Who should change risers in an apartment building? Replacing water supply risers in an apartment: rights and responsibilities, procedure

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Despite the fact that most residents are the owners of their apartments and pay for general building needs on a monthly basis, direct replacement of risers and other water supply elements is carried out by representatives of the management company (MC). Their actions are based on the regulatory framework of the laws of the Russian Federation. However, not many apartment owners know their rights if it is necessary to replace common communication elements located in their apartments.

The solution to replacing risers in an apartment building, the identification of responsible persons and the rules of behavior in conflict situations will be given below.

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general information

In old houses, sewer risers and pipes in bathrooms are made of cast iron - a reliable, but not the most durable material.

Sooner or later, such pipes begin to fail, after which there is a danger of leakage, pipe splitting, property damage and financial liability.

In order to prevent sad consequences, the riser and sewer branches should be replaced. In such a situation, owners often make do on their own and change the riser in the apartment themselves.

Not everyone knows that sewer and other risers can be replaced at the expense of the management company.

Description of the regulatory framework

There are three types of documents that regulate and control this area:

MKD 2-04.2004. This is a methodological manual related to the operation and maintenance of residential buildings.
Standards for technical use of housing stock.
Rules for maintaining property that is in common ownership.

Replacing risers: who is responsible for it?

RF PP No. 491 provides a description according to which all branches from risers are owned by homeowners. This applies to any type of pipe. This means that the owners are responsible for paying for any expenses and services that arise in this area. In communication systems, other parts represent the common property of the house. In this case, the management company becomes responsible for eliminating any defects and problems.

Who should replace the risers of an apartment building?

You should not think that if apartment owners use common risers, that they are responsible for any types of repairs. Because of this, additional expenses often arise that could have been protected from.

Every month, residents receive special receipts. One of the lines in them is devoted to the maintenance of various communications and their repair. Money received from residents will become the basis for repair and preventive work.

Therefore, the housing office is obliged to respond immediately, without additional fees or requirements.

Replacement standards

Typically, replacement is carried out under two types of circumstances. Either when a complete renovation of the bathroom is carried out, or if the service life of the metal structure has expired.

Pipe replacement also takes place in two modes, planned and emergency. The latter suggests that the integrity of the product was compromised, which is why estrus appeared.

In apartment buildings, the standard warranty period for pipes is less than 25 years. Replacement is necessary, even if the structure has retained its integrity after so much time.

Cast iron pipes are often replaced with polypropylene pipes. This is due to the advantages of new designs:

Long service life.
Sliding internal walls, on which almost no plaque forms.
Resistance to corrosion and other formations.
Protection against deformation due to thermal effects.
Environmental Safety.
Strength.
Ease.
Economy.

What is included in the services?

It is assumed that the old structure is removed and a new one is installed instead. But these are not the only actions that make up work.

Contacting the employees of the Management Company is considered the first step. They write a statement to her, detailing the need to replace the pipes. If no problems are identified during the preparation of the document, and everything is done correctly, the answer will be positive.

When the designated date arrives, the water in the risers is shut off, and the remaining liquid is drained. After this, the craftsmen come, with whose employer a contract was previously concluded. It is these workers who are responsible for further replacement actions.

The procedure is performed in the following order.

Cutting out old pipes using a grinder.
Next, create markings along which new branches are placed.
Next, new pipeline structures are installed.
Run water to check the tightness of joints and other elements.

All items that need replacement are delivered to the owner’s apartment. It often happens that owners are equally responsible for both labor and supplies. According to the law, all expenses must be included in the receipt for the next month.

Replacing the heating riser, whose concern is it?

According to the law, planned replacement of elements of the heating system in apartment buildings must be carried out every 25-30 years at the expense of the management organization, since they are part of the general building communications. When their breakdown occurs before the specified period, then replacing the heating riser in the apartment is the responsibility of the housing and communal services, since all residents pay monthly rent, part of which is aimed at maintaining all utilities of the building.

When residents decide to update outdated risers and heating radiators in their apartment on their own, they will have to do it at their own expense. The same applies to the repair of such a heating system if it breaks down during operation or was initially installed incorrectly.

