Transfer gas pipe in an apartment is a very responsible matter, therefore, without the appropriate skills and training, it is not recommended to perform it on your own. The work of hired specialists, for sure, will cost a lot, however, the payment for your security will not be so big.

Let's consider some aspects and nuances of transferring a gas pipe so that you can roughly navigate this matter and be able to predict whether, for example, a pipe can be moved to one place or another in your apartment, or only to some specific one.

Description of the procedure for transferring a gas pipe in an apartment

Instructions for transferring the gas pipe

Transferring a gas pipe for a professional is a simple procedure and is performed as follows:

1. The gas cock blocks the access of gas going to the apartment.
2. The gas pipeline is purged in order to remove the remaining gases from it.
3. At the junction with the gas pipeline, an unnecessary pipe is cut off and the resulting hole is welded.
4. A hole is drilled in a suitable place and a branch from a metal pipe is welded to the main gas pipeline.
5. A faucet is mounted to the outlet and a tap is made to the stove and, if necessary, to other household appliances by means of threaded connections.

Household appliances are connected to the gas outlet by means of a flexible bellows hose no more than 2 m long. Perhaps this length will be enough so that the transfer of gas pipes in the apartment is not required.

1. Before connecting the appliances, the installed gas cock and the new gas pipe with a welded joint are checked for leaks.

Working with gas requires a special permit, which is obtained by specialists who undergo an annual test to confirm their respective qualifications.

What to do if you need to move the gas pipe

Before you move the gas pipe in the apartment, you must contact the gas service organization at the place of residence and write a statement about the need to move the pipe.

Will arrive at your place of residence Technical Specialist and examine the conditions and say whether it is possible to move the gas pipe in your case, conduct necessary calculations and make an estimate. Sometimes it may be necessary to create a new technical plan premises, taking into account the ongoing transfer.

After payment for the call and work at the cash desk of the organization, the day of arrival of the masters will be appointed.

Upon arrival at the gas organization, at the same time ask them if they have certification for this type of work.

Such information must be provided upon request.

Upon the arrival of specialists, verify their qualifications by checking the availability of certificates and the dates of the last recertifications, only after that allow them to perform work. After the transfer of the gas pipe is carried out, the gas workers are required to leave an act on the work done and make an appropriate mark in the gas passport of the premises.

SNIP rules for the location of the gas pipeline system in the premises

The distance of a gas pipeline laid in the floor or openly indoors to building structures, pipelines for other purposes ( , ) and technological equipment should be taken taking into account the possibility of inspection, repair and installation of the gas pipeline and the fittings installed on it.

At the same time, gas pipelines should not cross ventilation grilles, door and window openings.

Between the gas pipeline passing through the wall and the means of wired broadcasting and communication, the minimum distance is determined in accordance with the safety regulations provided for when working with cable lines of wired broadcasting and communication.

Between the gas pipeline and power supply communications passing inside the premises, the minimum distance and the possibility of crossing are determined in accordance with the PUE.

The laying of a gas pipeline in residential buildings is provided at a height of at least 2.2 m from the floor level and the bottom of the gas pipe, if there is thermal insulation on the pipe () - to the bottom of the thermal insulation.

Fastening of openly laid gas pipelines to walls, ceilings and columns in buildings is carried out by means of brackets, hooks, clamps, hangers, etc. The distance between the gas pipeline fasteners must be determined in accordance with the requirements of SNIP No. 2.04.12-86.

The laying of a gas pipeline transporting wet gas assumes a slope of at least 3%.

If a meter is installed, then a slope must be provided from it.

The vertical gas pipeline at the intersection with the building structure must be laid in a case. The space between the case and the gas pipeline must be filled with tarred tow, rubber bushings or other kind of elastic material.

The end of the case should protrude at least 3 cm above the floor level, and its diameter should be taken from the calculation that there is an annular gap of at least 5 mm between the case and the gas pipeline with a pipe diameter of up to 32 mm, at least 10 mm - with a larger diameter of the gas pipeline.

