Rules for the safe use of gas appliances. Household gas appliances: rules for operation and use Observe the rules for the use of liquefied gas in cylinders

Gas in the modern world is one of the main sources of energy, used in production, used in cars with gas fuel supply equipment, as well as in residential buildings, for cooking or heating water.

People do not think about the danger of improper operation of household gas appliances. It is worth considering that very often when using gas in everyday life, for example, when cooking, incomplete combustion of the mixture may occur, thereby there is a high probability of formation of carbon monoxide in the air.

A large number of emergencies happen through the fault of the person himself, people do not know the basic rules for handling equipment that uses gas.

Usually, the gas is under pressure, for example, in cylinders, gas pipelines, and as soon as the gas equipment is depressurized, an explosive gas-air mixture begins to form upon contact with air. A gas leak can be detected by a specific smell.

If you smell gas:

Immediately stop the use of household gas equipment (block the supply routes);
inform others about the precautions;
if you are indoors, open windows, vents, doors for ventilation;
inform the number "112" about the leak, call the gas services by phone "04";
do not use electrical appliances until complete ventilation and elimination of leakage (in other words, prevent the formation of a spark);
warn neighbors;
leave the gassed room before the arrival of the emergency service and the liquidation of the accident.

Persons using gas are responsible for the safe operation of working gas appliances in houses and apartments. We will analyze the basic rules for the safe operation of household gas appliances.

Rules for the use of gas stoves

Ensure the room is ventilated when cooking;
do not leave unattended the cooking process, as well as the burning of the flame;
at the end of gas use, close the taps on gas appliances and in front of them;
before turning on gas equipment in everyday life, first bring the flame source to the burner, and then open the gas;
if the flame does not come through the burner from all holes, has a smoky color instead of bluish-violet, and flames are also visible, it is necessary to stop using this type of equipment;
check the serviceability of the gas stove regularly, having previously concluded an agreement with a service organization;
do not make changes to the design of the equipment (self-repair);
if the equipment does not work properly, be sure to notify the gas service.

It is forbidden:

Use gas stoves for heating;
arrange rest rooms in places where there is gas equipment;
allow children and people in a state of intoxication to the equipment;
repair equipment independently, without the involvement of specialized organizations;
Detect gas leaks with fire (use soapy water).

Rules for using a gas boiler (Gasified stove)

The igniter may only be lit if the equipment is in good working order and there is draft in the chimney. When the igniter is lit, open the tap on the main burner and light it.

If the burner goes out, close the tap, ventilate the firebox a second time and repeat all the operations to ignite the main burner. After 3-5 min. after turning on the burner, check the draft again.

It is forbidden to use a gasified furnace (boiler) with a faulty automation system.

Owners of gasified stoves must necessarily check the gate and holes in it, which tend to be covered with soot, which can ultimately lead to carbon monoxide entering the room.

The window must be open during operation of the boiler (furnace).
Before lighting the boiler, do not forget to open the chimney damper.
Check the draft in the chimney before lighting the heaters and during their operation.
Monitor the condition of the chimney: the destruction of the masonry, the ingress of foreign objects into it can cause a violation of draft and the accumulation of carbon monoxide in the room. Unfavorable weather conditions, freezing of the chimney caps can also lead to a violation of draft.
Prepare gas equipment for operation in the winter: check the condition of chimneys and ventilation ducts; paint and fix gas pipelines; Seal all utility entries through building foundations to prevent gas intrusion in the event of damage to underground gas pipelines. Call a gas distribution company for troubleshooting.
The blockage of the chimney, the destruction of its masonry, the ingress of foreign objects into the chimney can cause draft disturbance, while the products of combustion of gas enter the room, which leads to carbon monoxide poisoning. Unfavorable weather conditions: freezing of tips, strong winds, fog can also lead to a violation of draft in the chimney.

