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How to install water meters in the apartment. Installation of water meters in the apartment. Choice of mounting location

After the entry into force of the Russian law on the mandatory installation of water meters in residential premises, the issue of self-installation of such metering devices became especially relevant. And all because individual installers and firms working in this area have raised the price of their services literally "to heaven."

Meanwhile, installing a water meter yourself is a simple matter that does not require any special vocational training. The installer will only need care and accuracy.

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What counters to choose?

Before you put something, you need to choose this “something”. And water meters are no exception. Experts are sure that the best meters are mechanical turbine meters (with an impeller). But electronic variations - this can be "cool", but only unreliable. Practice shows that electronic meters break down much more often than others.

Metering devices designed for cold and hot water have a different design. Visually, each is marked with a colored strip: the cold water meter has a blue marking, and the hot water meter has a red one. And it is imperative to mount these devices correctly (“cold” device for cold water, and “hot” for hot water), otherwise they will not pass the pre-operational verification.

It is best to buy the most ordinary counters, without the "bells and whistles". Especially when it comes to self-installation. Moreover, all devices sold in stores have passed mandatory certification. It remains only to verify and seal them after installation, but this is already the concern of specialists.

When buying a water meter, you should make sure that it is fully equipped, according to the accompanying specification. Mandatory in the set must be:

  • mesh filter;
  • a pair of connectors equipped with nipples, gaskets and union nuts;
  • as well as check valve.

Important: All this should be sold together with the meter, and not separately and for an additional fee.

When buying a device, you must also check its passport. The document must be printed in the printing house and certified by the stamp of the manufacturer. The serial numbers in the product passport must exactly match the numbers on the device.

Important: In no case should you be satisfied with the purchase of a photocopy of the passport for the counter. Such a device will not pass registration and verification, which means it will not be allowed for operation.

Stopcocks

Quite often, a factory water meter is also equipped with a shut-off valve with a hole in the ear of the pipe for sealing. Permission to install such a device should be obtained from the inspector of the local water utility. The buyer is also required to verify the quality of the device.

The main thing is not to purchase a meter equipped with a silumin crane, since this type of equipment is subject to sudden destruction due to intergranular corrosion. For use, it is better to choose stopcocks made of metal-plastic.

Some technical features

  1. If there is a fire drain in the room where the water meters are installed, it is required to install a valve on the bypass pipe and subsequently seal it with the participation of the water utility inspector. In theory, firefighters should also be notified about this valve, but this is not supported by any regulatory act, so the decision to call specialists or not remains with the owners of the premises.
  2. If the hot water system in the apartment is designed on two pipes (this occurs, although infrequently) and the owners of such housing are well acquainted with the concept of "elevator unit", it is possible to install water meters in this living space, but it will be necessary to purchase an additional bypass valve for the circulation pipe. Otherwise, the meter will “wind up” serious numbers on a utility bill.
  3. An important technical point is also the temperature in the meter installation room. According to specifications for such devices, the temperature cannot fall below + 5 ° C. In apartments, this is not important, since the temperature will not drop below this indicator, but in unheated basements of private houses, the issue will have to be resolved somehow. And again, with the participation of a representative of the water utility.

In some cases, it turns out to be easier and cheaper to insulate and wall up the basement pipe by installing a meter in the toilet.

Verification and first filling

The "life" of a water meter in a particular apartment or private house begins with its verification. And before paying money for the device in the store, you should make sure that zero marks are set on it, and ask the seller to check the equipment’s performance. And if later on commissioning it turns out that the device is faulty, and the expert issues an appropriate conclusion about this, the seller will be obliged to replace the device.

Verification of meters is carried out either by the instrumentation service of the water utility, or by the centralized instrumentation of the settlement / district, or by the instrumentation of the local housing department. Also, verification can be carried out by a private structure that has the appropriate license.

Important: In any case, the verification procedure is a free procedure, you should know and remember this. This is written in the law on meters for gas and water.

In which organization to pass the verification of meters, you should check in your Criminal Code or in the housing department. According to current legislation, the chief engineer of the housing maintenance office or management company must answer all questions in this area to interested users. He has a proper job description for this.

Verification procedure

In fact, water meters are sent accompanied by a factory passport. And after the procedure, the corresponding stamp of the instrumentation service on passing should appear in this document. After verification, the necessary passport columns are also filled in.

In principle, experts will take up the verification of even the “left” device, for which there are no documents. Only then will you have to pay a fixed amount - the cost of the registration certificate at the rate. In this case, the verification procedure itself will also be paid, because the law applies only to devices that have passed the appropriate certification.

As for sealing, the instrumentation service will give its date, that is, the date on which you can pick up the device already with a seal. It is impossible to break this seal, since the water utility will not allow such a meter to be put into operation.

Place for counter


By existing rules Water meters should be installed as close as possible to the entry of the water supply pipe into the room. But before allowing the meter to operate, the water utility inspector must make sure that it is not possible to crash into the water supply to the place where the meter is installed. Therefore, if the installation of the device is done by hand, you should choose a site that will not raise questions from the inspector.

In city apartments, as a rule, inspectors do not have complaints about installing meters. But in private homes they look much stricter. There are certain requirements that must be met:

  • to the counter from the exit of the pipe from the wall or floor should be no more than 20 cm;
  • water well for adjoining territory must have a capital structure;
  • the capital well must have a strong and lockable metal cover;
  • the cover of the capital well is subject to sealing;
  • for the production of well works that require breaking the seal on the cover, it is necessary to call the inspector of the water utility each time for unsealing and subsequent sealing.

Counter installation

In fact, self-installation of a device for measuring water consumption is a simple matter. It is performed according to the scheme:

Just a few things to keep in mind:

  1. Before the ball shut-off valve there should not be any water taps.
  2. If the pipes are metal, then their first and last joints (along the watercourse) are waterproofed using FUM or Unilok. For other joints, a standard seal will suffice.

As for the actual elements of the node and their purpose, these are:

  • a shut-off ball valve that shuts off the water supply to the room;
  • a mesh filter that collects fine suspension from the water stream and prevents clogging of the meter;
  • non-return valve that does not allow the reverse winding of the meter readings.

For the installation of metering devices, it is worth noting only one, but rather significant nuance: during the installation of the meter, the filter drain pipe (the one that sticks out at an angle) must be turned down if the meter is horizontal, and sideways if the device is installed vertically. With this arrangement of the nozzle, water will not flood the device in cases where it is necessary to disassemble the filter for cleaning.

Commissioning

Upon completion of the installation, you should make sure that the meter is functioning properly, nothing is leaking anywhere, and water can be used without any problems. Next, you should contact the water utility or the service house (private or multi-apartment - no difference) organization as soon as possible with a statement on the installation of metering devices. Otherwise, the water consumption in the residential premises will still be considered at the set maximum.

