How to replace a gas meter with a new one. How to legally change a gas meter

For example, this year it is planned to raise the payment for gas by 40%, without a single hint of a tariff reduction ever. The only solution in this situation will be the ability to control the gas flow, and one cannot do without a meter.

Gas meter - strict controller

A household gas meter is a metering device that measures the amount of gas that is supplied by a gas pipeline. It is used both in apartments and in private houses, and the meter is installed, as a rule, for a long period of operation. And when the period of state verification expires, it is necessary to replace the gas appliance, the procedure of which should be taken with great responsibility.

The principle of operation of the gas meter

An invisible gas with which we cook food or heat a room is a mixture that consists of certain components with certain properties. Therefore, the process of calculating this mixture is impossible without the laws of physics.

There are several groups into which gas meters are divided according to the principle of their operation - turbine, rotary, vortex and membrane. In everyday life, gas meters use a membrane and rotary type.

The principle of counting a rotary gas meter is based on the fact that the volume passed through it is proportional to the number of revolutions of the rotor. A portion of gas is taken as a quantitative unit, which is cut off between the rotor and the measuring chamber. The rotor rotates through a mechanical transmission, and information about the amount of gas that has passed is transmitted to the counting mechanism.

The membrane counter is based on the principle of short-term movement of thin membranes. The counting mechanism drives the movement of the membranes, which occurs when the gas mixture enters the chambers of the device.

Gas meter replacement

As already mentioned, the question of replacing a gas meter may arise after the period for its state verification has expired. In general, the procedure is quite complicated, but there are rules that make replacing a gas meter easier, more efficient and faster.

First of all, you should know that the gas meter is a gas equipment (intra-house), but not a gas-using device.

Only specialized organizations should install, repair or replace a gas meter. The Law of November 23, 2009 “On Energy Saving and Increasing Energy Efficiency and on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation” states that only employees of specialized organizations, having received special training, can perform gas hazardous work.

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Therefore, only representatives of the supplier will be able to tell how to replace a gas appliance without violating the rules. Therefore, as soon as the next verification period begins to approach, and it will be necessary to replace the gas meter, you need to contact the organization that provides you with gas and find out the procedure for the procedure.

The procedure for replacing the counter

In order for the gas meter in the apartment to be replaced, it is necessary to submit an application to the organization that controls the in-house gas service. It is necessary to notify in advance the date and time of the replacement of the counter of the one who will perform the services, as well as insist on his mandatory presence during this procedure.

The control of the performer is necessary to write off the readings of the removed and installed gas meters, as well as for further sealing the installed device. The presence of the controller during the replacement of the gas meter will also exclude any possibility of disputes regarding the readings of the removed equipment, its serviceability, as well as the integrity of the seals at the time of its removal. The sealing of a new gas meter is carried out immediately, or no later than 5 working days, the employee performing this service must send his representative to install the seals. Only after that, payment for gas will be made according to the readings of the device.

Each gas equipment, which includes gas meters, has its own period of operation. Most often, the duration of this period is from 8 to 12 years. Thus, meters installed about 10 years ago have already expired and need to be replaced. But there is an option when replacing the gas meter is not necessary, it is enough to remove and send the old device to the laboratory for verification, where a verdict will be issued on the possibility of its further use. Typically, checking an old meter takes no more than three weeks. And payment for the consumed gas during the inspection period will be charged according to the heated area.

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Terms for replacing a gas meter and basic rules

Like any technical equipment, gas meters have a certain service life. It depends on the type and brand of the device. Replacement measures are best taken in advance to avoid delay. We will tell in the article how the gas meter is replaced, when it is changed and what documents you will need.

The procedure for replacing a gas meter in a private house and in an apartment

It is forbidden to change the gas meter on your own. This is done by gas specialists who have the right to carry out work to replace measuring instruments.

Self-replacement of the counter is fraught with serious consequences. Is it dangerous!

How to replace a gas meter? The algorithm will be the following.

Step 1. It is necessary to contact the territorial management company that deals with gas networks. You should write an application and provide the required documents.