Safe operation of chimneys

We remind you that during the period when there are sharp fluctuations in the outdoor temperature, you must be extremely careful when using gas appliances with the removal of combustion products into the chimney: gas water heaters, gas boilers, gasified stoves.
In case of strong wind, snowfall, fog, during rain, draft in the chimneys deteriorates or reverse draft may appear.
Traction violation is possible in any apartment where there are gas appliances with the removal of combustion products into the chimney.
The reason for the lack of draft is faulty smoke ducts, lack of supply and exhaust ventilation, the presence of construction debris in the chimneys, unauthorized connections of gas appliances to ventilation and smoke ducts, etc.
Do not forget to check the presence of draft before ignition, after ignition (after 3-5 minutes) and during the operation of gas-using equipment.
The lack of traction during the operation of a gas column, stove, boiler entails carbon monoxide poisoning.
Residents of multi-apartment residential buildings should be especially attentive to the condition of the smoke ducts. If signs of a violation in the operation of the smoke exhaust system are found, it is necessary to immediately notify the organization responsible for managing the apartment building.
Remember! Owners of houses and apartments on the rights of personal property must ensure that the smoke exhaust systems are checked in a timely manner!

Gas is not dangerous if the basic rules for using gas in everyday life are followed. Accordingly, neglecting the rules for using gas appliances can lead to serious consequences!

Rules for the use of individual gas cylinders

The installation distance from the gas stove is at least 0.5 meters, and from the heaters at least 1 meter, while if the heater works on an open fire, the distance increases and becomes at least 2 meters;
If the owner of the premises is not able to install a gas cylinder inside, then this must be done outside, in a metal cabinet with ventilation holes;
When an empty cylinder is replaced by a full one, it is forbidden to use sources of fire, as well as electrical appliances in the room;
Installation of defective cylinders and gas equipment is prohibited.

The full article on this topic is here:

Check the condition of the supply devices (flexible hoses), which should not be twisted, stretched, and also have direct contact with household electrical appliances;
Keep any gas equipment clean;
In houses on the first floors, it is forbidden to wall up or close the gas riser taps in other ways;
Do not prohibit employees of gas services from inspecting, repairing gas appliances and a gas pipeline at any time of the day;
Ensure good ventilation of the room where gas equipment is used;
It is forbidden to use gas appliances for other purposes;
It is not allowed to change the layout, in places where gas appliances are installed, without agreement with the relevant organizations;
Disable safety and regulation automation, use gas with faulty gas appliances, automation, fittings and gas cylinders, especially if a gas leak is detected;
Use gas in violation of the density of masonry, plaster (cracks) of gasified stoves and chimneys. Use heating stoves with ovens and open burners for cooking. Arbitrarily install additional dampers in chimneys and on flue pipes from water heaters;
Use gas after the expiration of the act on the inspection and cleaning of smoke and ventilation ducts.

IMPORTANT: the use of liquefied gas cylinders in apartments can lead to an explosion, fire, and in the worst case, destruction of the house.

REMEMBER: design, installation, commissioning of gas equipment should be carried out by specialized organizations that have a license for this type of activity.

Independently install and run gas equipment into operation STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Household gas is not only a boon for humans, but also a source of increased danger. Two types of natural gas are used in everyday life: main, which enters houses through pipes, and liquefied, sold in cylinders. Leakage of household gas may cause poisoning or cause an explosion. Therefore, in order to ensure your safety and not expose yourself and the lives of people around you to a mortal threat, remember and follow the rules for using gas and household gas appliances.

General rules for the use of gas, gas appliances and equipment:

Allow only qualified specialists to install, repair and check gas equipment;

Do not tie ropes to gas pipes, equipment and taps and do not dry things;

When taking readings from a household gas meter, it is impossible to highlight the dials with fire;

Do not leave unattended gas appliances running at night;

Do not turn the handle of the gas tap with keys or tongs, knock on burners, taps and counters with heavy objects;

Do not use gasified stoves and gas water heaters with weak draft in the chimney;

Keep children away from gas equipment;

Do not use rooms in which there are gas appliances for rest and sleep;

Adhere to the following sequence of switching on gas appliances: first light a match, and then supply gas;

For greater safety, make sure that household natural gas burns quietly, without gaps in the flame, which lead not only to the accumulation of carbon monoxide in the room, but also to damage to burners. The flame should be a violet-blue color, without a yellowish or orange tint.

