Distance from the bathhouse to the neighbors’ fence: what to build on according to SNiP 2021-2022, individual housing construction and SNT standards

Bathhouse construction and distances

When erecting buildings on your yard, including bathhouses, you should be guided by the technical, legal and urban planning standards enshrined in the provisions:

on the rules for planning and placing buildings on the territory of a household: SNiP 30-02-97 and SP 53.13330.2019;
on the requirements, procedure for development and execution of a development project: SP 11-106-97.

Unauthorized buildings or early buildings where the law has been violated pose a threat to neighboring housing developments and can be demolished by court decision. No changes in this regard have been adopted for 2021-2022.

In the village

The Town Planning Code classifies a bath-type building as an auxiliary building.

The purpose of such a facility under construction is associated with an increased danger for surrounding buildings. This is due to the following:

use of stove heating;
the likelihood of violations during the installation of the chimney or its untimely maintenance;
environmental pollution associated with improperly organized wastewater disposal.

SNiP standards define the essence that a well for collecting wastewater and human waste must be located at a distance of at least 8 meters from residential buildings. Its design provides for the possibility of periodic cleaning and maintenance of the collection. Due to non-compliance with this construction norm, conflicts often broke out between neighbors in villages, hamlets and rural settlements.

Sauna

If legal claims arise, knowledge of the provisions of building codes and rules for individual housing construction (IHC), for a dacha non-profit partnership (DNT) and a non-profit garden partnership (SNT) will help resolve the issue of protecting personal interests.

When is refusal possible?

Not in all cases it is possible to obtain a positive decision on the construction of a bathhouse. Refusal is possible in the following cases:

significant discrepancies in documents;
typos and errors in the notice;
the data does not correspond to the technical plan;
the package of documents has not been provided in full;
there are violations in the construction design;
construction, sanitary or fire safety standards are not met.

In one of these cases, the owner receives a reasoned refusal indicating the reason. After making changes to the project, you can resubmit the documents for consideration.

Removing buildings based on material of manufacture

The distance between the main and auxiliary building buildings determined by the standards prevents the transfer of flame to neighboring buildings in the event of a fire. This takes into account the material from which they are made, as well as the possibility of approaching them around the perimeter. That is, at the design stage, any factors that impede the provision of assistance in the event of an emergency are excluded.

Country cottage area

What distance should be between permanent buildings on your own and neighboring plots is indicated in the list below:

Between stone, cast concrete, prefabricated reinforced concrete – 6 meters.
The above type, but with floors made of wooden or non-flammable materials - 8 meters.
Wooden frame buildings with the same fencing can be built at a distance of 15 meters.
There is 6 meters between the stone fence and buildings with wooden floors.
From stone fences (for example, brick, bordering frame buildings) - 10 m.
The boundary between the wooden frame fence and the stone buildings is 6 m.
From fences with a wooden frame to buildings with a wooden ceiling, the setback is 8 m.
A fence with a wooden frame should be located 10 m from buildings made entirely of wood.
The distance to the fence bordering the stone buildings with wood floors is 10 m.

Near the forest

Bathhouse placement standards

There are such standards for the distance of a bathhouse from other objects:

to residential buildings – 8 m;
the allowed distance to the street road is 5 m;
from objects in the manufacture of which non-combustible materials were used, depending on the raw materials (brick garage or barn), a distance of 6–10 m;
from wooden objects with non-combustible floors – 8–10 m;
from flammable, entirely wooden buildings – 12–15 m;
to forests, groves and other places of mass placement of trees – 15 m;
from lakes, rivers, ponds and the like - 5 m;
the distance from tall trees, even if it is your own garden, is 4 m;
medium-sized trees – 3 m;
shrub vegetation – 1 m.

Regional standards, as a rule, correspond to federal requirements, but it is a good idea to check with the urban planning department of your local government.

On individual housing construction and SNT sites

Recommendations for placing a bathhouse

Planning the placement of buildings on your own site is the right of every owner. At the same time, they must be located so that they are comfortable to use and maintain. But violation of urban planning norms can lead to troubles for the builder and, as a result, the need to establish the truth in court. To prevent such situations, when determining the location for building a bathhouse, it is recommended:

strictly observe the distance from the fence to the bathhouse, as neighbors may file a complaint with the supervisory authorities;
comply with sanitary standards and prevent contamination of drinking water sources and locate the sauna no closer than 12 m from the well;
place the building taking into account the wind rose, since stove smoke should not enter the windows of residential buildings, your own and those of neighbors;
do not place the bathhouse in a low-lying area, since with such placement it will be flooded in the spring and autumn;
According to unwritten rules, provide an entrance to the building from the south side. This will speed up the melting of snow in winter and ensure unobstructed passage at any time;
if it is impossible to fully comply with the requirements for the distance to a neighboring garden, you can agree with the owner of a private house located nearby to reduce the distance;
If there are doubts about the validity of the information about the requirements for the location of a sauna in a particular region, then you should check with the local government at what distance objects can be built from the fence and neighboring buildings and what risks are associated with the construction of the structure.