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Step 2. Gas service specialists evaluate the technical characteristics for installing the meter in the room. At the same time, attention is also drawn to the supply of gas networks to a private house or apartment.

Step 3. Acquisition of a counter in specialized stores. It is better to entrust this to a specialist who knows exactly which counter to buy. There are many nuances that an uninformed person may not know. You need to clarify the cost of replacing a gas meter with the company that will perform the installation. Experts will be able to announce the price for replacing a gas meter after studying the technical data of the gas pipeline in your home.

Step 4 After the gas meter is replaced, everything should be carefully checked. If the owner is satisfied with everything, it is necessary to sign a certificate of completion.

Step 5. The final stage after replacing the gas meter is sealing. Without this procedure, the measuring instrument cannot be put into service.

When dismantling the old gas meter, the owner should record the latest indicators in order to transfer them to the management company in the future.

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The gas measuring device is installed in accordance with the established requirements. It can be located at a distance of 80 cm from other gas equipment. The height above the floor must be at least 1.2 m.

What documents are needed when replacing a gas meter?

To apply for a replacement gas meter, the following documents will be required:

owner's passport and its copy;
a document confirming ownership and a copy;
gas meter passport or certificate with a copy;
paper with data on the last verification of gas equipment;
a project for installing a gas meter in a residential area with a list of gas consumption points.

In the application sent to the management company, for sealing and putting the meter into operation, you must specify:

passport details of the owner;
contact details for communication;
the estimated date of commencement of the use of the meter;
registration number of the measuring device;
counter model type;
the address where the gas meter needs to be replaced;
the name of the gas company that installed the device;
meter readings before replacement;
date of the next verification.

The Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 354 of 05/06/2011 established the Rules for the provision of public services to owners and users of residential premises.

According to this document, the period for replacing a gas meter in a private house and in an apartment cannot exceed 30 days. During this period, the calculation of the utility bill will take place according to the standard established in your region.

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After the replacement of the gas meter, from the moment the application for sealing is submitted, the management company must contact the owner within three days. If this does not happen, you have the right to contact the housing inspectorate and file a complaint.

How much does it cost to replace a gas meter?

According to the decree of the government of the Russian Federation, the replacement of a gas meter is carried out at the expense of the homeowner. This is because all the equipment in your home belongs to you. And, therefore, the operating costs fall on your shoulders.

This fact is established not only for owners of private houses. Art. 158 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation clearly indicates that the owner of an apartment in an apartment building bears all the costs of maintaining the premises.

Thus, you will have to pay:

purchase of a gas meter;
the work of specialists in removing the gas meter and installing the jumper pipe;
the cost of services for verification and repair of the device;
services for the direct replacement of the gas meter.

The cost of meter replacement services will be determined by specialists on site. The price depends on the complexity of the work, the number of devices, the length of the pipe for the output of the gas meter, as well as on the region of residence and the tariffs of the organization.

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On average, about 15 thousand rubles will have to be paid for the device, and no more than 7 thousand rubles for the services of replacing a gas meter.

All listed expenses are related to the owners of private houses and apartments. If your housing is owned by the municipality, then they must bear all the costs of replacing the gas meter.

Which is better - checking or replacing a gas meter?

If the verification period of your meter is coming to an end, you will also pay for the verification work yourself. Owners consider verification inappropriate for the following reasons:

you have to pay not only for the verification itself, but also for the dismantling, installation and sealing of the meter;
delivery of the gas meter to the laboratory for verification is carried out by the owner independently and at his own expense;
if the measuring device does not pass the verification, it will have to be replaced, but the cost of verification work is paid anyway;
the verification period may take up to three weeks - during this time the owner will pay for gas consumption according to the standard.

Therefore, it is believed that at the end of the calibration period it is much more profitable and faster to replace the gas meter. The interval between verifications depends on the brand and type of measuring device. It can vary from 5 to 12 years.

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What is the service life of a gas meter according to the law, and what to do if it is overdue?

Any measuring device has its own service life. This also applies to gas meters.

It is important to follow the rules and terms of their operation, to do verification in a timely manner. Moreover, it will be made entirely at the expense of the owner of the apartment.

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How to determine?

