Who has the right to replace gas meters. Timing of replacing a gas meter and basic rules.

Using the meter in the consumption of any resources is always justified if the number of residents living in the room is equal to the number registered in the apartment. Gas meter   - not an exception, and it should be put, if possible, without putting things off the shelf. The cost of gas is growing, and gas supplying companies, thanks to the gradual improvement of law No. 261-F3 of 2009, with amendments of 2016, are receiving new arguments and new levers to make the gas meter the most purchased product.

Gas meter installation and legal requirements

There are two options for installing a gas meter:

• The first option - at the expense of the local budget, if you live in an office or municipal apartment;
• The second option is to install a gas flow meter for your hard-earned money.

Until 2016, the law “On Energy Saving ...” of 2009 No. 261 allowed to independently select, purchase and install the device in the apartment with the help of gas supply company specialists. Since 2016, the requirements of the law have been slightly tightened and granted more authority to gas producers. Now, from 01/01/2016, the law does not just require the installation of a gas meter, the document determined that the meter must be of a certain brand and execution, in other words, meet the requirements defined by legislative and regulatory acts. The model should be in the register of measuring devices.

Important! In this situation, it is simpler and cheaper to buy a meter from gorgaz, which will deliver it to you and put it into operation after sealing. Not all samples of gas meters offered for sale by commercial offices may be recognized as meeting the technical specifications.

According to Law No. 263 of July 2016, the transitional period for which gas meters for gas consumption points of apartment buildings and citizens ’housing should be carried out has been extended until 2019.

The requirement for compliance of the installed gas meter with technical standards applies to all devices without exception. If during the period of maintenance or inspection by the gas monitor in the house a means of metering the flow rate that was installed earlier is found and the flowmeter does not meet the standards, an act will be drawn up, the seal removed and an order issued to replace the device. Until the commissioning of a new gas flow meter, the calculation of the cubic meter of consumed gas in a private house will be carried out by a specialist of the gas accounting service based on data on the area of \u200b\u200bhousing. In this case, the law establishes a requirement for citizens and organizations to freely allow inspectors and specialists to the place of operation and installation of a gas meter.

Technical conditions for installing a gas flow meter

The basic requirements for the supply of the pipe and the placement of the device can be read in the picture.

As a rule, there are no special problems with installation. To perform work on connecting the device itself to the pipe, it will be necessary to submit an application to the subscriber and operational departments of gorgaz with copies and original documents attached:

1. Passport;
2. The project of installing a meter in a housing indicating the points of gas consumption;
3. Technical passport for the device, certificate;
4. Service and work agreements.

Advice! Ask the maintenance department in advance which meter is best to buy and how to seal it faster after installation.

For domestic purposes, membrane and rotor systems are used. The class of the meter is selected depending on the amount of gas consumed. For example, on a gas meter g4, you can connect two consumption points with a volume of "eaten" gas up to 4 cubic meters per hour. Two consumers can be “hung” on the g6 gas meter with a flow rate of 6 to 10 cubic meters of gas.

It will not be superfluous to check the life of the gas meter, most often it does not exceed 30 years.

Replacing a gas meter

After a certain time, every 5-10 years, depending on the model and the requirements of Gosstandart, the flow meter must be sent for verification. The essence of this procedure is similar to checking an electric meter or water meter. Issues related to verification are regulated by law No. 102-FZ.

The responsibility to monitor the timely verification of the device, as well as to replace the gas meter in case of failure, rests with the gas consumer and at his expense. If you do not do this before the end of the verification interval, this will reveal and force the gas inspector to do it. But in the latter case, you will additionally be charged for the consumed gas calculated by the heated area for the period from the end of the calibration interval to the date the validated flow meter is put into operation.

Do not try to perform the verification or repair procedure, do-it-yourself replacement. First of all, it is necessary to write a statement to the gas station and, with the hands of the master of the operating department, remove the seal and dismantle the device. The sealing will be sealed with a document that you will send to the subscription service, and according to which you will be considered consumption until the device is returned, installed and sealed. The faster you send a document on sealing the attorney device to gas specialists - accountants, the less you will have to pay.

Features of work

A similar procedure is carried out if a replacement gas meter is needed. Most often this is a flowmeter breakdown or a stop in work.

From many years of experience, it can be said that often installing and replacing a gas meter is cheaper than checking gas meters. Given the increase in tariffs, the cost of repair and calibration of the device is constantly growing.

In the process of verification you will have to pay:

• Work of masters on removal of a flowmeter and installation of a jumper pipe;
• About a month to pay for the consumed gas according to an overestimated grid and calculation from the meter of the apartment or house;
• The cost of verification and repair;
• Pay for the installation of the device.

So in reality, replacing a gas meter with a new device can cost about the same money, with a guarantee that the flowmeter will not fail, and astronomical payments for gas will not be calculated for you.

