Replacing a gas stove in an apartment: where to go

In some apartments of our vast Motherland there are gas "pensioners" - stoves, which a long time ago it was time to take a break from work and go to waste. Many citizens have already changed the ancient monsters of 20-30 years ago to modern and convenient models. The rest are still considering whether it is possible to replace the gas stove in the apartment and how to do it right. We will deal with this issue.

Is self-replacement possible?

In the kitchen, a brand-new tile with a gas control function and other bells and whistles is already awaiting, but the old apparatus still stands still and still functions. Can I swap them? After all, you just need to connect one handset and you're done!

However, it is absolutely impossible to do this, which is spelled out in several legal documents at once. Gas is a source of increased danger and a potential threat to the life, health and property of citizens. Therefore, only specially trained employees are allowed to work with it - with the relevant permissions and documents.

For the unauthorized installation of a gas stove in an apartment, you can not limit yourself to just a fine, but get a very real criminal term.

Where to go

In our country, there is an official document called the "Rules for the use of gas in the home." It contains everything that can be done with equipment, and what absolutely can not be done. In particular, it is strictly forbidden to independently replace the gas stove in the apartment with a new one, as well as any work on independent gasification. So the option "shut off the valve - rebuild the hose" does not fit.

In order to replace the old gas stove in the apartment, you will have to contact the appropriate services - in the capital it is called "Mosgaz", in other cities it is also easy to find them - the phones of such city institutions always hang next to all emergency numbers.

Fines for unauthorized connection

Those who decide to conduct an independent replacement of the gas stove in the apartment face a fine - for an individual, its size will be 10-15 thousand rubles. Although this is not accurate, and everything will depend on whether lawyers can prove that it was “unauthorized connection of the highway” (according to Article 7.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses), since the wordings allow different interpretations.

Criminal liability

Also for arbitrariness, you can get a real criminal term. This occurs in cases where, as a result of improper connection, an explosion or spontaneous combustion occurred, which led to the death of people, causing harm to them or their property. Then the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation comes into force. The amount of the fine also increases - based on the damage caused up to 300 thousand rubles. So it’s better not to take risks and do everything according to the rules.

So, we are connected according to the rules. Procedure:

1. Find out the address of the local gas service branch.
2. Write a statement - in the name of the head of the local branch, in which to indicate what needs to be done, for example, replace the stove with a new one, transfer it to a new place or connect to the gas for the first time.
3. Wait for specialists who will evaluate the scope of work and make an estimate.
4. Take an estimate from the gas service workers, sign it and pay.
5. Wait for the work to be completed and take it from specialists.
6. Take from the gas service employees documents on the work performed, for example, on checking the gas stove in the apartment. Check for all signatures and seals.

This procedure removes from the owner of the apartment all responsibility for the security of the connection. Now, for all the problems encountered, the gas service is responsible.

How much does it cost to connect a gas stove in an apartment

The total amount will depend on several factors. Firstly, from the region, since in each city utilities set their prices. Secondly, from how many stages there will be a replacement. You can turn off the old device and put the plug in and only after some time buy new equipment and re-invite specialists. Thus, the final price will be summarized by the results of these two visits. And you can install everything in one day - then the cost of work will be lower.

So how much does it cost to connect a gas stove in an apartment? The amount usually does not exceed 2-3 thousand rubles, even in the most unfortunate combination of circumstances. The average price tag is 1.5-2 thousand rubles.

Is it possible to change to electric

Replacing a gas stove in an apartment with an electric one is possible. But it will be difficult to formalize. First you need to go to the BTI and agree on a redevelopment, because the stove and gas lines are shown on the plan of the apartment. A visit to the Ministry of Emergencies cannot be avoided - they must allow the dismantling of old equipment and the installation of an electric furnace.

In addition, you will have to re-register the power supply traffic. It will be 30% lower than that of the neighbors, and they will have to give permission for this. Signatures must be collected from all over the house and 2/3 of the residents must agree.

If all stages of the quest are completed, then you can conclude a new service agreement, and finally connect the equipment.

The process is long, costly and very burdensome, so once again we repeat the procedure:

1. Write in the Criminal Code or Housing Office a statement stating the intention to replace the gas stove with an electric one. A redevelopment project should be attached to it - it should be prepared in advance.
2. Get permission in the Ministry of Emergencies.
3. Coordinate with UK and Energosbyt the possibility of increasing cable power up to 10 kW. In the presence of a gas stove, it is usually only 5 kW.
4. Collect signatures from residents.
5. Install a new electricity meter.
6. After obtaining all permits, invite gas service specialists to dismantle the old gas equipment.
7. Invite a qualified electrician so that he laid the cable at 380 volts, installed a special outlet, made grounding and installed new machines.
8. Installing an electric stove.
9. Register changes to the BTI.

Advantages and disadvantages of electric stoves

So why replace a gas stove with an electric stove in an apartment? The thing is that the latter have a number of serious advantages:

1. Lack of bulky and unaesthetic branches of the gas pipeline and meter.
2. No harm to the health of residents, as electric stoves do not burn oxygen.
3. Greater functionality. Modern electric stoves are a complete cooker’s device with a choice of thousands of cooking programs, grills, convection and other interesting things.
4. Simple adjustment. A good electric stove has a wide range of temperature conditions with automatic control.
5. Cooking dishes faster.

The disadvantages of these units are that they are very energy-intensive, even the most economical models.Cooking on gas is cheaper, and as a result of a sudden outage, you can stay without a hot lunch.

Free replacement

Replacing and connecting a gas stove in an apartment can be absolutely free. True, such an option is available only in one city of our country - in Moscow. And this is not charity, but concern for fire safety, so funds are annually allocated to replace the old units with new and modern models. At Mosgaz, you can learn how to get in line for a free replacement. Remember that the installation of a gas stove in the apartment should be carried out by specialists. And it is better if they are employees of the corresponding city service. In the case of unauthorized connection of a gas stove in the apartment, you will face a fine, and in some cases - criminal liability.