Within 3 days from the date of the application of the tenants, the inspector of the operator must visit the apartment or house. And by the time of his visit, the homeowners should have a passport and an act of verification for the installed meter / meters at the ready. The inspector will record in the act of commissioning the device its initial readings, and will also conclude a service contract. And besides, it seals the instrument assembly.

Important: Read the terms of the contract carefully before signing it. There should not be exorbitant subscription fees, “insurance” for breaking seals and fictitious frequent checks (say, once a quarter or more often) at the expense of the subscriber.

From the moment of signing the contract, the owner of the apartment / private house or the responsible tenant pays for water already according to the meter readings. He must also have the following documents in his hands:

  • the second copy of the concluded contract;
  • technical passport for the meter (if it was in a single copy, the inspector can take it with him, but only to make a copy, with a return);
  • a copy of the signed act on putting the device into operation.

Some cases from user experience

During the operation of water meters, the following situations may well arise:

  1. The water flows badly, although the neighbors do not complain about this. Possible reason a similar state of affairs - clogging of the filter. You cannot remove it and clean it yourself, because this will require breaking the seal. An application must be submitted to the operator. And according to the law, he will have to do everything for free, including resealing.
  2. The seal was broken by accident. In this case, you do not need to try to “fix” anything - this operation is fraught with large fines if traces are found. It is only necessary to immediately notify the operator about what happened (on the very first working day, if the incident happened on the weekend), and he will have to send a specialist within 24 hours to draw up an act and re-sealing. If you stretch out the time, and the inspector discovers a broken seal, the amounts for water will be recalculated to the maximum since the last verification (and it can take a very long time), plus a fine will be issued for failure to declare.
  3. It is necessary to carry out work that requires breaking the seal. This is where refilling costs money. If the work is carried out by a third-party organization or a master, all expenses are at their expense. If the work is carried out by the owner or tenant of the apartment, you will have to pay on your own.
  4. Verification (scheduled and unscheduled). Often, residents have suspicions that the meter shows too much water consumption. In this case, you can order an unscheduled verification. It will be free once and will help resolve the doubts of worried users.

While the meter is being verified, the water calculation for an apartment or a private house is carried out according to the average statistical indicators (minimum) for a particular region. Scheduled verifications are naturally carried out “according to the plan” (and more often they are not carried out, because without complaints from the owners of apartments / houses and tenants, few of the authorized ones carry out such verifications on their own initiative).

"Complicated" apartments

What to do for those who have a two-pipe hot water supply in their home or, for example, a fire hydrant? They cannot install water meters on their own. For these purposes, it is necessary to invite professionals from the local water utility or from a specialized contractor.

Installing water meters at home is a profitable business. And do-it-yourself installation in this situation is doubly beneficial. True, you have to tinker to do everything right. That is why it is necessary to calculate in advance own forces and opportunities. It may be easier and cheaper to still invite the masters.

At the end of 2009, a law on energy saving was adopted in our country, obliging all owners of buildings, structures, residential buildings, as well as individual apartments and premises in apartment buildings to ensure the accounting of water coming from water supply networks.

The feasibility of installing water meters

The installation of water meters requires funds, nothing is being done for free now, but the law does not provide for funding these activities from the budget. The costs required to install water meters are borne by the building owners. The Russian government considered that the savings gained from the installation of metering devices would cover the costs of their installation.

To date, the deadlines for the installation of metering devices have expired, despite the fact that they have been repeatedly postponed. Nevertheless, the equipment of apartments, and especially individual houses, remains at a low level. The reasons for this situation are obvious:

  1. Lack of production capacity for the manufacture of a sufficient number of metering devices at the time of the adoption of the law;
  2. The complexity of installation and commissioning (at the initial stage, only organizations engaged in construction activities had the ability to install water meters);
  3. No punishment for citizens who do not follow the law.

Payback counter - Photo 03

By itself, the installation of a meter is not a measure to save water. It’s just that with him we stop mindlessly pouring water, forgetting to turn off the tap or not repairing a leaking one for months. flush tank toilet. Thus, the overall consumption of drinking water is reduced, and utility bills are reduced. The cost of installing water meters pays off for a long time, but, given the reduction in payment for water disposal, it is not difficult to save 20-30 rubles per person per month.

Payback counter hot water occurs even faster due to the high cost of thermal energy. And the installation of individual metering devices on credit for up to 5 years at the Central Bank refinancing rate, which is the responsibility of the energy supply organization, actually becomes free.

Legal regulations affecting the process of installing metering devices

For owners who do not want to equip their premises with metering devices, the law provides for sanctions in the form of forced installation of water meters by an energy supply organization. But this provision of the law does not work yet, since the mass installation of metering devices has led to a decrease in the income of organizations supplying water to settlements, since the state limits the growth of tariffs.

Laws are constantly being improved, for example, since 2011 it is allowed self-installation water meters for individual houses and apartments. Since 2015, changes have come into force in the Rules for Setting Standards for Utilities, hitting negligent owners with a ruble. In most regions of the country, there are already increased standards for water consumed without meters.

The cost of water supply and sanitation for owners who ignore the law will increase every 6 months and, in addition to inflationary price increases, will increase by 1.6 times over 2 years.

Rules for installing water meters

It is quite easy to install water meters in your apartment. If the installation of a common house meter requires an organization that carries out this type of activity, and a special project that is carried out in accordance with building codes and regulations, then an individual water meter is installed on the basis of the instructions prescribed in the device passport. The rules for installing water meters in an apartment have not yet been developed by anyone and, most likely, they will never appear, but there are certain points in the regulatory documents that must be observed.

  • Do not install water meters in hard-to-reach places, and the scale of indications must be visible to the naked eye.
  • It is necessary to observe the lengths of straight sections of pipes after the device and before it, indicated in the passport.
  • In the kit of some devices there are connecting pipes, the installation of which eliminates the issue of straight sections.

Water meter installation diagram

The simplest scheme for installing a water meter in an apartment looks like this:

To provide water during the repair or verification of the meter, a bypass with a locking device can be provided in the circuit. It is much cheaper to make a pipe of the appropriate length and insert it in place of the meter. Sometimes a check valve is placed after the meter, but such a device is necessary when there is a reserve capacity in the apartment. On some models of meters, a strainer is installed by the manufacturer. Then the filter (No. 2) can be excluded from the scheme. In the wiring diagram, ball valves are shown as shut-off devices. The use of valves instead of them, of course, is allowed, but less resistance and the absence of rubber gaskets increase the pressure of the water flowing from the tap and simplify operation.

Features of the selection, verification and replacement of water meters

The choice of a water meter is made based on its consumption, and the size of the connecting pipes of the device is most often smaller than the cross section of the pipes into which it cuts, but a water meter is usually installed in the apartment in accordance with the diameter of the water supply. Now on sale are water meters from various manufacturers.

The question immediately arises - what to install water meters? Choosing the cheapest, you can miscalculate. The warranty period and operating time, the duration of the calibration interval, ease of installation - these are additional criteria that must be taken into account. The manufacturing time of the counter is also important, because the longer it lies on the store counter, the sooner you will have to carry out the next verification.