Replacing heating risers in a municipal building apartment must be done at the expense of the city. In the event that the system breaks down, it is enough to submit an application to the district municipal council, which they, in turn, forward to the management company.

When an apartment is privatized along with all communications included in it, then residents carry out any replacements or repairs of heating risers at their own expense.

Nuances for municipal housing

If the building contains only municipal apartments, which citizens use on the basis of a social tenancy agreement, then the procedure is carried out at the expense of the municipality, which is the owner of these residential premises.

The equipment replacement procedure must take into account numerous legal requirements. Replacement of risers in an apartment building should be carried out only after a preliminary study of the condition of the property, as well as drawing up an inspection report.

Who changes risers in an apartment building, procedure

Link: Article 161 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation There have been situations when housing companies told residents that “there is no money” and offered the option of “chips in” for repairs - under no circumstances start collecting money, but go complain to the housing inspectorate! In some cases, you can seek help from the Housing and Communal Services Reform Assistance Fund.

One of the effective methods to force the management company to fulfill its obligations is to file a claim in court, in which to set out your demands. The fact that there are debtors cannot be a basis for the management company to refuse to perform its direct duties! To perform plumbing work, special knowledge and skills are required. If you live in a private house, then all responsibility for its maintenance and timely repairs lies entirely with you.

What responsibilities does the management company have?

Management companies are engaged in servicing different houses, for which they take into account different legal requirements. Replacement of risers in an apartment building should be carried out in the presence of significant defects that cannot be repaired. For this purpose, funds are used that are contributed monthly by the owners of apartments in the building for the maintenance of common property.

The responsibilities of each management company include the following:

maintaining property belonging to the home in perfect working order;
maintenance of various communications connected to the building;
carrying out emergency work when the need arises;
carrying out routine repairs.

The company's responsibilities include replacing risers. Only with working and reliable equipment is the safety and comfort of living in a building ensured for citizens. If a large sum of funds is required to complete the work, and therefore there is not enough money in the management account, then the company may require residents to transfer additional funds. But if citizens refuse to pay this money, the company must carry out repairs using its capital.

Management company specialists must deal with the replacement of sewer and heating risers, as well as heating risers, ventilation or electrical supply elements.

Requirements and service life

This precaution will increase the service life of the riser, effectively cleaning the coolant from dirt and impurities. The main thing to remember is that after the heating season the filter needs to be cleaned or replaced

To avoid possible problems with the heating system, to maximize the standard service life, to ensure the operational efficiency and durability of risers and equipment in general, it is recommended to contact professionals. Experts will tell you which materials are preferable in a particular case, help you choose the type of system, and offer installation options. The main thing is that the work is carried out responsibly and with a guarantee of quality.

When should you change?

Common reasons, other than major repairs, are:

water leaks through fistulas as a result of severe corrosion of the pipe;
the welding seam of the pipe has broken;
there is no pressure, the pipes are clogged with deposits and rust;
The apartment is being renovated and the pipes are being changed at the same time, so as not to return to this issue later.

Replacing the heating riser

In multi-apartment residential buildings, steel heating pipelines are mainly replaced with plastic ones. To do this you will need the following tools and materials:

angle grinder (grinder);
Cutting and cleaning disc for angle grinders;
Sandpaper of medium size fraction;
Adjustable wrench;
Bako Keys No. 1, No. 2;
Slotted (flat), figured (phillips) screwdriver;
Hammer;
Electric drill or hammer drill;
Drills, including for concrete (pobedite);
Hacksaw for metal;
Construction level, tape measure, pencil, marker;
Sealing materials – plumbing flax, synthetic thread (tangit).

The most popular material for heating repairs is polypropylene. It has monolithic, homogeneous connections of fittings and pipes and does not require maintenance after installation. To replace heating risers with polypropylene, you will need additional tools:

Welding machine for soldering polypropylene;
Special scissors for cutting polymer pipes;
Soldering iron tips coated with Teflon.

When connecting to neighbors' radiators, the algorithm of actions is quite simple. The thread of the fitting is screwed into the radiator return valve of the upper neighbor, a heating riser is routed from it in transit through the own room, brought into the apartment of the lower neighbor and connected to the fitting of the radiator supply valve.

