When planning the installation of gas equipment in a room, you need to adhere to the regulations and standards. The operation of the equipment must be safe, as stated in the installation rules. If you want to place a geyser in the bathroom, then we will tell you how to do this with minimal risk to equipment and your health.
Is it possible to install a water heater in the bathroom
The installation of a flow heater in the toilet and bathroom was practiced in Khrushchev and old houses. The norms of the Soviet Union did not prohibit this. On the one hand, this is convenient: it is possible to adjust the temperature while taking a shower. In addition, you do not have to allocate space in the kitchen for appliances.
However, after frequent cases of carbon monoxide poisoning, it was forbidden to place flow heaters in bathrooms. In the modern regulations, there is no longer a specific ban, but the norms and requirements for the room in which equipment can be installed are clearly spelled out.
In what cases can you hang a gas heater in the bathroom:
- Previously, there was already a column, and you want to take a new model;
- The room complies with the established standards (SNiP) No. 42-01-2002, No. 31-01-2003 and No. 41-01-2003.
According to European standards, equipment with a protective class IP44 can be placed in the toilet and bathroom, provided that it is away from the taps.
Why can’t you install a gas boiler in the bathroom? The main problem of such premises is high humidity. Lack of natural ventilation can interfere with normal fuse. If the wick goes out and the gas continues to flow (for example, the protection system did not work), this will lead to an emergency. The condensate that settles on the parts contributes to their rapid corrosion and deterioration.
If this does not scare you or there is no other way out, follow the requirements of SNiP 31-01-2003. Standards for the premises:
- The volume of the room should be from 15 m³. There should be enough space to conveniently install the device;
- Be sure to have windows and vents for ventilation. Its area should be 0,03 m² / 1 m³;
- Ceiling height – from 2,2 m;
- The presence of a doorway with a width of 0,7 m.
Regarding the location, paragraph 7.3.8 states:
- Installation can be carried out on a wall made of non-combustible or slow-burning material;
- If the walls are made of combustible materials, the installation site is covered with galvanized sheet and thermal insulation. The thickness should be 3 meters.
The distance from the appliance to the floor must be at least 1 meter.
Which speakers can be used in residential premises according to SNiP 41-01-2003:
- With open or closed combustion chamber;
- With a security system that includes: a flame, draft, temperature sensor, a safety valve against pressure drops;
- With a heating temperature of not more than 95 ° C and a pressure of 1,0 MPa.
With these requirements, a small and cramped bathroom is not suitable for placing equipment. But the owners of apartments in new buildings or stalinkas can hang it there. Do not forget about the collection of documents. You will need:
- Schemes of gas and water supply, chimney in the housing office;
- Installation project. To do this, write an application to the gas service;
- Act on the technical condition of the chimney. Issued by the fire department;
- Documents per column;
- Ownership documents.
Special features
If the design of the water heater does not fit into the interior of the bathroom, the thought arises – how to hide it. But the requirements prohibit closing gas equipment, because this disrupts ventilation, which can lead to extinguishing the wick.
But if you approach the matter wisely, you can find a way out of the situation. For example, independently build a drywall niche or cabinet. Stick to these rules:
- The niche should be significantly larger than the body of the device;
- The control systems of the machinery must be accessible so that, if necessary, inspection or repair can be carried out without difficulty;
- The heater should not make it difficult to move around the room.
Notice how some users approached the task:
Stages of installation and connection:
- Marking is carried out on the wall in accordance with the measurements;
- Drill or puncher holes are made for mounting fasteners;
- Body hinges on the anchor or dowels;
- A pipe is mounted on the branch pipe for the removal of combustion products. Its other end is attached to the chimney opening. When using corrugations, the joints are fixed with clamps. Consider heat resistance when choosing a material (it must withstand at least 200 degrees). If you use a steel structure, then isolate all the cracks with sealant;
- Water supply is carried out using metal-plastic pipes. Flexible hoses up to 2,5 meters long are led to the body;
- Connection to the gas main is carried out by specialists, they must have an official work permit. A yellow shut-off valve is installed in that place.
What can be the conclusion? If you are guided by common sense, it becomes clear that the bathroom of an ordinary apartment cannot correspond to a volume of 15 m³. There is no window and no proper ventilation. It makes more sense to hang appliances in the kitchen. But if you have a large bathroom, then a similar installation is possible. The main thing is to stick to the rules.