The specific figures and the cost of the work must be calculated in each case separately. Much depends on whether you have the right to preferential service and replacement of the device.

Conclusion

The most rational solution is to install a gas flow meter with maximum calibration intervals and service life. Usually in advertising pay attention to good models of domestic production. Most often these are solid models with a good reputation among the population. But before buying a particular model, select the seller who has the least evidence of returning defective products.

The legislation of the Russian Federation requires careful attention to the metering devices for the costs of supplied energy sources. This also applies to gas meters. Therefore, sooner or later there comes a time when the use of the device is not possible, and there may be several reasons for this. For example, the subscriber did not want to carry out the upcoming verification, considering the replacement price of the meter in the apartment more favorable, or the verification results showed that it was faulty. In such cases, the gas appliance replacement procedure begins.

Counter Replacement Rules

Replacing an old flow meter involves calling special gas services, since self-replacement is prohibited in our country. The procedure is performed in several stages:

1. The first step will be to contact your local gas service and draw up a replacement application. The application is accompanied by documents confirming the ownership of the apartment.
2. Specialists examine gas consuming appliances and check the condition of the gas pipeline.
3. Since the replacement of a gas meter in an apartment is not yet provided free of charge at the state level, the owner takes upon himself the purchase of a new measuring device. Having selected and bought the necessary model, he passes it on to specialists. Unfortunately, to determine how much it costs to replace a gas meter in an apartment for a fee at this stage is not possible, since the specifics of the installation affect the amount payable, and in each case it is calculated individually.
4. After carrying out all necessary work, the owner pays the cost of replacement and turns to the local management company, which must perform sealing of the gas meter. The application shall indicate the date of commissioning of the meter, the type and number of the device, the installation location and its performance at the time of replacement.

How to find a reliable and high-quality counter in Moscow

You can buy a new counter in the online store website. Among a large selection there are measuring instruments with any range of working flow, including g4 and g6. The price policy of the company always maintains a solid bar of universal accessibility, so the cost of any meter is acceptable to the average consumer.

The store delivers goods both in Moscow and the region, and throughout Russia.

Replacing a gas meter in a private house 2017 occurs most often when it breaks down or stops (which, in fact, is the same thing). Sometimes they take such a step instead of performing verification.

The time period for replacing a gas meter in a private house, in cases where the flowmeter has exhausted its resource, is determined by its technical data. Usually it is about 30 years, no more. Verification is done, in most cases, after 8 to 12 years.

To install the device, you must first purchase it .. Not only accurate and reliable, but also “suitable” flow meters are offered here - at retail at a wholesale price, that is, very inexpensive.

The foregoing needs clarification. First, why "buy"? Because, according to Art. 158 LCD RF, the meter is the property of the owner of the house. This person, therefore, bears all the costs associated with the replacement.

Secondly, what does “suitable” mean? Law No. 261-F3 (2009) has amendments that state that from 01.01.2016. The installed flowmeter must comply with regulatory requirements. That is, to be of a certain brand and performance. It must be present in the register of measuring devices.

Which class of device is better to choose? G4 "pull" two consumer installations, with a volume of up to 4 cubic meters. m / hour You can connect a couple of units to the G6, hourly “eating” from 6 to 10 cubic meters. m

So what to do if it is decided to remove an existing device, and put another one in its place? The procedure for replacing a gas meter in a private house is as follows:

• A statement is written to the gas industry at the place of residence. Attached are copies of documents on ownership of housing. The contract is signed.
• A specialist leaves for the place. He studies the eyeliner, evaluates the parameters, gives a conclusion about the possibility of installation in the proposed room.
• A flowmeter is being bought. The cost of installation is being specified.
• The device is installed, work is paid. The owner should get on hand: an act of completion, an act of commissioning, a maintenance contract.
• An application for sealing is submitted. It should be considered within 3 days.

What documents are attached to the application for a seal? The rules for replacing a gas meter in a private house say the following:

• The applicant’s personal and passport data, his contact phone number are indicated.
• Information about the device: model type and number, installation address, indications at the time of installation, which company set it, when they will start to use it, the term of the next verification.
• Attached is the data on the latest verification of home gas equipment and a copy of the data sheet to the new meter.

Installation prices depend on many factors: Moscow or regions, the type of organization that will be installed, the amount of work. Roughly - 2500 rubles. If with welding (it is necessary to change the gas pipeline scheme) - 4200 rubles. With a change in eyeliner - 4700 rubles.

It should also be remembered that the rules for replacing the flowmeter establish certain tolerances for the installation point: at least 0.8 m from any gas appliance and at least 1.2 m from the floor.

But what do those people who have been living in their usual place for a long time?

How can they get the desired counter without heavy costs, or even free of charge?