In this case, the pipeline is secured to clamps with a dowel and an elastic band; the use of clamp fasteners (clips) is ineffective - when heated, polypropylene expands and the pipe jumps out of the clamps. The passage of floors should be carried out in casing pipes of larger diameter - this will facilitate the possibility of repairing and replacing the pipe.

When laying hidden, the polypropylene pipe is placed in a protective plastic sleeve of a larger diameter or a sleeve made of foamed polyethylene.

When connecting a riser in your apartment (that is, if your neighbors refuse to connect), you will need to organize your own connection points. The connection points must have threads - at the top and bottom, near the ceiling and near the floor.

The threads are welded onto a steel pipeline using electric arc welding and cut with a die or a die. In all of these cases, it is necessary to have space for high-quality work. But most often the riser is located at a very close distance from the walls - this makes it difficult to install the thread.

A good solution in cramped conditions is the use of a GEBO threaded coupling. It consists of conical steel ferrules, a rubber seal, a union nut and internal threads.

The steel pipeline is cut with a grinder, the cut area is cleared of burrs and paint using sandpaper. A GEBO coupling is mounted on the prepared pipe, and a fitting with an external thread is screwed into it. A pipeline is soldered to the fitting, which is then connected to a second fitting wrapped in the second installed GEBO coupling.

Repair of pipes throughout the entire entrance

The most correct and least expensive way is to replace the riser in all apartments connected to it.

This will provide the following benefits:

avoid repeated work in the apartment, with damage to the finishing, when replacing risers from neighbors;
achieve a larger discount, since the contractor will be more interested in receiving a large volume of work;
obtain a higher-quality pipe connection, without additional elements of transition from plastic pipes to steel ones;
it is easier to resolve all organizational issues regarding disconnecting the riser;
involve the management company as an organizer and supervisor of the work if the work will be carried out by a third-party organization;
responsibility, in case of damage, will no longer lie with one owner, it can be assigned to the management company;
you will not have to pay for disconnecting and connecting the riser.

Replacing heating risers, preparing for work

Diagram of the outlet of the vent pipe to the roof.

Plastic products are more preferable, but such a solution cannot always be considered rational. It is unknown how the “prefabricated” cast-iron-plastic system will behave in the future. Of course, preliminary consultation with the appropriate specialists will help you avoid reducing the performance of the new fan system.

Prepare a pipe with the correct size elbows and a rubber collar to ensure a tight seal. Buy steel clamps - the fastenings necessary to secure the riser to the wall. Prepare and check the operation of the tools needed for the job. You will need:

rubber cuff for sealing plastic pipes in an old cast iron socket;
a plastic tee, selected to the required angles, or a cross with a 50-degree bend in the required direction;
1 or 2 pipes of the required length;
compensator for easy connection of PVC pipes;
metal clamps necessary for fixing the sewer riser to the wall;
a plastic adapter with rubber cuffs, necessary for connecting the top pipe without a socket;
2-4 plastic waste with a rotation angle of 45°;
Bulgarian;
electric drill;
sledgehammer;
plaster;
bucket;
Screwdriver Set;
protective glasses;
ladder;
silicone sealant.

Heating riser diagram.

Clear the work area, remove all unnecessary equipment and objects. If it is impossible to remove stationary flammable objects, cover them with a fire-resistant coating. Inform residents of adjacent floors that they are not allowed to use the sewer system during the work period.

Please note that there is no guarantee that absolutely everyone will comply with your request, so the best option would be to shut off the water supply while the repair is being carried out.

approximate price

The average cost of replacing 1 riser in central Russia ranges from 2,500 rubles for plastic pipes without passing through the ceiling , to 5,000 rubles with passing through the ceiling.

Replacing with any metal ones will cost 2,000 - 3,000 rubles more. In Moscow the price is 1.5 - 2 times higher. The approximate cost of work in a simplified form is shown in the table:

Name of works	Cost, rub.
Dismantling the riser	500 — 1000
Riser installation	1000 — 2500
Passage of 1st floor	500 — 800
Passage of the 2nd floor	500 — 800
Cost of materials	1000 — 1500
Total:	3500 — 6600
Additional costs are possible for disconnecting, connecting, crimping the riser, sealing the water meter	At UK prices

When discussing the final price, you should focus on market prices in the region, and not on the estimate provided by the contractor. The estimate can easily justify a cost that is many times higher than current prices.

