection with a similar situation, we increasingly come across the term VDGO. These letters are found on housing receipts, regulatory documents, and management company papers. Much attention is paid to this topic at the government level, therefore, new legislation is being developed that will take into account all the nuances associated with gas equipment installed in apartment buildings and private houses. Today you will receive comprehensive information about the concepts included in the definition of "VDGO". We will consider these and many other questions together with our readers. We will pay special attention to the maintenance of gas equipment, which is often interpreted in different ways.

VDGO: abbreviation decoding

Not all tenants understand these four letters, although they appear regularly on pay stubs. Decoding VDGO is quite simple, the abbreviation means only indoor gas equipment. However, experts argue that this concept is multi-level and includes several categories of equipment.

It is noteworthy that VDGO is also devices that are in apartment building, and the equipment of private houses falling under the category of individual residential buildings. Also, many include in this term and devices installed inside the apartment, although in reality they have their own designation.

Let's talk about VDGO in more detail

You now know how to interpret the abbreviation, but we will add some explanations necessary for its full understanding. So, let's understand this issue together.

The houses are supplied with gas thanks to pipes and distribution valves. They represent a tangled network of interconnected equipment for the average person. Most often, entire residential neighborhoods are connected to blue fuel from a single source. Based on all of the above, we can conclude that relatively apartment buildings VDGO is a system of pipes running from the gas source itself to the distribution point, from where the blue fuel goes to the apartments of the residents. Also, the understanding of the term includes various devices located on the gas pipeline itself. These can be individual metering devices, general gas volume meters, safety valves, systems that monitor the presence of gas in the air, and similar devices. All of them are installed in a residential building before it is put into operation and must be checked for safety and serviceability by a special commission.

If we are talking about households, then VDGO includes all pipes passing through the land plot. They are usually laid from a single source all the way to all gas-based devices. As in the previous version, this concept also includes additional technical devices, without which the gas equipment cannot fully work, and the homeowner will not consider himself safe.

Maintenance of VDGO: yesterday and today

Gas supply has always been considered an extremely profitable source of energy, but one should not forget about its safety. In order to safely use blue fuel, you need to be sure that all equipment is working properly and does not pose any danger to the owners of apartments and houses. For this purpose, regular diagnostics of ICH should be carried out. But in this matter, there are several pitfalls, because of which difficulties arise with the operation of gas equipment.

During the Soviet era, the state of the VDGO was monitored very carefully. This task was entrusted to gas distribution organizations. According to the regulations, they carried out diagnostics and maintenance of all devices and the equipment itself. Worn out units were replaced with new ones in time, therefore, during the Soviet period, there were practically no cases of domestic gas explosion in residential buildings.

In the nineties, the situation changed radically. The privatization of gas facilities began, however, the VDGO was not accepted on the balance sheet and, in fact, already during this period was left without proper control. Some gas distribution organizations continued to operate as before and, despite corporatization, served apartment buildings. However, there was no money to replace worn-out equipment with new ones during this period of time. Financing of gas facilities was extremely meager and a lot of VDGO was launched.

In the late nineties, the government did not pay due attention to this problem. It is noteworthy that gas equipment was not even included in the list of hazardous production facilities.

At the beginning of the 2000s, it became clear that it was no longer possible to ignore the situation with VDGO. Therefore, a law was adopted, which is still valid today. According to him, the responsibility for the technical condition of such objects falls on the shoulders of homeowners, who must conclude VDGO agreements with any specialized organizations. However, the requirements for them were not approved, as well as the regulatory framework on the basis of which these firms could operate.

Today, the state has absolutely no control over such companies and does not draw up lists of organizations approved for repair and maintenance of VDGO. However, the increased incidence of domestic gas explosions forced the government to pass a number of legislative acts in the gas industry.

Standards for the maintenance (TO) of gas equipment

In recent years, the state has begun to monitor more closely the issues related to the content of VDGO. However, the primary responsibility for safety remains technical devices lies on the shoulders of their owners. But it is necessary to carry out maintenance within the time limits established by law. Once every three years, the equipment should be diagnosed and, if necessary, repaired.