What is the service life of a household gas meter?

In accordance with Federal Law No. 102 “On Ensuring the Uniformity of Measurements”, Article 13, all measuring instruments must undergo initial verification before commissioning and periodic verification after a certain period of use of the device.

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Moreover, the time is counted not from the moment of installation, but from the date of release.

Any device has a technical passport, which gives its main characteristics, including service life and verification period. For each meter, these values are set depending on the brand and model.

The table shows the following gas meters:

All measuring instruments listed in the table are used for domestic use: they are intended for installation in apartments of apartment buildings.

When choosing, you should pay attention to how many gas appliances the measuring tool will serve: only a stove or a column and a stove.

The price of counters varies from 1500 rubles to rubles. It depends on the calibration period, the country of manufacture and the throughput of the device.

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Only those measuring instruments that have been verified and have a seal on the body should be allowed to be installed.

Verification interval

The calibration interval is the period during which the manufacturer gives a guarantee for the correct operation of the device.

The length of the verification interval ranges from 8 to 12 years.

If it was not carried out on time or there is no new seal, the readings of this device cannot be taken into account for presentation for payment.

Verification must be carried out by special gas services. This procedure is as follows:

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Call a specialist. It must be from the service with which the contract for the maintenance of gas equipment is concluded.
Dismantling the meter and sending it for verification.
Issuance of a conclusion based on the results of verification. There can be two options: recognition as suitable or unsuitable measuring means. If suitable, the device is installed by a specialist in place and sealed. The date of verification is marked in the passport.

If the measuring instrument is recognized as unsuitable for further operation, an act is issued on it on the impossibility of its use. The owner is informed about this.

You can learn about how the on-site verification of gas meters is carried out from the video:

What to do?

If broke

Devices tend to break.

Gas meters are no exception.

Breakdowns can be expressed in the following:

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for electronic measuring instruments - there is no display of digital values on the screen, or they are visible fragmentarily;
for all types - the meter is measured in one place or there is a slight gas leak at the attachment point.

If problems are found, there are several options for resolving them.

If the seal is broken, then in the event of a malfunction by a specialist during a routine inspection, and when called by the owner of the apartment, an act is drawn up on its violation.

According to it, the user of the equipment will have to pay for the last six months of the operation of the meter according to the standards, which, as a rule, are higher. A similar calculation is carried out in those rooms in which there are no installed devices.

If the integrity of the seal is preserved, but the gasman discovered the malfunction during a scheduled inspection, in this case you will also have to pay according to the standard for six months for hiding the faulty equipment. The company that performed the verification will have to send a notification of the recalculation amount within 30 days.

When a malfunction of the measuring instrument is detected by the owner of the apartment and the integrity of the seal is established, the specialist records the fact of the breakdown. In this case, the calculation will be carried out according to the standards only from the date of detection of a breakdown until the date of installation of a new meter.

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If overdue

Responsibility for compliance with the calibration intervals for gas appliances lies entirely with its user.

Every six months, gas service specialists should conduct a scheduled inspection of in-house gas equipment, including meters.

If they find a delay in the verification period, then in this case the amount for the use of gas for six months will be recalculated according to the current standards.

There is no penalty for non-compliance with the deadlines. The amount of payment for utilities will only be increased in connection with the recalculation for the last six months.

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Who installs?

Gas meters should only be installed by licensed professionals. To replace the counter, you must:

Submit an application to the State Unitary Enterprise "Mosgaz" or the "One Window" service for verification or replacement.
Experts check the condition of gas pipes. Prepare an estimate for the necessary work.
The owner of the apartment purchases the measuring instrument at his own expense.
Gas workers install the device and draw up an act of work performed. Before this, the owner of the apartment must consider the place where to mount the meter. At the same time, the requirements must be met: from the floor, the distance for fixing the device is set at least 120 cm, and from the stove - at least 80 cm.
An application is sent to the management company for sealing the device.
Sealing of the measuring instrument is carried out within three days.

Who pays for the replacement?

If the service life of the device has expired, or verification has shown it to be unsuitable for further use, then all costs associated with its replacement are fully borne by the owner of the apartment.

