Benefits for VDGO maintenance

The law on gasification states benefits and assistance to certain categories of people. The disadvantage of the document is that there is no supervisory authority to carry out this procedure. Therefore, each company decides this issue at its own discretion. For us this point is fundamental. We are ready at any time to conclude an agreement for the maintenance of gas equipment in a private home. We work with veterans of the Great Patriotic War for free.

VDGO maintenance: what is included?

Each home has its own system of gas appliances designed and installed, which can be either simple or complex. But no matter what system is functioning, maintenance of gas equipment in private homes involves a whole range of preventive work:

• We check whether the in-house gas equipment is installed correctly in accordance with the standards, and check that it is functioning correctly.
• We carry out gas boiler maintenance.
• We look at the fastenings, whether the joints are hermetically connected, and analyze the integrity of the parts.
• We check the condition of the taps and lubricate them for smooth operation.
• We evaluate the draft in ventilation pipes and chimneys.
• We clean burners and carry out other work.

To order a one-time service or enter into an agreement for maintenance of indoor gas equipment once a year in our company, you need:

• leave a request on the website;
• sign and pay for the contract;
• agree on a time convenient for you.

These measures cannot be carried out on your own without special training and experience. It makes no sense to entrust the maintenance of VDGO to private craftsmen, since their control will have no legal value. Let's take a closer look.

Concluding a contract for the maintenance of gas equipment in a private home is required by law!

If you decide to conclude a contract for the maintenance of VDGO with our company, then one copy will definitely be sent by us to Mosoblgaz. This will mean that your gas equipment is properly maintained in accordance with the law and there will be no risk of gas outages. Your home will always have warmth and hot water, and we will make sure that it all works safely and reliably!

Often, owners of gasified houses in the Moscow region do not understand why a contract for the maintenance of gas equipment in a private house is needed. Government Resolution 549, published back in 2008, states the right of a gas company to turn off gas in the absence of an agreement. The law also states that only a specialized company can carry out maintenance of indoor gas equipment.

It sounds scary, but in fact we are talking about a valid document, signed before the date indicated above and which has not lost force to this day. Having a current VDGO maintenance contract in hand, the owner can sleep peacefully. In case of absence or delay, it’s time to sound the alarm, unless, of course, you yourself are a talented gas worker with 25 years of experience, certified in the best traditions of the gas genre. But, remember about the shutdown... If the owner did not take care of it in a timely manner, the supplier will notify the residents of the suspension of obligations and gas supply.

The decree and the absence of a valid document are not the only reason to conclude an agreement for the maintenance of gas equipment in a private home. Self-preservation and common sense are much more important. Gas equipment is a complex device that, if used incorrectly or in the event of an emergency, turns into a time bomb. Is there anything else that needs to be said about the importance of carrying out competent servicing of a gas boiler and the qualifications of the engineers of the company with which the owners have close gas relations?

It is worth keeping in mind that if you conclude an official contract for the maintenance of gas equipment in a private home, its price will be much lower than the cost of emergency work in the event of a malfunction, which may result from untimely technical inspection.

Maintenance of gas heating boilers in private homes

Servicing gas equipment in a private home covers a wide range of objects, from gas and water supply pipes and corresponding shut-off valves to chimneys and ventilation ducts. But the most difficult and responsible task is the maintenance of gas heating boilers.

Commissioning and maintenance of boilers from different manufacturers have their differences. At the Victoria company, engineers received personal certificates of training completed in all popular representative offices of equipment developers. This confirms that specialists have all the necessary knowledge to carry out service maintenance of gas heating boilers of any brand. Our craftsmen are trained in Mosoblgaz and have advanced training certificates for mechanics, which allows them to work with manufacturers of both imported and Russian production.

High-quality maintenance of gas heating boilers depends on other factors. We use modern diagnostic equipment from Germany: gas analyzers, anemometers, leak detectors. Often in companies, fault checking is carried out at the olfactory level. They came, inspected the boiler, turned on the gas, looked - it worked, great. We adjust the boiler for pressure. We use differential pressure gauges to adjust the gas supply, taking into account local pressure. We adjust the setting using a combustion gas analyzer. If the gas burns completely, there will be no soot or blockages in the heat exchanger and excessive fuel consumption. Proper tuning will reduce fuel consumption by up to 20%. Typically, maintenance of a gas heating boiler takes from one to three hours.

Maintenance of household gas equipment (indoor gas equipment, hereinafter referred to as VKGO) from 01/01/2018. has become ANNUAL

The legal basis for this measure is Government Decree No. 410, adopted on May 14, 2013.

According to the latest changes, Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of September 9, 2017 N 1091 “On amendments to certain acts of the Government of the Russian Federation on issues of ensuring safety in the use and maintenance of indoor and indoor gas equipment”, a contract for the maintenance of VKGO with a maintenance frequency of once a year must be concluded between each homeowner and a specialized organization that will check gas-using equipment.

Also, do not forget that since 2003. Property owners are responsible for the condition of gas stoves, hot water heaters, indoor/in-house heating boilers and other gas-using equipment.

If the owners do not want to enter into an agreement with specialized organizations, they may be subject to penalties by the State Housing Inspectorate, and the gas supply may be suspended.

In connection with the amendments that came into force in Resolution No. 1091 of 09.09.2017. the Region 750 company reports that from 01/01/2018. VKGO maintenance will be carried out annually.

An increase in the frequency of maintenance entailed an inevitable increase in the cost of the service contract (previously, the frequency of maintenance of VKGO was once every 3 years, with the exception of equipment that, according to the manufacturer’s instructions, had exhausted its service life). So, from the new year, the cost of annual maintenance of a gas stove will be 89 rubles 94 kopecks per month (1079.28 rubles per year), and the service, which includes annual maintenance of a gas stove and water heater, will be carried out based on the cost of 209 rubles 88 kopecks per month (RUB 2,518.56 per year).

The VKGO maintenance agreement with the Region 750 company provides for inspection once a year. During the inspection, the specialist checks the condition and operation of all gas equipment in the apartment:

• gas pipelines of an apartment or residential building,
• connected to the gas distribution network,
• gas-using equipment,
• gas meters,
• shut-off valves.