An impressive part of household gas explosions and fires in residential buildings is the result of neglect of safety, ignorance of the elementary rules for using gas and negligence in handling liquefied gas cylinders. To avoid explosions of domestic gas and fires from the use of liquefied gas, remember the following rules:

Store the liquefied gas cylinder only in an upright position in a ventilated area;

Spare filled and empty gas cylinders cannot be stored even temporarily in the living quarters, as well as on the evacuation passages in case of fire;

A gas cylinder can be installed in the house where the appropriate devices are installed, as well as on the street. At the same time, only one cylinder up to 55 liters or two no more than 27 liters each can be kept in a gasified room. Inside the house, a gas cylinder is located a meter from the stove, at least a meter from heating batteries and at least two meters from the stove door;

If the gas cylinder is defective, do not repair it yourself, but take it to a workshop;

Before replacing the gas cylinder, make sure that the valves of the full and spent cylinders are tightly closed. After replacement, for greater safety, apply a soapy solution to all connections and make sure they are tight;

Do not replace the gas cylinder if there is a flame in the room and electrical appliances are on;

When finished working with gas, do not forget to close the cylinder valve.

When using domestic gas stoves, follow the safety rules above and the following tips:

Before using a new gas stove, carefully read the manufacturer's instructions;

To connect the cylinder to the stove, use a special rubber hose with markings. The hose must be secured with safety clamps. Its length should be no more than one meter. Do not pinch or stretch the gas hose;

Each time before using the oven, air it out by leaving the door open for a few minutes;

Use special rings for burners with high ribs when heating large pans with a wide bottom on the stove. They increase the inflow of the necessary air for combustion and contribute to the outflow of combustion products;

Do not remove the burners of the gas stove and do not place dishes directly on the burner;

Do not leave the gas stove unattended.

Do not use the electric ignition of the stove if the burners are removed.

Do not flood the hob with liquids.

Reduce the flame after boiling the contents of the pot. By doing this, you will prevent the burners from flooding with food, besides, you will reduce the useless consumption of gas, which will save you money;

Keep your gas stove clean. When it is contaminated with food, the gas burns incompletely and with the release of carbon monoxide. Before taking care of the gas stove, disconnect it from the mains. It is advisable to wash the burners, their nozzles and other parts of the stove at least once a month with a soapy or weak soda solution;

Do not use the stove to heat the room;

Do not dry clothes in the oven or over gas stove burners.

If you smell gas in the room:

In case of leakage of household gas, close the burners of the stove and the tap on the gas supply pipe;

If there is a leak of household gas, in no case turn on the light and electrical appliances, unplug the phone from the outlet, do not light candles and matches, do not go out to other rooms where there is an open fire;

The gassed room must be ventilated and the emergency gas service called by phone.

If there is still a smell of gas after the room has been ventilated, it is possible that the flue gas is still leaking. Therefore, you need to take people out of the house, warn the neighbors and wait for the arrival of the emergency gas service on the street.

First aid for household gas poisoning:

Immediately take the person with household gas poisoning to fresh air;

If the person is breathing irregularly or not breathing at all, give artificial respiration;

Do not allow the gassed person to eat;

Call an ambulance or take him to the infirmary.

In conclusion, we would like to remind you that violation of the rules for the use of gas can lead to an explosion of domestic gas, which entails the collapse of part or all of the building, fires, serious injuries and deaths. Therefore, people who violate them are liable under Article 94 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and Article 95 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Violations. The safety of you, your relatives and neighbors depends on the correct and timely implementation of the rules for the use of household gas and gas appliances by you.

Source: www.83.mchs.gov.ru

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One of the main sources of energy today is gas. It is characterized by high combustion temperature, environmental priorities and low cost. However, blue fuel is fraught with danger. When mixed with air, it becomes explosive.

Gas is widely used in the production of numerous polymer products, and serves as an energy supplier for heating commercial facilities. We constantly encounter its use in everyday life, therefore it is very important to follow the rules for operating gas equipment in residential buildings.

How to use gas appliances correctly and what to do is strictly prohibited, you will learn from the article we have proposed. Here you will find information on how to act in case of a gas leak, how often and who should check gas equipment, for what violations the gas service can turn off the supply of blue fuel.

According to the rules for the operation of gas equipment installed in residential buildings, all consumers of natural gas must monitor the correct operation of gas appliances.

It is the responsibility of homeowners to check the ventilation and chimney, as well as to organize access to the premises where the equipment belonging to the local GorGas structure is installed.