In addition to the cost of the meter itself, its installation will cost from 3000 dorubles. Everything will depend on the complexity of the work performed.

Free replacement is made only to certain groups of citizens:

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WWII veterans;
large families;
low-income, needy citizens.

If a gas meter is installed in your apartment, then you need to independently monitor the onset of its verification interval.

It is worth considering that the countdown is made from the moment the device was released.

If the verification is not carried out on time, or the gas company is not notified about the malfunction of the device itself, then the owner of the apartment will be obliged to pay for the last six months for the use of gas according to established standards, which will be much more expensive.

All costs associated with the installation, replacement and verification of the device are borne by the user of the gas.

For information on whether it is necessary to pay for common house needs under Decree 354, read here.

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Watch a video about the procedure and rules for checking and replacing gas meters:

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The gas meter was previously installed at one subscriber. The verification period did not fit, he replaced it with another one in connection with the reconstruction, and this meter was presented to a neighbor. Does this meter need verification in order to be installed by a neighbor? (Deadline hasn't passed yet)

you sell gas to the consumer, which means that the meter must be yours, because when we buy something in a store, we don’t go to the store with our scales

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Nowadays, it is difficult to imagine a new building without individual gas meters.

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How can they get the meter they want without spending a lot of money, if not for free?

The need for gas meters

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

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A gas meter 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 usage rate varies from region to region. Therefore, companies producing meters are trying to adapt to each region.

Types of gas meters:

The positive aspects of this type of meters are high security, simple design, affordable price from $20 to $100. Negative sides - high noise level, large size, the requirement for frequent rechecking due to the risk of deviation 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 adjustment, repeatability of checks every 10 years, it is convenient to disassemble in case of breakdown or replacement. Price from $35 to $170. Suitable for domestic and industrial use. The negative side is the relatively high price, which will not allow everyone to buy it.

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

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Volume counters 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 every 10 years. The price of such a counter is from $20 to $120.

Negative sides - large size, increased noise level. They are not so easy to acquire and are most often installed at enterprises and factories.

The process of installing gas meters in Russia

The installation of a gas meter is carried out at the expense of the services of gas companies that have all the necessary documents, a license and permission to perform 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 is already installed, the master who installed it must issue the following documents to the client: 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 in a legal manner 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 installation of a gas meter

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 must be paid for by the state.

But in reality, we get slightly different conditions - in order to receive the installation of a meter at the expense of the state, it is necessary to obtain permission, which can take a long time. An alternative option is to purchase a service from a company that specializes in this issue.

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

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

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

The owner is obliged before installation to purchase a meter suitable for his gas supply system and provide it for installation;
The owner is obliged to carry out maintenance of the devices, maintain the integrity and serviceability of the device;
If under the contract there is a division of duties between the meter installer and the owner, the division of duties occurs according to the contract;
The owner can conclude a maintenance agreement with the state, which will remove from him the obligation and responsibility in some cases for the performance of the meter;
If the premises are rented out, the owner monitors the integrity and proper operation, even if this tenant is the state.

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

Pay off all debts on utilities, not only on the provision of gas.
Purchase a suitable meter and make sure it is in good condition before installation in order to protect yourself from marriage;
Prepare the necessary place for installing the counter;
Submit an application for a request to install a meter from the Housing Office;
On the day scheduled for free installation, be present at home and provide the master with the necessary tools, a counter and a place for installation.

In case of breakage of the meter, there will be a free replacement or not

The law prohibits the replacement of a gas meter on your own without the knowledge of the relevant authorities. For this action, the violator faces from 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, it is necessary to 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 last readings are recorded on the old counter. Unsealing the old counter and sealing the new one should only be done by the master, who will record these actions in his journal.

How to protect yourself from fraud by the master

In conclusion, I would like to tell you 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 shouldn't differ much.

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How often is a gas meter changed?