A detailed description of the work for each type of equipment is specified in the contract.

During maintenance, the specialist must:

• present a certificate confirming his qualifications and the right to carry out gas hazardous work;
• visually check the condition of the gas pipelines of the gas consumption network, gas-using equipment, the condition of the painting and fastenings of the gas pipelines of the gas consumption network, the presence and integrity of the casings in places where they are laid through the external and internal structures of buildings;
• check the tightness of connections and shut-off devices of gas pipelines and gas-using equipment;
• operability and lubrication of shut-off devices of gas pipelines of the gas consumption network;
• check the presence of draft in the smoke and ventilation ducts, the condition of the connecting pipes with the smoke duct in gas-using equipment;
• operability of safety automation for gas-using equipment;
• disassemble and lubricate gas valves;
• adjust the gas combustion process for all equipment operating modes.

The agreement also guarantees 24-hour emergency dispatch support based on the Agreement on Emergency Dispatch Support concluded between Region 750 LLC and the Krasnogorskmezhraigaz branch of the State Unitary Enterprise MO Mosoblgaz.

Let's try to figure out what is included in the list of in-house gas equipment (VDGO)?

Our country's gas system is a huge web of gas pipelines, compressor and distribution stations and other installations. Each gasified house has its own gas pipeline. As soon as he approaches the house or “enters” the entrance, the concept of VDGO appears. In apartment buildings, gas equipment “inside the house” is divided into two parts:

• common property (includes risers in the house, taps located in the entrance and the first ones in the apartment, with which we regulate the gas supply to the stove or other heating element);
• private or individual - this is indoor gas equipment (directly a stove, a water heater, a water heater or a heating boiler, as well as connections to all these devices from the first tap in the apartment).

In accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, responsibility for the safety of all in-house gas equipment lies on the shoulders of consumers.

Do I need to sign a maintenance contract?

Do in-house gas equipment need to be serviced? To be honest, today this is not even discussed, because in our country every year people die in domestic gas explosions in residential buildings.

Until the 90s of the last century, in-house gas pipelines and equipment were on the balance sheet of gas distribution organizations. At that time, the apartments were regularly visited by gorgaz mechanics for the purpose of preventive maintenance. These works were included in the tariff, which included payment not only for the gas itself, but also for the maintenance of gas equipment and networks.

In the 90s, it was decided at the federal level that this was not particularly necessary.

Since 2003, supervision over the maintenance of in-house gas equipment (VDGO) has gone out of the control of Rostechnadzor and found itself in “free floating”, and the maintenance and repair activities of VDGO were not subject to licensing.

Since 2004, the State Construction Committee of the Russian Federation approved the “Rules and Standards for the Technical Operation of Housing Stock,” according to which the costs of technical maintenance of VDGOs were excluded from the gas tariff and transferred to the category of services provided under a contract.

With the change in legislation, many companies have appeared on the market that do not have special equipment and appropriate specialists who could efficiently install and subsequently technically service gas equipment.

Over the years, the country received widespread deteriorating in-house gas equipment and more frequent gas explosions in everyday life.

In order to turn the situation around, restore order and protect its citizens, the Government of the Russian Federation adopted Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 549 dated July 21, 2008, which approved the “Rules for the supply of gas to meet the household needs of citizens”, and Order of the Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federation No. 239 dated 06/26/2009 on the “Procedure for maintenance of repairs of in-house gas equipment.”

These regulatory documents placed responsibility for the condition of gas-using equipment on consumers and obliged them to timely enter into contracts for VDGO maintenance and emergency dispatch support with a specialized organization.

Which organizations provide maintenance of gas equipment?

Maintenance of any gas equipment should be carried out by specialized gas distribution organizations that have qualified specialists on staff who can promptly eliminate any problems in gas equipment, using modern technology and equipment, as well as emergency dispatch service. This is a guarantee of the safe use of natural gas in everyday life.

In the Komi Republic, such a specialized gas distribution organization that meets the requirements of the law and has the right to carry out maintenance work on VDGO is OJSC Gazprom Gas Distribution Syktyvkar with branches in Syktyvkar, Yemva, Ukhta, Pechora.

OJSC Gazprom Gas Distribution Syktyvkar, the company's branches perform contractual work for the provision of maintenance services for VDGO, have emergency dispatch services and are duly allowed to carry out this type of activity.

Who enters into a contract for the maintenance of public gas equipment?

The agreement must be concluded by the owner of this gas equipment or, on his behalf, a third party. Depending on the method of managing an apartment building, the VDGO maintenance contract is concluded:

a) management company or HOA;

b) in the case of direct management of the house, based on the decision of the owners, the agreement is concluded by a person authorized by the meeting.

In dormitories and other residential buildings, the premises of which are used by residents under a rental agreement, contracts for VDGO maintenance must be concluded by the owner (balance holder) of the house.

Who enters into a contract for the maintenance of individual gas equipment?

Maintenance of private property located directly in the apartment is the responsibility of the residents.

Maintenance of VDGO. Questions and answers

A maintenance contract for gas equipment installed in your apartment is necessary to check its condition. A gas stove, water heater, and boilers are considered explosive and fire-hazardous household appliances, so regular checks of their technical condition are necessary. The owner of the apartment must take care of concluding such an agreement independently by contacting a specialized company directly. These are necessary in order to ensure the safety of yourself, your family and your neighbors by confirming the serviceability of your gas equipment.

How to monitor the gas equipment located in the apartment?

Every consumer needs to remember that gas is not only warmth and comfort in our homes, but also a serious responsibility for their life, the life of their family and neighbors in the house. That is why Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Ukhta LLC and Gazprom Gas Distribution Syktyvkar OJSC recommend that consumers constantly monitor the condition of the gas equipment installed in the apartment. This is very simple to do - you need to contact your management company or directly to the gas workers to conclude an agreement for equipment maintenance.

If a consumer avoids concluding a contract, what measures can be applied to him?

Based on the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 549 of July 21, 2008. The gas supplier has the right to unilaterally suspend gas supplies if the subscriber does not have an agreement with a specialized organization on VDGO technical maintenance and emergency dispatch support.