Neighborhood agreements will have legal force if they are certified by a notary in the manner prescribed by law.

They will act in relation to the owner who signed the agreement, and his change will entail the need to renew the agreement with the new owner.

Norms of distances from the fence on individual housing construction and SNT sites

Conclusion

The distance from the bathhouse to residential and non-residential buildings, water supply sources, site boundaries and other objects must comply with the requirements of SanPin and SNiP. This indicator depends on the characteristics of specific objects, construction materials, number of storeys of buildings and the type of engineering systems. Regional requirements may make regulations more stringent. It is recommended to think through these nuances in advance and create a project taking into account current legislation. In order not to face a refusal to approve the project, you can entrust the task to experienced specialists who know the intricacies of modern legislation and its latest changes.

It is important to install a sauna on the site in accordance with the requirements of all regulations. When placing a structure in a country house, it should be taken into account that the distance from the house to the bathhouse must comply with fire safety requirements. Only with the correct placement of the bathhouse near the house will their operation be comfortable. The standard distance will ensure the ease of maintenance of buildings, including the use of water supply and sewerage in one area.

Fire safety requirements

Increased requirements for objects with stove heating are justified. Due to violations of fire safety rules, fires occur in bathhouse buildings everywhere, and many people are poisoned by carbon monoxide. To prevent such events it is necessary:

At the design stage, provide a distance between the bathhouse and buildings outside the boundaries of the site in accordance with SNiP standards. It is also necessary to familiarize yourself with the additional requirements that the gardening partnership may impose. This will prevent the fire from spreading to the neighboring property if the property catches fire.
To build a stove and organize a chimney, invite an experienced stove maker who will calculate the dimensions of the firebox required for a particular structure, the height of the gas exhaust pipe, and also provide for the possibility of limiting the rise of the flame and the likelihood of reverse draft.
Before the firebox, it is necessary to place a metal sheet to prevent fire when ash and burning brands fall out of the firebox.
Where the pipe passes through the ceiling, a thermal seal must be installed - direct contact can lead to overheating of wooden structures and their fire.
The effectiveness of clearing the room from carbon monoxide in case of critical situations depends on the organization of the ventilation system. It must be built reliably, using new technologies.

Rules and regulations

A home bath must be fully equipped with fire extinguishing equipment. Accessories are placed in a convenient place accessible to visitors. During direct use, the entrance door should not be locked.

Why is compliance important?

When constructing a bathhouse, first of all, it is necessary to take into account the features of the project. Compliance with standards is not necessary in order to complicate the life of the owner. Their necessity is to ensure the maximum level of safety during use. Any deviations from the norm can make staying in the bathhouse life-threatening.

In addition, for example, if the ventilation is poor, especially in a small bathhouse, this will lead to stale air, as a result of which you will not want to relax in such a bathhouse. And the durability of the structure against the background of constant humidity without proper drying is questionable.

Project and its approval

The construction of a bathhouse or any other building in DNT or SNT, if it is built on a foundation, has a non-commercial purpose and must be carried out after obtaining permission from the architectural departments of local governments. Otherwise, it will be considered unauthorized construction, and it will not be possible to enter it into the state real estate cadastre retroactively, for example for 2021.

In the steam room

To obtain a construction permit, you must submit the following set of documents:

statement, taking into account office work standards in the region;
documents confirming the identity of the owner of the housing construction;
documents evidencing the applicant’s right to carry out legal actions in relation to the land plot, the purpose of which is horticultural or other;
topographical diagram linking the territory where construction is planned to the general plan of the settlement, with distances to the neighbor’s fence;
cadastral plan of the site with dimensions in square meters or in acres and designation of how the land of the site is tied to the area;
real estate assessment carried out by BTI;
plan for the placement of communications on the site with points of connection to city utility networks;
drawing of a new building on a summer cottage.

Distance to road

If it is planned to involve specialized companies for the construction of a bathhouse, then their specialists must undertake the preparation and approval of documentation.

This service is provided on a paid basis.

The video talks about the standard distances between buildings on sites in SNT and individual housing construction in accordance with Russian legislation.