Liquefied gas, which is used in everyday life, is a mixture of butane and propane. The substance is colorless and odorless. To detect a leak, an odorant (ethyl mercoptan) is added to it, which makes the gas smell like a rotten egg.

General requirements for the operation of gas appliances:

if there is a smell of gas in the room, the use of appliances should be urgently turned off the tap, open the window, leave the gassed room and call the gas emergency service (it is forbidden to smoke, turn on the lights (!) and other electrical appliances);
it is forbidden to independently and without permits gasify houses, repair gas equipment;
it is unacceptable to seal ventilation ducts, pockets and “hatches” for cleaning chimneys, to transfer or “brick up” ventilation systems;
it is forbidden to operate gas equipment with closed windows, lack of ventilation, as well as draft in the chimney;
it is strictly forbidden to use the equipment for children under 14 years of age, persons in a state of intoxication, incapacitated, not familiar with the rules for operating gas appliances;
leave unattended working devices;
it is unacceptable to load the gas pipeline (attach ropes to it for drying clothes).

It is strictly forbidden to independently search for the source of the leak. If you smell gas in the room, then the first thing you need to do is turn off the blue fuel supply and turn off all electrical appliances.

Urgently call a gas emergency gang or rescue service. Warn neighbors about the situation and leave the premises.

Requirements for the operation of a gas stove

Before using a gas stove, you should familiarize yourself with the rules for its safe operation.

The main conditions for the proper operation of a gas stove:

the room in which food is prepared should be well ventilated;
the operation of the stove must always be controlled (it is forbidden to leave an open flame unattended);
after the end of operation, be sure to shut off the gas supply;
before using the equipment, bring the flame source to the burner and only then turn on the blue fuel supply;
The operation of the equipment should be stopped if: the flame is not visible in all openings, the color of the fire is different from bluish-violet, detachments of flames are observed.

The condition of the gas stove should be checked regularly (must be carried out by a gas service specialist). It is forbidden to repair the gas stove yourself.

It is forbidden to heat the room with a gas stove. It is also strictly forbidden to independently search for a leak with soapy water or open fire.

GOST 33998-2016 states that cleaning of all parts of gas cooking equipment should be as easy as possible. The use of dismantling tools is not permitted. After cleaning, all parts must be installed in their place.

Temperature controllers, taps and fuses must be installed in such a way as to ensure ease of maintenance and adjustment. Some parts cannot be dismantled by the user (nozzles). For this work, you need to call a specialist.

Norms for the use of a geyser

A prerequisite for the installation of equipment is the presence of an extract from the ceiling, which will ensure unhindered air access to the room.

Conditions for correct use:

before using the device, you need to make sure that there is traction (checking is carried out with a lit match);
be sure to open the window first;
after the column is turned on, again you need to make sure that there is traction;
control the water temperature;
do not start the system unnecessarily;
Do not allow children or untrained people near the equipment.

If there is insufficient traction, it is forbidden to use the column. Do not use the equipment with reverse thrust.

Sealing of the room where the equipment is installed is unacceptable. The gas cock must not be left open if the pilot burner is not lit. It is necessary to monitor the flow heater with a burning burner.

Ensuring the safe operation of the gas boiler

The igniter can be ignited in the presence of draft in the chimney. When it burns, you should open the tap on the main burner and light it. If the burner flame goes out, turn off the gas supply. Repeat all operations again. After switching on the burner, the draft must be rechecked.

Operation of a gas boiler with faulty automation is prohibited. To prevent carbon monoxide from entering the living room, you need to regularly check, the channels of which can become clogged with soot.

How to properly use a gas boiler is specified in, compliance with which is mandatory for all owners of autonomous heating systems.

The following conditions must be met:

during operation of the equipment, the window must be open;
before igniting the boiler, you need to open the chimney damper;
check draft before ignition;
regularly check the chimney (destruction of the masonry, frost and ingress of foreign objects can reduce draft).

Do not forget to prepare the equipment in advance for work in the cold season. In winter, when sharp fluctuations in temperature are not uncommon, you need to carefully monitor gas appliances in which a chimney is used to remove combustion products.

During snowfall, rain, fog, strong wind, draft may disappear or reverse draft may appear, which leads to carbon monoxide entering the room and poisoning its residents.

