Each apartment building has communication risers running through each apartment. There are risers for water supply, heating and sewage. They are created from durable and reliable material, which guarantees a long service life and reliable operation. But even the most reliable and durable elements of each building require repair over time, and under certain conditions it is completely necessary to replace the risers in an apartment building. The legislation of the Russian Federation contains accurate information on how exactly this procedure is performed, who is involved in the replacement, and how repair work is paid.
Legislative regulation
In Russia, the procedure for replacing a sewer riser or other parts of communication systems is carried out in the correct sequence of actions and based on certain requirements. For this, the provisions of the following regulations are taken into account:
- GOST R 56534-2015.
- "Rules for the maintenance of property belonging to an apartment building", which were approved by the provisions of PP No. 491.
- Methodical manuals No. 2-04-2004.
Since the risers belong entirely to the whole house, it is the management company that services this building that must take care of the timely replacement of the risers in the apartment building. The legislation of the Russian Federation provides for the possibility for this process to be carried out by the direct residents of apartments in the building, but only with special permission from the administration of the region and its neighbors.
Is it common property?
Based on the provisions of Article 36 LCD sewer riser, as well as other risers in the house, are common property, as they pass not only through apartments, but also through the entrance. The owners of this property are the owners of apartments in an apartment building. They are responsible for the integrity and current use of these risers.
If there are any problems or malfunctions, then a mandatory replacement of the riser is required. The procedure is performed by specialists of a previously selected management company. Residents of the house must transmit the necessary information to the employees of the Criminal Code, so that later they perform a quality and operational repair.
When is a replacement required?
The risers can be repaired with high quality or completely replaced. The fastest heating pipes in an apartment building become unusable. The need to replace this equipment occurs under the following conditions:
- the riser fails, so there is no possibility for its further safe operation;
- the owner or tenant of the apartment plans to carry out major repairs, affecting even parts of the water supply or sewage system;
- replacement of the riser in all apartments is part of the general overhaul;
- there is a blockage in the pipe, therefore, the dismantling of some of its parts is required.
It is due to the prompt and timely replacement of the riser that can prevent various negative consequences of operating faulty or poorly functioning equipment. If the owners of the apartments in the house did not send a message to the Criminal Code that the pipe is in an emergency condition, then the employees of this company can relieve themselves of liability for material damage caused to the owners of residential premises.
Who should change the risers in an apartment building?
The procedure for replacing this complex equipment is performed directly by the employees of the management company. The costs of this process are included in the maintenance of the house. All owners of apartments in such a building must pay for the maintenance of common property.
If a complete replacement of the water supply risers in an apartment building is required, the management company can use the funds accumulated for the overhaul of the building to implement this process. But this is possible only with the operational replacement of risers that are out of order and not subject to repair work.
If the residents of the building decide to replace the riser, which is still in working condition, then they must perform this process at their own expense. The cost of replacing risers in an apartment building is considered high, so apartment owners in the house rarely make such a decision. They must acquire the materials necessary for this process, as well as hire specialists who are involved in the work.
Nuances for municipal housing
If the house has only municipal apartments, which citizens use on the basis of a social rent agreement, then the procedure is carried out at the expense of the municipality, which is the owner of these residential premises.
The equipment replacement procedure must take into account the numerous requirements of the law. Replacement of risers in an apartment building should be carried out only after a preliminary study of the condition of the property, as well as the preparation of the inspection certificate.
What are the responsibilities of the Criminal Code?
Management companies service different houses, for which they take into account different legal requirements. The replacement of risers in an apartment building should be carried out in the presence of significant malfunctions that cannot be repaired. For this, funds are used that are monthly paid by the owners of apartments in the house to maintain common house property.
The responsibilities of each management company include the following:
- maintaining the property belonging to the house in perfect working order;
- maintenance of various communications brought to the building;
- emergency work when necessary;
- implementation of current repair.
The responsibilities of the company include the replacement of risers. Only with the availability of working and reliable equipment is the safety and comfort of citizens living in the building ensured. If a large amount of funds is required to complete the work, therefore there is not enough money on the account of the Criminal Code, then the company may require additional funds from residents. But if citizens refuse to pay this money, the company must repair using its capital.
Specialists of the Criminal Code should deal with the replacement of sewer and heating pipes, as well as heating pipes, ventilation or power supply elements.
What are the responsibilities of the owner?
Not only the Housing Office at the address of the house must perform certain work related to maintaining the property of the building in optimal condition, as directly the owners of apartments in this building have some responsibilities. These include:
- the residents of the house at a general meeting solve various issues related to the repair or replacement of risers;
- citizens themselves can not engage in repair work;
- they should only monitor the optimal condition of the property;
- if any accidents or additional problems are identified, it is important to contact the employees of the Criminal Code in a timely manner.
If the council of tenants is in charge of the management, then the repair is not carried out by the management company, but by another specialized company. Her services should be paid on the basis of the price list. Funds for these purposes are taken from the general account of the house.It is this company that must bear the warranty regarding the work performed.
Who pays for it?
Repair work is paid by the direct owners of apartments in an apartment building. They must monthly deposit the required amount of funds for the maintenance of the common property. All capital work, which includes the replacement of the riser, is carried out without paying an additional fee. An exception is when the structure can still be used for its intended purpose, but the immediate residents decide to make a replacement in order to improve the condition of the structure. This also includes a situation where residents have many debts for utilities.
If the employees of the Housing Office at the address of the house insist on the collection of additional funds for the work, then this is illegal action on the part of the company. Therefore, residents can complain to the prosecutor or write a lawsuit.
The cost of work related to the replacement of the riser is in the range from 4 to 15 thousand rubles. The exact price depends on the region in which the apartment building is located, as well as on the company contacted by the management company or direct residents of the building. Before concluding the contract, you should make sure that the company is included in the SRO.
When can I get a waiver from the Criminal Code?
Even if the apartment owners believe that it is time to replace the risers, this work is not always carried out by the employees of the Criminal Code. This is due to the fact that the work is realized only in the presence of serious breakdowns or a failure of the riser.
Therefore, a refusal to replace the riser can be obtained in the following situations:
- there are no good reasons for the repair;
- the owners of apartments have large debts for utilities, so the available funds are not enough to complete the process;
- the accident arose as a result of mechanical action on the structure by any citizen;
- the owner of one apartment decides to replace the riser on his own.
In other situations, employees of the Criminal Code must accept a statement from the residents of the house.
How is the replacement of risers in an apartment building?
The process depends on which particular riser is being replaced. It can be a heating, sewer or riser water supply. As a standard, the following actions are performed:
- the entire riser in the house is blocked;
- fluid residues are removed from the system;
- if the sewage system is blocked, then all residents are warned that water is not allowed to drain;
- old pipes or only one section of the riser are dismantled;
- if the entire structure is replaced, then the pipe sections should be delivered even from the interfloor ceilings;
- new pipes are being installed;
- after all work is completed, a new system is launched and tested.
The terms for replacing the risers in an apartment building can be different, since they depend on the number of floors in the building, as well as on which new pipes are installed. The process is standardly implemented by experienced professionals in one day. All residents of the house are warned in advance about the planned procedure.
Conclusion
Risers are significant elements of any apartment building. They allow you to bring to each apartment the necessary engineering communications. Over time, they fail, so their replacement is periodically required. The process is implemented by the staff of the Criminal Code on the basis of funds received from residents for the maintenance of the existing structure.