The calibration interval for cold water meters is usually 6 years. Water meters for hot water metering serve 4 years until the next verification. But there are manufacturers who produce water meters with other calibration intervals.

Unfortunately, re-checking meters rarely gives positive results. Having paid a considerable amount for verification, you may be refused in its further operation. You can check the error of the device yourself. Opening all the taps in the apartment at the same time and filling the containers with water, carefully calculate the volume that has poured out and compare it with the readings of your meter. If the error is higher than 2%, then the meter will most likely not pass verification, and it is better to buy and install a new one.

Choosing a place and technology for installing water meters with your own hands

The place of installation of the water meter in an individual residential building must be agreed with the supplier. Installing a water meter in an apartment does not require such approval. Usually it is placed immediately after the shut-off device on the riser (in the diagram, this is a tap in front of the filter). The technology for installing water meters is quite simple. When buying a meter, purchase taps, a filter, shackles, couplings, lock nuts, pipe sections with threads of the required dimensions. Putting it all together using FUM tape or linen is not difficult for a man.

Do-it-yourself installation of water meters is even easier when using metal-plastic pipes and fittings. But in a polypropylene water pipe, embed a meter without welding machine fail.

Please note that the valve on the riser is a common house property, you have already paid for its repair and maintenance according to a monthly receipt from the management company. If the closed valve allows water to pass through, then it is not necessary to turn off the common faucet on the riser. It is enough to make a request to the service organization about the need for repair.

Putting the meter into operation and sealing it

To register a water meter, you must submit an application to the management company, attach a water meter installation diagram to it (a drawing on a piece of paper is enough) and a photocopy of the device passport. Coordinate the arrival time of the master, who will check the correct installation and install the seals on the meter and the bypass locking device (if any). Breaking the seals automatically deprives you of the right to use the water meter to account for its consumption.

The signed act of commissioning a water meter imposes some obligations on you. Monthly it is necessary to transfer the readings of the meter to the operating organization. The timing of data transfer is strict, but in the absence of evidence, there will be no problems for 3 months. During this period, invoices will be presented at the average monthly expense. Then the calculation will go according to the standard.

In addition, it will be necessary to allow employees of the management company to check the meter. Such checks are carried out no more than once every 6 months, but refusing them can lead to the loss of the ability to pay for your water consumption by the meter, and Management Company will receive the right to charge you water consumption according to the standard.

Some cases from the practice of using

Particular attention to the points of the rules should be paid to cunning people who make tie-ins into the water supply in addition to the metering device. The water supplier, in case of detection of illegal withdrawal, has the right to make a calculation based on the calculation of the maximum water flow through such a pipe. The time taken into account in the calculation does not exceed 6 months, but the amount of the fine, even through a pipe with a diameter of 15 mm, can be 100 thousand rubles or more.

The use of metering devices does not solve the problem of water leakage into the sewer through a faulty stop valves toilet bowls or torn faucet gaskets. The fact is that water meters have a sensitivity threshold of 1% of the nominal flow. An apartment water meter DN 15 mm can pass through itself up to 15 liters of water per hour, and the meter dial will be stationary. There are many cases when a lonely pensioner, who spends 5-6 m³ of water per month on a meter, drains 10-11 m³ through a leaking toilet into the sewer every month.

Currently, management companies have the right only to inspect the condition of the equipment inside the apartments, and they cannot fine negligent owners or force them to repair faulty sanitary appliances. The difference between a common house meter and the amount of apartment meters that occurs when in large numbers management companies are forced to cover small leaks from their income. This difference in some houses reaches 35-40% of the total consumption. The Government of the Russian Federation urgently needs to make changes to the "Rules ...", allowing management organizations to activate apartment leaks and collect the appropriate amounts from apartment owners.

Control over the accounting of resource consumption by the state has tightened. Payment for water consumption with an extra charge of 10 or 20% of the cost of the calculated norm leads to the conclusion that water meters must be installed without fail. It is better to pay for exactly spent resource, especially since the prices for utilities are regularly rising.

The homeowner, in order to avoid future troubles, needs to know certain rules, procedures and water meters in the apartment.

Rules for installing water meters in an apartment

The regulations governing the use and installation of metering devices are binding on all participants - users, resource providers and service companies.

Requirements for metering devices. Devices manufactured in accordance with GOST R 50601 and 50193, entered in the register of measuring instruments, are allowed for installation. The diameters of the nozzles of the device must correspond to those common in the territory of the Russian Federation. The design of the device should exclude the technical or physical possibility of changing the readings.

Technical requirements for the operation and installation of water meters in the apartment. The rules prescribe:

  • where to install water meters - the location of the devices should be accessible to both the resource provider and the user himself, and the temperature in the room should not fall below 5 ° C;
  • sealing the device, the procedure is free for the consumer;
  • registration of the installed device;
  • regular transmission of testimony to regulatory authorities;
  • verification, repair or replacement of the meter by the homeowner;
  • for organizations that carry out CVS, the obligation to install, replace and verify water meters at the request of the consumer and at his expense, but with a possible installment payment;
  • service companies to carry out work on the installation of metering devices to have an appropriate license.

The homeowner should be aware that neither the water supply company nor the condominium authority can impose any meter model or service delivery service. If housing is recognized as dilapidated, the project for installing a water meter must be agreed with the responsible organizations.

Water meter installation procedure

Information on how to install water meters in an apartment can be found in Moscow faster than in small towns. From the huge number of metropolitan firms offering all types of work and full service, you can get confused. But, in any city, the installation of water meters is divided into two stages:

  • installation work;
  • registration of devices.

Water meters in an apartment or private house

Work begins with the preparation of a project for the installation of water meters in the apartment. It is necessary to determine how many supply pipes (risers) are available in the dwelling. The number of devices to be installed also depends on their number. Further, the optimal place for mounting the devices is selected in accordance with the current rules.

The device is installed at the branch of the apartment water supply from the riser, at a distance of 20 cm from it. In private households, no further than 0.2 meters from the central heating main. Installation sequence:

  • check the reliability of connections and the integrity of plumbing devices for possible leaks;
  • turn off the water supply in the serviced area;
  • installation - filtering the water flow entering the meter from debris and rust will extend the time of reliable operation of the device;
  • connection of the metering device - it is recommended to install with rubber gaskets and so that the flow direction through the device goes according to the marks on the case;
  • for hot water metersoperating at temperatures up to 90 ° C, it is necessary to take sealants and sealants that can withstand such a regime;
  • installation is an optional design element, but it will prevent unmotivated checks of devices by regulatory authorities, as it eliminates unauthorized intervention in the operation of the device.

Specialists perform such work in 1-2 hours, if there are no difficult moments in the apartment water supply system. For individual housing, the installation of a water meter can be complicated by the arrangement of a special well for placing appliances.