How often is VDGO maintenance carried out?

Maintenance of external and internal gas pipelines of the gas consumption network must be carried out at least once every three years.

Maintenance of household gas-using equipment must be carried out within the time limits established by the manufacturer, but at least once every three years. After the service life of household gas-using equipment established by the manufacturer, its maintenance is carried out based on the results of a technical inventory, but at least once a year. (Clause 11, 12 of the Procedure for the maintenance and repair of VDGO).

Work performed under the VDGO maintenance contract

Maintenance of external gas pipelines:

• bypass and inspection of the external gas pipeline route;
• maintenance of shut-off devices on the external gas pipeline;
• checking the condition of painting and fastening of the gas pipeline, the presence and integrity of casings in places where gas pipelines are laid through the external and internal structures of buildings;
• checking the tightness of connections of gas pipelines and fittings using an instrument or soap emulsion;

Maintenance of internal gas pipelines and gas-using equipment:

• visual inspection of compliance of the installation of gas-using equipment and the laying of gas pipelines in the premises with regulatory requirements;
• checking the tightness of connections of gas pipelines, gas equipment and fittings using an instrument or soap emulsion;
• checking the integrity and completeness of gas-using equipment;
• checking the functionality and lubrication of taps (valves) installed on gas pipelines, refilling the stuffing box seals (if necessary);
• checking the presence of draft in smoke and ventilation ducts, the condition of connecting pipes of gas-using equipment with the smoke duct, the presence of air flow for combustion.

Instructing the subscriber on the Safety Rules for using gas at home.

If gas leaks are detected within a year from the date of conclusion of the contract, they are repaired free of charge. The rest of the work is carried out in accordance with the Subscriber’s request and is classified as repair work.

If equipment malfunctions occur that require replacement or repair of equipment elements, the cost of repairs and spare parts is paid by the Subscriber.

Good afternoon
Every month, the gas receipt accrues the fee for the Gazprom DV VKGO. The frequency of VKGO maintenance for slabs that have not expired is once every three years. Why do I pay for VKGO every month? And where should I go to have this service provided if no one comes?

Maintenance of a household gas meter includes:
— external inspection of the metering device and the presence of a seal on the connection of the gas metering device,
— checking the connection of the metering device for leaks,
— checking the functionality and the date of its last verification,
- taking control readings,
— instructions on the safe use of gas at home.
The frequency of PU maintenance is once a year. Payment of charges for the service is made in a lump sum upon completion of work on account - receipts for gas supply services.

What is VKGO maintenance on the receipt and do I have to pay for it?

No one came to my home with such a procedure, but the amount on the receipt for payment is worth it! What does it mean? They take money but do not provide services. Who should I complain to and where should I go?

Thank you very much!

Lawyer's answer:

Hello!

According to clause 8 of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 410 of May 14, 2013 “On measures to ensure safety during the use and maintenance of in-house and in-apartment gas equipment”, technical diagnostic work in relation to in-house gas equipment (VKTO) is carried out by the owners (users) premises in which such equipment is located.

Indoor gas equipment includes - gas pipelines of an apartment building, laid from a shut-off valve (disconnect device) located on branches (drops) to the in-house gas equipment, to household gas-using equipment located indoors, household gas-using equipment and technical devices on gas pipelines, including including control and safety valves, gas control systems for premises, individual or general (apartment) metering devices (clause 2 of RF PP No. 410)

Accordingly, you, as the owner, should be the initiator of concluding a contract for the provision of technical maintenance of VKGO with a specialized organization.

The presence of an agreement on the maintenance of VKGO is a mandatory condition for the provision of gas supply to consumers (Articles 128, 131 of the Rules for the provision of utility services by owners and users of premises in apartment buildings and residential buildings, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 354 of 05/06/2011."

According to paragraphs. “b” clause 80 of RF PP No. 410, the contractor has the right to suspend the supply of gas with prior written notification to the customer in the absence of an agreement on the maintenance and repair of in-house and (or) in-house gas equipment.

Payment for scheduled technical inspection of VKGO can be made either in the form of a subscription fee or upon completion of work, depending on the terms of the concluded contract. If payment for technical inspection is made upon completion of work, but the work is not actually performed, then you need to contact the contractor under the VKGO maintenance agreement with a claim.

It should be noted that payment for equipment repair services is not included in the cost of technical inspection of VKGO and is made separately.

The question was answered by the lawyer of SRO NP "ZhKH-Group" Elena Klimova

Cost and payment procedure

In accordance with the “Methodological guidelines for regulating retail prices for gas sold to the population”, approved by the Order of the Federal Tariff Service of the Russian Federation dated November 23, 2004. 194-e/12 and Information Letter of the Federal Tariff Service No. SN-3765/9 dated June 23, 2005, expenses of gas distribution organizations for maintenance of VDGO since 2006. are no longer taken into account when approving retail prices for natural gas sold to the population. Thus, retail prices for natural gas sold to the population do not currently include the cost of technical, repair and application services for VDGO, therefore the cost of VDGO maintenance services (work) does not depend on the volume of natural gas consumed.

The methodology for determining the cost of services for the technical operation of VDGO is the same for all specialized organizations providing these services on the territory of the Russian Federation. The methodology is based on the “Approximate price list for gas industry services for the maintenance and repair of gas distribution systems”, developed by the leading research and design institute of the gas industry - OJSC GiproNIIgaz, put into effect by the Order of OJSC Rosgazifikatsiya dated June 20, 2001. 35.

The cost of services under the contract is determined based on the list and quantity of gas equipment in the house.

Payment for work performed (services provided) for maintenance of VDGO and (or) VKGO is carried out by the customer, including in the form of a subscription fee, within the period stipulated by the agreement on maintenance and repair of VDGO and (or) VKGO, and if such a period is not established by the specified agreement, not later than the 10th day of the month following the month in which the work was performed (services were provided).

Why do residents of apartment buildings who have chosen the management method of a management organization pay for VDGO maintenance based on the number of meters of the total area of ​​their living space?

