Requirements for routine repairs of entrances to apartment buildings in Moscow

How to design an entrance to a house on your own? Unfortunately, most citizens are ready to invest only in the renovation of their apartment, without thinking about such a public place as the entrance. And a couple of enterprising residents who want to at least improve their staircase are complaining about the lack of funds and unwillingness to do at least something for the benefit of each other.

Is it possible to fight this, and how to improve the entrance on your own at minimal cost?

Convenient access facilities

To make life easier, you can use several convenient access devices:

1. Hooks designed for heavy bags. You can buy them at any hardware store, and for mere pennies. This device is very convenient, because such hooks will free up your hands and allow you to easily find the keys to your apartment and open the door.
2. A newspaper rack or any other wall-mounted metal holder that can be used to store books or newspapers. This device will be very convenient for those people who like to combine smoking with reading a book. In addition, the newspaper rack is very convenient for exchanging books between neighbors; they can share among themselves the literature that they have already studied before;
3. Ashtray. The presence of this device ensures that a cigarette butt not extinguished by one of the neighbors will fly to the floor or into the garbage chute, which can cause a fire. You can also purchase odor absorbers that will help avoid conflicts between smoking and non-smoking neighbors due to the smell of tobacco;
4. A notice board that can be hung on any floor, near an elevator or other place with good traffic. You can write any notes on this board, for example, asking you to water the flowers, don’t smoke, don’t make noise.

What is it: legislative rules and regulations, SanPiN and SNiP

There are legislative acts and standards that detail all the nuances of landscaping the local area. First of all, this is Law No. 188 Housing Code of December 29, 2004 (as amended on July 26, 2019). According to it, the entire local area is divided into sections among apartment owners.

Other standards that stipulate the basics of landscaping the area near the house:

1. Rules for the maintenance of common property of an apartment building No. 491 dated August 13, 2006.
2. Resolution of the State Construction Committee of the Russian Federation No. 170 dated September 27. 2003, MDK 2-03.2003.
3. SanPiN 42-128-4690-88.
4. SP 82.13330.2016.

For example, SNiP indicates exactly what technical characteristics all elements should have:

• landscaping of the site;
• the order of their arrangement;
• minimum content requirements;
• cleaning all surrounding areas.

It also specifies standards for cleaning and beautifying the façade of buildings and organizing waste collection.

There is also a chapter on liability for violations of the prescribed rules. It is on the basis of SNiP that the municipality forms local rules, which are based on local climate characteristics and are relevant for a specific region.

Purity

The most common problem faced by residents in almost all regions of the country is a lot of garbage and dirt.
One way to combat this is to create humorous advertisements. Often, neighbors agree that living in a clean environment is much more pleasant, and they begin to clean their entrances one by one. In some cases, residents manage to come to an agreement and hire a special person who will regularly (for example, once a week) clean the entrance.

Order

Unfortunately, the walls in most Russian entrances require at least cosmetic repairs and new paint.
Often, responsible structures whose responsibilities include the maintenance of staircases and landings do not fulfill their obligations. You can solve this problem yourself, and do it in several ways:

1. Agree with neighbors on the formation of a budget for the purchase of all necessary building materials, agree with the housing and communal services service that serves the house on sending a contractor for repair work;
2. The second option is to negotiate with the creative residents of the entrance who can paint the area;
3. If the enterprising tenant himself also knows how to draw, he can do it himself.

Device

The entrance to the house must meet all the functional requirements of the residents. It should be convenient and practical.

It starts from the front door. In the modern version, this is a door with a self-closing device and an intercom (sometimes with video communication). After the front door there is a vestibule and a second door (often an ordinary wooden one). This helps keep the room warm.

On the ground floor there are often technical and utility rooms and the entrance to the basement. There are mailboxes in the area of ​​the 1st and 2nd floors.

The floor is called a landing, and the stairs between floors are called a flight of stairs. It is framed by railings (usually wooden). Each floor should be well lit and have its own working electrical panel.

There are windows on every floor and must open and close well.

On the top floor there is access to the attic and technical rooms. Houses above 5 floors have an elevator and a garbage chute.

