You can heat a private house with solid or liquid fuel boilers, as well as with electric and gas heating equipment. Operating boilers of the first type is a rather troublesome and expensive task, because you constantly need to bring in fuel, load it into the working chamber of the boiler, and clean the chimney and boiler from ash.
Electric boilers and water heaters are easy to maintain, but consume a lot of electricity, so the home owner will have to pay considerable utility bills every month.
The most economical option is to use gas heating, because blue fuel is an inexpensive energy resource and after connecting the house to the gas main, the owner will only need to follow safety rules and carry out timely maintenance of gas appliances. This article will tell readers how to supply gas to a private home and what documents are required to collect to obtain a gasification permit.
Which houses can be connected to gas supply?
Centralized gas supply provides for the transportation and delivery of natural gas to the consumer. Connecting a permanent structure to the gas main includes two stages - organizational and technical actions. The set of organizational measures includes the preparation and collection of the necessary technical documentation, filing an application for gasification and concluding an agreement in the event of a positive decision by the gas service.
Technical actions: connecting the gas main to the land plot, connecting the house to the gas distribution network, installing a gas meter and starting the gas.
Gasification of a residential building is clearly regulated by law. According to Government Decree No. 1314, gas connections are permitted to capital buildings. If residential, country or garden houses, as well as garages and utility buildings, have a strong connection to the ground, that is, they are installed on a foundation and registered as real estate, then there will be no problems with their connection. In any other case, gasification will be denied. An attempt to connect gas supply to non-capital construction projects is prohibited by law and, depending on the consequences, is punishable by a fine or criminal punishment. In an apartment building, gas is connected to the entire house. To connect permanent buildings located on the territory of garage cooperatives, gardening or holiday villages, an application for technological connection is submitted by the owner of the territory.
Conclusions and useful video on the topic
In the video, a gas service specialist once again reminds us of the procedure to follow if it is necessary to resume gas supply after a forced shutdown:
So, we figured out what to do if the gas was turned off for non-payment, how to quickly connect it and what documents are needed for this. Despite the fact that the algorithm is clear and simple, restoring the fuel supply takes energy and time, and drains the budget. Therefore, it is better to avoid delays and monitor the receipt of payment information.
If you already have experience in reconnecting gas or have ever paid off a debt on an individual schedule or received a deferment, write. Your comments can become a useful guide to action for those who find themselves in a similar situation for the first time. The form below allows you to ask questions, participate in the discussion of the material, post photographs and scans of documents and receipts.
Required Documentation
To consider an application for technological connection of a residential building to the gas distribution network at the gas distribution organization (GRO), you need to collect the following documentation:
- documents confirming the applicant’s ownership of the house and land;
- a document confirming the compliance of the technical conditions of the house with the gas distribution network (TU);
- copy of passport;
- diagram of the land plot and adjacent territory;
- calculation of planned gas consumption;
- gasification project.
The application also indicates the location of the house that needs to be connected to the gas main, the applicant’s passport details and postal address, email address or telephone number for contact. The application can be submitted in electronic format on the GRO website, sent by mail or at the document acceptance center of the gas distribution organization. For the unreliability of documents attached by the applicant in electronic format, the legislation provides for administrative liability. The address of the GRO can be found in local authorities or found on the Internet, indicating the name of the subject of the Russian Federation.
Stages of gasification at home
The Contractor reviews the application within three days from the date of receipt. If the applicant has not fulfilled all the requirements, he is notified that he must provide all missing information and documents within 20 days. Consideration of the application is suspended at this time.
How to apply
Submission of an application is also considered a mandatory condition. Such an application is submitted to the gas resource network. It is advisable to write it in the name of the supplier organization. The document is drawn up in free form and includes a notice of the fulfilled obligation.
The application must contain receipts indicating that the debt has been repaid. Copies of consumable documents are attached to the application, and the application itself is submitted in person to the company’s office or sent by registered mail.
After submitting your application, you must receive confirmation that it has been accepted for consideration. You must keep a copy of the application for yourself. The employee who accepts the paper must endorse the document. The copies are marked with the date and number of the incoming documentation.
Ownership documents
If you are not the sole owner of the land plot, then consent to gasification of all adult owners is required. Your rights and the rights of other owners can be represented by third parties under a power of attorney executed in a notary's office.
If your house is connected to the gas distribution network from a neighboring plot, the consent of the owner of the plot is required. However, power assignment is possible only if the neighboring building has been connected to the same gas distribution network for at least 5 years and there are no technical contraindications to connecting a new consumer.