Responsibilities of the owner and management organization

The authority to maintain and repair any equipment located in an apartment building rests with both the owner of the living space and the management company to which the building belongs. Here everything depends on the installation location of the elements and devices necessary for the optimal functioning of the building and the apartments in it, as well as whether the equipment is common or personal property.

Responsibilities of the management organization

The service organization is obliged to carry out free replacement of equipment related to common property, since residents make a monthly contribution of funds for repairs and maintenance of it in good condition. According to the standards established by the MDK (Methodological manual for the maintenance and repair of housing stock), the list of works included in the rent contains:

maintaining various common property in the appropriate order;
maintenance of communication systems;
emergency work;
Maintenance.

In other words, any elements of communications used to ensure optimal functioning of the residents of the entire house are subject to repair at the expense of the management office. Moreover, some of them can be located within the apartment.

At the expense of the operating organization, the following equipment is repaired and replaced:

gas supply pipes to the supply to the stove or heating appliances;
water supply risers to the connection with the pipe distribution inside the apartment;
heating risers up to the junction with discharge pipes;
drainage system before connection with intra-apartment pipes;
ventilation system;
power supply system.

In fact, the owner of a privatized apartment pays in advance for the repair and maintenance of all life support systems in the house, paying a set amount specified in the monthly receipt. For this reason, employees do not have the right to demand any additional funds for replacing failed equipment.

Responsibilities of the owner of a privatized apartment

The owner of privatized real estate is obliged to carry out work to eliminate problems in devices and equipment located within the boundaries of his property. At the same time, there are a number of nuances regarding at whose expense the equipment will be replaced. It all depends on whether the device is part of the common property or is used only by the residents of the apartment.

Personal property for which troubleshooting is the responsibility of the property owner includes:

gas and electric stoves;
heating system, in particular, radiators and pipes leading to them;
electrical equipment such as indoor cables;
plumbing equipment;
counters.

In the event of any malfunctions in the equipment related to the common building, the owner of the privatized apartment is obliged to promptly report the violations to the management company in order to eliminate them as quickly as possible. In another situation, one or another life support system may fail, which will negatively affect all residents of the apartment building and cause a lot of trouble for a particular owner. In such cases, the owner of faulty equipment often has to pay for the damage caused to other residents as a result of their own negligent attitude towards life support systems.

How to carry out the procedure for free through the management company/housing and communal services?

If the pipes have long served their service life and need urgent replacement or repair, then before you start collecting papers and writing a statement, it is better to first call a plumber to the house, who will inspect the pipes and make a decision: whether the riser needs to be changed or the owners just Imagination ran wild and the pipe worked.

The specialist will draw up an inspection report of the riser, where he will describe its condition, list the damage and issue a verdict. The expert's opinion is an important document that can play a vital role in the entire procedure.

Where to contact?

Responsibility for replacing pipes, including in the kitchen, lies with the management company, which means you need to apply there for repairs of a faulty riser. The organization must have a reception desk for citizens, or you can leave the paper in the accounting department. It should be drawn up in the name of the head of the management company and the reasons for the repair and the deficiencies noticed should be clearly described in the text. We will look at how to do this correctly below.

Required documents

In order for the operation to be successful, the apartment owners will have to take care of the following package of documents for replacing the riser:

Application for replacement of communications addressed to the head of the management company.
A certificate of inspection of the pipe by a plumber, which states that the riser is in very poor condition.
Additional evidence of the emergency condition of the pipes is video or photographs, which clearly shows that it is time to replace the riser.
Certificate of ownership of the apartment, if it is privately owned.
Identification card (to confirm that it is the owner who is going to change the pipes).
Receipts for timely payment of utilities.

Drawing up an application to the management company

The application is drawn up in free form, observing a number of formalities for standard documents. You can write it either by hand or using a computer, then printing it out on a printer. You need an A4 sheet, clean on both sides, without dirt or damage.

The text should not contain:

spelling errors;
blots;
corrections;
emotional judgments - everything is dry and to the point.

It is prohibited to use obscene language and threaten CC employees.