For additional convenience, residents request the installation of ramps and notice boards.

Procedure

Painting walls yourself

The walls in the entrances are often painted in unattractive, often even ugly colors. Therefore, first of all, it is worth painting the walls, and this can be done in several ways:

1. If residents do not have painting experience, you can simply stick posters or photographs in large format on the walls;
2. If an enterprising citizen has painting experience, you can paint the walls at least on your floor. You can first consult with your neighbors - there is a possibility that they wanted to do the same, but did not dare;
3. If you have extra money, you can hire specialists who can paint the walls in the entrances;
4. For a small fee, you can ask an art student to paint the walls in the entrance.

Decoration of the landing

First of all, you should talk to your neighbors and persuade them to start a joint project to create coziness on the landing.
If you don’t provide a cleaner, you can agree on cleaning one by one and draw up an appropriate schedule. The next step is to jointly carry out cosmetic repairs in the entrance. You can do this yourself by simply spray painting the walls or inviting an artist to paint beautiful landscapes or animals, making the landing unique.

If your house does not have doors with a combination lock, you can raise money and purchase one for your entrance. Such a door will allow you to avoid uninvited guests, which, of course, will not guarantee the cleanliness of the entrance, but will allow you to keep the room looking new for a much longer time.

Window

After decorating the walls, you can start decorating the windows: first of all, they need to be thoroughly washed.
You can put napkins made from inexpensive fabric or ordinary oilcloth on the windowsills. You can place several flower pots on each windowsill. It is advisable to choose those plants that do not require constant care and watering, since it is likely that it will not be possible to take care of them regularly.

Windows can also be decorated with additional curtains made independently.

Elevator

The elevator is also one of the problem areas where people smoke, litter and relieve themselves.
You can only cope with this on your own, trying to improve it. First of all, you need to clean the elevator and get rid of all unpleasant odors using neutralizers. You can decorate the room itself by painting the walls, posters and large-format photographs.

How to make a museum entrance

Over the past few years, in several cities of Russia, entrance museums have appeared, which have already been chosen by local residents, who call such places nothing less than a treasure.
Making your entrance a real work of art is quite simple:

1. You can invite an artist (or if the enterprising tenant is a jack of all trades) and paint the walls from floor to ceiling;
2. You can ask friends and neighbors for antique interior items in order to harmoniously place them on staircase landings (of course, the flights and landings themselves must be properly renovated).

What does this include: list of works

Decree of the State Construction Committee of the Russian Federation No. 170 “On approval of the Rules and Standards for the Technical Operation of the Housing Stock” dated September 27, 2003 established a clear list of work that must be carried out for the arrangement of the PT:

• regular cleaning of sediment and garbage (which organization is required to remove garbage in the yard of an apartment building according to the law and where to contact in case of violations?);
• installation of garbage cans for several categories of waste;
• arrangement of a recreation area;
• maintenance of parking lots;
• maintaining common areas in good condition;
• installation of fences;
• maintenance and construction of children's and summer playgrounds;
• maintaining all elements of the local area: gates, sidewalks, etc.

It is necessary to control and ensure that the entire local area constitutes a common ensemble and complies with SP 82.13330.2016. The plan for putting the territory in order is approved at a general meeting of residents.

Prohibited in the local area:

• place paid parking lots and production facilities;
• place retail outlets, cafes, various kiosks;
• Parking of a car with the engine running is prohibited;
• Garbage collection containers are prohibited from being placed on lawns and flower beds;
• servicing, washing and repairing cars is not allowed;
• You cannot increase parking at the expense of landscaping areas.

If this is not taken into account, then the regulatory authorities may fine the management company. Therefore, before landscaping your home territory, you need to read some regulations. As for retail outlets, it is prohibited to build or open new ones. If trading places were created earlier, for example, during the construction of a house, then they have the right to exist.

Yard cleaning

Cleaning the area between multi-storey buildings and clearing access areas is carried out with the help of the management company. A specialized company is engaged in cleaning the roads in the area.

The same process includes removing snow, leaves, depending on the season, sprinkling the paths with an anti-slip compound.