New rules for the use of gas in residential premises

All residents of apartment buildings are required to listen to a briefing on safety measures when operating gas equipment. The event is held after the conclusion of an agreement with representatives of GorGaz. Also, the briefing is repeated after each scheduled inspection.

Residents are obliged at any time to provide GorGaz employees with access to the premises where gas equipment is installed. Otherwise, you will have to pay a hefty fine. In the absence of residents in the house or apartment for more than 24 hours, it is imperative to turn off the gas supply valve.

Residents are required to:

monitor the cleanliness of ventilation;
before you start cooking, ventilate the room;
do not install flammable furniture close to the stove.

If there is a smell of gas in the room, urgently turn off the tap, open the windows and call the emergency service.

According to the requirements of the housing code, to prevent accidents, possible leaks and failure of gas equipment, technical services conduct regular checks. The owner of the accommodation is obliged to provide employees with unhindered access to examine the condition of the devices.

For the safe operation of gas equipment available in residential buildings, test standards have been established. Gas stoves should be checked every three years, boilers and water heaters once a year. Faulty and obsolete equipment must be replaced in a timely manner.

Tenants are notified in advance in writing about the time of equipment inspection. This deprives the homeowner of the opportunity to challenge the violations identified as a result of the inspection.

During the inspection, experts must:

check the tightness of the fasteners in the places of all joints;
make sure that there are no leaks in places where the gas pipeline connects to the gas shut-off point (if necessary, a liquid pressure gauge can be used);
make a visual inspection of the chimney and hood in residential buildings;
check the quality of gas supply to stoves and water heaters;
if necessary, adjust the intensity of the supply of blue fuel;
check the operation of automation and electronic devices.

In case of detection of serious violations, the service organization repairs the equipment, sections of the pipeline. If breakdowns and emergencies occurred due to the fault of the owners, the gas supply may be stopped.

Other possible reasons for shutting off the gas supply:

the user independently carried out the installation of gas equipment (additional equipment);
upon detection of malfunctions (poor ventilation, lack of exhaust, insufficient gas concentration);
illegal connection to the gas supply network;
an emergency has occurred;
during the repair of gas communications or equipment;
in the absence of an agreement with the gas service;
the debt for the used blue fuel exceeds two settlement periods;
the consumer does not transmit data on the actual volume of gas used and interferes with the work of regulatory authorities;
equipment is used that is not specified in the contract.

20 days before disconnecting from the gas supply, the consumer must be informed by the gas service with which he has concluded. The notice must come in writing with a detailed explanation of the reasons.

The total shutdown of gas per month for the purpose of repair work is 4 hours. If this condition is violated, for each extra hour the amount of payment for blue fuel should be reduced by 0.15%.

In case of an emergency shutdown, the gas can be shut off without warning for a maximum of a day. Gas is supplied within 48 hours. If the gas is turned off for a subscriber for non-payment, the first notification is sent to him 40 days in advance, and the second 20 days before the disconnection.

Due to the fact that gas is a flammable combustible substance, increased requirements are put forward for the operation of gas appliances. According to the new rules, the responsibility for the condition of gas equipment and ventilation lies with the owners and tenants of residential premises.

Residents are obliged at any time to provide access to employees of GorGaz and emergency services to the premises where the equipment is installed. In the event of a gas leak, immediately shut off the fuel supply, open the window and call the emergency service. It is forbidden to repair the leak and repair the equipment on your own.

If you have already been instructed, a check has taken place in your home, share your experience in the comments. Or maybe you are not satisfied with the work of GorGaz employees and you have your own opinion regarding the rules for operating gas equipment? Share your thoughts with readers in the form below.

Natural gas (methane) is a colorless, non-toxic gas, so if it leaks from the gas pipeline in the premises, a gas-air mixture may form, which goes unnoticed.

For the safe use of gas in everyday life, it is necessary to take into account its natural properties and observe the following rules:

1. If you smell gas in the room, you must immediately turn off the taps on the descent to the devices and on the devices, open the window and doors, create a draft, call the emergency services by phone 104 . Do not light a fire, do not smoke, do not turn on electric lighting and electrical appliances, do not use electric calls, take measures to remove people from the gassed area.