The need for gas meters

Before answering the question - is it possible to install for free in your home the counter of whose company to use, consider the very concept of the counter and their types.

  - This is a device for recording the volume of gas passing through a gas pipeline in a house per unit of time.

The volume of gas is measured in cubic meters, and its rate of use in different regions is different. Therefore, firms producing meters are trying to adapt to each region.

Types of gas meters:

The positive side of this type of meters is high security, simple design, affordable price from $ 20 to $ 100. The negative sides are high noise levels, large sizes, the requirement for frequent double-checking due to the risk of deviations in the readings. This is an excellent budget option for the average citizen of the Russian Federation.

Positive aspects - high accuracy of readings, small size, silent, easy setup, repeatability of the test every 10 years, it is convenient to disassemble in case of breakage or replacement. Price from $ 35 to $ 170. Suitable for domestic and industrial use. The negative side is the relatively high price that will not allow everyone to purchase it.

Rotary meters are small in size, affordable and have a low noise level. In Russia, their price ranges from $ 25 to $ 105, depending on the characteristics and additional modules for it. There are not many negative sides, but you can add to them the repeatability of the check every 5 years, plus frequent errors after prolonged use. Such counters are changed only with a special tool, so as not to damage the passing pipes.

Volumetric meters are not the most popular in everyday life. This is due to the rather large dimensions and high noise during operation. Positive aspects - high throughput function, reliability, repeatability of checks once every 10 years. The price of such a counter is from $ 20 to $ 120.

The negative sides are large sizes, increased noise level. They are not so easy to purchase and are most often installed at enterprises and factories.

The process of installing gas meters in Russia

It is carried out at the expense of the services of gas companies that have all the necessary documents, a license and permission to carry out such work.

Before installation, the customer must prepare the place where the meter will be installed and purchase it at his own expense. When the meter has already been installed, the master who installed it must give the client the following documents: an act on the installation and proper operation of the meter, an installation invoice and a settlement document. The settlement document confirms the fact of the work performed legally and gives the right to warranty and post-warranty service in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, including the replacement, repair and inspection of meters.

Is it possible to get a free gas meter installation

To answer this question, you need to look into the law of the Russian Federation.

According to the law, any citizen of Russia can get a free installation, because this process should be paid by the state.

But in fact, we get slightly different conditions - to get the installation of the meter at the expense of the state, you need to get permission, which can take a long time. An alternative is to purchase a service from a company that specializes in this matter.

It is worth noting that an individual or legal entity, an entrepreneur who uses gas for their activities - required by law to install meters is not free, but at their own expense.

Obligations of the owner of the meter and whether it is possible to install the meter for free

According to the law in the Russian Federation, the owner agrees to comply with the following points:

• Before installation, the owner must purchase a meter suitable for his gas supply system and provide it for installation;
• The owner is obliged to perform maintenance of the devices, maintain the integrity and serviceability of the device;
• If under the contract there is a separation of duties between the meter installation company and the owner - the division of duties occurs according to the contract;
• The owner can conclude a maintenance contract with the state, which will remove the obligation and responsibility in some cases for the meter’s performance;
• If the premises are leased, the owner monitors integrity and proper operation, even if the tenant is the state.

Answering the question - is it possible to install a counter for free? We give the answer - yes. But here's what you need to do before installing this counter for a fee:

1. Pay off all debts for utilities, not just gas.
2. Buy a suitable counter and make sure it is in good working order before installation in order to protect yourself from marriage;
3. Prepare the necessary place for installing the meter;
4. Submit an application for a request to install a meter at the ZHEK;
5. On the day scheduled for free installation - to be present at home and provide the master with the necessary tools, a counter and a place for installation.

In the event of a meter breakdown, there will be a free replacement or not

The law prohibits self-production without the knowledge of the relevant authorities. For this action, the offender faces a fine to imprisonment.

But for a legal replacement, the owner of a broken meter needs to contact a specialist in this field and apply for a replacement (this is usually also free, but with the same nuances as with a free installation). The client pays only the cost of dismantling and equipment, which already makes this process not completely free.

Before proceeding with the replacement, you must complete the plan and fill out the relevant documents. In case of debt, pay the debt so that the amount in the account is zero.

Before turning on the device, the latest readings are recorded on the old counters. The old counter must be unsealed and the new one must be sealed exclusively by the master, who will record these actions in his journal.

How to protect yourself from cheating by the master

In conclusion, I would like to tell the simplest tips that will help you not to make a mistake in replacing the counter:

• Make sure there is no gas leak in the new system;
• Check the meter reading and the amount of gas consumed;
• Compare the old gas usage readings with the new ones - they should not differ much.

A thrifty housewife always notices an increase in prices for food or essential goods. And quite often, women are forced to turn on austerity, and sometimes refuse to purchase any thing. But the only thing we cannot deny ourselves is that Payments are always made on time and in accordance with the numbers indicated in the payments. Rates are growing like mushrooms after rain. Installed today, we’ll talk about gas domestic meters to help reduce costs.