Arrangement of children's playgrounds

There may be several playgrounds on the same territory for different age categories. These areas should be separated by bushes and should not be accessed by vehicles. Typically a playground includes:

1. slide;
2. various swings;
3. sandboxes;
4. other structures for children's entertainment.

They must be safe and regularly inspected by management company employees, and, if necessary, repaired in a timely manner.

The maintenance and arrangement of the playground must meet the following standards:

• located away from pedestrian paths and roadways;
• fence the area with greenery so that there is shade in the summer;
• observe all sanitary standards when caring, in particular regularly change sand;
• the nearest location of parking lots, garbage cans and other warehouses – 20 m;
• Regularly clean the structures located on this site.

Management representatives must regularly inspect and repair playground components. This is a mandatory and integral attribute of any apartment building.

landscaping

Landscaping gives the site a more well-groomed and pleasant appearance. The costs of this type of activity are borne entirely by the residents of the house. Sometimes they independently carry out landscaping together. It is important that trees and shrubs with poisonous fruits and leaves do not grow around children's playgrounds.

In addition to the initial landscaping, the management company is obliged to perform the following work:

• provide care and timely trimming of all green spaces in the local area;
• remove dead wood in a timely manner;
• Monitor the water if there is a body of water.

In addition to shrubs and trees, landscaping also includes lawn covering. It is created for ease of movement and for an aesthetic appearance. But residents must remember that such a lawn requires careful care. You should agree with the management company so that it allocates specialists.

Fencing

When fencing an area, there are a number of features that must be taken into account:

• the fence should not block the passage to the house, so that this is not regarded as an attempt to prevent technical service specialists from entering;
• the fence should not create obstacles for residents of neighboring houses when accessing their plots, otherwise they will complain and the fence will simply be demolished;
• ensure free passage for emergency services.

The yard should not be completely fenced; only partial fencing of the playground and parking lot is allowed. Vehicles are prohibited from entering the fenced area. This does not apply:

• ambulances;
• Ministry of Emergency Situations;
• gas services;
• firefighters;
• police.

To avoid problems, it is better to draw up a landscaping plan in advance indicating the area that is planned to be fenced. In this case, the fence should be no higher than 60 cm and not continuous.

Asphalting

If the roads inside the yards are broken and have a large number of potholes, then sooner or later there will be a desire to properly asphalt them. To do this, all residents of the house will have to contribute to the common fund. When the amount is collected, the homeowners or management company (depending on the form of management of the apartment building) hire an organization that will lay the asphalt in accordance with certain standards:

• asphalt layer of at least 15 cm;
• fine-grained composition;
• the minimum width around the house is 1 meter;
• It is mandatory to have asphalt on the paths to the entrance or to the parking lot.

At the general meeting, at least half of the residents must vote for laying asphalt.

Parking

In the developed automobile age, not a single yard can do without quality parking. The first mandatory norm: parking must be located at least 10 meters from the walls of the house. If the residents at the general meeting decide the issue positively, then they have the right to restrict the access of unauthorized vehicles to their home territory.

The requirements for a parking structure directly depend on its planned capacity. The more vehicles you need to accommodate, the stricter the rules.

Installation and repair of sidewalks

Sidewalks are necessary for the convenience of movement of citizens. If the path leads to a green area or flower bed, then according to the width standards, a garden cart must fit on it. It is better to choose materials for sidewalks that are resistant to wear, frost and other external influences. Then you won’t have to repair and patch frequently.

How to inspire your neighbors

As practice shows, the most difficult thing in arranging an entrance is to inspire your neighbors to do so.
Unfortunately, often some residents are not even able to change the light bulb on their landing on their own. You can only encourage such citizens to improve their entrances by example. Of course, this method will not work on all neighbors, but you can get at least minimal support.

Another option is to hold a meeting at which concerned neighbors will be able to express their opinion on the arrangement of the entrance and decide what exactly can be done on their own.

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Types of repairs

There are several types of repairs that can be performed at the entrance of an apartment building. These are current, cosmetic, and major repairs . Each involves certain tasks and deadlines for their completion.

Current

There is a need for urgent repair work due to damage to the power line, water pipes that pass through the entrance, and other elements of common property.