In accordance with Article 154 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, the structure of payment for residential premises for a tenant or for the owner of premises in an apartment building includes, among other things, payment for services and work on the maintenance and routine repairs of common property in an apartment building. VDGO refers to the common property of an apartment building, owned by all owners of premises on the right of common shared ownership and intended for use by all residents.

The share of each resident cannot be allocated in kind and is proportional to the size of the total area of ​​the premises occupied by the owner, but to a calculation unit of housing established on the basis of “Methodological recommendations for the financial justification of tariffs for the maintenance and repair of housing stock” (approved by order of the State Construction Committee of Russia 28.12. 2000 303), is one square meter of total housing area.

These recommendations were developed by the State Unitary Enterprise "Center for Standardization and Information Systems in Housing and Communal Services" (TsNIS), performing the functions of the Federal Center for Price and Tariff Policy in Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation, and approved by the Scientific and Technical Council of the Gosstroy of Russia (protocol 01 -NS-31/4 dated October 27, 2000).

Furthermore, in accordance with Art. 156 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, fees for the maintenance and repair of residential premises are established in an amount that ensures the maintenance of common property in an apartment building in accordance with the requirements of the law.

According to Art. 158 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, the owner of premises in an apartment building is obliged to bear the costs of maintaining the premises belonging to him, as well as to participate in the costs of maintaining common property in an apartment building in proportion to his share in the right of common ownership of this property by paying a fee for the maintenance and repair of residential premises. From which it follows that payment for residential premises is made based on the occupied total area (in individual rooms in dormitories, based on the area of ​​these rooms) of the residential premises.

The amount of payment for the use of residential premises (rental fees), fees for the maintenance and repair of residential premises for tenants of residential premises under social tenancy agreements and lease agreements for residential premises of the state or municipal housing stock, as well as for owners of residential premises who have not decided on choosing a method of managing an apartment building are established by local governments.

Thus, the norms of the current legislation regulate the procedure for collecting fees for the maintenance of VDGOs, namely, per one square meter of the total area of ​​living space. These norms are mandatory and do not contain any other option for determining the amount of payment for residential premises.

Why is it worth concluding a comprehensive agreement?

In any case, the contractor under the VDGO maintenance agreement is forced to go into the apartments to service the common property, because The first shut-off and control valves on the branches of the intra-apartment wiring from the risers are located in front of the devices directly in the apartments.

In addition, to the owners (tenants) of apartments in a residential building, in compliance with the requirements of the Rules for the supply of gas to meet the household needs of citizens, approved by the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of July 21, 2008. 549, it will be necessary to conclude individual agreements on maintenance and emergency dispatch support for the VDGO apartment.

The presence of an agreement for the maintenance of indoor gas equipment will not relieve the owner (tenant) of premises in an apartment building from the obligation to pay for maintenance of the general property of the house as part of the receipt for payment for the services of the management organization, which increases the financial burden on the subscriber.

For example, the owner of an apartment with an area of ​​30.5 square meters. m must pay the cost of maintenance services for the VDGO, which is part of the common property in an apartment building, in the amount of 30.5 square meters. m × 0.96 kop.

VDGO maintenance cost

29.28 rubles, as well as additionally, within the framework of a separate agreement, the cost of services for technical, repair and maintenance of indoor gas equipment.

The cost of services under a contract for the maintenance of gas equipment in an apartment equipped with a four-burner gas stove, instantaneous water heater and household gas meter is 62.90 rubles. per month and consists of the cost:

• Maintenance of a luxury gas stove (equipped with electric ignition, automatic safety) – 17.95 rubles,
• Maintenance of instantaneous automatic water heater – RUB 26.60,
• Maintenance of 2 gas taps in front of gas appliances - 11.60 rubles,
• Maintenance of threaded connections of the gas pipeline to the gas flow meter - 4.20 rubles.
• Repair and application maintenance of the apartment - 2.55 rubles.

The total monthly payment will be 29.28 + 62.90 = 92.18 rubles.

The calculation was made in prices valid from 07/01/2017.

It is reliably known from practice that it is impossible to conclude 100% contracts, while potentially the most hazardous apartments (asocial citizens) will remain without maintenance, which may lead to emergency situations that threaten the life and health of not only these citizens, but also their neighbors, since According to statistics, up to 90% of all accidents occur on indoor gas equipment.

In addition, stopping the supply of gas without entering the apartment will only be possible by turning off the risers in the entrances, including those with apartments that have a contract. This will lead to massive shutdowns, which will obviously create social tension. As a consequence, the goal of achieving accident-free operation will largely not be achieved.

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Regulatory document in the Russian Federation in the field of operation of intra-house and intra-apartment gas equipment for individuals and legal entities are Rules for the use of gas in terms of ensuring safety when using and maintaining intra-house and intra-apartment gas equipment when providing public gas supply services, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated May 14, 2013 No. 410.

The safe use and serviceability of VDGO and VKGO during their operation is achieved through maintenance and repair of the specified equipment, carried out on the basis of an agreement concluded between customer And performer, as well as compliance by the parties to the agreement with other requirements stipulated by the Rules for the Use of Gas, approved by resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation.

	VDGO* apartment building		VDGO* households
Area of ​​responsibility	Gas pipelines laid from the shut-off device on the facade of the house to the shut-off valves (including them) on the slopes to the gas-using equipment.	Gas pipelines laid from the shut-off valve (without turning it on) at the descent to the gas-using equipment to the gas-using equipment. As well as technical devices installed on these gas pipelines (gas meters, gas alarms, etc.)	Gas pipelines within the land plot on which the household is located, laid from the point of connection to the gas distribution network to the gas-using equipment. As well as technical devices installed on these gas pipelines (gas meters, gas alarms, etc.)
Customer	Management company, HOA, housing cooperative, or the person responsible for the maintenance of the common property of an apartment building	The owner (user) of a premises located in an apartment building in which gas equipment is located	Home owner
Executor under a maintenance and repair agreement	A specialized organization that has permission to perform technical maintenance of VDGO (VKGO), which has assumed obligations to perform the work provided for in the agreement on the maintenance and repair of VDGO and VKGO **

* — Concepts:

VDGO - indoor gas equipment

VKGO - indoor gas equipment

** - In the Perm region, a specialized organization is Regiongazservis LLC (Subsidiary Dependent Company of Gazprom Gas Distribution Perm JSC).

