Previously, blue fuel was a blessing that had no decent alternatives. Pipelines with methane were supplied to almost every locality and this was considered the norm. Today, the situation has changed somewhat - new technologies are emerging, old communications are gradually becoming unusable. Added to this are the frequent accidents in residential buildings with their destruction and a large number of casualties. The combination of these factors has led to the fact that people decide to abandon gas in an apartment building and switch to electric stoves and heating devices.
Refusal of gas in the apartment
Turning off gas in an apartment building is a multi-phase legal and technical procedure.
It consists of the following steps:
- You can refuse gas in the apartment only with the consent of all the residents. The decision is made at the general meeting and is fixed by the protocol, in which all citizens registered in the house sign.
- Create a project. The electric network was not originally designed for the use of electric stoves. Therefore, the document displays the progress and characteristics of the new wiring.
- Obtaining permission to redevelop. The project with the minutes of the general meeting attached to it is transferred to the management company. There it is endorsed by all concerned authorities, after which it is returned to the applicant.
- Dismantling gas pipes. Only licensed organizations are allowed to delete them. If conditions permit, the risers and wiring are cut off. Otherwise, the house valve is shut off. Plates are left to residents, they are free to dispose of them at their discretion.
- Wiring harness. This is a kind of redevelopment, and such an event can only be performed by professionals. At the end of the installation, the equipment is checked and put into operation with the drawing up of an act.
In conclusion, drafting and signing of agreements with various organizations is carried out, which determine the procedures for payment, maintenance and maintenance of the building, which received a new status.
Problems when turning off the gas in the apartment
The consumer may not use gas in his apartment - turn off the tap and install any electrical equipment. However, this does not make his residence in the building safe, as there remains the risk of emergency situations among neighbors and in common equipment. In addition, the owner of the property is required to maintain the ventilation system in good condition and to allow representatives of the control services to enter the apartment to check the meter. And it needs to be changed periodically, which is associated with additional costs. Therefore, the refusal of gas in the apartment only theoretically relieves its owners from the potential destruction of the house and smaller household problems.
If you completely switch to electricity, you can pay for it at reduced rates. The difference can be up to 50%
When registering a gas abandonment, property owners may experience such problems:
- The dilapidated state of the building. The laying of new electrical equipment can weaken the supporting structures, and the management company will not do this.
- Possibilities of a local substation.The installation is not always able to cope with the additional load that occurs if you turn off the gas and connect a house equipped with powerful electric stoves.
- Large costs for the design, dismantling and installation work. All of them are carried out at the expense of the residents and not all of them have sufficient income. Still need to remember about the purchase of new equipment and building materials.
- A long time for the event. Even the most compelling reasons are not a reason to expedite the consideration of the application in the courts. Bureaucratic red tape can last for years.
- Search for a contractor. Works are entitled to be carried out only by licensed organizations. Sometimes the demand for their services is so high that they will have to wait months for their turn, and during this time, something can change.
Before abandoning the central gas supply, the appropriateness of such a solution should be assessed. It may turn out to be cheaper and faster to repair, install modern sensors and efficient supply and exhaust ventilation.
Electric stove
To put a small table tile in the kitchen in the apartment, there is no need to get permission. The situation is different when the gas system is dismantled and electrical appliances are connected throughout the house. In this case, the project indicates the characteristics of the end users. In addition to data on input cables and shields, data on household appliances are written in the approved project.
For cookers, the following information is indicated:
- mark;
- model;
- power;
- number of burners;
- supply voltage;
- number of phases;
- grounding
- type of connection;
- cable passage.
The changes are made to the technical passport of the apartment, a separate act of acceptance and commissioning is drawn up on the stove. It is prohibited to make any changes to the electrical household of an apartment on its own. Replacement of the device is allowed by agreement with the management company.
Property owners have the right to move the stove within the limits stipulated by safety requirements, to turn it on and off from the outlet for cleaning from pollution.
Advantages and disadvantages of the gas shutdown process in the apartment
The decision to turn off the gas in the apartment has its positive and negative sides. The process is long and complicated.
Benefits of switching to electricity:
- There is no danger of explosion in the apartment, on the landing, in the whole entrance.
- Lack of soot. Electric stoves are distinguished in this respect by their cleanliness, do not harm the environment and kitchen items.
- There is no risk of poisoning by gas and its combustion products. Even if liquid spills on the hob, the biggest nuisance will be the release of steam and smoke, but people will not be hurt.
- Ease of maintenance. Electrical equipment does not require such frequent monitoring as gas. This saves money on the services of authorized bodies.
- Reduced risk of fire. There is no open flame, the probability of fire is close to zero.
- Plenty of room for design. The requirements for the placement of electrical equipment are quite loyal. It can be installed with virtually no local restrictions.
Disadvantages of refusing gas supply:
- High energy bills. We'll have to look for an alternative, acquiring modern expensive low-power equipment.
- Danger of electric shock. It occurs during the burning of contacts and the melting of insulation. The danger can only be eliminated by arranging effective grounding.
- Risk of burns to children.They do not see the fire and do not perceive the burner as an object that can be burned.
Due to the prevalence of advantages over disadvantages, an increasing number of citizens refuse gas and switch to electricity.
Expert Advice
Experts in the field of energy and architecture recommend a thorough approach to the issue of refusal from gasification. An omission in the calculations of even a small nuance can cause major complications of a technical and administrative nature. In some cases, the competent authorities may refuse to issue a permit, and remedying the deficiencies will cost too much.
Professionals advise not to dismantle the gas pipes, but to put them into conservation mode. This will provide an opportunity to return to the previously used method of generating energy.