To find out when to change the gas meter, you need to look into the meter's passport, the service life is written there (for example, on mine it is ten years). Again, depending on the model, verification is carried out (once every five years usually, sometimes every three years, depending on the model of the meter). In general, you don’t have to worry about this, when the time comes, you will be sent a notification that it’s time for the meter to be verified (it comes with a receipt, there is also a phone number to call). When this very notification came to me, I called, the next day specialists came, removed my counter, put their own, exactly the same, and about a month later they changed places back. If the meter has not passed verification, then they draw up an act (I know this for sure, because the neighbor had such a problem), in fact, that's all, after the act you will have to buy a new meter. To summarize, there is no point in worrying about the timing, the gas industry will remind you. Usually the service life is ten years, but if the verification passes, then they can increase it.

There is no need to confuse the verification of a gas meter and its replacement, verification can be once every 5 years and once every 10 years, after as long as it is established by regulatory enactments.

The replacement of the gas meter is carried out in two cases, either its malfunction detected during operation or verification, or by the end of the accrual resource dial - usually, no counters are launched for the second round!

Therefore, we can safely say that the gas meter is not changed at all, since they rarely break, and the dial resource is enough for a very long time.

The period during which a gas meter is considered "working" is set by the manufacturer of this meter. The so-called product warranty. This period is prescribed in the passport of the technical device (in our case, a gas meter). As a rule, this period varies from 5 to 12 years. However, this does not mean that the counter is necessary. Enough to just check. Of course, not on our own, but by specialists. A full service life with proper operation can reach years.

It is necessary to notify in advance the date and time of the replacement of the counter of the one who will perform the services, as well as insist on his mandatory presence during this procedure. The control of the performer is necessary to write off the readings of the removed and installed gas meters, as well as for further sealing the installed device. The presence of the controller during the replacement of the gas meter will also exclude any possibility of disputes regarding the readings of the removed equipment, its serviceability, as well as the integrity of the seals at the time of its removal.
The sealing of a new gas meter is carried out immediately, or no later than 5 working days, the employee performing this service must send his representative to install the seals. Only after that, payment for gas will be made according to the readings of the device.

Technical conditions for installing a gas flow meter The main requirements for the pipe supply and 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 Gorgas with copies and original documents attached:

The passport;
A project for installing a meter in housing, indicating points of gas consumption;
Technical passport for the device, certificate;
Contracts for maintenance and performance of work.

Advice! Ask the maintenance department in advance which meter is better to buy and how quickly it can be sealed after installation.

For domestic purposes, membrane and rotary systems are used. The meter class is selected depending on the amount of gas consumed.

Gas meter replacement, rules and features

After that, it is necessary to take all the necessary documents from him (the act on the installation work, the contract and the act on putting the device into operation).

After that, you need to contact the management company with an application and the necessary papers for sealing the meter. This procedure is carried out within 3 working days. If the Criminal Code has violated the deadlines, a citizen can file a complaint with the housing inspectorate.

For example, two points of consumption can be connected to a g4 gas meter with a volume of "eaten" gas up to 4 cubic meters per hour. On the g6 gas meter, you can "hang" two consumers with a flow rate of 6 to 10 cubic meters of gas. It will not be superfluous to check the service life of a 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 the State Standard, 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 in Law No. 102-FZ.

The obligation to monitor the timely verification of the device, as well as to replace the gas meter in the event of a breakdown, rests with the gas consumer and at his expense. If you do not do this before the end of the calibration interval, this will be revealed and forced to do by the Gorgaz inspector.

Gas meter: installation, replacement, verification

Law on the replacement of gas meters

Law on the replacement of gas meters Replacement of a gas meter in private homes Necessary measures for the replacement of gas equipment:

Project documentation, which can be ordered from a specialized company.
After consultation with the gas supply organization, the owner is obliged to independently purchase a meter of a certain brand, as well as pay for the design services of its installation.
Payment for the dismantling of the previous equipment.

How much does the installation cost The cost of installing a gas meter varies between 900-3000 rubles, depending on:

the complexity of the work performed;
type of work;
counter brands;
place of its installation (apartment or private house).

And what will happen if the meter is not changed, will gas become more expensive without this device? Read: gas tariffs for the population of the Russian Federation; board with and without meter.

Do I have to pay to replace the meter?