Indoor gas pipelines, including those laid in channels, require painting. Painting should be carried out using waterproof paint and varnish solutions.

Gas burners and gas appliances are usually connected to the gas pipeline by means of a rigid connection.

It must be remembered that in any case, when working with gas pipelines, there is a risk of accidents, therefore, if the transfer of a gas pipe in an apartment is planned only for the sake of increasing the ergonomics and attractiveness of the room, it is better to refuse it.

If you still decide to take such measures, carry out installation work better with a minimum number of family members in the apartment.

One of the most important conditions for comfortable living in a house or apartment is the presence of gas. However, every year the requirements for comfort in their own housing are increasing - in addition to the gas pipeline, the owners also want communications not to make a negative contribution to the design of the premises, including the kitchen.

To achieve good looking gas pipeline without disturbing its performance, many owners carry gas pipes in the kitchen. About how to change the gas pipe in the kitchen correctly, and will be discussed in this article.

Rules for the operation of gas pipes

There are a number of requirements for gas pipes installed in the kitchen, the observance of which ensures the safe operation of all appliances that use gas (mainly for gas stoves).

The rules for operating gas stoves in the kitchen are as follows:

• The minimum ceiling height required to install a gas stove is 2.2 meters (in the case of sloped ceilings, this rule must also be observed, so you will have to look for a place with a suitable height);
• The kitchen must have an opening window so that, if necessary, it is possible to repair the gas pipeline in the daytime without turning on the lighting (however, a separate ventilation system will not be superfluous in the kitchen);
• The distance from the plate to the opposite wall cannot be less than 1 meter;
• All kitchen surfaces made of combustible materials must be covered with a layer of plaster to prevent fire;
• You can use the stove only if the kitchen is separate from the corridor and is separated from it by a door;
• Gas pipes in the kitchen are bred in such a way that there is a distance of more than 7 cm between the stove and the walls;
• The gas pipeline can be connected to the stove only at the height where there is a connecting fitting;
• A tap that allows you to shut off the gas should be located at a height of 1.5 meters from the floor level and 20 cm from the stove;
• When installing the stove, heat-resistant flexible sleeves can be used, which are changed in accordance with the recommendations described in the documentation attached to the product.

These rules, by and large, relate to the connection gas equipment to the already installed pipeline. However, if it becomes necessary to move the gas pipe, then these rules will still come in handy in order to plan the further location of objects in the kitchen. About the same, how to move the pipes in the kitchen, we will go further.

Requirements for the gas pipeline in the kitchen

You can only move a gas pipe in accordance with a number of rules and regulations aimed at the normal operation of the system, its safety and accessibility if necessary.

All norms of the gas pipe in the kitchen must be performed in this way:

• Gas pipes must not be laid so that they pass through doors or windows;
• The gas pipeline must not be passed through the mine ventilation system;
• During installation, it is necessary to equip the system in such a way that the pipes can be freely accessed at any time;
• Flexible sections of gas pipes should have a length of no more than 3 meters;
• The gas pipe must be at least 2 meters away from the floor;
• The joints of pipe sections should be as rigid and tight as possible;
• Gas pipes must be coated with paint;
• At points where pipes pass through walls, a special building case should be equipped.

Following these rules, you can get a reliable and safe gas pipeline. In addition, there is another simple rule that is difficult to forget, but it won’t hurt to remind you once again - before moving the gas pipe in the kitchen, you must definitely shut off the gas flow in the pipes.

How to move a gas pipe - rules and regulations

The final decision on how to carry out the transfer of gas pipes in the kitchen, and whether this can be done at all, is made by the relevant services. The homeowner can himself draw up a project for the redevelopment of gas communications, but it will be approved by specialists who know for sure whether the implementation of such a project is possible and how much it will cost.