Commissioning

Registration and commissioning can be performed service departments who carried out the installation of meters. But, in most cases, the consumer independently notifies his HOA about this and applies for sealing the devices. The responsible organization must complete the application within three days. Commissioning is carried out from the beginning of the next month and from that time you can pay according to the meter readings.

Guided by the rules and procedure for installing water meters in an apartment, you can avoid many troubles, not succumb to provocative offers and not run into unscrupulous performers. Know how to protect yourself.

Federal Law No. 261 of 11/23/2009 imposes on the owners of residential premises the obligation to install energy metering devices, including hot and cold water. At the same time, the consumer of energy resources purchases and installs meters at his own expense. Here are the main provisions of this law:

Article 11. Ensuring the energy efficiency of buildings, structures, structures

9. ..., the owners of premises in apartment buildings are obliged to ensure compliance with ..., apartment buildings the established energy efficiency requirements and the requirements for their equipping with metering devices for the energy resources used ... throughout their entire service life by organizing their proper operation and timely elimination of identified inconsistencies.

Article 13

1. ..., consumed energy resources are subject to mandatory accounting using metering devices for used energy resources. …

2. Calculations for energy resources should be carried out on the basis of data on the quantitative value of energy resources, ..., consumed, determined using metering devices for energy resources used.

FZ-261 dated 11/23/2009

The rules for installing a water meter in an apartment or residential building have not been developed by anyone. But still, some nuances need to be known.

The water meter must be certified as a measuring instrument and have a printed passport. The passport must be stamped by the manufacturer indicating the date of verification. The serial number of the device is also indicated there, which must match the serial number on the meter body. Together with the meter, it is necessary to install a strainer and a check valve. The non-return valve will prevent the flow of cold water into the hot water supply pipeline and will avoid unnecessary overpayments for hot water. Therefore, you should not trust sellers in the markets, but you need to buy the device in specialized stores. When the meter is installed by the experts of the "Count Water" service, you will receive a certified device with all the necessary components.

Another important point: the counter must be reset to zero and have a factory seal. It is also necessary to consider which counter and where to put it. As a rule, meters for hot and cold water have different designs and differ in color: red for hot and blue for cold water, respectively. An incorrectly selected device will not be put into operation.

In order for the meter to work longer, a coarse mesh filter must be installed along the water flow in front of the meter, while taking into account the length of the straight sections of the pipe before and after the meter. The direction of the arrows on the filter housing and on the instrument housing must match during installation. The instrument reading scale must be easily accessible and visible to the naked eye. The installation diagram in the instrument's passport will help eliminate doubts.

If you decide to install the water meter yourself, you need to take these points into account and take care of overcoming bureaucratic formalities when putting the meter into operation. Or you can contact the "Count Water" company and get an installed reliable turnkey meter with sealing and a full package of documents for registration.

Which is better, decide for yourself!

You can choose a suitable metering device, you can learn more about the conditions for providing services for installing water meters.

Do-it-yourself installation of water meters is a current issue. On July 1, 2013, a law on the mandatory installation of water meters came into force in Russia, and now every consumer, whether you like it or not, will have to acquire cold and hot water metering devices. True, many have already installed them a long time ago - the savings are immediately visible and tangible in the budget.

Those who hoped for a chance and do not know how or do not want to work with their hands will now have to fork out: plumbing firms and individual masters immediately raised prices for work, referring to the large flow and urgency of orders; there is nothing to object. So it makes complete sense to learn how to install water meters yourself. Putting the meter on the water yourself is a simple matter, walking through the authorities takes more time.

Which meters to choose?

The best option: turbine (with an impeller) mechanical - cheap and cheerful. An electronic meter is, perhaps, “cool”, but only electronics tend to break down, and replacing water meters in an apartment means, in addition to expenses, new circle overcoming bureaucratic formalities.

Meters for cold and hot water need a different design. This is immediately evident upon purchase: they are marked with blue and red belts, respectively. If you put a “hot” meter on a cold pipe, there will be no trouble, but a “hot” one is more expensive. Guessing what will happen if you put a meter for cold water on hot water is pointless, this option will simply not be allowed for operation.

You need to buy regular apartment meters water without chasing something exceptional. Water control metering devices are subject to mandatory certification. Since it is on sale, it means that it has passed certification. And after verification and sealing, you are no longer responsible for it, unless you accidentally broke it.

When buying a meter, make sure that it is fully equipped: the kit should include a strainer, two connectors with nipples, union nuts and gaskets, and a check valve. Unscrupulous sellers (individual traders in the "iron" markets often sin with this) happen to dismantle meters and sell components separately, so it's better to buy meters in a specialized store.

Next important point when buying a counter - his passport. It must be printed in a typographical way, sealed with a factory stamp, and the serial numbers in the passport and on the product must match. A counter with a photocopied piece of paper, even if they didn’t give you substandard, they will actually accept it, but you still have to pay.

Stopcocks

The water meter is most often equipped with a special stopcock. It has a feature: an eyelet with a hole on the outgoing pipe for sealing. Without this, you can turn off the tap, disconnect the pipe, draw a water tank, then reconnect the pipe, and the meter will show zero flow. If the pipeline is plastic at welded joints, it is allowed to install a shut-off valve without sealing. But he decides whether it is possible or not, the inspector of the city water canal is on the spot. What follows, of course, requires no explanation.

If the stopcock is complete, make sure that it does not turn out to be silumin. Silumin taps are subject to sudden destruction from intergranular corrosion, and the nearest point where in this case it will be possible to block the water flowing into the house will be at best in the basement, or even in the well on the other street. The metal-plastic shut-off valve is quite usable.

It is also recommended to immediately purchase a second, ordinary, stopcock. It is installed immediately after the outlet to the flush tank. If you start a renovation in the bathroom or in the kitchen, then the toilet can be used as always.

Some technical features

  • If the apartment where the installation of water meters is planned has a fire drainage system, then a valve must be installed on the bypass pipe, which will subsequently be sealed by a water utility. In fact, this valve should be installed by firefighters, who should be notified in advance. But permission from the fire department to install it is not required, so decide for yourself: declare and wait, or wave your hand and buy for your own.
  • The second point is if the DHW system is made according to a two-pipe scheme. In apartments, this occurs in exceptional cases, and the happy inhabitants of such people know what an elevator unit is in a residential area. To install a hot water meter in such an apartment, you will need to additionally purchase a bypass valve for the circulation pipe, otherwise the meter will “wind” all the time and a lot.
  • And the third point is the air temperature in the room where the meters will be installed. According to specifications for the meter, it should not be lower than +5 degrees Celsius. This does not cause problems in apartments, but if the meters are in the unheated basement of a private house, you will have to “resolve the issue” with the water utility. Perhaps it will be cheaper and easier to insulate and wall up the pipe in the basement, and put the meter, like everyone else, in the toilet.

