Standards for the distance from the gas meter to other devices: features of the location of gas flow meters
Millions of consumers think about saving money thanks to a gas meter, but realize that the costs of purchase, installation and possible repairs are also high. Do you recognize yourself among them? Do you want the gas meter to pay for itself in 2-3 years? It's simple.
If you do not resort to unauthorized actions, there will be no fine. If you maintain the distance from the gas meter within normal limits, it will work correctly. If you buy a quality device, you will not need to replace it.
We have provided information on installing a gas meter, including exact distance standards. The master will do everything for you, but you should still supervise the installation. Read the article and you will understand why. Your convenience depends on this.
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General nuances of installing gas meters
About installation of gas meters contact several different organizations. Their employees do their part of the job, and subscribers only need to choose the most suitable accommodation option. Gas meters are installed strictly according to the rules; you cannot act alone.
They are installed by employees of gas distribution companies and licensed employees of organizations. Self-installation is more likely to result in equipment damage or an explosion.
If the installation is successful, the control authorities will still not seal the device, and will also issue a large fine for the fact that the person put others at risk. Thus, they will fulfill clause 5.5.2 Resolution No. 170 State Committee of the Russian Federation for Construction and Housing and Communal Services.
Gas meters are installed based on standards Federal Law No. 261, which came into force on June 29, 2015 and oblige the use of a gas meter in rooms with individual heating appliances.
Owners of such premises and those simply interested have several options to apply:
- distribution organizations;
- subscriber departments of interregional gas companies;
- specialized companies.
Choose gas meters the subscribers themselves are from the list of models that are certified by the state. Modifications of devices can be double-sided, as well as right- and left-handed, the latter of which cannot be installed everywhere.
Location of the gas meter in the room
The gas master will not install the meter on a pipe with a surface temperature above +60 °C or below -20 °C. The installer may require the homeowner to move the stove even if it is a safe distance away. Disputes often arise between the parties on this basis, but it can be resolved simply by moving the slab forward. The same requirements apply to environmental conditions, although there are no rooms with such temperatures in residential buildings.
The gas engineer will begin installing the meter when there are no technical obstacles left, and from this point on the owners should control the process.
The device is mounted only in an accessible place, regardless of the opinion of the residents.In turn, nothing prevents the owners from ordering installation in a half-empty kitchen, and then closing the meter in wall-mounted furniture.
There will be no illegality in such actions, because the supplier’s representative will be able to see the testimony. In this sense, owners sometimes inconvenience themselves. To take the readings yourself or to let an inspector in, you will have to move objects over and over again or take everything out of the kitchen cabinet. Therefore, so that in the future it is not necessary move gas meter, it is better to immediately place it in an accessible place.
You should not agree to an additional waste of time if the technician is against installing the meter on a curved section of pipe. The performance of the device does not depend on its shape.
The location of the meter affects the convenience and appearance of the room. The device will be inserted into the pipe the way the consumer wants - vertically or horizontally.
The technician will determine the installation location and indicate the cost of the work. The price is affected by:
- footage flexible hose;
- number of gaskets and adapters;
- price of parts.
The legislation contains mutually exclusive rules regarding the party who is responsible for the material support of installation. Legally, it all comes down to the fact that the consumer pays for the service. He still has a choice: buy parts from a gas specialist or purchase them himself. The second option will cost 30% less.
Still, there are categories of citizens who are entitled to free installation of gas flow meters. Read more in this material.
A technician from a specialized company will install the meter only if there is a project. The document indicates the location in the room, height and distance from gas and electrical devices. The gas service of the distribution organization will approve the project. Gas workers will then come to your home, seal the meter and will issue a certificate of commissioning.
Distance from the gas meter to various objects
The standards were determined for reasons of safety and functionality of the device. During installation, gas technicians comply with SP 42-101-2003 - General provisions for the design and construction of gas distribution systems made of metal and polyethylene pipes.
So, based on paragraph 6.49 of these rules, the gas meter can be installed outside areas with increased generation of moisture or heat. These include the stove and the space above it, the boiler, and the sink. At the same time, the minimum distance from the meter to the gas boiler and stove has clear boundaries.
In terms of the correctness of the readings, it does not matter whether a gas appliance is nearby or an electric one. If heat or moisture comes from it, then attention is also paid to temperature and humidity. The exact standards apply only to gas equipment.