The procedure for issuing a permit to move a gas pipe is as follows:

1. First you need to contact the gas service operating in the region. Usually you have to run around a lot of doors to find the right one - but this is a normal practice, which, with a certain perseverance, will certainly give a result.
2. The gas service will definitely issue a sample, according to which you need to write your own statement about the desire to change or move gas pipes. On the basis of this document, the arrival of a specialist of the corresponding profile will be possible. Note that tapping into a gas pipe under pressure is performed in the same order.
3. Then the master should come, who will consider the drafted project, take into account all the nuances of the already existing system and carry out the necessary calculations. It is definitely worth spending time on your own project - it often happens that a specialist approves a competently and efficiently developed plan.
4. Further, the efforts of the office with which you have to work, an estimate is compiled. The cost estimate must be agreed upon by both parties.
5. The last stage is the payment for services according to the estimate. In the event that the estimate for some reason does not fit, then you can discuss it with the master - in most cases it is possible to find a compromise that satisfies the needs of all parties.

In the worst case, if the project proposed by the owner was completely rejected, and the estimate proposed by the gas service turns out to be too unprofitable, an alternative solution to the problem with too visible gas pipes can be used. To do this, a box is purchased, ordered or created independently, which will allow you to hide the location of the pipes in the kitchen, as a result of which their appearance will no longer spoil the design of the kitchen.

Preparing to transfer pipes

After agreeing and paying the estimate, you can expect the arrival of a specialized team (as a rule, they arrive within 5 days). Of course, qualified specialists will do the job quickly and efficiently, but it makes sense to speed up and simplify the work to the limit.

In order for everything to go smoothly, it is worth preparing, which boils down to the following points:

• It will not be superfluous to call the masters and find out if they need additional consumables in order to simplify the work process as much as possible and minimize the amount of unnecessary running around;
• The room in which new pipes will be dismantled and installed must be vacated so that there is free access to all necessary areas;
• All objects and surfaces that remain in the kitchen should be covered with a tarp or burlap (it is important to choose non-combustible material to avoid a fire);
• Immediately before starting work, the gas pipeline valve is closed.

The sequence of work

The sequence of operations is as follows:

• Pipes after closing the valve should be blown to remove various blockages;
• The unnecessary part of the gas pipeline is cut off, and the resulting hole is muffled (read also: "");
• A hole is prepared at the junction of the gas pipeline with the new branch;
• The new part of the pipe (or several parts) is welded into place;
• Next, a crane is installed, and the joints are sealed;
• Gas equipment is connected to the updated communication network;
• The last step is to check the assembled structure for quality (from the gas service team, if the work was carried out by its efforts, an act of work should be required).

Conclusion

Moving gas pipes in the kitchen requires some hassle, but the result is often worth it. The main thing is that all work be carried out with high quality, and then the system will function properly and will not disturb the visual range in the room.

You do not need to worry about turning off the gas at the riser, we will take care of this ourselves!

The price includes departure and necessary materials(pipes, fasteners, gaskets, seals, etc.). No surcharges and surcharges on the spot!

When ordering this service, a new gas valve as a gift!

An example of work in the kitchen to transfer a gas pipe branch under the countertop:

Prior to the transfer of the gas pipe, the crane was at a height of 1.5 m from the floor. When planning the kitchen, the gas outlet with a tap was in the wrong place.

After transferring the gas pipe, the faucet is located at a height of 78 cm from the floor, which fits into the norms of SNiP and is placed under the countertop.

Tip: If you decide to move the gas pipe in the kitchen under the countertop, when developing a kitchen project, immediately think about where to place the gas valve!
The gas valve should not be located in the washing area, in the box in which household appliances are located.
It is necessary to choose a free box with a width of at least 30-40 cm, in which case there will be no problems with the location of the gas valve.

Transferring the gas pipe under the countertop with two taps (for the oven):

Initially, the branch with a crane was located at the level kitchen apron and got a little on the top hinged box, which caused frustration. We chose a place under the countertop according to the kitchen plan - a free drawer with a hinged door, in which, as a result, two outlets were placed: for the hob and the oven.

Before the work, there was one crane, which was located above the countertop.

Two gas taps under the worktop (for the hob and oven).