A land plot diagram (situation plan) can be obtained free of charge from the local administration, as well as from the BTI and from cadastral engineers, however, you will have to pay for their services. The calculation of the planned gas consumption is compiled by the contractor’s employees (GRO). If it does not exceed 5 cubic meters. m. per hour, no document is required.
The connection period depends on the subscriber
The agreement with Mosoblgaz specifies the responsibilities of not only the contractor, but also the client. For example, the client is required to provide in-house equipment for connection and start-up. You can’t just order a connection, pay for it and “somehow later” turn on the gas.
If the owner of the site does not begin construction, Mosoblgaz may send a claim demanding the provision of equipment for connection.
The customer may refuse to fulfill the contract, or the contractor may terminate the contract on his own. Order a service Consult
Technical conditions for gasification of a residential building
A request for technical specifications is also submitted to the gas distribution service. They cannot refuse to accept an application for the provision of technical specifications if gasification is permitted by law and the applicant has submitted all the required documents. The examination will be carried out within the established time frame.
The basis for refusal to issue a document on technical specifications may be the lack of possibility of technological connection. In this case, the contractor must notify the customer about the approximate timing of such an opportunity. If the contractor unreasonably refuses to issue the technical specifications document, the customer may file a claim in court to force the issuance of the necessary documents and compensation for damage caused by such refusal.
The technical specifications document indicates the following parameters:
- maximum gas flow (m3/hour);
- name of the property;
- timing of connecting the house to the gas distribution main;
- characteristics of the network at the connection point;
- validity period of the technical specifications.
The calculation takes into account the area of the house, as well as the technical characteristics of heating and water heating equipment. When developing specifications, the throughput of the gas main and the number of connection points are taken into account. The connection point is the place where the gas consumption network is connected to the gas main.
Connection point of the house to the central gas system
According to the established regulations, the house must be connected at one point. If there are two residential buildings on the site, it is possible to connect each house separately.
The technical specifications document is valid for 70 days, excluding weekends, unless the date of its validity is indicated. During this time, you need to have time to develop a gasification project and conclude a connection agreement. If you do not meet this time, you will have to re-conduct a technical examination and draw up a report.
Lack of gas after debt repayment
It happens that gas connection after disconnection for non-payment does not occur even if the debt is fully repaid.
This happens for various reasons:
- Due to technical failures in the operation of ATMs and stationary payment terminals. In this case, the payment is made, but information about it is not received or is untimely transmitted to the gas service subscriber department.
- In case of late payment made on weekends or holidays.
- If there is no mark about successful payment in the computer program of the customer department.
In all situations, you will have to personally contact the gas company, present receipts or paid receipts, make a recalculation, and clarify the possible date of resumption of gas supply.
Gasification project
Project documentation is drawn up based on information about the specifications. The list of documents includes the following information:
- the place where the gas pipe enters a private house;
- distribution of communications throughout the facility and inside the house;
- list of necessary work when connecting;
- security measures;
- work estimates;
- recommendations on the technical characteristics of gas equipment.
Gasification project for a private house
To develop design documents, the designer takes the necessary measurements on site, taking into account the customer’s wishes regarding the location of gas appliances. The gasification project can be drawn up by specialists from the gas distribution company, but the law provides for the possibility of engaging third-party companies to develop the project, but their services will be more expensive. However, in this case the documentation will be compiled faster. When contacting a third-party design organization, you need to check that it has a license to carry out this work.
Previously, a project for gas distribution throughout the house was needed only for buildings of 3 floors or higher with 1 family living. However, according to SP 402.1325800.2018, from 06/06/2019, the gas supply project will become mandatory in other cases when connecting to gas.
Materials
Most craftsmen provide materials for the work. However, if owners want to independently select the necessary consumables for connection, they can contact specialized stores. The list of necessary parts is discussed with the master in advance.
Typically, the list of consumables includes the following.
- Ball valve. Preferably brass, made for use in medium and low pressure liquefied and natural gas systems. Previously, spade valves were used when connecting slabs. Currently they do not meet established standards. After a long period of use, the part must be replaced.
Ball valve "Butterfly" - Hose made of flexible material.
The most common option is a rubber reinforced hose. - Pad . It is mainly included with the stove upon purchase and protects the equipment from small-caliber debris.