The range of measures taken is quite wide. They include the following items:

• diagnostics, maintenance and repair;
• replacement of worn out units as needed;
• control over the condition of smoke and ventilation shafts;
• dispatching service.

At the same time, the legislative act also provides for a mandatory procedure for concluding contracts. This must be done by each of the owners of the equipment. Only certain organizations that meet a number of requirements can carry out work.

VDGO: specialized service organization

There are quite a few such companies now, because the law establishes very vague requirements for specialized organizations. The main thing is that they can provide the customer with a set of measures that we mentioned earlier. Thus, one can compose short description a similar company.

She must have necessary equipment and a set of tools for carrying out their activities, have professional staff and be registered on the territory Russian Federation... In addition, the organization must create a dispatch and emergency services operating around the clock. Residents of apartment buildings and private houses receive, along with signed contracts, a list of telephone numbers that can be called in critical situations.

It is noteworthy that in spite of the frequency of maintenance of the VDGO determined by the law, emergencies nevertheless often occur. And in every such case, specialized organizations must respond instantly. In this case, it does not matter whether an agreement has been concluded with the owner of the equipment.

The cost of maintenance services

We must say right away that this figure can fluctuate significantly in different cities. You can find out exactly about the cost of services at the time of filing an application for concluding a contract. If you enter into an agreement with the housing and communal services (and this, in turn, with the organization), then monthly a small amount for servicing the VDGO will be included in your receipt. However, keep in mind that the maintenance itself will be carried out once every three years. In cases where the gas equipment is very worn out and already requires replacement, which for one reason or another cannot be performed immediately, diagnostics are carried out at least once a year.

Sometimes contracts are concluded directly between the home owner and a specialized organization. In this case, you will learn the amount of payment from the company's employees. It can be split into several payments, or it can take place once after the service has been provided.

Features of the conclusion of the contract

Any of the parties can initiate the conclusion of the agreement. Sometimes the owner of the home acts in this role, but the HOA can do it for him. It is quite normal for specialized companies to declare themselves and offer to conclude cooperation agreements.

The owner must attach a package of documents to the handwritten application, consisting of confirmation of ownership of the housing, certificates for gas equipment, papers relating to the sealing of metering meters and a document where the date of the last inspection performed is noted.

Penalties

Every citizen is like individual, and legal entities must necessarily conclude contracts for the service of VDGO. Otherwise, a system of penalties is envisaged. At the first imposition, the fine will be about two thousand rubles for ordinary homeowners and about one hundred thousand rubles for organizations using gas equipment.

If, as a result of such negligence, an accident occurs, then the fine can range from thirty to four hundred thousand rubles, depending on the guilty person.

A second fine is usually twice the initial one and may even cause a temporary suspension of the activity of a legal entity.

Security questions

Homeowners do not always think about the fact that they must carefully monitor gas equipment. Only in this case, you can safely use it and not be afraid of malfunctions. To ensure the safety of VDGO, it is necessary to observe several simple rules:

• it is obligatory to conclude a maintenance agreement;
• do not allow third-party craftsmen to access the equipment;
• watch out for chimneys and ventilation shafts;
• pay for the gas received on time.

Conclusion

Blue fuel is undoubtedly an environmentally friendly and beneficial source of energy for the consumer. However, do not forget that its use must be reasonable and, above all, safe.

Gas supply is one of the types utilities, and nowadays it is difficult to imagine life without gas. But you need to remember that gas is a source of increased danger, gas supply to a residential building is often associated with accidents, including human casualties.

The causes of accidents are, as a rule, improper operation of gas equipment or its unsatisfactory condition. At present, the issue of safe operation of gas equipment is very acute, the improvement of legislation in this area is in full swing. Details are in the article.

Development of legislation on the operation of gas equipment

In Soviet times, gas distribution organizations were generally involved in maintaining gas equipment.