Norms and rules for the location of gas pipes in the apartment

To perform high-quality installation or transfer of gas pipes, you must follow the rules.

There can be a large number of violations that people are not even aware of (More than 100)!

To answer possible questions, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with some of them:

• Connection denied gas appliance with multiple hoses, the hose must be solid;
• Gas pipes and equipment are prohibited from being located in residential premises;
• It is impossible to wall up gas pipes, laying in niches is not allowed. Gas pipes throughout must be accessible for inspection and maintenance;
• Each gas appliance requires a separate gas cock. Before the tap, the gas pipeline must be without threaded connections;
• The minimum height of the horizontal sections of the gas pipe is 50 cm from the floor;
• The gas pipeline must not cross the electrical cable. The distance between them must be at least 10 cm at the intersection. (40 cm with parallel laying);
• In a room with gas equipment, there must be a door;
• The gas valve must be in close proximity to the device, always in the same room;
• Flexible connections (hoses) are used only for connection from the faucet to the appliance. The hose must not cross the gas pipe;
• Geyser can not be installed in the toilet;
• The gas pipeline must not cross the ventilation duct;
• The gas valve must not be directly above the stove (hot zone).

The process of transferring a gas pipe in a residential apartment is a very responsible matter. That is why doing it without having the appropriate knowledge and skills is strictly prohibited for security reasons.

In these cases, it is better to use the labor of hired specialists, which will cost less than possible Negative consequences further.

It is worth considering some of the nuances of the transfer of a gas pipe, for a clearer understanding of what it is. In addition, this will make it possible to understand the possibility of transferring the gas riser to some other place in a particular apartment.

How does the transfer work

The procedure for changing the location of the pipe requires mandatory coordination with the gas service.

If we talk about the procedure for reworking the gas pipe system in an apartment, then it is quite simple for a professional.

It is worth noting: work with gas equipment and pipes requires special access. It is received only by specialists, according to the results of annual inspections, at which they confirm the compliance with their qualifications.

It is usually carried out as follows:

• first, the valve on the gas valve is closed to turn off the supply of blue fuel to the apartment;
• then the disconnected system is purged to remove all gas residues from it;
• now the unnecessary pipe is cut off and a plug is inserted;
• a hole is drilled in the right place, to which a gas outlet made of a metal pipe is welded;
• after that, the tap is already welded directly, and then they make a tap to the stove in the kitchen, as well as through the wiring to other household appliances using blue fuel;
• before connecting any devices to gas cock, it and the new pipe are checked for leaks.

It's important to know: any Appliances must be connected to the riser using a flexible bellows hose. Moreover, its length should be up to 2 meters. In many cases, this length is enough to avoid the transfer of gas communications.

Call of experts

The fastening of the gas pipeline in the apartment should be as rigid as possible to avoid its deformation and damage under its own gravity.

Before you begin the transfer of the gas pipe, you first need to contact the gas service serving your home to coordinate the work. There you need to write a statement about the need to transfer the pipe.

Next, a technical specialist will come to you, who will examine all the conditions and give his assessment of whether it is possible to carry out the transfer in your case. They will also carry out calculations, as well as an estimate. In some cases, it may be necessary to draw up an updated version of the technical plan of the apartment in connection with redevelopment, where changes will be taken into account.

After making payment at the cash desk for the upcoming work, you will need to agree on the date of its implementation.

Note: if you are at the gas company serving your home, ask them to show a certificate authorizing this kind of work. They are obliged to provide this information to their subscribers upon their first request.

When specialists come to you, you need to make sure that they have the appropriate certificates confirming the deadline for passing the last recertification. And only after making sure that they exist, you can allow them to carry out the necessary work.

After their completion, they must provide you with an act confirming the implementation of a specific type of work by them, and the relevant data must be entered into the documents.

SNIP rules

In case of violation of the installation rules, serious penalties can be applied to the owners of the apartment.