On average in the country, the cost of replacing a meter is in the range of 3-4 thousand rubles. List of required documents for filing an application In order to order the installation of a new meter, you must provide the following list of documents:

passport of the owner of the house (in its absence, it is permissible to use another document identifying the person);
technical passport of the meter;
documents confirming the rights to real estate (purchase / sale agreement, house book, etc.);
if the applicant rents a house, then a lease agreement is provided;
technical plan of the building;
application (written drafting in free form is acceptable);
approved house gasification project.

Important: the application must indicate all the characteristics of the device (serial number, model, etc.).

Rules for replacing a gas meter in a private house in 2017

Attention

In case of debt, pay the debt so that the amount in the account is zero. Before turning on the device, the last readings are recorded on the old counter. Unsealing the old counter and sealing the new one should only be done by the master, who will record these actions in his journal.

Burn with fire

It is not necessary to pay the entire amount at once, you can pay in installments over 5 years as part of monthly gas payments. However, gas supply companies failed to cope with the task. “A significant part of organizations do not have the funds necessary to finance the installation of meters and to provide installments,” the explanatory note to the document says. Another nuance is that in Russia there is simply not the required number of metering devices yet, production cannot cope.
At the moment, 185,000 gas meters have been installed, and more than 800,000 houses are in the queue. “The Russians received additional time to voluntarily make a decision to connect metering devices,” Alexander Kozlov explained.

Gas meter replacement law

The federation is carried out on the basis of the readings of gas, electricity and water meters. Any measuring equipment has its own specific life, after which it must be replaced. In addition, in some cases, when, after the next verification, the device is declared unusable, a new one is also installed to replace it. The replacement of the gas meter is carried out in accordance with such rules, and is carried out in accordance with the established law. Grounds for replacement and the need to pay for the operation According to government decree No. 824 of 09/19/2013, a gas meter can be replaced for the following reasons:

After the expiration of the service life (operation) of the device;
In the event that the meter has not been verified.

One of the main issues that concern our citizens is whether it is necessary to pay for the verification or replacement of a gas meter.

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Free replacement of gas meters: myth or reality Important The new federal law has already come, as reported by the State Committee. Based on this amendment and the new draft law, the life of gas consumers is somewhat facilitated exclusively by gas stoves.

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

How can they get the meter they want without spending a lot of money, if not for free?

The need for gas meters

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

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

The volume of gas is measured in cubic meters, and its usage rate varies from region to region. Therefore, companies producing meters are trying to adapt to each region.

Types of gas meters:

The positive aspects of this type of meters are high security, simple design, affordable price from $20 to $100. Negative sides - high noise level, large size, the requirement for frequent rechecking due to the risk of deviation in the readings. This is an excellent budget option for the average citizen of the Russian Federation.

Negative sides - large size, increased noise level. They are not so easy to acquire 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 perform such work.

Is it possible to get a free installation of a gas meter

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 must be paid for by the state.

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

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

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

The owner is obliged before installation to purchase a meter suitable for his gas supply system and provide it for installation;
The owner is obliged to carry out maintenance of the devices, maintain the integrity and serviceability of the device;
If under the contract there is a division of duties between the meter installer and the owner, the division of duties occurs according to the contract;
The owner can conclude a maintenance agreement with the state, which will remove from him the obligation and responsibility in some cases for the performance of the meter;
If the premises are rented out, the owner monitors the integrity and proper operation, even if this tenant is the state.

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

Pay off all debts on utilities, not only on the provision of gas.
Purchase a suitable meter and make sure it is in good condition before installation in order to protect yourself from marriage;
Prepare the necessary place for installing the counter;
Submit an application for a request to install a meter from the Housing Office;
On the day scheduled for free installation, be present at home and provide the master with the necessary tools, a counter and a place for installation.

In case of breakage of the meter, there will be a free replacement or not

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

Before proceeding with the replacement, it is necessary to 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.

How to protect yourself from fraud by the master

In conclusion, I would like to tell you 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 shouldn't differ much.

Any homeowner is interested in the quality work of a gas meter.

If you do not replace a faulty device on time, you will not be able to rely on the readings of the device, and paying according to state standards is expensive.

Like all technical devices, gas equipment has a certain period of operation.