Verification and first filling

Installation of a water meter begins with its verification. When buying, look for all zeros on the counter and you don’t need to require a performance check: the initial readings will be taken into account during commissioning, and if the device turns out to be faulty, you will receive an expert opinion, on the basis of which the seller will replace the device for you. In this case, troubles usually do not arise, because. the supplier will give the seller a replacement in the same manner. Of course, if the counter was not bought from the hands of a random person.

For verification, the meter is handed over either to the instrumentation service (control and measuring instruments) of the water utility, or to the centralized city / district instrumentation, or to the instrumentation of the housing office, or to a private company operating under a license. In any case, verification is free, this is stipulated in the law on water and gas meters.

Where exactly to hand over the device - you need to find out in the Housing Office. If you hear something like “Not in the know” there, go straight to the chief engineer of the Housing Office: he must be in the know. This is spelled out in black and white in his job description. And it is also written there that he is obliged to receive citizens. And he signed that he was familiar with the instructions, knows it and undertakes to comply.


The meter for verification should be handed over with a factory passport: after verification, an instrumentation stamp will appear in it, and the corresponding columns of the passport will be filled in. In fact, they will take, and are obliged to take, the “left” device, but then, most likely, you will have to pay for the issuance of a technical passport for it and drawing up a verification report: the law applies only to certified devices.

The KIP will tell you when the water meters you submit will be sealed. Of course, it is impossible to break the KIP seal. A device with a broken factory seal in the instrumentation will be taken, but without a seal in the instrumentation, the water utility will not accept it. There is no need to rush to take the device from verification: the law does not provide for any sanctions for delay by the subscriber, except that it can get lost in the instrumentation warehouse.

There are, however, violations: the water utility is satisfied with the factory seal. Vodokanal is not afraid of this: the water consumption averaged over subscribers, even with unverified meters, will be normal. But the consumer, i.e. it does not hurt you to make sure that the counter does not "wind" more than necessary.

Place for counter

According to the rules, the water meter should be installed as close as possible to the entry of the pipeline into the room. The concept of “as close as possible” is not specified, because in the device of water inputs, especially in old houses, there is a huge discrepancy. During commissioning, the inspector looks: is it possible to somehow crash into the pipe to the meter. Take a closer look before installing and you, so that later it would be easier to "solve the issue." Generally speaking, the installation of a water meter is greatly simplified if you immediately conclude an agreement with a specialized organization. But this article is intended for those who decide to install the counter themselves, so you will have to deal with the authorities yourself.

In practice, inspectors do not have any questions when installing meters in a city apartment in a toilet next to the toilet, even if the stopcock is moved back half a meter along the pipe. Also, the installation in the bathroom “passes” if the pipes go through the toilet along the floor: in this case, it is almost impossible to hide traces of work on them. But then you have to drag the outlet for the tank through the wall back into the toilet.

In private homes, inspectors are stricter. Here you need to follow the rule: no more than 20 cm from the exit of the supply pipe from the wall or floor. If a water well is located on your territory, then it must be of a capital construction and with a lockable, durable (metal) cover: it will also be sealed. In this case, for the performance of work with a violation of the seal, in addition to the emergency of the water utility itself or extinguishing the fire, it will be necessary to call an inspector to unseal it.

Counter installation

The actual installation of the meter is not difficult and is done according to the diagram in the figure. There should not be any water folding devices up to the ball shut-off valve. If the pipes are metal, the first and last joints in terms of water flow are insulated with FUM or Unilok waterproofing; the rest are produced on regular seals. Let us briefly explain the purpose of the node elements:

  • Shut-off ball valve - shuts off the water supply to the room. On a plastic welded water pipe, it can be carried back some distance (against the flow of water).
  • The mesh filter collects fine particles to prevent clogging of the meter. In city water supply systems, as a rule, it does not happen, but according to technical specifications, a filter is still needed.
  • Non-return valve - does not allow "unwinding" by the counter. This is possible if there is no water in the water supply and the taps are open, due to air being sucked in. A non-return valve is also required according to specifications.


A small nuance: when installing, turn the filter drain pipe (which sticks out sideways at an angle) down if the meter assembly is located horizontally, or to the side of the meter when vertical mounting node. Then, if you suddenly need to disassemble and clean the filter, the sludge will not flood the meter.

Commissioning

After completing the installation and making sure that there is no flow anywhere and the meter counts, you can use water as before, but you will also be counted the flow as before, to the maximum. Therefore, it is necessary to immediately declare the installation in a water utility or an organization operating a water supply system; for example, if you live in a cottage village - in his board. If you are a subconsumer, i.e. water comes to you from someone else, you still need to declare to the operators of the water supply.

Within three working days, an inspector or an authorized employee of the local operator should come to you. The passport for the meter and the act of its verification should be at your disposal. Plumbers, as a rule, do not drag out the matter - for "free" subscribers they are constantly teased "from above". No other documents are needed: the water utility is not obliged to control the qualifications of the specialist who installed the device, as long as the meter is verified, not damaged and installed correctly.

The inspector will record the initial readings of the meter in the commissioning certificate, seal the entire meter assembly with his seal and give you a service contract to sign. If the operator is “your own”, then carefully read the terms of the contract (in general, in this case, it is advisable to do this before buying a meter): there are cases when exorbitant service fees, insurance against seal failure and obviously fictitious verification of the meter every quarter were entered into contracts in small print at the expense of the subscriber.

As soon as you sign the contract, you pay for water according to the meter. The second copy of the contract and the act of putting it into operation should immediately remain with you. As for the passport for the counter, if it is in a single copy, the inspector must take it with him for copying, and then return it. In order not to go once again for a passport, make a high-quality photocopy or printout of a passport scan in advance: the inspector will only thank you.


Some cases from the practice of using

The water does not flow well, but the neighbors are fine

The filter may be clogged. Then in no case do not disassemble and clean it yourself by breaking the seal - give an application to the operator. By law, in this case, calling a specialist, cleaning and re-sealing are free.

Filling accidentally broken

Do not try to “fix it somehow”: this is fraught with a considerable fine. Notify the operator immediately, on the next business day; Within a day, a specialist should arrive to you. You will have to pay a little for re-sealing, but do not waste time: if an inspector notices a broken seal, you will have to pay “in full” for water from the time of the last check, and this may be a year, plus a fine for non-application is possible.

Works requiring sealing

If the work is carried out by a third-party organization or a private master under an agreement and a project, then, according to established practice, they pay for re-sealing. If you missed this moment when concluding the contract or started the work yourself - re-sealing at your expense.

Scheduled and unscheduled verification

If you are sure that the meter counts more than necessary (for example, you turned on the control verified meter after it), then you have the right to its extraordinary free verification. Water consumption, while the meter is being verified, should be calculated for you according to the average statistical minimum for the region. As for planned verifications, without complaints from subscribers, plumbers do not bother themselves or people with them.