The owner bears the burden of maintaining the property owned by him, unless otherwise provided by law or contract (Civil Code of the Russian Federation, Art. 210), and is obliged to ensure the proper technical condition of in-house and (or) in-apartment gas equipment, timely conclude an agreement on the maintenance and repair of in-house and (or) in-apartment gas equipment. (clause 21 “k” of the Rules for the supply of gas to meet the household needs of citizens, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of July 21, 2008 No. 549).

Maintenance and repair (MRO) of in-house and in-apartment gas equipment must be carried out by specialized organization, which has, in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Russian Federation, permission to perform such work and includes an emergency dispatch service, within the framework of the agreement on maintenance and repair of VDGO/VKGO (Rules for the use of gas in terms of ensuring safety during the use and operation of intra-house and intra-apartment gas equipment, approved.

Unauthorized connectionTogas pipelines, as well as unauthorized (unaccounted) use gas, if these actions do not contain a criminal offense, entail the imposition administrative fine for citizens in the amount of ten thousand to fifteen thousand rubles; for officials - from thirty thousand to eighty thousand rubles or disqualification for a period of one to two years; for legal entities - from one hundred thousand to two hundred thousand rubles. (Article 7.19 of the Code of the Russian Federation “On Administrative Offences”).

Maintenance of household gas-using equipment is carried out at least once a year (clause 43 “b” of the Rules for the Use of Gas in terms of ensuring safety during the use and operation of indoor and indoor gas equipment, approved.

Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated May 14, 2013 No. 410).

The grounds for disconnecting VDGO/VKGO from gas supply are:

— lack of draft in chimneys and ventilation ducts

— absence of an agreement on maintenance and repair of in-house and (or) in-apartment gas equipment;

— refusal (non-admission of a specialized organization) to carry out maintenance of in-house (in-apartment) gas equipment;

— expiration of the standard service life of intra-house (in-apartment) gas equipment (installed by the manufacturer, indicated in the passport).

(Clause 80 of the Rules for Gas Use in terms of ensuring safety during the use and operation of indoor and indoor gas equipment, approved.

Reflection of VKGO in the rent receipt

Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated May 14, 2013 No. 410).

The contract price is determined on the basis of tariffs for work, calculated in accordance with methodological recommendations on the rules for calculating the cost of maintenance and repair of in-house and in-house gas equipment, approved by the Federal Antimonopoly Service (Clause 40 of the Rules for the Use of Gas in terms of ensuring safety during the use and operation of indoor and indoor gas equipment, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated May 14, 2013 No. 410).

Standard contract for VKGO maintenance

Standard contract for household maintenance of VDGO

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Gas is one of the most in-demand resources, because thanks to it there is hot water, heating in the house, and food is cooked on it. But it should also be remembered that for the safe operation of gas equipment, in order to avoid leaks or explosions, it should be regularly inspected and any problems detected should be corrected.

This should be done by specialists with whom residents enter into an agreement for the maintenance of gas equipment. And the apartment owners themselves and everyone who lives with them and, accordingly, uses gas for domestic purposes, are obliged to familiarize themselves with the rules of its use. Let's figure out what is included in the concept of maintenance, who carries it out and what the payment for maintenance is for the population.

What is included in the maintenance

To prevent and prevent gas-related emergencies in the home, VDGO inspections are necessary. They are carried out by gas services, whose employees inspect intra-house civil defense in apartment buildings and private housing. List of incoming equipment:

• a gas pipeline that is connected to the fuel distribution network;
• system riser;
• shut-off valves that are located on the wiring to individual equipment;
• general counters;
• devices that operate on gas;
• systems for controlling gas pollution in living areas;
• technical devices.

All equipment that is located from the gas distribution network to the residential premises is included in the list of regularly scheduled inspections of in-house gas equipment (VDGO). During this process, specialists determine the condition of the installed gas equipment and the possibility of its further operation. Inspection of gas equipment is regulated by an agreement concluded by the management company with the executive body.

Inspection of apartment equipment (IEI) is carried out by specialized companies on the basis of an agreement concluded directly by the owner of the property with the organization performing the work. The VKGO list includes only those devices that are located inside the apartment:

• household stoves;
• heating boilers;
• water heaters;
• part of the wiring;
• other constipation devices;
• individual metering devices installed in the living area.

The homeowner is obliged to monitor the condition of indoor gas appliances independently. If, nevertheless, he, being a tenant of the living space at the municipality, is responsible for its safety, including for the equipment installed inside the apartment.

Why is a contract needed?

The conclusion of a contract for the maintenance of gas equipment is a bilateral act; depending on the type of equipment being serviced, it is signed between the contractor on the one hand, the management company or the owner of the property, on the other. The owner of the apartment is responsible for gas appliances installed inside the apartment, while the owner is responsible for the communal equipment, which is in charge of the apartment building.

The home owner, who has entered into a maintenance agreement with a gas service company that inspects the equipment, pays for its services independently. By refusing to sign a maintenance agreement and not allowing specialists into the apartment for inspection, residents are putting themselves and their neighbors at risk. The condition of the equipment in the apartment is unknown, and it is impossible to say for sure whether there is a leak or what the likelihood of a household gas explosion is.

The contract for maintenance of civil engineering in the apartment includes the following list of services:

• personal information about the property owner;
• address;
• names of equipment installed in the living space;
• list of works and services performed on the basis of the concluded contract;
• how often inspections should be carried out;
• duration of the agreement;
• cost of services for servicing gas equipment;
• payment order.

The service is provided for a fee in accordance with the price list of the company with which the document is signed. It should be noted that the total cost of the work performed under the agreement will depend on how many units of gas equipment are in the apartment.

Work performed under a service contract

A maintenance agreement is signed with specialized organizations that:

• the type of activity is the supply and distribution of gas in the area where the residential area is registered;
• there is an agreement with;
• the staff is certified according to the profile;
• the activities of the dispatch service were organized;
• Emergency teams have been created.

A written agreement with each apartment owner is a guarantee that all gas equipment located in it is in a condition suitable for further use.