Step-by-step procedure for registration

If you plan to build a standard bathhouse without a solid foundation on your own site, a simplified procedure applies. In this case, you need to check with the GPZU and you can build a bathhouse.

After this, the owner invites surveyors, and the cadastral engineer prepares a new technical plan. Ready documents can be submitted for registration to Rosreestr directly or through the MFC.

If a capital bathhouse is to be built, the following sequence of actions is necessary:

You need to order a town planning plan for the land plot - GPZU - from the district administration. The finished document is provided free of charge.
Then the construction site of the bathhouse is determined, taking into account sanitary and fire safety rules.
Proper notification is being prepared. A diagram of the future object is attached to it.
The prepared set of documents is submitted to the nearest MFC branch.
Multifunctional center employees will forward the information to the architecture department.
A response is sent to the applicant's address. Only after a positive decision in the case can construction begin.

After construction is completed, surveyors must be re-invited. They will take the necessary measurements. The service can be ordered through BTI, Rosreestr or a licensed company.

Surveyors record:

door and window openings,
partitions,
main parameters and dimensions of the building.

The obtained data is transferred to the cadastral engineer for the preparation of a technical plan.

After completing work on the site, the documents must be submitted for re-review to the architecture department . This can be done directly through the administration or at the nearest branch of the multifunctional center. The second appeal contains information about the completion of construction.

The architecture department checks the received data for compliance with the plan. If everything is in order, a certificate of compliance is provided. The documents are forwarded for registration to Rosreestr.

Project requirements

The project is drawn up in strict accordance with the requirements for drawing up architectural documentation, which have not changed since 2015. It should include:

Description and purpose of the building. It is planned to install a one- or two-story structure at a dacha in a village or on a garden plot.
The exact dimensions of the building along the perimeter, the location of the rooms inside, with a schematic indication of window and door openings. Including height, width, length of all rooms.
How much and what materials will be used.
Type of steam room - sauna with dry steam or Russian bath.
Heating system. If electric heat sources are assumed, then indicate the estimated amount of electrical energy consumed.
The meaning and material of finishing of accompanying premises.
Methods for supplying water and draining wastewater. Places of connection to city communications.
The procedure for ventilation of the room.

Bathhouse next to the fence

Without special knowledge, it is difficult to prepare a project on your own. In this regard, having determined the list of wishes, it is necessary to seek help from professionals.

Procedure for registering a constructed facility

The bathhouse requires mandatory state registration as a real estate property. Only in this case does the owner have ownership rights to the building.

Any bathhouse needs registration - one built with a permit or one for which it is not required.

The decision to register depends on the moment of construction . If there is a notification and an act from the administration, they are submitted along with other documents to Rosreestr.

If the bathhouse was built without permission without the permission of the local administration, it can be registered according to a simplified scheme in the form of a dacha amnesty. This opportunity is established in accordance with Federal Law No. 93 of June 30, 2006.

You can register a bathhouse in one of the following ways:

in person through a multifunctional center or a territorial department of Rosreestr;
online through the website of Rosreestr and State Services;
by mail.

When submitting an application through the Rosreestr website, you must complete the following steps:

Select the service “Submit an application for state registration of rights.”
Go to the “Registration of Property Rights” section. Here you can select the appropriate section - registration of the right to the sole owner, common shared or joint ownership.
Fill in the information about the building by selecting the “non-residential premises” field. Indicate the cadastral number and area of the property, location address. Enter the personal information of the owner and his contact address.
Fill in information about the copyright holder and consent to data processing.
At the next stage, attach electronic versions of documents.

At the final stage, documents are sent for registration online. This option is suitable for owners of an electronic digital signature.

This is a time saver and does not require you to go in person when submitting your application. If after the inspection no violations are identified, an extract from the Unified State Register of Entry of data into the register is provided.

You can also submit documents via mail. In this case, copies of documents certified by a notary are sent. A response can also be requested by mail.

When applying in person to Rosreestr or MFC, documents are submitted in copies. An employee will check the originals for consistency. A receipt for receipt of documents and applications is provided. The date of the return visit is indicated. During your next visit, you can receive an extract with registration information.

The package of documents for registration includes the following:

application or declaration in the case of a non-permanent structure;
owner's civil passport;
title document for the land and an extract from the Unified State Register of Real Estate;
boundary plan;
technical plan;
building permit (not required if the construction is not permanent);
receipt of payment of state duty - 350 rubles for a light structure, 2000 for a bathhouse built with a permit.

An employee of Rosreestr will formalize the construction within 7-10 days. Based on the results of the work, the data is entered into the state register, about which the owner receives an extract from the Unified State Register.