There is a greater chance that the application will be accepted and considered for those residents who are not late in utility payments and do not have debts for the apartment.

The paper is compiled as follows:

In the upper left corner: full name, position of the manager and name of the management company for which the application is being drawn up - all in Date. case.
Below is the full name, address and contact number of the applicant - in Rod. case.
By .
Next is the main part:
justification of the reason for repair (leakage, wear, breakthrough);
an indication of problems with the communication system with reference to an inspection report of the pipes by a plumber (you can also mention that the paper is accompanied by a CD with photographs where the damage and the general poor condition of the riser are clearly visible);
to give additional weight to the documents, you can refer to Art. 39 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation on the maintenance of common property or at Art. 161 clause 2.3 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, which states that the residents gave the management of the house to the management company (or to an agreement between the residents and the company);
information that utility payments for the apartment were made regularly and without delay (link to attached invoices);
mention that if the work is not completed as required by law, then a complaint will be filed against the company with Rospotrebnadzor or the Prosecutor's Office.
At the end there is a date and signature of the applicant with an explanation of the surname.

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It is better to make two copies of this document: one is transferred to the management company, and the other should be kept by the owner of the apartment.

The main thing is not to forget to ask the employee to mark that the company saw a duplicate. If the management company refuses to fulfill its duties without a clear reason, it can be sued and a copy of the statement can be used as evidence of inaction.

Deadlines

If everything is in order with the application, then the management of the management company is obliged to review the paper and make a decision. According to Art. 31.k Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 354 “On the provision of utility services to owners and users of premises in apartment buildings and residential buildings”, a period of no more than three days is given for processing applications from the date of registration of the document.

During this time, the company must determine whether the demands for replacement of the riser are justified, and if everything is correct, send written confirmation to the owner and immediately begin repairs.

They can send their own expert to the apartment, who will draw up his opinion on the condition of the bathroom, where he will speak out whether pipes need to be replaced. The owners will have to provide him with access to communications.

Riser replacement procedure

An important point is the owner’s request to replace a failed operational element. Having noticed that the riser is in unusable condition, the owner should contact the management company as soon as possible and write a corresponding statement. The form will require information about any problems noticed in the equipment, as well as a request for a thorough examination.

During the examination, the company’s employees determine the degree of unsuitability of the riser and the need for repairs. During the inspection, a corresponding report must be drawn up, including a specialist’s opinion on the need for repair work, the composition and sequence of such work. Information regarding the moment at whose expense the process will be carried out is also indicated.

Next, the date of work is agreed upon between the workers and the owner of the property and equipment that is unsuitable for further use is replaced.

The process of replacing risers is carried out by a company that has entered into a corresponding agreement with the management company. If the equipment is personal property and the troubleshooting is paid for by the owner of the property, the latter has the right to decide independently who will carry out the repair work in his apartment.

Replacing risers in privatized housing is the responsibility of the management company, since each owner pays a monthly amount to cover the costs of maintaining and repairing all common building operating equipment. If required to pay additional funds for replacing the riser, the apartment owner has the right to contact law enforcement agencies with a statement, since this is illegal.

What documents are issued to the property owner?

Upon completion of the installation of the MKD water riser pipe, a “Certificate of Work Completed” must be drawn up, which will state the following:

date of drawing up the contract;
serial number of the agreement according to which the act is issued;
the volume of work performed and all actions taken;
cost of work;
name of the person performing the repair work;
signatures of the contractor and the customer.

This document is made in 2 copies, one of which is given to the contractor, and the second remains with the customer. The contractor is the organization that replaces the damaged element. The customer can be the management company (in which case one copy remains with them and is not given to the owner of the apartment) or directly the owner of the property.

Even if the agreement was drawn up by a representative of the management company and the repair company, the apartment owner should make himself a copy of this act.

When apartment owners can act as defendants in court

Replacing the riser of any communication system is considered a complex and lengthy process, during the implementation of which numerous rules and conditions must be observed.

Some apartment owners replace old and rusty pipes with new polypropylene pipes. They can do the work independently or with the help of invited specialists. But after the repairs are completed, they may receive a subpoena.