The personnel of the organization with which the agreement is concluded must undergo appropriate certification in a timely manner, which is regulated by legislative acts. After the document has been signed and payment has been made, employees of the service company must inspect and minor repairs to the VKGO, in particular the gas stove, meter and other indoor appliances.

What is included in the list of works under the gas equipment maintenance contract:

• bypass and external inspection of external gas networks;
• checking the casings, paint and fasteners of the external gas pipeline for its integrity;
• control of pipe tightness using special instruments and emulsions.

According to the agreement, employees of the gas service organization, during a scheduled inspection, in addition to the external gas pipeline, must also inspect the internal:

• integrity of equipment and gas networks in the entrances;
• testing the tightness of equipment, fastening points and connections of gas pipelines;
• disassembly and lubrication of taps;
• inspection of smoke and ventilation outlets for functionality;
• instructing residents on the rules for using VDGO and safety precautions.

All types of gas equipment must be installed in accordance with safety requirements and standards. If faulty appliances or parts of equipment are found to be out of order, their repair or replacement is paid by the property owner.

IMPORTANT! During the term of the contract, in the event of a gas leak or depressurization of connections, fees for maintenance and repair work will not be charged.

Filling out the act

After the inspection has been completed, a regulatory document is drawn up in which the obtained data is entered:

• date and address;
• subscriber data;
• Full name and position of those who drew up the agreement;
• assessment of the technical condition of civil defense;
• information about detected faults;
• advice on subsequent operation of gas appliances.

The inspection report must be drawn up in three copies: for the owner of the property, the management company and the organization supplying gas. If during the inspection defects in gas equipment were discovered, the act serves as the basis for prohibiting the use of equipment with defects and limiting its use for residents.

How often to carry out maintenance

VDGO must be checked at least once over a three-year period. The frequency of inspections depends on the standards for each specific device, which are set by the manufacturer. After the expiration of the service life specified in the documentation, the device can be used further if its technical condition allows this.

This can be confirmed or refuted by the appropriate checks, which in this case are carried out with the frequency of one check per year. If the manufacturer does not indicate a warranty period for the use of gas equipment, its maximum probable period of operation is established - 15 years. Gas consumption meters must be changed every 10-12 years.

The cost of a maintenance contract varies depending on the region. Remember that consumers who avoid signing an agreement to have their gas equipment inspected risk being cut off from gas supplies. Therefore, regarding gas and other utilities, do not neglect regular inspections of gas appliances. Not only the ability to use natural gas for domestic needs, but also your safety depends on this.

Gas supply is a type of public service, and nowadays it is difficult to imagine life without gas. But we must remember that gas is a source of increased danger; gas supply to a residential building is often associated with accidents, including casualties.

The causes of accidents are, as a rule, improper operation of gas equipment or its unsatisfactory condition. Currently, the issue of safe operation of gas equipment is very acute, and the improvement of legislation in this area is in full swing. Details are in the article.

Development of legislation on the operation of gas equipment

In Soviet times, the maintenance of gas equipment was generally carried out by gas distribution organizations.

In 1993, the corporatization of gas facilities began (see. Order of the State Property Committee of the Russian Federation dated April 30, 1993 No.  765-r “On the privatization of gas enterprises in the Russian Federation”). At the same time, only gas distribution pipelines were subject to privatization, and in-house gas equipment (hereinafter referred to as VDGO) was not transferred to anyone’s balance sheet, that is, it actually turned out to be ownerless. Nevertheless, gas distribution organizations continued to monitor the technical condition of VDGO, since the gas tariff for the population included the cost of its maintenance. In a difficult economic situation
In the 90s, there was no question of a planned replacement of worn-out intra-house gas networks and gas equipment.

Later in Federal Law of July 21, 1997 No.  116‑FZ “On industrial safety of hazardous production facilities” gas equipment in residential buildings was not included in the list of hazardous production facilities. In addition, in 2003, Safety rules for gas distribution and gas consumption systems, approved Resolution of the Gosgortekhnadzor of the Russian Federation dated March 18, 2003 No.  9 , V clause 1.1.5 which indicate that their effect does not apply to gas equipment in residential buildings. Thus, there is a complete legal vacuum regarding the safe operation of VDGO.

In accordance with Rules and regulations for the technical operation of housing stock, approved Resolution of the State Construction Committee of the Russian Federation dated September 27, 2003 No.  170 ,organizations - balance holders of the housing stock are required to enter into agreements for the maintenance of VDGO with specialized organizations ( clause 5.5.6). However, most municipalities refused to enter into these agreements, citing budget deficits.

With the introduction of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation (03/01/2005), the functions of providing gas to end consumers were transferred to homeowners' associations and management companies, which often, out of savings, hire companies that do not have experience, competent personnel, or the necessary equipment to service VDGO.

It is established that gas supply to a consumer living in a residential premises is subject to proper maintenance and repair of VDGO by a specialized organization ( paragraph 95). At the same time, it is stipulated that in the event of termination (termination) by the consumer of the contract for the maintenance and repair of VDGO, suspension of gas supply is allowed ( paragraph 97).

Numerous accidents, provoked, among other things, by gaps in the legislation on the operation of gas equipment, led to the adoption of another regulatory legal act - Gas supply rules, which regulate relations between gas suppliers and consumers.

Basic concepts of the Gas Supply Rules

In accordance with clause 3 of the Gas Supply Rules VDGO are gas pipelines of an apartment building or residential building connected to a gas distribution network or to a tank or group cylinder installation, providing gas supply to the connection point of gas-using equipment, as well as gas-using equipment and gas metering devices.

The parties to the gas supply agreement are the gas supplier and the subscriber.

Gas supplier - a gas supply organization that is a party to the contract and is responsible for supplying the subscriber with gas of proper quality.

Subscriber - party to the contract obligated to accept the supplied gas and pay for it. The subscriber can be an individual (citizen), including the owner (tenant) of a residential building, purchasing gas to meet personal, family, household and other needs not related to business activities, or a legal entity (management organization, HOA, housing cooperative, housing and other specialized cooperatives) that purchases gas as a communal resource to provide gas utility services to citizens.