"Complicated" apartments

But what if the apartment has a fire hydrant or a two-pipe hot water supply? Alas, in this case it is impossible to set the counter yourself. This should be done either by a water utility or a licensed specialist from a contracting organization.
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Although the installation of water meters is not so much laborious as troublesome, saving on water justifies it. And since water is becoming more expensive and cheaper is not expected, the water meter is definitely beneficial. Plumbers in matters of installing meters most often meet the needs of subscribers: accurate accounting of consumption makes it easier for them to report and receive bonuses for savings.

Video: about self-installation of water meters

There are two options for saving personal funds: generating additional income or saving on existing resources. Effective way reduce utility bills - put a meter for cold and hot water.

Rules for installing water meters in an apartment

The procedure for obtaining an installation permit is specified in the relevant legislative acts. The procedure for inserting into the existing plumbing system includes the following steps.

1. Appeal of the owner of the apartment to the relevant organization through a personal application. Depending on the region of Russia, representatives of the water utility or housing office (DEZ) are responsible for making the decision.

The document contains information from the main pages of the passport, the contact details of the person and the type of premises (apartment). Mandatory conditions are:

  • presentation of a document allowing to establish the right of ownership (with a copy);
  • plan-scheme of tie-in to the existing water supply system.

2. The party accepting the application compares the data on the application with the information specified in the passport. Then he files a copy of the main document of a citizen of the country to the package and indicates the approximate water consumption (based on the established standards).

  • note:

The law defines the term for consideration of the application - no more than two weeks. In rare cases, when the technical characteristics of the object do not meet the standards, the consumer is refused, explaining the reasons. After elimination of inconsistencies, the consumer has the right to apply again.

Can I install water meters myself?

The law does not prohibit the owner of the apartment to carry out the installation on their own or with the help of a specialist. If they impose their services on you or “recommend” those who should install water meters, you should know that this is illegal. The main condition is to install the device in compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Worth knowing:

Having received permission, you should buy a water meter. Again, you don't have to buy it from a company "recommended" by the service company. When buying a device, the consumer receives a product passport in his hands. Experts recommend making sure:

  • according serial number indicated in the passport and on the water meter;
  • factory verification date available: the best option when there is a small gap between sale and verification.

In the technical passport, the seller is obliged to stamp the store and indicate the date of sale.

  • It is interesting:

How to install a water meter yourself

Before starting work, you must:

  • assess the condition of the pipeline and the wiring diagram;
  • choose a place, decide on the execution option: horizontal or vertical arrangement of the device;
  • measure the distance to the installation site;
  • draw a tie-in diagram in pipelines with hot and cold water, draw up a list of plumbing units, purchase them in a store.

How to install everything yourself? Putting a meter on a plastic pipeline is not difficult. Before tie-in, you need to turn off the water supply in the riser (the event is agreed with the representative of the DEZ).

  • Did you know:

The device installation procedure is described in detail in the user manual. The location of the nodes in the direction from the riser to the wiring is as follows:

  1. ball valve with a drive;
  2. mechanical cleaning filter;
  3. non-return valve (required for regular filter cleaning or replacement of elements of the plumbing system);
  4. water meter;
  5. internal shut-off valve.

The elements are connected to each other by means of adapters (nipples).

Commissioning

The final stage is the call of a specialist who must put a seal for free and draw up an act of commissioning. To do this, after installing the water meter in the existing system, the consumer must write an application. In addition to passport and contact details, he must indicate:

  • date and place of installation of the meter;
  • data about the installer (if the installation was carried out by a third-party organization);
  • instrument readings, its type and serial number (with a copy of the product passport attached);
  • date of the next verification.

The time of the meeting, convenient for the interested parties, is appointed by mutual agreement. A specialist comes to the consumer's apartment, who is obliged to establish:

  1. reliability of the data specified in the application and on the device;
  2. the performance of the water meter and its indications.

After testing, the specialist must put a control seal and draw up a commissioning certificate. In it, along with other information, new water meter data are indicated. Two copies of the document are signed by the representative of the verifying party and the consumer.

Despite the fact that the cost of housing and communal services in different regions of the country may differ, the fact that the price is constantly growing is beyond doubt. And if a few years ago people agreed to pay the “average” cost, now this does not suit them, they want to pay money only for the water that was used. To do this, water meters are installed on underwater highways. They must be sealed by employees of the managing company, otherwise the water meters will not be valid.

An additional incentive to buy water meters is that soon the government intends to supply every user of the water supply with them (of course, at the expense of the buyer). In a word, sooner or later, but you will have to install a water meter. We have already talked about that earlier, and today we will focus on its installation.

The feasibility of installing a meter

If you are in doubt whether a water meter will help you save money or, on the contrary, will lead to unnecessary waste, then first weigh the pros and cons of installing measuring equipment.

For example, if two people live in an apartment, and five are registered, then the fee will be based on the “average” consumption per month for each registered tenant. This is unprofitable, because if you consumed, say, six cubes, then you will need to pay for all twenty. Then the meter will really help you significantly reduce your water bills.

If the same number of people actually live as registered, then installing a water meter will save up to 30%.

Are there cases when it is unprofitable to install a counter? Yes, they are. It's about about situations when the apartment is inhabited by more people than registered. For obvious reasons, it is better for such people to pay for "average" consumption.


Legal side of the issue

There are no clear prohibitions on self-installation of water meters in the legislation, so if you have the desire and opportunity, then why not? True, there are several important nuances here:

Consider all these points before proceeding with the installation.

Rules for installing a water meter yourself

The installation of the meter begins with contacting the local water utility, where you will be given technical requirements for the water meter. This is followed directly, certified and with an imprint on the seal.

Important! Be sure to check the meter after purchase by contacting a private licensed company, a water utility or housing office!

The meter should be checked at the KIP department of the local water utility, or a similar department of the housing office. It can also be done in a private company that has a license. The counter is handed over together with the technical passport, in which, after the end of the check, the corresponding stamp of the department will appear and all the necessary fields will be filled in. Here you will be assigned the date of sealing.

Important! Do not damage the KIP seal. Such a meter will not be accepted in the water utility. If the factory seal is damaged, then the device can be accepted into the instrumentation, and if there is no instrumentation seal, then the meter data will be invalid.

Choosing a place for a water meter

You need to install the meter as close as possible to the place where the line enters the room. There are no specific numbers here, since the input places in various buildings may differ significantly. The inspection will be carried out by the inspector, but you can do it earlier. The best option for a city apartment is a place near. It happens that pipes run along the floor through the toilet, then you cannot hide the traces of the installation, and the meter will have to be installed in the bathroom.

Another thing is private houses, for which the inspection requirements are much stricter. The water meter is installed no further than 20 centimeters from the outlet of the pipeline. If there is a well in the yard, then it must be capital and locked with a reliable lid (it will also be sealed). Only the inspector has the right to break the seal, an exception can only be in the event of a fire or emergency at the water utility itself.