The management company or neighbors can act as a plaintiff. Such actions on the part of other apartment owners or management companies are due to the following points:

the risers of communication systems are the common property of the building, therefore it is the management company that must deal with the maintenance or replacement of these elements;
homeowners do not have the right to carry out repair work on their own, since they do not have the necessary powers and skills for this;
Apartment owners must only properly maintain common property.

Many people constantly write statements to the Criminal Code, indicating the need for urgent repairs, but do not achieve any result through their actions. Repairs by management company employees are carried out only after permission for the procedure has been received from all apartment owners in the building.

This video provides a clear example of how sewer risers in apartments are replaced:

Due to the length of time it takes to make a decision and complete the process, people often have to deal with leaks and floods. Therefore, owners often replace part of the riser at their own expense.

Due to such actions of citizens, the water pressure in the pipes often deteriorates. Neighbors begin to send complaints to the Criminal Code, which results in an investigation. Based on the results of this process, it is revealed that a certain apartment owner replaced part of the riser without prior approval.

The company’s specialists draw up a report and then file a claim in court against the violator.

Often, by court decision, citizens have to eliminate violations, for which pipes are dismantled and old pipes in poor condition are installed in their place.

How to protect yourself

To ensure that the apartment owner who replaced the pipes himself does not face the negative consequences of his actions, repairs performed by himself should be protected.

What fine can the owner of a gas stove pay - here you can find out everything on this topic.

Safe replacement steps

To do this, the following steps are implemented:

before replacing the riser, it is necessary to send a written notification of the repairs to the management company;
the application indicates the requirement to conduct an inspection and draw up a conclusion;
the conclusion drawn up by the management company’s employees must indicate the need for urgent repair work;
specialists must issue an inspection report to the homeowner, which indicates that the pipes are in poor condition, and the Criminal Code also allows the apartment owner to carry out repairs;
The company’s specialists should provide assistance during the repair process, and it should be free, since such actions are part of their responsibilities.

Only with the above actions can you safely and legally replace the riser in the apartment.

What liability measures are established?

Responsibility for violations

If the management company or neighbors file a lawsuit, then the citizen who illegally replaced the riser will be forced to face negative consequences. They consist in the need to pay a fine of 2 to 3 thousand rubles, and they also consist in restoring the riser to its previous condition.

Therefore, if a person decides to replace the riser, then the process must be carried out with full control from the management company. To do this, it is important to notify the company’s specialists about the planned work, as well as carry out all actions under their control.

Examples of replacing a sewer riser in an apartment are in this video:

Legislative regulation

In the Russian Federation, the procedure for replacing a sewer riser or other parts of communication systems is carried out in the correct sequence of actions and based on certain requirements. For this purpose, the provisions of the following regulations are taken into account:

GOST R 56534-2015.
“Rules for the maintenance of property belonging to an apartment building,” which were approved by the provisions of PP No. 491.
Methodological manuals No. 2-04-2004.

Since the risers belong entirely to the entire building, it is the management company involved in the maintenance of this building that must take care of the timely replacement of risers in an apartment building. The legislation of the Russian Federation provides for the possibility for direct residents of apartments in the building to carry out this process, but only with special permission from the regional administration and neighbors.

Who changes risers in an apartment building, procedure

Who pays for it?

Repair work is paid for by the direct owners of apartments in an apartment building. They must contribute the required amount of funds monthly for the maintenance of common property. All capital work, which includes the replacement of the riser, is carried out without additional payment. An exception is the situation when the structure can still be used for its intended purpose, but the immediate residents decide to make a replacement in order to improve the condition of the building. This also includes a situation where residents have a lot of debt for housing and communal services.

If the housing office employees at the address of the house insist on collecting additional funds for the work, then this is an illegal action on the part of the company. Therefore, residents can file a complaint with the prosecutor’s office or file a statement of claim in court.

The cost of work associated with replacing the riser ranges from 4 to 15 thousand rubles. The exact price depends on the region in which the apartment building is located, as well as on the company that the management company or direct residents of the building contact. Before concluding an agreement, you should make sure that the company is included in the SRO.

When can I get a waiver from the Criminal Code?

Even if apartment owners believe that it is time to replace the risers, this work is not always performed by the management company’s employees. This is due to the fact that work is carried out only in the presence of serious damage or failure of the riser.