2. During operation of the gas stove, the window must be open. If there is insufficient fresh air, the gas does not burn completely and carbon monoxide is released. Carbon monoxide is a product of the incomplete combustion of methane. It is colorless and odorless, very poisonous. With a content of 10% of carbon monoxide from the volume of the room, it is enough for a person to take a few breaths and death occurs. Signs of carbon monoxide emission: the appearance of a yellow, orange, red tint in the flame and soot on the dishes.

3. In the event of a malfunction of gas equipment or for a preventive inspection of gas appliances, it is necessary to call the employees of the operational gas service at telephone 104.

4. It is necessary to monitor the normal operation of chimneys and ventilation, check the draft before switching on and during operation of gas heating boilers.

5. By the beginning of the heating season, the subscriber must receive an act on the condition of the chimneys from the Fire Service

6. Be instructed on the safe use of natural gas by the controllers of the operational gas service, have on hand instructions (memo) for the operation of gas appliances and strictly follow them.

Subscribers are prohibited from:

1. Carry out unauthorized gasification of a house or apartment, rearrangement, replacement and repair of gas appliances;

2. Carry out redevelopment of the premises where gas appliances are installed, without coordination with the relevant organizations;

3. Make changes to the design of gas appliances. Change the devices of smoke and ventilation systems. Seal ventilation ducts, wall up or seal "pockets" and hatches intended for cleaning chimneys;

4. Use gas in case of malfunction of gas appliances, automation and gas cylinders, especially if a gas leak is detected;

5. Leave working gas appliances unattended (except for appliances designed for continuous operation and having appropriate automation for this);

6. Allow children of preschool age to use gas appliances. As well as persons who do not control their actions and do not know the rules for using these devices.

7. Use a gas stove for space heating to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

8. Use heating boilers after the expiration date of the act on chimneys

9. Use open fire to detect gas leaks (soap emulsion or special devices are used for this purpose).

P O M N I T E!

The smell of gas occurs when leaking into the room. If the gas-air mixture ignites, an explosion and fire are possible.

If you smell gas, :

Close all valves at gas appliances and on the inlet gas pipeline;

Open windows and doors, ventilate the premises;

Call the emergency gas service by phone 104 .

Until the gas leak is fixed:

Light a fire, smoke;

Turn on and off electrical appliances, electric lighting and electric calls, use the internal telephone.

ATTENTION!

Failure to comply with the Safety Rules when using gas causes DANGER to life!

P O M N I T E!

About his personal responsibility not only for the life and property of his loved ones, but also to neighbors and other citizens. Your safety is in your hands!

Before using the stove, it is necessary to ventilate the room (1) and make sure that all valves in front of the worktop burners and the oven burner are closed (2), and only in this case should the valve on the gas pipeline to the stove (3) be fully opened.
It is forbidden to leave in the open position the valve of the burner being turned on without a flame for more than 5 seconds.
A normal flame should not be knocked out from under the dishes. If the flame is knocked out from under the dishes, it should be reduced by the burner tap. Cookware with a wide bottom should be placed on special burner rings with high ribs to avoid poisoning by products of incomplete combustion of gas. It is not recommended to put dishes with a wide bottom on the burner of the stove.
At the end of using the stove, you need to turn off all the taps on the desktop.
Before lighting the oven burner, the oven must be ventilated for 3-5 minutes.
The stove must be kept clean and free from contamination.
To check the draft in the smoke channels of boilers, attach a thin sheet of paper to the viewing window of the boiler or column. If the paper is attracted, there is a pull.

What you need to know about carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide is produced when using any gas equipment.
Carbon monoxide is invisible and odorless. It's impossible to feel it.
Three breaths of carbon monoxide is enough for an adult to get fatal poisoning, and its concentration in the air in an amount of more than 0.1% leads to death within an hour.