For installation, choose only places with good natural ventilation, and forced in this case will only be a plus. Areas with stagnant air are definitely not suitable. The quality of the latter is determined by sensations.
Air conditions deteriorate in remote areas of the premises, areas behind partitions, and niches. Options located at a significant distance from windows and ventilation or with obstacles in their direction are not suitable.
During the work, installers use the information in the meter passports. Manufacturers indicate their recommendations and general requirements for gas meter models, minimum and maximum distances. Gas workers do not always rely on technical data, but act according to the situation.
If the manufacturer does not provide interval requirements at all, the installer must comply with the following universal parameters:
- The installation height standard is 160 cm. In the rules, this indicator is advisory and not mandatory.
- The margin to the wall must be maintained at least 3, and preferably 5 cm. The gap between the meter and the vertical surface is sometimes called corrosion and is provided in case of damage to the meter, at least 5 cm.
- The interval to the nearest gas-using device cannot be left less than 80 cm. We are talking about gas heating devices and the same household stoves. The category includes heat generators, boilers, instantaneous and capacitive water heaters.
Some types of equipment are separated by at least 1 m. For example, heating and cooking stoves and simple heating stoves, cooking boilers, restaurant stoves.
Distance is not measured from any point and in any direction. Take into account the radial interval from the gas meter. To put it scientifically, you need to install it in such a way that all three axes maintain a minimum distance from the nearest points on a meter that has not yet been installed to the same ones on the devices. Then there will definitely be no errors at intervals.
At least 5 cm is left between the side boundaries of the stove and the gas meter; three times the distance is made from the gas meter to the gas boiler or water heater. The placement level is selected no lower than 40 cm above the top edge of the slab and no closer than 15 cm from the top or bottom edge of the water heater.
Additional considerations when installing the meter
A gas leak detector is also installed at the same level as the meter. Before and after the meter they are mounted on the pipe shut-off valve mechanisms like ball ones or some others. The taps allow you to quickly remove the gas meter for inspection or replacement.
Upon completion of the work, the joints and assemblies on the pipe with the meter are checked for leaks. It’s worth doing this right away so as not to call the technician again. Gas workers at distribution companies also check the equipment themselves, looking for leaks and leaks.
All connections and joints on the branch with the meter are then covered with soapy water. The installation of the gas meter is considered successful and the equipment is operational if no bubbles appear when gas is supplied.
Installing a gas meter outdoors
Installation from the street side is not an easy procedure, so this point will have to be discussed in advance. The answer will be given by the gas service, and it all depends on the specific situation and the feasibility of the task in principle. In general, there are no obstacles.
The meter housing will need protection against corrosion, otherwise other damage will occur to the device. The problem of protection from weather factors is solved with the help of a visor.
Before the gas enters the meter, you cannot do without a mesh barrier that prevents dirt from entering the meter. Sometimes the gas meter is placed in a cabinet on the facade and thus solves 2 problems at once.
Conclusions and useful video on the topic
Which is better, buy a new gas meter or check the one you have:
What you should pay attention to when installing a gas meter:
Several gas meters can be installed in one room at once. The only problem is that sometimes this cannot be done without rearrangements. The consumer will do the right thing if during installation he expresses his point of view, but still listens to the master with the opposite opinion.
A gas meter will most likely not be installed in a poorly ventilated place or at a great distance from a window, but theoretically the device can be moved outside.
Tell us about your experience installing gas meters, did you have any problems with installing the equipment? What did you do in specific situations, what actions did you take to solve the problems that arose? Share your experience and ask questions in the form below.
In Ryazan, they installed a gas meter for me in an apartment with an individual. heating. It sticks out from the floor at a distance of more than a meter from the walls, i.e. not located on the wall and at zero distance from the floor. The apartment has not yet been rented out. What are the instructions for installing this gas meter? Residential complex Pozharsky, apt. 6.
I have a question . In our private house, the gas meter is located at a height of 1 m. above the sink. Installed 30 years ago. The meter was changed 10 years ago. There were no complaints. Now the replacement will be in May 2022. And the gas man told us during maintenance that we would have problems because the meter cannot be installed above the sink. So they installed it for us. Not us. Nobody made any claims. Are there any standards for installing gas meters in relation to washing.