Such a scheme of contractual relations for the supply of gas fully coincides with the requirements, according to which the utility service provider is obliged to enter into agreements with RSO for the acquisition of utility resources in order to provide utility services to consumers ( pp. "c" paragraph 49).

Gas supply rules also define the concept "specialized organization" - this is a gas distribution organization that is allowed, in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Russian Federation, to carry out maintenance activities for VDGO and has an emergency dispatch service or has entered into an agreement for the provision of emergency dispatch service services.

Procedure for concluding a gas supply agreement

To conclude an agreement, the HOA or other organization managing the apartment building must send an offer (application for concluding an agreement) to the gas supply organization ( clause 7 of the Gas Supply Rules).

Information that must be indicated in the offer is listed in clause 8 of the Gas Supply Rules. Thus, it is necessary to indicate that gas supply is expected to an apartment building consisting of residential and non-residential premises with such and such an area, such and such a number of owners. You also need to name the types of gas consumption, the composition of gas-using equipment, provide information about the gas meter (if there is one at the entrance to the house); information about citizens who have benefits and other social support measures for gas payments; details of the act on determining the boundaries of the division of property.

In addition, the offer must be accompanied by:

Certified copies of constituent documents;

A representative's power of attorney or other document confirming the representative's powers (for example, a charter for the chairman of the HOA board);

Documents confirming the dimensions of the total area of ​​premises in the house (technical passport);

Documents confirming the number of persons living in the house (certificates);

Documents confirming the composition and type of gas-using equipment included in the VDGO, and the compliance of this equipment with the technical requirements established for it;

Documents related to the gas meter at the entrance to the house;

A copy of the VDGO maintenance agreement;

Documents confirming the provision of social support measures to citizens for gas payments;

A copy of the act defining the property division boundary.

Within a month, the gas supply organization reviews the applicant’s offer and makes a decision ( clause 11 of the Gas Supply Rules). The gas supplier has the right to refuse to conclude an agreement on the grounds mentioned in paragraph 13 document in question:

The applicant lacks VDGO, namely a gas pipeline, gas-using equipment or gas meters ;

The applicant does not have a maintenance agreement for the VDGO;

The supplier lacks the technical ability to supply gas;

Submission of not all documents or inaccurate information.

The contract is concluded for an indefinite period ( clause 14 of the Gas Supply Rules). In case of refusal to conclude an agreement, the gas supply organization sends a reasoned notification to the applicant.

VDGO maintenance contract

Gas supply rules exclude the possibility of concluding a gas supply agreement in the absence of a technical service agreement for VDGO. As noted earlier, a copy of the agreement on VDGO maintenance and emergency dispatch support should be attached to the offer sent to the gas supply organization, and the absence of an agreement on VDGO maintenance is one of the grounds for refusal to conclude a gas supply agreement ( pp. "k" clause 9 And pp. “b” clause 13 of the Gas Supply Rules).

Let us recall that Rules for the provision of utility services impose on the utility service provider the responsibility for maintaining in-house engineering systems. And in this sense Gas supply rules contain no innovations. Nevertheless, it seems that, guided only Rules for the provision of public services, gas supply organizations previously could not refuse gas supplies to management organizations and homeowners' associations. That is why only with the publication Gas supply rules organizations managing apartment buildings began to fuss and urgently began to enter into contracts with specialized organizations.

The increased danger of VDGO plays a key role. The absence of agreements on the maintenance and repair of gas equipment creates a security threat to the vital interests of the individual, society and the state, since the occurrence of an emergency in the VDGO system can entail human casualties, damage to human health, and significant material losses.

Parties to the agreement

The agreement on VDGO technical maintenance and emergency dispatch support is concluded between the subscriber and a specialized organization. The definition of the concept of a specialized organization contains an indication that it must be allowed to carry out activities in the manner established by the law of the Russian Federation. However, this procedure has not been approved ( clause 4 of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of July 21, 2008 No.  549 imposes on the Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federation the obligation to approve the procedure for the maintenance and repair of VDGO). Licensing of VDGO maintenance and repair activities was canceled due to the adoption Federal Law of 08.08.2001 No.  128‑FZ “On licensing of certain types of activities”.

However, according to clause 3 of the Gas Supply Rules a specialized organization means a gas distribution organization. In turn, due to pp. “b” clause 2 of the Rules for the use of gas and the provision of gas supply services in the Russian Federation, approved By Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated May 17, 2002 No.  317 , the gas distribution organization operates the gas distribution system and provides services related to the supply of gas to consumers (the owner of the gas distribution system or the person who has entered into an agreement with the owner for its operation).

As for the subscriber, he is understood as a utility service provider whose responsibilities include concluding a gas supply agreement. Let us note that a citizen can enter into a contractual relationship with a specialized organization only if we are talking about servicing the VDGO of an individual residential building. Even if the owners of premises in an apartment building have elected direct management, the VDGO maintenance agreement must be concluded on behalf of all owners. It is not possible for each owner to conclude an agreement on the maintenance and repair of part of the common property in the house.

Agreement conditions

The procedure for maintaining and repairing the VDGO should bring clarity to this issue, the responsibility for approving which rests with the Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federation. Considering that the maintenance of the VDGO is aimed at ensuring safety and preventing accidents, it seems that the contract should establish a reasonable time frame for the inspection of the VDGO.

Must have an emergency dispatch service or enter into an agreement for the provision of emergency dispatch service services ( clause 3);

Must dismantle gas meters for verification or repair ( paragraph 29);

The right to give opinions on the state of the VDGO ( pp. "c" clause 47);

May take part in the inspection ( paragraph 57).

The relationship between the parties under a gas equipment maintenance agreement is complicated by the fact that VDGO includes both equipment that is the common property of the owners of premises in an apartment building, and property located directly in the apartment of citizens. What to do, for example, if the owner does not allow employees of a specialized organization into the residential premises to check the condition of gas-using equipment and metering devices? There is no provision for the responsibility of citizens, so we can only rely on their consciousness.

Procedure for concluding an agreement

The legislation does not provide for any specifics regarding the conclusion of the agreement in question. It seems that the subscriber must contact a specialized organization with an application, provide the information required by the counterparty, and sign an agreement for a certain period.