In 1993, the corporatization of gas facilities began (see. Order of the State Property Committee of the Russian Federation dated April 30, 1993 No.  765-p "On the privatization of gas facilities in the Russian Federation"). At the same time, only distribution pipelines were subject to privatization, and in-house gas equipment (hereinafter - VDGO) was not transferred to anyone on the balance sheet, that is, it actually turned out to be ownerless. Nevertheless, gas distribution organizations continued to monitor the technical condition of the VDGO, since the gas tariff for the population included the cost of servicing it. In a difficult economic situation
In the 1990s, there could be no question of the planned replacement of worn-out domestic gas networks and gas equipment.

Later in Federal Law of 21.07.1997 No.  116-FZ "On industrial safety of hazardous production facilities" gas equipment of residential buildings was not included in the list of hazardous production facilities. In addition, in 2003, the Safety rules for gas distribution and gas consumption systems approved Resolution of the Gosgortekhnadzor of the Russian Federation of March 18, 2003 No.  9 , v p. 1.1.5 of which it is indicated that their effect does not apply to the gas equipment of residential buildings. Thus, with regard to the safe operation of VDHE, a complete legal vacuum has come.

In accordance with Rules and regulations of technical operation housing stock approved by Resolution of the State Construction Committee of the Russian Federation of September 27, 2003 No.  170 , organizations - balance holders of the housing stock are obliged to conclude contracts Maintenance VDGO with specialized organizations ( p. 5.5.6). Nevertheless, the majority of municipalities refused to conclude these agreements, citing a budget deficit.

With the enactment of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation (01.03.2005), the functions of providing end-users with gas were transferred to HOAs and management companies, which often hire firms to service VDGO, which have neither experience, nor competent personnel, nor the necessary equipment, to service VDGO.

It is established that gas supply to a consumer living in a residential building is carried out subject to the proper maintenance and repair of VDGO by a specialized organization ( p. 95). At the same time, it is provided that in the event of termination (termination) by the consumer of the agreement on the maintenance and repair of the VDGO, it is allowed to suspend the gas supply ( p. 97).

Numerous accidents, provoked, among other things, by gaps in the legislation on the operation of gas equipment, led to the adoption of another regulatory legal act - Of the Gas Supply Rules that regulate the relationship between gas suppliers and consumers.

Basic concepts of the Gas Supply Rules

In accordance with Clause 3 of the Gas Supply Rules VDGO are gas pipelines apartment building or a residential building connected to a gas distribution network or to a tank or group cylinder installation, providing gas supply to the point of connection of gas-using equipment, as well as gas-using equipment and gas meters.

The parties to the gas supply agreement are the gas supplier and the subscriber.

Gas supplier - a gas supplying organization that is a party to the contract, which is obliged to supply the subscriber with gas of proper quality.

Subscriber - the party to the contract, obliged to accept the supplied gas and pay for it. A subscriber can be an individual (citizen), including the owner (tenant) of a residential building, who purchases gas to meet personal, family, household and other needs not related to entrepreneurial activity, or a legal entity (management organization, HOA, housing cooperative, housing and other specialized cooperative), which purchases gas as a communal resource to provide citizens with communal services for gas supply.

Such a scheme of contractual relations for the supply of gas fully coincides with the requirements, according to which the utility contractor is obliged to conclude contracts with the RNO on the purchase of utility resources in order to provide utility services to consumers ( nn. "C" p. 49).

Gas supply rules also define the concept "Specialized organization" is a gas distribution organization admitted in the manner prescribed by the legislation of the Russian Federation to carry out maintenance activities for the VDGO and has an emergency dispatch service or has entered into an agreement on the provision of emergency dispatch services.

Procedure for concluding a gas supply agreement

To conclude an agreement, a HOA or another organization that manages an apartment building must send an offer to the gas supplying organization (an application for concluding an agreement) ( Clause 7 of the Gas Supply Rules).

The information that must be indicated in the offer is listed in Clause 8 of the Gas Supply Rules... So, it is necessary to indicate that it is supposed to supply gas to an apartment building consisting of residential and non-residential premises with such and such an area, such a number of owners. You also need to name the types of gas consumption, the composition of gas-using equipment, provide information about the gas meter (if there is one at the entrance to the house); information about citizens who have benefits and other measures of social support for paying for gas; details of the act on the definition of the boundaries of the division of ownership.