To avoid delay, it is better to take measures in advance to replace the gas meter.

According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, art. No. 4871-1 of 1993 "On Ensuring the Uniformity of Measurements", gas consumption meters should be delivered in a timely manner for verification. This is the responsibility of the equipment owner.

It is forbidden to change the gas meter on your own. The procedure should be carried out by specialists who have the right to carry out work to replace gas equipment.

In the safety requirements or in the instructions for labor protection, the performance of gas hazardous work must be entrusted only to workers with special training and proven qualifications. It is also forbidden to replace the battery yourself by the gas service.

If the nutrient element has sat down, then the master removes the seal, after loading the readings into the database before work. After removing the housing cover, the specialist carefully removes the electronic board with the battery and loads a new one in its place.

If you still decide to replace it yourself, then after the procedure you still need to call the wizard to install a new seal.

The life of the meters depends on the manufacturer, on average from 12 to 20 years. The state has set the service life of the device - 20 years.

The need to replace the device may arise if its service life or verification period has expired. The service life of the device depends on the type and brand of the meter.

Types of gas meters:

Who pays for the replacement? Replacing a gas meter in an apartment and apartment buildings is at the expense of the owner of the living space, since it belongs to you. Operating costs must also be paid by the owner.

If the gas meter is located outside the apartment (for example, in the basement), then all measures to access the device should be carried out by municipal services and completely free of charge, since in this case none of the residents acts as the owner of the device.

The subscriber is responsible for:

performance of the gas meter;
correctness of indications;
verification payment;
delivery of the device for verification.

Necessary measures to replace a gas meter in a private house, rules in 2020:

In the territorial management company, you must provide documents and write an application.
It is necessary to order project documentation from the gas supply organization.
Experts evaluate the technical characteristics and supply of gas networks to an apartment or a private house.
The subscriber must independently purchase a gas meter of a certain brand after consultation with a specialized company, as well as pay for the design of its installation.
The owner of the equipment must pay for the dismantling of the old device.
After replacing and checking the gas meter, a certificate of completion should be signed.
Sealing.

When dismantling the old device, the subscriber needs to record the latest indicators and transfer them to the managing organization.

According to Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 354 of 2011 and the Rules for the provision of public services, the period for replacing a gas meter in an apartment and in a private house should not exceed 30 days.

The calculation of the utility bill for this period will be made according to the standard established by the state.. After replacing the device from the moment of filing an application for sealing, the managing organization must contact the subscriber within 3 days.

Many subscribers are interested in whether it is necessary to pay for the replacement of a gas meter? The cost of installing a meter is 900-3000 rubles and depends on:

type of work and its complexity;
brand of the device;
meter installation locations (apartment or private house).

The cost of replacing the device must be clarified with the company that produces the installation.. The cost of the work is announced by specialists after studying the technical data of the gas pipeline.

The price depends on:

organization's tariffs;
region of residence;
number of devices;
the complexity of the work;
the length of the pipe for the output of the device.

You should pay:

purchase of a device;
the work of the master to remove the device and install the jumper pipe;
meter replacement services;
verification and repair of equipment.

The cost of replacement varies from 1,000 to 15,000 rubles, depending on the region and city. The average price for the service is 3-7 thousand rubles. If you decide to act on your own, then you will be fined for unauthorized connection of gas.

What documents are needed to replace a gas meter:

passport of the owner of the property and its copy;
certificate of ownership;
passport or certificate for the meter and other gas appliances;
a document with data on the last verification;
house plan;
a project for installing a device in a house listing gas consumption points;
agreement on technical VDGO.

Check or replace?

If the service life of your measuring device is coming to an end, then the verification of the device is also paid by the owner.

Many owners consider this procedure inappropriate because:

you have to pay not only for verification, but also for the dismantling and delivery of equipment to the laboratory for verification;
the subscriber also pays for the installation and sealing of the device;
the verification period lasts up to 3 weeks, gas consumption must be paid according to the standard;
if the equipment does not pass verification, then it will have to be replaced, while paying the cost of verification work.

Thus, it is much faster and more profitable to replace the gas meter.