What accessories are required for installation


If you install the counter according to the scheme, then no difficulties will arise. But in order to understand this, you need to clearly understand the purpose of each node.

Important! A half-open position for a ball valve is a sure way to an early failure. It should only work in the "Open" and "Closed" positions. If partial water shut-off is required, install a valve.

Water meter installation technology

When everything you need has already been purchased, read the instructions for all items. The data sheet of the meter must indicate what distance the straight section should be in front of and before the device. The installation procedure consists of the following steps.

Stage 1. First, lay out all the details in a line so as not to get confused later: check valve, water meter, filter and stopcock. There are arrows on each part, pay attention to them - they should all point in one direction.


Stage 2. Next, make a "dry" connection, necessary in order to correctly calculate the turns. Screw the filter onto the faucet and count the turns, usually no more than five. Pay attention to which of the turns the sump is at the bottom - for example, on the fourth. You unwind everything, take a seal (you can use ordinary linen tow) and wind it around the stopcock filter.

In addition to tow, as a sealant threads made of polyamide "Tangit Unilok", in which there is additionally silicone grease, as well as sealing pastes "Multipak" and "Unipack".

You do it like this:

  • take one strand of tow, align it and make it an even cord with a thickness of no more than 1 millimeter;
  • wind it on the thread so that all the grooves are closed;
  • apply plumbing paste on top and tighten the stopcock (the main thing is not to overdo it so that the connection does not burst).

Stage 3. Often, American women and sealing rings come with water meters. Americans (special pipes with union nuts used to connect pipes) will do, but you buy new rings. If the meter is installed for, then it is better to use paronite gaskets, and if for cold, then rubber. Screw the pipe onto the filter using the same linen tow, then the counter. Connect the other pipe to the check valve.


Attach the entire structure to the water meter. You will get the following:

  • shut-off valve switch “looks” up;
  • the dial of the counter is also up;
  • filter sump - the same;
  • impeller - down.

Stage 4. All elements are connected, now they need to be cut into the pipeline, having previously blocked the water.

Important! If the house is an apartment building, then you can’t do it yourself - you need to call a representative of the water utility.

Measure how long the structure is. Measure the same distance on the pipe from the joint. Cut off the required area, after substituting the basin (perhaps the water will flow, although not under pressure).

Stage 5. Fasten the structure to the supply pipe. Some problems may arise here. If the pipeline is metal, then you will need to cut the thread, but that's not all. The most important thing is to measure the distance correctly, because it is not plastic and will not bend. It is advisable to replace the entire area with polypropylene pipes, then special fittings will be required to connect plastic to metal.


System check

After completing the installation, you should check how efficient the system is. To do this, turn on the water and slowly unscrew the ball valve. See if there are any leaks. If the system is in order, the meter measures correctly, there are no problems, then call a representative of the water utility. He will inspect everything, make the necessary entries in the data sheet and put a seal. In some cases, a seal can also be placed on the filter, but this is done just like that, just in case, there is no particular need for this.

As a result, you receive a technical passport and a document certifying that the device is sealed and put into operation. From now on, you will pay for water supply services in accordance with the readings of the device.


As a conclusion

As we can see, self-installation of a water meter does not require much time or effort. The main problem is bureaucratic ups and downs, obtaining and approving various papers, filing applications, and so on. Do not forget that periodically you must take the water meter for verification, because it may count incorrectly. If the water meter is for hot water, then this should be done every six years, and if for cold water, then once every four years.








Since recently, every owner of residential real estate must install a water meter.

According to officials, this is primarily beneficial for the residents themselves, since you can control its consumption, starting from the possibilities of your budget. The law of the Russian Federation provides for the possibility of free installation of a meter for certain categories of citizens.

Who is entitled to free receipt this service? What is the procedure for providing it? What happens if you do not install the device? Who is exempt from the need to use?

Legislative basis of the issue

The issue of installing a water meter is regulated by:

  • Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 776, which provides for the procedure and rules for the use of water, including Wastewater;
  • Federal Law No. 261 on the procedure and rules for installing a meter for the consumption of cold and hot water;
  • Government Decree No. 306 on the formation of tariffs for citizens who, for whatever reason, have not installed a meter.

The list is not exhaustive, since at the regional level the local administration can adopt its own amendments to laws that expand the list of categories of citizens entitled to free installation of water meters, and also modify the very procedure for registering a meter.

Who can use this service from the state

On the territory of the Russian Federation, apply for free installation of water meters certain categories of citizens have the right, namely:

In some regions of the country, local laws provide for the possibility of installing a water meter free of charge for pensioners retired for a well deserved retirement.

For example, in the capital, all citizens who have received counters can be installed for free.

In addition, in each region, the local administration can hold a kind of action when, during a certain period of the year, the provision of water meters is free of charge for all citizens. A similar campaign was already held last year. in St. Petersburg.

When not to use this device

Water meter may not be installed if the building:

In a situation where a residential building belongs to any of the above categories, it is imperative to contact the managing organization to obtain a document that can confirm this fact.

If this cannot be done for any independent reasons, it is necessary to contact Rospotrebnadzor with an appropriate application. Based on the submitted application, a specialist will be called, who will be able to issue an appropriate conclusion.

Registration procedure

Initially, it is worth remembering that the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 776 of September 2013 “On the approval of the procedure and rules for the private use of water, including wastewater” clearly states: the introduction of meters into operation for citizens of the Russian Federation should carried out free of charge. In addition, the sealing of the device itself is free of charge.

Myself design algorithm is as follows:

If the management company does not personally install water meters, it must provide a list of organizations that are ready to provide such a service.

Price

If the property belongs to municipal property, installation is free of charge.

When installing in a privatized apartment, it will be necessary to pay for the installation of the device on average from 4 to 7 thousand rubles(depending on the region of residence and the level of complexity of the work).

Many management organizations already have the necessary devices in stock, but you can also purchase them personally. In any case, you need to be prepared to pay about 2.5 thousand (the average price for a device). The price may be increased depending on the model of the meter and the manufacturer.

What to do after installation

After the meter has been successfully installed in the apartment, it will be necessary to call a management campaign employee to draw up an appropriate act of commissioning.

After receiving it in hand, it will be necessary to conclude payment agreement for the consumed water according to the meter readings at the established tariffs.

Package of documents

To install a water meter need to prepare:

To conclude an agreement You must have a certain list of documents with you:

  • agreement for the installation of a water meter;
  • passport for the device issued by the manufacturer (included);
  • act of commissioning;
  • certificate of conformity.

If necessary, the list can be expanded.

Verification rules

Initially, the verification period is set by the manufacturer.

In such a situation, no one legal law cancel it, if, according to the specifications, the meter wears out and after a certain volume of water passes through it, it starts to give false readings - you must immediately take it for verification.

In general, the verification period is regulated Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 354 of 2011.

However, the stipulated rules give only an answer to the agreement on the provision of public services, which indicates:

  • information about the type of counter;
  • when it was installed;
  • manufacturer's sealing time;
  • verification period.