- Sealing material. Experts use either FUM sealing tape or Loktail 55 thread. The flax thread used previously is no longer as popular due to its lower reliability and durability.
FUM tape - Gas and adjustable wrenches.
- Screwdrivers.
Additionally, a soap solution is prepared to check the tightness. Medium saturation is enough. The liquid is applied with a brush to the mounting points to check the tightness of the system.
If the source of gas for the stove is a liquefied gas cylinder, a pressure stabilizing device must be installed. This is necessary to extend the life of the equipment. Plus this is one of the security measures.
Previously, it was common practice to connect a gas stove using a metal pipe. Now it is practically not used. Such a procedure requires more money, time and skills on the part of the master. The disadvantages of this method also play a role:
- Impossible. move the slab to another location due to the rigid fastening system.
- The pipes will more likely need to be made to order, which will be much more expensive.
Fee for gas connection to a private house
After completing all legal formalities, the contractor sends an application to the executive body for tariff regulation to establish the cost of technological connection. In this case, the customer must be notified no later than 5 days from the date of sending the application. The application is accompanied by a connection agreement, a positive expert opinion of the estimate and design documents, estimate documentation indicating the cost of each type of work.
Having studied all the documentation, the executive authority, within 22 days, excluding weekends, approves the amount of payment for each type of work separately. If the applicant refuses to connect the household to the gas pipeline after concluding an agreement and conducting examinations, the owner of the household will compensate the contractor for all confirmed expenses.
Return cost
Every user can easily understand the amount that needs to be deposited into the company account. It is calculated automatically taking into account the level of the monthly fee and the parameters of penalties.
A problem in understanding may arise with determining the price of disconnection and connection. The Government Decree clearly shifts the reimbursement of all money spent to the recipient citizen. The subscriber will have to pay for sealing and performance testing services.
The amount depends on the area of residence. As a rule, it is rarely less than 4-5 thousand rubles. Installment plans are available.
Installation of a gas pipeline to a private house
The connection fee obliges the contractor to bring the gas distribution network to the connection point and prepare the facility for gas start-up no later than the deadlines established by the contract. Distribution of communications around the site and inside the applicant’s house is paid separately. If this work is carried out by specialists from a gas distribution organization, then their cost will be calculated according to tariff rates. To save time for carrying out work within the boundaries of the site and inside a permanent structure, third-party companies can be hired. In this case, payment is calculated at market prices.
Installation of a meter when introducing gas into the house from outside
If a gas distribution network is laid to the border of the site, installation work to supply gas to a private house for citizens of the first category must begin no later than 9 months after payment for the technological connection. Connecting the house to the gas pipeline must be completed within 10 days from the start of work.
The final stage of installation work is installing the meter, connecting gas appliances, checking the system for possible leaks, checking ventilation and testing the gas. This work can only be carried out by GRO employees. After this, a certificate of readiness is signed, the owner of the house receives a technical inspection receipt, and the documents are again sent to the gas distribution organization. Within three weeks, city gas workers must come and seal the gas meter. Then a gas supply agreement is concluded with the consumer and the capital structure is included in the gas supply system. These relations are regulated by Government Decree No. 549.
Insertion into the central gas pipeline to connect a residential building
We connect the gas stove ourselves
Carrying out work on your own is permissible in extreme cases, provided that the owner of the house has the appropriate knowledge and strictly adheres to safety rules on his part. The step-by-step process can be described as follows.
Step 1. Shut off the gas supply to the stove using the existing ball or petal valve.
Closed gas valve
Step 2. Check the fuel supply to the burners. If, when you try to light the gas, the fire does not appear, the stove can be turned off.
Hardware check of gas supply to burners
Step 3. Unscrew the hose from the stove and the gas supply tap.
Disconnecting the hose from lowering
Step 4. If necessary, replace the gas valve with a new one.
- Open windows or vents, or use special ventilation equipment.
- Close the new tap by turning the lever and wind a sealing thread or tape onto the external thread.
- Using an adjustable wrench, unscrew the old part from the gas supply system. Clean the threads on the pipe and screw a new closed valve to it. If the lowering pipe is equipped with an external thread, the sealant is wound onto it, and the valve is subsequently connected using a pipe with an internal thread.
- Check the connections for leaks using special equipment or the “old-fashioned” method. A strong soap solution is applied to the joint. If bubbles appear, the work must be redone and checked again for leaks. You will have to work especially carefully with FUM tape, since it often breaks under the influence of the thread.