Current repairs of entrances to apartment buildings are carried out by management companies . Since residents transfer funds to them for the maintenance of the entrance, they are obliged to monitor the technical condition of common areas and quickly respond to any breakdowns or damage.

If the funds for current repairs in the entrances are not enough from the amount collected through payments, the management company may offer residents a small increase in the fee for maintaining the house in order to carry out the current repair work.

ATTENTION! Without the consent of a general meeting, the management company has no right to raise tariffs, even to carry out repair work.

Capital

A more complex process is a major repair, which includes many types of repair work. What's included in it?

• During the overhaul, a complete replacement (or partial) of various engineering systems is carried out - water supply, gas supply, sewerage, electrical networks. Such a process can only be carried out by qualified, responsible and competent specialists, because the living conditions of the residents of the entire house depend on the operation of these systems.
• The operation of the elevators is being restored. This also requires the help of a professional.
• The attic, basement, other technical rooms, and common areas are being repaired.
• Another important stage is finishing the walls, the floor of the entrance to the entrance, steps, and staircases. Craftsmen carry out plastering of walls, whitewashing or painting of ceilings, etc.
• The porch and entrance group, on which the heat-protective function of the entrance depends, must be repaired. Electricians will check the operation of the lighting near the house and in the entrance and, if necessary, restore it.

At whose expense is the overhaul carried out, since it requires large financial costs for the purchase of building materials and the work of craftsmen? And who should repair stairs, railings, elevators, and utility systems?

ATTENTION! There is a Capital Repair Fund, from which funds are allocated for these works to restore the necessary technical and operational qualities of the entrance. This norm is enshrined in Article 166 of the LC.

There are two conditions for carrying out all work on major repairs of the entrance. This can happen at the request of the residents, in which case they will be able to repair the entrance by the management company and often have to pay a large percentage for the process.

How money collections are carried out is regulated by a regulatory act - Federal Law No. 185 dated July 21, 2007, entitled “On the Fund for Assistance to Housing and Communal Services Reform.”

By the way, on our website you will find a convenient online calculator of penalties for non-payment of contributions for major repairs.

In the second case, major repairs are included in the process of reconstruction of the entire house. Such major repairs are carried out according to schedule, and there is no need to pay extra for them. Funds are raised by collecting payments for the maintenance of the house.

The schedule for planned repairs of houses is set by the local district administration, and you can find out from them when your house will be repaired according to the schedule.

Cosmetic

Cosmetic repairs can also be carried out according to plan, but they are prescribed more often than major ones. During its implementation, the Management Company can repair the walls and ceiling, lighting, and porch.

After cosmetic renovation services, a multi-storey building looks more presentable and comfortable. The frequency of this type of repair allows you to maintain good order in the entrances and discipline residents to take a responsible attitude towards their homes.

What can the management company do when performing cosmetic repair work:

1. Whitewashing, painting of walls, ceiling, railings and entrance area are being carried out.
2. Broken windows are glazed, lamps are installed or repaired.
3. Repairs of mailboxes, entrance areas, and vestibules are also being carried out.
4. If necessary, craftsmen can restore damaged areas of the floor and install railings near the stairs to the porch.

According to standards in the housing and communal services sector, cosmetic repairs are carried out once every 3 years or a little less often. You should know how funds are collected by law and who pays for the materials and work of the craftsmen.

You may be interested in: Who should repair mailboxes at the entrance?

Apartment owners do not collect additional money for cosmetic repairs. They only have to pay on time for the maintenance of their apartment building.

How to force the housing and communal services to make repairs using the funds that residents have already transferred to the management company’s account to maintain their home in good condition? To do this, you need to contact the Management Company. But first, a general meeting of residents is held, at which the issue of the need to carry out repair processes in the entrance is considered .

The document, which confirms the decision of the majority of residents in the house to carry out repair work, should also indicate what exactly is needed at this stage.

Then this document and an application from the apartment owners are sent to the Management Company. You need to think carefully about the list of works and their relevance, since the management company will be guided by it.

IMPORTANT! The management company is required by law to periodically carry out cosmetic repairs of the entrance using the funds transferred to it by residents

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