In addition, the offer must be accompanied by:

Certified copies of constituent documents;

The power of attorney of the representative or other document confirming the powers of the representative (for example, the charter for the chairman of the board of the HOA);

Sizing documents total area premises in the house (technical passport);

Documents confirming the number of persons living in the house (certificates);

Documents confirming the composition and type of gas-using equipment that is part of the VDGO, and the compliance of this equipment with the technical requirements established for it;

Documents related to the gas meter at the entrance to the house;

A copy of the VDGO maintenance agreement;

Documents confirming the provision of social support measures to citizens for gas payments;

A copy of the act on the definition of the border of division of property.

Within a month, the gas supplying organization considers the applicant's offer and makes a decision ( Clause 11 of the Gas Supply Rules). The gas supplier has the right to refuse to conclude an agreement on the grounds specified in p. 13 the document in question:

The applicant does not have VDGO, namely a gas pipeline, gas-using equipment or gas meters ;

The applicant does not have a maintenance agreement for the VDGO;

The supplier does not have the technical ability to supply gas;

Submission of not all documents or false information.

The contract is concluded for an indefinite period ( Clause 14 of the Gas Supply Rules). In case of refusal to conclude an agreement, the gas supply organization sends a reasoned notification to the applicant.

Maintenance agreement VDGO

Gas supply rules exclude the possibility of concluding a gas supply agreement in the absence of a VDGO maintenance agreement. As noted earlier, a copy of the VDGO maintenance agreement and emergency dispatch support should be attached to the offer sent to the gas supplying organization, and the absence of a VDGO service agreement is one of the grounds for refusing to conclude a gas supply agreement ( nn. "K" p. 9 and nn. "B" clause 13 of the Rules for the supply of gas).

Recall that Utility rules impose on the contractor of utilities the obligation to maintain the internal engineering systems. And in this sense Gas supply rules they do not contain innovations. Nevertheless, it seems that, being guided only by Rules for the provision of utilities, gas supplying organizations previously could not refuse to supply gas to management organizations and HOAs. That is why only with the release Of the Gas Supply Rules the organizations that manage the apartment buildings “fuss” and urgently began to conclude contracts with specialized organizations.

The increased risk of CVD plays a key role. The absence of agreements on the maintenance and repair of gas equipment poses a threat to the safety of the vital interests of the individual, society and the state, since the emergence emergency in the VDGO system may entail human sacrifice, damage to human health, significant material losses.

Parties to the contract

The contract for the maintenance of the VDGO and emergency dispatching support is concluded between the subscriber and a specialized organization. The definition of the concept of a specialized organization contains an indication that it must be allowed to carry out activities in accordance with the procedure established by the law of the Russian Federation. However, this procedure has not been approved ( Clause 4 of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of July 21, 2008 No.  549 imposes on the Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federation the obligation to approve the procedure for the maintenance and repair of the VDGO). The licensing of maintenance and repair activities of the VDGO was canceled due to the adoption Federal Law of 08.08.2001 No.  128-FZ "On licensing of certain types of activities".

However, according to Clause 3 of the Gas Supply Rules a specialized organization means a gas distribution organization. In turn, due to nn. "B" clause 2 of the Rules for the use of gas and the provision of gas supply services in the Russian Federation approved Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of 05/17/2002 No.  317 , the gas distribution organization operates the gas distribution system and provides services related to the supply of gas to consumers (the owner of the gas distribution system or a person who has entered into a contract with the owner for its operation).

As for the subscriber, it is understood as a utility service provider whose duties include concluding a gas supply agreement. Note that a citizen can enter into a contractual relationship with a specialized organization only if it comes on the maintenance of the VDGO of an individual residential building. Even if the owners of premises in an apartment building have chosen direct management, a maintenance contract for the VDGO must be concluded on behalf of all owners. The conclusion of an agreement on the maintenance and repair of a part of the common property in the house by each owner is not possible.

