Do you have a gas stove installed in your kitchen or have you moved into a new building and are just waiting for it to be connected? Agree, fumes and a lack of oxygen in the kitchen are not the best aspects of using it, and an open fire creates a danger, especially if there are children in the house.
When buying an apartment, you get a ready-made solution - either a gas or an electric stove, and it seems that this cannot be changed. But this is not so, it is quite possible to abandon gasification, and we will help you with this.
In this article, we will look at the reasons for refusing gas supply, how to turn off the gas in an apartment, what documents and authorities need to be involved, whether it is worth doing, and also how to switch from a gas stove to an electric one.
Is it possible to switch from gas to electricity?
It is possible to refuse gas and switch to electricity in the entire house only after a unanimous decision has been made by all its residents. But even if such a decision is made, it should be taken into account that in order to turn off the gas in the entire house, it will be necessary to reconstruct the in-house power supply and hot water supply systems (if gas water heaters are installed in the building). Replacing the power supply system is necessary due to increased loads. If an electric stove with an oven is installed in every apartment in a gasified building, the load on the networks will increase, and the system may simply not be able to withstand it.
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At whose expense is the power cable in the house replaced?
According to Art. 39 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, owners of premises in an apartment building bear the costs of maintaining common property. The power cable also belongs to the common property of the residents. Therefore, it must be changed at the expense of the common funds of the owners. As a rule, these are funds for major repairs.
Replacement of electrical wiring can only be carried out by licensed organizations. The owners will have to negotiate with power engineers so that specialists will replace the power cable throughout the entire house and draw up a report on this. The cost of the work is determined by its complexity and labor intensity.
Is it possible to change a gas stove to an electric one in a separate apartment?
It is possible, but such changes relate to redevelopment and must be approved by the relevant authorities with the issuance of official permission.
To install an electric stove in an apartment, several conditions must be met:
- write an application to the management company about changing the device;
- contact the power grid (in Moscow JSC Mosenergosbyt) to agree on the possibility of installation and connection (clause 1.7.1. Rules and regulations for the technical operation of the housing stock).
If it turns out that the house’s electrical network may not be able to withstand the load from the operation of the electric stove, it will be necessary to install new wiring to the apartment. As a rule, in houses where gas stoves are installed, the permissible load on the electrical network is limited. When replacing a gas stove with an electric one, even the connected power may not be enough to install a standard four-burner stove. Therefore, the owner can install a stove with lower energy consumption (for example, a two-burner stove (2-2.5 kW each).
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What is needed to turn off the gas not in a separate apartment, but in the entire house?
The procedure for turning off gas in an apartment building consists of several stages:
1. Obtaining the consent of all residents. The decision is made at a general meeting and is confirmed by a protocol in which all citizens registered in the house sign.
The minutes of the general meeting (starting from March 05, 2021) have a complicated form. The document should be provided to the resource supply company.
2. Next, you need to develop design documentation and obtain permission for redevelopment. Project documentation is developed by an organization with SRO approval (certificate of admission to construction or design work). The redevelopment project with the abandonment of gasification will also need to be pre-approved by the gas supply company.
3. The project will need to be shown to the company that supplies gas to the apartment, and permission must be obtained from them as well. Or you will need to attach Mosgaz’s consent to carry out such work to the package of documents.
4. If the allocated power is not enough, residents can contact the energy sales office at their place of residence and find out how much it is possible to increase the power output. If it turns out that a large load is impossible, then you will have to negotiate with power engineers about laying a new power cable.
6. After approval from the gas service and power engineers, gas appliances are dismantled. To disconnect an apartment from gas supply, you must leave a request on the Gorgaz website. Employees will draw up a sketch for cutting the gas pipeline, issue an invoice and conclude a contract for the work. The cost of work is calculated on the basis of territorial estimate standards.
7. After dismantling the gas equipment and installing electric stoves, it is necessary to conclude and sign an agreement with the management company and the resource supply company (energy sales) on payment, maintenance and servicing of the building, which has received a new status.