When using gas at home, you must:

Conclude an agreement on the maintenance of gas equipment, be instructed on the safe use of gas, have a document for gas equipment.
Monitor the normal operation of gas appliances, smoke and ventilation ducts, check the draft before switching on and during operation of gas appliances with the removal of gas combustion products into the chimney. Periodically clean the “pocket” of the chimney.
At the end of using gas, close the taps on gas appliances, and when placing cylinders inside the kitchens, additionally close the valves at the cylinders.
In the event of an upcoming absence from the apartment for more than a day, close the taps on the gas pipeline in front of the gas equipment, except for gas equipment designed for continuous operation and equipped with safety automatics, which must be turned off if absent from the apartment for two or more days.
In the event of a sudden interruption in the gas supply, immediately close the valves of the burners of gas appliances and inform the emergency gas service.
In the event of a malfunction of gas equipment, call the employees of a specialized organization with which an agreement has been concluded on the maintenance of gas equipment.
If there is a smell of gas in the apartment, immediately stop using gas appliances, turn off the taps to and on the appliances, open windows or vents to ventilate the room, call the emergency gas service by phone 04 (outside the gassed room)! Do not light a fire, do not smoke, do not turn on or off electric lighting and electrical appliances, do not use an electric bell.
Before entering basements and cellars, before turning on the lighting or lighting the fire, make sure that there is no smell of gas there.
Use gas economically, pay its cost in a timely manner, as well as the cost of maintenance of gas equipment.
Owners (users) of houses and apartments must ensure proper maintenance and timely replacement of gas equipment.
House owners must check the condition of smoke and ventilation ducts at least 3 times a year (no later than 7 days before the start of the heating season, in the middle of the heating season and no later than 7 days after the end of the heating season).
In winter, it is necessary to periodically check the chimney caps in order to prevent their freezing and blockage.
Provide access for representatives of a specialized organization, a gas supplier to gas equipment to carry out maintenance work and suspend gas supply in cases provided for by law.
To inspect and maintain gas pipelines and gas equipment, allow employees of a specialized organization with which an agreement has been concluded on the maintenance of gas equipment to enter the apartment upon presentation of their service certificates.

When using gas in everyday life, it is prohibited:

Carry out unauthorized gasification of a house or apartment, rearrangement, replacement and repair of gas appliances, cylinders and valves.
Carry out redevelopment of the premises where gas appliances are installed, change the area of \u200b\u200bheated premises without agreement with the local government.
Make changes to the design of gas appliances. Change the arrangement of smoke and ventilation ducts; seal ventilation ducts, wall up and seal "pockets" and hatches intended for cleaning chimneys.
Disable safety and regulation automation. Use gas with faulty gas appliances, safety automation, shut-off devices (taps) and gas cylinders, especially if a gas leak is detected.
Use gas in violation of the integrity and density of masonry, plaster (if cracks appear) of gasified stoves and their chimneys.
Install and use the valve (gate) on the smoke channel, chimney, chimney. If there is a valve (gate) in the design of the furnace, ensure its extraction and sealing from the outer side of the wall of the smoke channel of the resulting hole (slot).
Use, install gasified stoves in the premises of apartment buildings.
Use gas appliances in the absence of draft in the smoke and ventilation ducts, closed windows (transoms), the closed position of the louvre on the ventilation duct. At the same time, in the lower part of the door or wall leading to an adjacent room, it is necessary to provide a grate or a gap between the door and the floor, as well as special supply devices in the outer walls or windows.
Use forced ventilation devices (hood, fan) when gas boilers or water heaters are running.
Leave working gas appliances unattended (except for appliances designed for continuous operation and having appropriate safety automatics for this).
To allow children of preschool age, persons who do not control their actions and do not know the rules for using these devices to use gas appliances.
Use gas and gas appliances for other purposes. Use gas stoves for space heating.
Use rooms where gas appliances are installed for sleep and rest.
Dry laundry over or near a gas stove.
Check the operation of ventilation ducts, tightness of gas equipment connections using open flame sources, including matches, lighters, candles and others.
Store empty and filled cylinders with liquefied gas in rooms and cellars. Arbitrarily, without special instruction, replace empty cylinders with gas-filled ones and connect them.
Have in a gasified room more than one cylinder with a capacity of more than 5 liters, not connected to a gas stove.
Place cylinders at a distance of less than 0.5 m from a gas stove, 1 m to heating appliances, 2 m to stove burners, less than 1 m from an electric meter, switches and other electrical appliances and equipment.
Expose LPG cylinders to the sun and heat.
Allow damage to gas equipment and theft of gas.
Twist, kink, kink, stretch or pinch the gas hoses connecting the gas equipment to the gas pipeline.

If you smell gas, do not:


light a fire	smoke	use the elevator