Therefore, a refusal to replace the riser may be received in the following situations:

there are no compelling reasons for carrying out repairs;
apartment owners have large debts for housing and communal services, so the available funds are not enough to complete the process;
the accident occurred as a result of mechanical impact on the structure by a citizen;
The owner of one apartment independently decides to replace the riser.

In other situations, management company employees are required to accept applications from residents of the house.

Is it common property?

Based on the provisions of Art. 36 LCD sewer riser, as well as other risers in the house, are common house property, since they pass not only through the apartments, but also through the entrance. The owners of this property are the owners of apartments in a multi-apartment building. They are the ones who are responsible for the integrity and actual use of these risers.

If any problems or malfunctions arise, the riser must be replaced. The procedure is carried out by specialists from the previously selected management company. Residents of the house must pass on the necessary information to the employees of the management company so that they can then carry out high-quality and prompt repairs.

Requirements and service life

The service life of the riser is increased and operational problems are reduced if the new riser is made from reliable materials that are designed for heating systems.
Installation must be carried out by an experienced specialist in absolute accordance with the design. To simplify the operation of the heating system, it is necessary to use a strainer. It is installed on the supply pipe before the thermostat. This precaution will increase the service life of the riser, effectively cleaning the coolant from dirt and impurities. The main thing to remember is that after the heating season the filter needs to be cleaned or replaced

Step-by-step instructions for changing

Replacement of the riser is carried out in the following order:

Open and do not close any water tap to drain. Make sure the riser is turned off and there is no water in it.
Disassemble the cold water supply unit into the apartment from the tap to the coarse filter following it, if possible without removing the meter. Secure the disconnected water supply so as not to damage its elements.
Cut out the old riser inside your apartment, leaving 15-20 cm of pipe at the top and bottom to knock the pipe out of the ceiling.
Cut out 15 cm of old pipe from the neighbors below near the ceiling, and from the neighbors above near the floor, so that you can remove the rest of the pipe from the ceiling.
In your apartment, use a sledgehammer to knock out an old pipe from the ceiling. If it is not possible to knock it out, then use a hammer drill to hollow out the concrete around the pipe until it becomes mobile, and then knock it out again. There should be a second partner below who controls the exit of the pipe so that if it falls, it does not cause damage to the property of neighbors.
Install fasteners for new plastic pipes in increments of no more than 40-50 cm, otherwise the pipes may bend and a leak will appear at the soldering site. This is typical for hot water, but it is also possible with cold water.
Solder a tap into the tee to connect the apartment. You will need a piece of pipe for the transition of a smaller diameter. A tap with a tee is connected to the apartment water supply. This will allow you to accurately determine the location of the tee.
Cut threads on the remaining old steel pipes using grapple. If this is not possible, move on to the second option, with GEBO fittings.
Assemble the unit : screw the drive with a steel coupling and lock nut into a plastic coupling with an internal metal thread. Attach the squeegee to the old riser with a cut thread and connect them with a coupling. This is necessary to accurately measure the length of the plastic pipe and determine where to cut it.
Insert new pipes into the holes in the ceiling and solder them into the tee. Fasten to the wall with clamps.
Cut plastic pipes at the top and bottom at the level of the edge of the plastic coupling, taking into account the length of the inserted end of the pipe into the coupling when soldering.
Remove the squeegee and the plastic coupling from the squeegee and solder the coupling to the plastic pipe. Then screw the squeegee into the plastic coupling. Screw a locknut and a steel coupling onto the drive. All threaded connections are sealed using sealant or fum tape.
Attach the squeegee to the old threaded riser and connect them with a steel coupling. Lock the coupling with a locknut or install GEBO fittings. These operations are performed for both connections.
Connect the internal water supply to the tap soldered into the tee. To eliminate the gap, you can use steel inserts from a bend or double-sided thread.
Invite management company employees to accept work and supply water to the riser.
Turn on the riser to pressurize the mounted section of the riser with operating pressure. Why does one person open the tap at the bottom of the riser, and the second must monitor the presence of leaks. If a leak appears, give a signal to close the riser, then repack the current connections.

Attention! If there are no leaks, the work is considered completed.