According to Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy Valery Vasilyev, it is difficult today to transfer apartment buildings from gas supply to electricity, primarily for financial reasons. As the senator noted, in Khakassia alone, a region with a low population density, this will require 100 million rubles. According to Vasiliev, it is more expedient to upgrade gas networks and strengthen control over the operation of gas equipment.
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Is it possible without approval?
Replacing the stove yourself is considered illegal and is fraught with many problems. Imagining the future troubles, many decide to take the easy way out by turning off the tap on the gas pipe and replacing the stoves (from gas to electric) on their own. Do not forget that such arbitrariness is considered illegal and can bring many problems. In the future we expect:
- the possibility of a loose valve fit and gas leakage;
- fire of wiring in case of excessive load on the electrical system;
- the difficulty of selling an apartment in the future without the appropriate documents for redevelopment;
- responsibility for independent dismantling and arrangement in apartment buildings.
Fines have been established for illegal changes in housing layout; the minimum penalty is 2,000 rubles . In the event of a switchboard fire due to the fault of the electric stove installer, in addition to monetary sanctions, you will need to replace the wiring and pay for repairs. In case of fire or explosion of domestic gas, criminal liability is provided.
If you decide to replace a gas installation with an electric one, you should not be afraid of contacting special bureaus. After all, home improvement is done for many years.
Advice! If someone does not have time to run through the authorities, they can entrust this matter to a knowledgeable specialist. A knowledgeable lawyer will quickly resolve all issues and sign the necessary documentation.
In what cases is it impossible to switch from gas to electricity?
Switching from gas to electricity is problematic in dilapidated houses. Installing new electrical equipment may weaken the supporting structures. Difficulties with replacement may also arise if the local substation is unable to cope with the additional load that will arise if you turn off the gas and connect a house equipped with powerful electric stoves. In such cases, the project is simply not approved. To find out the allocated power, you need to contact the operating organization (in Moscow and the region - this is Mosenergosbyt OJSC).
Pros of redevelopment
Comparing electric and gas stoves, you can identify many advantages of the first option. Modern electric stoves are very convenient to use - with their help you can prepare not only food for every day, but also culinary masterpieces of particular complexity. By replacing a gas device with an electric one, you will also notice other advantages.
- There are no pipes and a huge gas meter that do not add ambience to the interior of the kitchen.
- According to health officials, the electric stove is safer for the health of users. During its operation, oxygen is not burned out of the air in the room, so you can install a less powerful exhaust system.
- A very convenient and practical oven with grill installation, which has more functionality. It is easy to clean; there is no need to check whether the burner has gone out to prevent a dangerous accumulation of the gas mixture inside the device.
- Simple adjustment of cooking temperature conditions - this process in electric stoves is supported by automation.
- All dishes are prepared faster and with excellent quality.
How much power is needed to install an electric stove?
Each apartment in a multi-storey building is allocated a certain power, in the presence of a gas pipeline - 5 kW, and in a house without gas supply - up to 10 kW. Accordingly, due to the increase in electricity consumption, it will be necessary to install new wiring and install a special socket for the electric stove (Resolution of the State Construction Committee of the Russian Federation dated September 27, 2003 N 170 “On approval of the Rules and Standards for the Technical Operation of the Housing Stock” clause 5.6.19). If this is not done, the wiring will catch fire due to the increased load.
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Replacement procedure
Once all permits have been received, you can begin replacing the hob. First of all, the apartment is disconnected from the gas main, then a special 380 V cable is supplied to the location of the new equipment and the socket is installed. That's it, now you can finally connect an electric or induction hob (stove).
You should not try to replace equipment yourself, trying to save money. To ensure that everything is done professionally, it is better to use the services of qualified specialists (gas workers and electricians). Only in this case can you and your neighbors be confident that the new devices are connected correctly and are safe. Upon completion of the work, do not forget to draw up a certificate of completion of the reconstruction with the housing inspectorate.