In simple words verification period repelled by existing technical conditions.

For today provided several varieties verification period definitions:

  • time interval. Many meters have a standard time - 4 years for hot water and 6 years for cold water must pass between verifications;
  • or after a while, when a certain volume of water passes through the device.

In practice, only the first method is used so far.

Writing an application

When compiling filling applications counter and its further registration, it must be remembered that it should contain the following information:

Sanctions and fines for the lack of water meters

Federal Law No. 261, adopted back in 2009, did not include any sanctions against those citizens who did not install water meters. This situation also developed with subsequent acts concerning the issue of transferring the equipping of utility systems with water consumption metering devices.

The legislation of the Russian Federation clearly states that citizens who have not installed water metering devices before 2017 will not be subject to penalties.

However, there is a small nuance: starting from 2015, water tariffs for citizens who have not installed meters are calculated with an overestimated coefficient.

According to the Decree Government of the Russian Federation No. 306“On approval of the rules in the calculation of utility consumption standards” for 2019, the coefficient is set at 1.5.

It is allowed to be used for those categories of citizens in whose apartments it is possible to install a meter, but they have not yet done so.

In addition, the management company was allowed to install a water consumption meter without obtaining the consent of the residents. This possibility is allowed only by a court decision.

It is worth noting that this provision is already being challenged by human rights organizations, since the mechanism for providing appliances without the consent of the residents remains completely unknown. At the same time, given the high level of corruption among officials, the forced installation of meters can only significantly worsen the financial situation of ordinary citizens who want to save at least a little on utility bills.

In the meantime, there are only two options left: install a meter and control your water consumption, or pay at inflated rates.

The need to use individual water meters is described in the following video:

Consider the legal basis and aspects of the practical implementation of accounting for the consumption of hot and cold water. We will analyze the rules and procedure for installing water meters in an apartment.

Accounting for the consumption of water consumed is regulated by paragraph 5, 13 of the article of the Federal Law "On Energy Saving and on Increasing Energy Efficiency and on Amending Certain legislative acts Russian Federation 23.11.2009 N 261-FZ: “Until July 1, 2012, owners of residential buildings, owners of premises in apartment buildings put into operation on the day this Federal Law enters into force are required to ensure that such houses are equipped with metering devices for used water, heat energy , electric energy, as well as the commissioning of installed metering devices.

Wherein " apartment buildings within the specified period must be equipped with collective (common house) metering devices for used water, thermal energy, electric energy, as well as individual and common (for a communal apartment) metering devices for used water, electric energy.

Legal subtleties and practical solutions

The interpretation of the meaning of the act implies that the owners of the premises are obliged to ensure that the resources supplied by the relevant organizations are taken into account. This means that a consensus must be reached between the supplier and the consumer on the order of accounting for resources and the equipment used. The accounting procedure is ensured by the integrity of the device, that is, the meter, which is sealed by a representative of the organization supplying water. In the general case, this is a management or housing and communal office.

Measuring equipment approved for the installation for accounting for water consumption is entered into the database of the Federal Information Fund to ensure the uniformity of measurements and is available for review at the address - fundmetrology.ru. The passport of the purchased measuring device must contain the registration number of this equipment sample in the database of the Information Fund. Additional testing or verification of the purchased device is not required, but in order to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, this issue should be coordinated with the operating organization in advance.

Meters may not be installed if the building is recognized as dilapidated and there are relevant documents stating such a situation. The building with a significant degree of wear has communications of the appropriate state.

Installing any equipment on them is simply dangerous. It should be added that the refusal of the homeowner to install water meters is not a punishable action. In this case, payment at an increasing rate is provided, but no administrative or penal sanctions are expected.

Mounting elements of the system.

When installing a water meter in an apartment or house, two related procedures arise that can be performed separately or simultaneously, depending on prevailing local characteristics and practices. The first procedure is the installation of equipment on the water supply system.

The owner of the premises can perform it on his own or involve specialists, including those associated with the maintenance office that supplies his apartment or house, drinking water. This does not violate the rules and procedures for installing water meters in an apartment. The work is carried out at the expense of the owner of the premises.

The second procedure is the acceptance of devices into operation by the managing organization, which will receive money for the resources received, based on the readings of the installed measuring instruments. Sealing of counters and, if necessary, other elements of the system, is carried out by a representative of the management office. The procedure should be performed by them free of charge.

If the installation of the measuring equipment is carried out by a company authorized by the resource supplier to take it into operation, both procedures can be completed in one step.

Installation of control devices

Water accounting should be carried out along all highways transporting it to the points of water intake. The number of metering devices must correspond to the number of supply pipes. In an apartment with one riser of cold and hot water, two meters are required, one for each riser. If water is supplied through separate lines to the kitchen and bathroom with bathrooms, then the number of meters will be equal to the number of risers.

In apartments with gas or electric water heaters, which do not have a centralized supply of hot water, the meter is installed only at the risers supplying cold water. When performing work, it is necessary to turn off the water supply to the main pipe. If it is not possible to block the outlet from the riser, the water supply through the riser should be shut off.

The meter is mounted as close as possible to the riser, by inserting into the outlet main pipe. The complexity and cost of inserting into an existing system depends on the materials from which the internal wiring is made and its technical condition. It will cost more to install a meter in copper pipeline and, if necessary, reassembly of the distribution manifold.

Connection to risers.

For reliable operation of the water meter and branches of the water supply system, the following are also installed:

  • pressure regulator (optional);
  • mechanical cleaning filter;
  • fine water filter (optional);
  • check valve.

All these elements are mounted in series with the orientation of the products along the water flow, according to the markings on the body. It is desirable to use pipe connections that make it easy to dismantle the assembly if necessary.

After completing the installation of meters, it is necessary to check the regular operation of all points of water intake of cold and hot water supply systems. During operations, outside contamination or internal rust may be present in the pipe. It is necessary to check the tightness of the joints, the absence of leakage or seepage of liquid from the joints.

Putting the system into operation

The installed equipment is presented to the organization that supplies water to your apartment or house, to start accounting for resources in accordance with the readings of measuring instruments. If the work is done, observing the rules and procedure for installing water meters in the apartment, this is not difficult. There may be some regional peculiarities of the procedure itself.

The owner of the premises must provide passports for all installed equipment in order to register it with the organization. Further actions depend on the accepted order. In most cases, a representative of the management office arrives at the site, authorized to assess the correct installation of the equipment and install the seals of his enterprise.

After completing the physical inspection and evaluation of the installed measuring instruments, the representative of the resource supplier or the operating organization draws up the appropriate certificate of acceptance of the system into operation. At the same time, the starting readings of all devices are recorded. Having completed these formalities, the owner of the apartment or house can begin to pay for the services received according to their actual number, and the supplier is obliged to accept payment in accordance with the indications of the control and measuring devices he has put into operation.