Terms of an agreement

The procedure for maintaining and repairing VDGO should clarify the indicated issue, the responsibility to approve which is assigned to the Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federation. Given that the maintenance of the VDHE is aimed at ensuring safety and prevention of accidents, it seems that the contract should establish a reasonable time frame for the inspection of the VDHE.

Must have an emergency dispatch service or conclude an agreement on the provision of emergency dispatch services ( p. 3);

Must dismantle gas metering devices for verification or repair ( p. 29);

Has the right to give opinions on the state of VDGO ( nn. "C" p. 47);

May take part in the inspection ( p. 57).

The relationship between the parties under the gas equipment maintenance agreement is complicated by the fact that VDGO includes both equipment that is the common property of owners of premises in an apartment building, and property located directly in the apartment of citizens. What to do, for example, if the owner does not allow employees of a specialized organization into the living quarters to check the condition of gas-using equipment and metering devices? Responsibility of citizens is not provided, therefore, it remains only to rely on their conscientiousness.

The procedure for concluding a contract

The legislation does not provide for any specifics of the conclusion of the treaty in question. It seems that the subscriber must apply to a specialized organization with an application, provide the information required by the counterparty, and sign an agreement for a specified period.

What measures should the HOA and UO take before signing an agreement with a specialized organization? First of all, the question arises: should I ask the consent of the tenants at the general meeting?

Choosing one or another method of house management, the owners of the premises in the house trust the HOA or the managing organization. At the same time, the partnership and Management Company has the right to independently determine how to manage the house (for example, with which contractor to conclude a contract). Consequently, the consent of the general meeting to conclude a specific agreement is not required.

Fulfillment of obligations under the VDGO maintenance agreement and emergency dispatch support is associated with certain costs (payment for services under the agreement). With any method of management, this amount is paid by the owners of the premises in the house. Within the meaning of housing legislation, the costs of maintaining and repairing common property in the house must be agreed with the owners. Thus, for the legitimacy of collecting sums from residents as payment for the services of a specialized organization, the costs associated with the conclusion and execution of the contract in question must be approved at the general meeting.

We recall that in accordance with Clause 5 of Art. 46 LCD RF the decision of the general meeting of owners of premises in an apartment building is mandatory for all owners, including those who did not take part in the voting (or voted against). This means that in case of approval at the general meeting of the costs for the execution of the VDGO maintenance contract, all owners, regardless of their will, will have to bear these costs.

Where should the costs incurred be included?

The price of the VDGO maintenance contract is a key condition. There is no need to say much about the fact that an increase in gas supply fees due to the addition of gas equipment maintenance fees to the gas fee may cause a negative reaction from the owners, who are already burdened with utility bills. In addition, there is no justification for including the cost of maintenance in the retail gas price structure (see. Information letter of the Federal Tariff Service of the Russian Federation of 23.06.2005 No.  SN-3765/9).

The service of the VDGO is undoubtedly part of the services and works for the maintenance and repair of common property in an apartment building. Consequently, the conclusion of an agreement with a specialized organization will entail an increase in the amounts on this line of the payment document. The increase in costs in this case must be authorized by the general meeting of the owners.

It is also not prohibited to include a new line "Service VDGO" in the receipt. Moreover, in the event that a VDGO maintenance agreement is concluded on the exclusive initiative of the HOA or UO, the appearance of a new line in the payment document seems to be the most preferable.

To conclude or not to conclude?

What if the majority of owners are against concluding a contract and do not want to pay the resulting costs?

If the managing organizations and the HOA on their own initiative enter into a service agreement for the HOA, they bear the risk of losses due to the fact that the owners are not obliged to pay them a fee for servicing the HOA in the absence of a special decision of the general meeting of owners (HOA members). When considering a case in court, partnerships and managing organizations should draw the court's attention to the fact that gas supply to an apartment building is excluded in the absence of a VDGO maintenance agreement.