What measures should HOAs and management organizations take before signing an agreement with a specialized organization? First of all, the question arises: should we ask for the consent of residents at a general meeting?

By choosing one or another method of managing a house, the owners of premises in the house place their trust in the HOA or management organization. At the same time, the partnership and the management company have the right to independently determine how to manage the house (for example, with which contractor to enter into an agreement). Consequently, the consent of the general meeting to conclude a specific agreement is not required.

Fulfillment of obligations under the contract for VDGO maintenance and emergency dispatch support is associated with certain costs (payment for services under the contract). With any management method, this amount is paid by the owners of the premises in the house. Within the meaning of housing legislation, expenses for the maintenance and repair of common property in the house must be agreed upon with the owners. Thus, for the legitimacy of collecting amounts from residents to pay for the services of a specialized organization, the costs associated with the conclusion and execution of the agreement in question must be approved at a general meeting.

Let us recall that, in accordance with clause 5 art. 46 Residential Complex of the Russian Federation The decision of the general meeting of owners of premises in an apartment building is binding on all owners, including those who did not take part in the voting (or voted against). This means that if the costs for the execution of the VDGO maintenance contract are approved at the general meeting, all owners, regardless of their will, will have to bear these costs.

Where should the incurred expenses be included?

The price of the VDGO maintenance contract is a key condition. There is no need to say much that an increase in gas supply fees by adding a fee for servicing gas equipment to the gas fee may cause a negative reaction among owners who are already burdened with utility bills. In addition, there is no basis for including the cost of maintenance in the structure of the retail price of gas (see. Information letter of the Federal Tariff Service of the Russian Federation dated June 23, 2005 No.  SN-3765/9).

VDGO maintenance is undoubtedly included in the services and work for the maintenance and repair of common property in an apartment building. Consequently, concluding an agreement with a specialized organization will entail an increase in the amounts for this line of the payment document. The increase in expenses in this case must be authorized by the general meeting of owners.

It is not prohibited to include a new line “VDGO Maintenance” in the receipt. Moreover, in the case of concluding a maintenance agreement for VDGO on the exclusive initiative of the HOA or MA, the appearance of a new line in the payment document seems most preferable.

To conclude or not to conclude?

What to do if the majority of owners are against concluding an agreement and do not want to pay the costs that arise?

If management organizations and HOAs on their own initiative enter into a VDGO maintenance agreement, they bear the risk of losses due to the fact that the owners are not obliged to pay them a fee for VDGO maintenance in the absence of a special decision of the general meeting of owners (HOA members). When considering a case in court, partnerships and management organizations should draw the court’s attention to the fact that the supply of gas to an apartment building is excluded in the absence of a VDGO maintenance agreement.

IN Resolution of the FAS ZSO dated May 28, 2009 No.  F04-3101/2009
(7364‑A46-31) it is rightly noted that the management company is obliged to enter into contracts for the maintenance of VDGO in order to avoid creating the threat of a man-made emergency.

Failure by the partnership and the managing organization to conclude a VDGO service agreement threatens with administrative liability for Art. 7.22 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation for violation of the rules for the maintenance and repair of residential buildings and (or) residential premises. The sanction of this article provides for an administrative fine for officials in the amount of 4,000 to 5,000 rubles; for legal entities - from 40,000 to 50,000 rubles. ( Resolution of the Federal Antimonopoly Service of February 24, 2009 No.  А12-15498/2008).

Organizations managing apartment buildings should carry out explanatory work to convey to owners the need to enter into an agreement with specialized organizations for their own safety.

New act - old problems

The absence of an agreement on technical maintenance of VDGO and emergency dispatch support concluded with a specialized organization is one of the grounds for stopping the gas supply ( pp. “e” clause 45 of the Gas Supply Rules, pp. “b” clause 97 of the Rules for the provision of public services). And in the event of a termination of gas supply, the owners of premises in the house have the right to demand that management organizations fulfill their duties in court.

It must be said that the rules governing the procedure and conditions for suspending the execution of a contract conflict with the rules Rules for the provision of utility services regulating the procedure for suspending gas supplies.

For example, a gas supplier has the right to suspend fulfillment of obligations under the contract in the event of non-payment or incomplete payment for consumed gas for three consecutive billing periods (three months) ( pp. “c” clause 45 of the Gas Supply Rules), and the utility service provider has the right to stop supplying gas to consumers if the consumer has a debt to pay for services exceeding six monthly fees ( pp. “a” clause 80 of the Rules for the provision of utility services).

Once again we return to the question of the possibility of using Rules for the provision of utility services to the relationship between utility service providers and resource supply organizations. There is no clear answer. In practice, the issue has not been resolved, but in theory, the utility service provider has the right to demand the establishment of parity, corresponding Rules for the provision of utility services terms of contracts with resource supplying organizations by agreement of the parties, and in the absence of such an agreement - in court (see. Letter from the Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federationdated 13.02.2007 No.  2479‑РМ/07). The existing difficulties caused by competing norms have yet to be resolved by the arbitrators.

In conclusion, I would like to note that big changes are coming in the field of servicing gas equipment. It is expected to return state control over the condition of the equipment. The activities of specialized organizations are planned to be licensed again. It is possible that the powers of the HOA and the MA in the field of servicing the VDGO will be limited. Experts also propose dividing the burden of maintaining VDGO between the owners of premises and the state. To be or not to be such changes - time will tell. But it can already be stated that the gas industry needs updating - both physical and regulatory.

Rules for the supply of gas to meet the household needs of citizens, approved. Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated July 21, 2008 No. 549. We add that the supply of gas for other purposes is still regulated by the Rules for the supply of gas to the Russian Federation, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated February 5, 1998 No. 162.

In the case when the application is submitted for the purpose of purchasing gas to provide utility services to citizens. In this situation, a gas supply agreement is concluded with each owner separately.

On the official website of the Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federation on the Internet, you can familiarize yourself with the draft of this document, as well as the draft Methodological Recommendations for the application of the Gas Supply Rules.

See the article “Supply of utility resources: limitation, termination”, No. 7, 2009.