Payment for the gas supplied is calculated in accordance with the approved standards and depends on the number of residents registered at this address. And therefore, the true is not taken into account. And even if you do not cook, wash or take a bath all month, then the usual amount of payment will still be indicated in the receipt for payment. To solve the problem of perpetual overpayments, you just need to install a gas meter. As a rule, expenses are reduced at times.

Gas household meter: main types

According to the principle of operation, all counters are divided into 4 groups:

• turbine;
• vortex;
• rotational;
• membrane.

For installation in an apartment, membrane and rotary devices are most often used.

Rotary counter - principle of operation

Gas household meter   This category works on the principle of calculating the total volume of gas passed over a certain period to the number of revolutions made by the rotor. The amount of gas that passes the distance between the wall of the measuring chamber and the rotor is taken as a quantitative unit. In the process of rotor rotation, information is transmitted to the counting mechanism, where the consumed gas is already counted.

Membrane gas meter

A gas meter for an apartment of this type is somewhat different from the previous version and is based on the movement of thin, freely fixed membranes. When a combustible mixture enters the gas chamber of the meter, they move. It is this movement that is transmitted through mechanical transmission to the accounting mechanism.

In gas meters, the direction of the gas flow is always taken into account, therefore, when choosing a device for your apartment, you should take into account the location of the gas pipeline and stove.

Change the gas meter

It should be remembered that not only the installation, but also the replacement of the gas meter is carried out exclusively by licensed specialists. These may be specialists of the city gas service or employees of firms that have the necessary license to carry out this type of work. Dismantling the gas meter yourself is strictly prohibited.

Meter verification

A gas household meter, like all metering devices, is tested at the manufacturer immediately after release. It is this time point that is considered the beginning of the period until the next verification. The interval between them can be from 4 to 12 years and depends on the model and type of meter.

The cost of work

The costs are fully borne by the customer. This includes the cost of the meter itself, as well as the cost of installing it. The cost of a gas meter depends on the type selected, as well as the model, and can vary from one to thirteen thousand rubles.

The price of the work depends on the chosen organization and region of residence, but if you take the averaged numbers, you get the following prices:

• installation of the device in apartment buildings equipped with gas stoves, without the use of welding - 2500 rubles;
• installation with a planned change to the existing gas pipeline and the use of welding - 4200 rubles;
• installation, during which it is planned to change the wiring in houses with installed columns and gas stoves - 4700 rubles.

Counter Installation Rules

Before starting installation work, you must visit the city gas industry. This visit will be required to clarify all the conditions and nuances of installing the meter. You can purchase a gas household meter directly in the gas industry. This is a great way to save on a purchase, as its specialists are usually interested in this.

But if you decide to buy the device yourself, then consult with specialists of the city gas service about the make and model. This is necessary so that in the future there will be no problems associated with its registration and subsequent sealing. The device must have the technical ability to pass the amount of gas consumed in the apartment. If, in addition to the stove, a gas boiler is installed in the apartment, then during the heating season the consumption of “blue fuel” increases sharply. This circumstance also needs to be considered when buying the device.

The next step will be to submit an application to the city gas organization. But first you need to collect a package of necessary documents.

The necessary package of documents

Before making an application for the replacement of a gas meter, it is required to prepare the following list of documents:

1. A document that confirms the ownership of the apartment, as well as the registration certificate in the event that the housing is privatized.
2. Previously issued order to move.
3. A certificate from the housing office about the composition of the family, where the owner of the apartment must be indicated.
4. An xerocopied housing plan certified by the seal of the balance holder in case the apartment has not been privatized.
5. A document confirming the permission to install the meter, which is issued by the homeowner.
6. The original and a photocopy of the personal passport, as well as the TIN of the owner of the apartment.

In addition to the above securities, you will need a certificate confirming the absence of debts in the current month.

Mounting Features

Sometimes the owner of the apartment asks the master to install the meter in the most convenient place, in his opinion. But this is not always feasible, since it is possible to install a gas meter in an apartment only in accordance with certain standards.

1.   if it is planned to change, it is possible at the level of the nozzle that provides the connection. The gas shutoff valve can be placed on the side of the stove. At the top wiring it is installed on the descent. The gas meter itself is located in a conspicuous place and always on the sidelines.
2. The counter cannot be located higher than 1500 mm above the floor.
3. Installation of a gas meter can be done using a rubber sleeve. But it should be remembered that they should not be in the heating zone.
4. The device must be installed so that subsequently it is freely accessible for maintenance or repair.

After the installation of the meter is done, the installation certificate is transferred to the owner of the apartment, as well as the settlement documents that will be required to seal it. The filling of the device will be the final stage of the replacement of this device.