V By the Resolution of the FAS ZSO dated 28.05.2009 No.  F04-3101 / 2009
(7364 ‑ A46-31) it was rightly noted that the management company is obliged to conclude contracts for the maintenance of the VDGO in order to avoid creating a threat of a man-made emergency.

Failure to conclude a service agreement for VDGO by the partnership and the management organization threatens with administrative liability for Art. 7.22 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation for violation of the rules for the maintenance and repair of residential buildings and (or) residential premises. The sanction of this article provides for an administrative fine for officials in the amount of 4,000 to 5,000 rubles; for legal entities- from 40,000 to 50,000 rubles. ( Resolution of the FAS PO dated 24.02.2009 No.  А12-15498 / 2008).

Organizations that manage apartment buildings should carry out explanatory work in order to convey to the owners the need to conclude an agreement with specialized organizations for their own safety.

New act - old problems

The absence of an agreement on the maintenance of the VDGO and emergency dispatch support, concluded with a specialized organization, is one of the grounds for stopping the gas supply ( nn. "E" clause 45 of the Rules for the supply of gas, nn. "B" clause 97 of the Rules for the provision of utilities). And in the event of a termination of gas supply, the owners of premises in the house have the right to demand that the managing organizations fulfill their duties in court.

It must be said that the norms governing the procedure and conditions for the suspension of the execution of the contract are in conflict with the norms Of the Rules for the Provision of Utilities regulating the procedure for stopping gas supply.

For example, a gas supplier has the right to suspend the fulfillment of obligations under the contract in the event of non-payment or incomplete payment for the consumed gas within three billing periods in a row (three months) ( nn. "C" clause 45 of the Gas Supply Rules), and the utility service provider has the right to stop supplying gas to consumers if the consumer has a debt in payment for services in excess of six monthly fees ( nn. "A" clause 80 of the Rules for the provision of utilities).

Once again, we return to the question of the possibility of using Of the Rules for the Provision of Utilities to the relationship between utility service providers and resource supplying organizations. There is no definite answer. In practice, the issue is not resolved, but in theory, the utility service provider has the right to demand the establishment of parity, corresponding Rules for the provision of utilities terms of contracts with resource supplying organizations by agreement of the parties, and in the absence of such an agreement - in court (see. Letter from the Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federationdated 13.02.2007 No.  2479-RM / 07). The existing difficulties caused by the competition of rules have yet to be resolved by the arbitrators.

In conclusion, I would like to note that big changes are coming in the field of servicing gas equipment. It is supposed to return state control over the state of the equipment. The activities of specialized organizations are planned to be licensed again. Perhaps, the powers of the HOA and the MA in the service sector of VDGO will be limited. Experts also propose to share the burden of maintaining VDHE between the owners of the premises and the state. To be or not to be such changes - time will tell. But already now it can be stated that the gas economy needs updating - both physically and normatively.

Rules for the supply of gas to meet the household needs of citizens, approved. By Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 549 dated July 21, 2008. Let us add that the supply of gas for other purposes is still governed by the Rules for the supply of gas to the Russian Federation, approved by the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 162 of 05.02.1998.

In the case when the application is submitted for the purpose of purchasing gas for the provision of public utilities to citizens. In this situation, the gas supply contract is concluded with each owner separately.

On the official website of the Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federation on the Internet, you can familiarize yourself with the draft of this document, as well as with the draft Methodical recommendations on the application of the Gas Supply Rules.

See article “Supply of utility resources: restriction, termination”, No. 7, 2009.

Maintenance of floor standing gas boilers

How to ensure safety when using gas equipment in an apartment

Gas facilities in a residential building. Who is responsible for what?

In an apartment building, all gas equipment is conventionally divided into two parts.

Household gas equipment (VDGO)- these are front gas pipelines and risers along the entrances together with cranes. Managing organizations are responsible for its technical condition, which conclude maintenance contracts with specialized organizations that have permission to work with gas equipment.