According to the current SNIP, there are certain rules and regulations that should be taken into account when implementing or planning the re-installation of a gas pipeline:

1. The distance of gas pipes that are laid openly indoors to any other structures or communications should take into account the further possibility of repair, replacement or preventive work with them.
2. It is forbidden for gas pipelines to intersect with openings of doors or windows, as well as ventilation.
3. The distance between such pipes and any wire-type communication means must be at least established by the safety regulations.
4. The minimum distance that should be between the gas pipeline and any type of power supply communications must be observed in accordance with the PUE.
5. When gas pipes are laid open, brackets, hooks, hangers or clamps should act as fasteners. At the same time, the distance between them is also defined in SNIP.
6. For laying a liquefied gas pipeline, necessary condition is the presence of a slope, which should be 3 percent or more

Consider: in the case when a meter is installed in the apartment, then the slope will be calculated from it.

Gas pipeline and ceilings

It is impossible to paint the gas pipeline in the color of the walls, as it must stand out.

Laying gas pipes in places where they intersect with building structures, must be carried out in a case.

In this case, the space between the pipe itself and the case must be filled with any elastic material, be it rubber or tarred tow.

The end of such a case should be 3 or more cm above the floor level. At the same time, when calculating its diameter, it must be taken into account that the distance between the pipe and the case is more than 0.5 cm with a pipe diameter of 3.2 cm and 1 cm if the pipe diameter is larger.

All gas pipes that are laid indoors, even if they are in channels, must be painted. To do this, you need to use solutions that have waterproof properties. In this case, all devices and devices must be connected to the gas pipeline using a rigid connection.

You also need to remember that during the work with gas pipelines there is a high chance of accidents. Therefore, in the case when the transfer of gas pipes is necessary solely in order to improve the ergonomics of the apartment or its attractiveness, it is recommended to refuse this process.

However, if you decide to change the location of the pipes, then during the work carried out in the apartment there should be a minimum number of people.

Watch the video, which tells about the rules and regulations that should be considered when rewiring the gas pipeline:

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Transferring gas pipes in an apartment and a private house: are we ourselves with a mustache or is it better not to risk it?

Approximately such a picture we meet in almost every house that we consider as our future home. And this beauty is in the kitchen, which categorically does not suit me. Therefore, we are thinking that we will attach a separate boiler room, but how to transfer all this equipment to it, along with pipes?

At first, the husband beat himself with a heel in the chest, that we ourselves had a mustache, and he could easily handle it himself, but after studying all the requirements, norms and rules, we realized that this was not worth doing. I'll tell you why, and what algorithm of actions in a similar situation.

“I would have this uncle with a big mustache ... unscrew his ears”

This is the most innocuous thing you can hear from the gas service specialists who come every year to check the equipment, as well as to conclude a contract or troubleshoot.

The consequences of amateur performance

If you took a chance and reinstalled the pipes yourself in the way that suits you, be prepared for a serious a fine of 5-10 minimum wages.

But it will seem to you a minor nuisance against the backdrop of problems that may arise after such amateur performances. Because no amount of money compares to the health and safety of your loved ones.

And if you need to digest a gas pipe in an apartment in a multi-storey building, then other people can also suffer from amateurish interference in a complex and dangerous system.

For example, my husband is excellent at household electrical welding machine, but, as it turned out, it is undesirable for them to connect pipes, since it is not easy to reach hard-to-reach places with a long electrode, and unwelded areas may remain. In addition, it makes a thick seam that narrows the inner diameter of the pipe.

All this violates the security of the system, and everyone knows perfectly well what a gas leak threatens. Yes, and during welding, an explosion can occur if it is not carried out according to the rules, for example, with an open tap.

Rules and norms of GOST

There are special standards regarding the installation of gas equipment and pipes in residential premises, their transfer. For example, where and how should a gas pipe pass in an apartment - GOST standards:

• Any section of the pipes must be freely accessible.. That is, they cannot be laid in channels or closed when facing walls (which, by the way, I would very much like to do);
• In places where pipes pass through walls, they must be enclosed in strong cases (for example, pipe sections of a larger diameter) that protrude beyond the plane by at least 3 cm;

• They cannot cross door and window openings, openings;
• Only rigid connection of gas pipeline pipes is allowed;
• The length of flexible connections to gas-dispensing equipment should not exceed 3 m.;
• Horizontal sections are mounted at a height of at least 2.2 meters from the floor level;
• The gas pipeline along its entire length must be painted, it is especially important to control the condition of the coating at the intersection with the walls.

