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Hot water, cooking, heating – in some homes it is simply impossible without gas. In order for everything to work properly, you need to monitor the equipment that you have. How the gas equipment is checked in an apartment in 2022, why it is needed, who does it and how much money you need to pay for it, Healthy Food Near Me journalists learned from experts.
Why do you need to check gas equipment
Checking gas equipment is an extremely important thing. If you have it, then you cannot do without such events, because this is directly related to the health of the owner of the living space and his loved ones.
– Gas-using equipment is a system of increased danger. They need to be regularly checked and maintained so that they work correctly, in the normal mode and do not threaten the life of the owner and everyone around, – says Roman Gladkikh, Technical Director of Frisquet.
Who inspects gas equipment
According to Roman, the inspection is carried out by specialists who have permission to work with such gas equipment. Their citizens can be advised already when buying the appropriate equipment:
“Many companies that supply heating equipment create their own authorized service centers, where such specialists are trained to work with boilers from a specific manufacturer,” says Roman Gladkikh.
Director of the analytical department of Dominfo.ru Artur Merkushev adds that the inspection of in-house gas equipment is regulated by Decree of the Government of the Federation No. 410, paragraph 43.
– It says that a special organization that is responsible for the operation of gas equipment should carry out an inspection at least once a year. This rule applies to both apartments and private houses, he notes.
How to check gas equipment
Roman Gladkikh explains that when checking gas equipment in an apartment, several types of mandatory work must be carried out. The step by step instructions are as follows.
1 step. Checking the tightness of all gas connections.
2 step. Checking operation in all modes and adjusting parameters, if necessary.
3 step. Cleaning and replacing consumables.
4 step. Checking the safety automation.
5 step. Carrying out control measurements.
“Indicators for the last two points must be recorded in the minutes,” the speaker points out.
Artur Merkushev emphasizes that specialists inspect the integrity of the gas pipeline in an apartment or house, equipment – a stove, column or boiler and gas meters.
– Subscribers must be notified in advance of the upcoming check. Inform the date and time so that the tenants let the service employees into the house, Artur Merkushev clarifies. – You can notify the subscriber about the check in any way. The main thing is that he be informed no later than 7 days before the work.
How often do gas equipment checks
According to federal law, companies responsible for the correct operation of gas equipment must inspect at least once a year:
– The contract for the inspection and maintenance of gas equipment inside the apartment is concluded for a period of at least 3 years, – continues Artur Merkushev. – The frequency of such an inspection is at least 1 time in 3 years. Or they are carried out according to the terms established by the manufacturer of gas appliances.
If the service life of a gas appliance has ended, its inspection and maintenance must be carried out annually.
“If the owner of the boiler smells gas or the equipment turns off, you should immediately call in specialists, because the automatic shutdown of modern boilers works correctly in 99,99% of cases,” warns Roman Gladkikh. What usually happens next? That’s right, trying to start the boiler on your own, because it’s a pity for the money for the service, or because “I’m not a fool, what’s so complicated about it.” There is only one correct algorithm: turn off the gas, provide ventilation and wait for specialists.
Experts strongly recommend not to do anything yourself. Even the instructions will not always help you.
How much does a gas equipment test cost?
The cost of checking gas equipment may vary. It depends on the complexity, capacity, type of accommodation.
So, if only a gas stove is installed in the room, then the cost of checking it starts from 500 rubles. If there is a gas water heater or boiler, then the prices start from 1 thousand rubles.
Unscheduled inspections are free of charge; scheduled inspections require payment.
By the way, from 2022, the introduction of smart gas meters may become mandatory for residents of our country. These devices are designed to independently transmit readings to accounting services. This solves many issues with the definition of the cost of services and deductions for the gas used.
It is important to remember that the owner is responsible for the condition of the gas equipment in his apartment. For violations, for example, preventing specialists from conducting scheduled inspections, he faces a fine of a thousand rubles and a shutdown of gas. In case of an emergency that led to a threat to life and / or damage to someone else’s property, penalties start from 10 thousand rubles. In such cases, even criminal liability is possible.