Installing the hose to the riser and stove
Step 5. Place the kitchen stove in the unit or in a separate place where it will be located in the future. Leave the distance to the wall in accordance with the requirements in the technical data sheet of the equipment. If necessary, level the legs using a building level.
Connecting a stove built into a kitchen unit
Step 6. Check the presence of gaskets in the flexible hose kit. If there is an external thread, seal it with thread or FUM tape.
Winding-FUM-tape
Step 7. If the threads on the plate do not meet the standards, attach the adapter, sealing the joints.
Hose gasket
When using a bellows or rubber hose with a metal braid, use couplings made of dielectric material to protect against stray currents. The latter appear if the stove uses electric ignition, or the hob or oven runs on electricity.
Step 8. Screw on the hose using a wrench. It is important to carry out the work carefully. Otherwise, gas will enter the room from the supply system. This occurs due to the fastening being too tight, damaging the sealant, or when the connection is loose.
Gas hose connection diagram
Under no circumstances should the hose be twisted or bent too much. It is ideal when it is not tense and hangs freely.
Step 9. Conduct a final tightness check of the entire connection.
Checking the tightness with a soap solution
Any homeowner should know the basic principles of proper connection. Even if you do not install gas equipment yourself, this will allow you to monitor the work of invited specialists. Safety depends not only on the professional. You can connect a kitchen stove with your own hands only if you have sufficient experience and skills.
Benefits and subsidies for gas supply to a private home
According to Federal Law No. 69-FZ (as amended on July 26, 2019), Article 24 approves a list of persons who can be provided with benefits and subsidies for connecting gas supplies to private households and supplying gas. These include the following categories of citizens:
- pensioners;
- disabled people of groups I, II, III;
- veterans, combatants and their widows;
- large families;
- liquidators of the Chernobyl accident;
- low-income families.
The amount of benefits is regulated at the federal and regional levels. In most cases, a 50% discount on gas connections is provided to owners of private houses belonging to these categories of citizens. However, regional authorities of individual constituent entities of the Russian Federation can return up to 90% of the connection cost. Veterans and disabled people of the Second World War, survivors of the siege, as well as persons over 80 years of age, can be provided with 100% compensation.
Payments for gas connection to the house to benefit groups
To apply for compensation, you need to contact the social insurance fund at your place of registration. You need to have with you:
- Passport.
- Documents confirming ownership of a capital structure.
- Pension certificate (for pensioners).
- Medical documents confirming disability (for disabled people of groups I, II, III).
- Certificate of family composition.
- Certificate of income (for low-income citizens).
- Agreement with a gas distribution organization and a gas supply agreement.
- Acts of completed work.
- Payment receipts (to confirm the purchase of gas equipment and gas supply connection).
If false information is provided, there is a debt, missing documents or an incorrectly completed application, compensation will be denied. Working pensioners may also be denied a subsidy. According to the law, preferential categories of citizens are required to confirm their status annually.
In conclusion of the article, it is worth noting that the ease of use and low cost of blue fuel will pay for the troublesome and expensive gasification procedure.
Hoses for gas stoves
Special attention is paid to the choice of hose. There are 3 types of products on the market , among which the owner or craftsman selects the most suitable one. According to regulations, the length of the flexible tube should not exceed 4 meters. The diameters of the fittings are standard ½″ and ¼″ inches, or the less common ⅜″ inches. The latter are connected through a conductor. Both ends of the hose are equipped with union nuts. Less often - a nut on one side and a thread on the other.
Table 1. Types of hoses for gas stoves and their properties.
| Hose type | Material | Dielectric properties | Life time | Advantages | Flaws |
| Rubber | Rubber, fabric seal for increased durability | Rubber is a dielectric; installing a gasket to protect against stray currents is not required | Up to 10 years | Low cost, due to which they are common in household use | Vulnerable to sudden temperature changes. They crack over time. Easily damaged by sharp objects |
| Rubber with metal braid | Vulcanized rubber or polymers, metal braid | Requires a gasket to eliminate stray current | Up to 10 years | More durable than rubber hoses, protected from mechanical stress | It is impossible to control the tightness of the rubber tube |
| Bellows | Stainless steel. Sometimes supplemented with a PVC polymer shell. The product has the shape of a corrugated hose | It is necessary to install a gasket to avoid stray currents | 25 years or more | Greatest resistance to mechanical stress. Resistant to pressure changes | High price compared to other items |
Bellows hose