There is also a specific instruction for performing gas welding work, one of the most important points of which states that the gas supply valve must be closed for this time. But we need it only for review, in order to be able to control the work of welders. Because, I repeat, getting into the system yourself is dangerous and very expensive for the family budget.

Even if you save a lot by doing the transfer yourself or with the help of familiar private traders, sooner or later your service organization will know this, and you will still have to pay a fine.

We act according to the law

I don’t know about you, but the above arguments against transferring or replacing gas pipes in an apartment on my own convinced me. Who is with me - read on.

We are looking for a performer

First of all, you need to find specialists who will solve your problem qualitatively and give a guarantee. They should work for the organization responsible for gas supply to your home. It is easy to look for: at the address and phone number in the receipt for payment. If you have just bought an apartment / house, get the necessary information from the seller or neighbors.

The next step is to write an application, indicating in it what you need to redo, and wait for the specialist to arrive at the facility. So far, only for inspection, making a verdict on the possibility or impossibility of transferring, drawing up a project.

I must say right away: the price of services from gas workers is completely inhumane, they can take 500 rubles just to put a seal on the meter. Therefore, try to immediately at least approximately find out how much it costs to transfer a gas pipe in an apartment in your case.

Maybe it will be easier and cheaper to use a longer flexible pipe (no more than 3 meters, remember, right?) Or reconsider the layout of the furniture that this pipe interferes with.

If everything suits you, approve the project and estimate, and wait for the workers. But! Don't forget to check their certificates that allow such work.. They must be stamped with the date.

Watching work

You should not let everything take its course, relying on the professionalism of the performers. Watch the process, if only for the sake of ensuring that everything is done the way you need it, and beautifully. And then they can...

In general, the sequence of their actions should be as follows:

• The faucet at the entrance to the house or apartment is blocked;
• All sources of open fire are eliminated (including smokers);
• The gas pipeline is purged to remove residual gas from it. I didn't find how it should be done according to the rules. In practice, I saw that the burner simply turns on gas stove and the gas is burned;
• With the help of a grinder, the gas pipe in the apartment is cut;
• And then it all depends on what kind of alteration is planned. If the pipe needs to be lengthened, a segment of the required length is welded to the resulting hole, and a tap is installed on the thread at the other end. If you shorten it, then immediately a crane. And if you turn, then the cut pipe is muffled, another hole is drilled in it and a continuation of the pipeline is already welded to it;

• The most crucial moment is the installation of the crane. In this case, paronite gaskets and seals must be used - special tapes wound onto the thread;
• Installation of gas equipment (stove, hob, boiler, column) is carried out by eyeliner optimal length: it should neither hang down to the floor nor be stretched like a string.

After all this, the valve is opened and the quality of all connections, both welded and threaded, is checked. Everywhere they write that this is done with the help of soap suds, which is applied to the joints: if it starts to bubble, it means that the connection is not of high quality, it passes gas.

Well, I don’t know, our gasmen have been walking with a device for a long time, with this one:

But it doesn't matter how the leak is discovered. If it is, the tap is turned off again and the marriage is eliminated. Yes, and do not forget to demand the issuance of an act of completed work and changes to the gas project at home.

Finally

The only, in my opinion, drawback of “legal actions” is that the transfer of pipes will have to wait: until the specialist gets to you, until he draws and counts everything, until the turn for alteration comes, a lot of time will pass. But ... you go quieter - you will continue.

If interested, you can additionally watch the video in this article on this topic. And I'm interested in first-hand information: how much did such a rework cost you, how long did you have to wait, etc. I look forward to your feedback in the comments.

July 26, 2016

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