Intra-apartment gas equipment (VKGO)- everything that is located after the shut-off valve on the branch to the apartment: this is a pipeline and connections, stoves, water heaters and boilers, control and safety valves, gas control systems, a gas meter. According to the law, the owner or tenant of the apartment is responsible for the technical condition of the gas facilities inside the apartment.

Why is it necessary to enter into a maintenance contract?

For security. Regular inspections and maintenance of gas equipment in apartments, carried out by gas specialists, will make it possible to identify, for example, a faulty or outdated stove in time, and therefore prevent an emergency. Remember, in the overwhelming majority of cases, tragedies occur precisely because of a malfunction of the in-house gas equipment.

According to the law, home owners or tenants are required to conclude contracts for the maintenance of gas-using equipment. And everyone should do this, because even if 49 out of 50 apartment owners in the house conclude contracts, and one does not, there is no guarantee of safety.

What kind of work does the VKGO maintenance contract provide?

• Visual check of gas-using equipment, gas pipeline and its fasteners, check
• free access to them
• Checking the tightness of connections and disconnecting devices (by instrumental method or using a soap emulsion)
• Functional check, adjustment, adjustment and lubrication of devices that automatically turn off the gas when its parameters deviate from the norm
• Regulation of the gas combustion process, cleaning of burners from contamination
• Gas pressure check
• Checking the presence of draft in the smoke and ventilation ducts, as well as the condition of the connecting pipes of gas-using equipment with a smoke channel
• Instructing consumers on the safe use of gas in everyday life

How often will maintenance be carried out?

If the service life of gas-using equipment is no more than 15 years - in accordance with the requirements of manufacturers, and in the absence of requirements - at least once every three years.

If the service life of gas-using equipment is more than 15 years - at least once a year.

What organization is the contract with?

According to the legislation, a maintenance contract can be concluded with 000 "AVG Engineering systems»Or any other specialized organization that has permission to carry out activities for the maintenance of indoor gas equipment.

Do all apartment owners have to conclude contracts individually?

Residents of houses can conclude these contracts independently, or by a decision of the general meeting of owners of the premises of an apartment building, delegate the authority to conclude such contracts to the Criminal Code, HOA or to the chairman of the house council.

Why should a tenant pay for maintenance?

The tenants paid for the maintenance of the VKGO before, only the costs of maintaining the gas stoves and water heaters until 2005 were taken into account in the cost of gas, later the amount for maintenance was included in the tariff for the maintenance of the housing stock (in the rent to management companies, HOAs).

Due to the change in legislation, payments for maintenance are now carried out not through the management company or HOA, but directly with a specialized organization.

What happens if the contract is not concluded?

• Gas specialists will not check the serviceability of gas equipment in apartments.
• Residents pose potential danger not only to themselves, but also to their loved ones, housemates.
• The gas supplier does not have confirmation of the health of the gas equipment in the apartments and the safety of its operation.
• It is possible to disconnect the apartment from gas. Federal law prohibits the supply of gas if the tenant does not have a contract for the maintenance of indoor equipment - in other words, you cannot supply gas to an untested stove or column. Prior to disconnection, written notice to consumers is required.

Mandatory rules for using gas appliances:

• Ventilate the premises when using gas stoves.
• It is not permitted to load gas pipelines and use them as supports.
• Don't use gas stoves for heating apartments, this can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Do not leave working gas appliances unattended, do not allow young children and persons who do not control their actions and do not know the rules for using these appliances to them.
• It is not allowed to independently make repairs, replacement, rearrangement of gas appliances, as well as turning on gas appliances that have been turned off by employees of the gas industry.
• When leaving on vacation, turn off the gas supply to the apartment by turning the tap on the gas supply pipe. The crane on the common gas pipeline at the entrance to the apartment, it is of a larger diameter - not 15, but 25 millimeters.
• It is impossible with finishing works brick the gas pipeline with a shut-off device tightly into the wall, blocking access for inspection and maintenance of the gas pipeline.
• It is forbidden to make changes in the design of gas appliances, change the arrangement of smoke and ventilation systems, seal ventilation ducts, brick up or seal up "pockets" and hatches intended for cleaning chimneys.