Frequency

As mentioned earlier, each engineering system of an apartment building has its own service life. This information is clearly displayed in the technical regulations, which read as follows:

Central heating system - 25 years.
Replacement of hot water supply risers during major repairs - 30 years (if the risers are not galvanized, then 15 years).
Cold water supply risers - 30 years (if the pipes are not galvanized, then 15 years).
Overhaul of the power supply system - 20 years.
Sewerage - 60 years (if the pipes are ceramic or plastic) and 40 years (if the pipes are cast iron).
Roofing - depending on the material. Accordingly, a roof made of slate lasts 30 years, one made of galvanized steel - 15 years, and one made of rolled materials - about 10 years.

The above figures are the wear and tear of the main engineering systems of the building. Accordingly, capital work must be carried out after this period, including a complete replacement of the structural components of each system.

The nuances of connecting to a water supply network

Where the junction of the vertical water supply riser with the apartment wiring will be located, install a tee with parameters 32/20/32 or 25/20/25 (depending on the pipe diameters used). To make it easier to install this tee, liquid soap is applied to its end. Parts of the structure are soldered. If you want to install a heated towel rail in the bathroom, then 2 more tees are installed on the riser.

Keep in mind that it is best to connect tees by soldering rather than using couplings.

After the shut-off valve is installed, it is worth checking for leaks. If everything is fine, then the connected elements are attached to the wall. For this purpose, marks should already be made on the wall for drilling holes for the clips. The distance between the fasteners should be approximately 1–1.5 m.

You can run water through the riser at least an hour after the pipes have been joined. It is also worth remembering the need to ensure proper waterproofing and sound insulation. For this purpose, the places where the pipes cross the floors must be concreted throughout the entire thickness. However, finishing work (including this one) should be carried out only after you have checked the strength of the structure.

Who services the riser and how?

In order to carry out repairs at the expense of the service organization, it is necessary to determine the condition of the existing risers. Specialists must assess the technical condition of the risers and draw up an inspection report. Based on the results of the examination, the question of urgent/non-urgent replacement of risers in the apartment is raised. We have repeatedly touched upon issues related to repairing pipes in the house and talked about how to get them replaced, so we recommend searching for information on the website.

Having found out that risers are common property, it is worth paying attention to the pipes in the apartment. Please note that in order for an element of the engineering system of a house to be considered common property, it must serve more than one residential/non-residential premises. The pipes that go after the riser valve serve only one apartment and therefore can be called the personal property of the resident (with the exception of a non-privatized apartment).

Replacing the heating riser

In multi-apartment residential buildings, steel heating pipelines are mainly replaced with plastic ones. To do this you will need the following tools and materials:

angle grinder (grinder);
Cutting and cleaning disc for angle grinders;
Sandpaper of medium size fraction;
Adjustable wrench;
Bako Keys No. 1, No. 2;
Slotted (flat), figured (phillips) screwdriver;
Hammer;
Electric drill or hammer drill;
Drills, including for concrete (pobedite);
Hacksaw for metal;
Construction level, tape measure, pencil, marker;
Sealing materials – plumbing flax, synthetic thread (tangit).

Welding machine for soldering polypropylene;
Special scissors for cutting polymer pipes;
Soldering iron tips coated with Teflon.

When laying hidden, the polypropylene pipe is placed in a protective plastic sleeve of a larger diameter or a sleeve made of foamed polyethylene.

A good solution in cramped conditions is the use of a GEBO threaded coupling. It consists of conical steel ferrules, a rubber seal, a union nut and internal threads.

Algorithm of actions

Let's briefly go through the scheme of your actions if you suddenly need to replace the riser and you want to do it yourself. First, you need to get permission to do this from the management company. Only this organization can turn off the riser, which is used not only by you, but also by other residents.

Then, if you are going to install new pipes not only in your premises - from floor to ceiling, but also in the ceilings, affecting the premises of your neighbors, you must obtain their consent. If the decision is positive, purchase pipes of the required diameter, draw up a water supply diagram and get to work.

There are many companies operating in the market for these services today. If you are not ready for independent work, you can use the services of one whose prices, as well as professionalism, suit you. Replacing a water supply riser is, of course, a troublesome task, but often necessary. Following the algorithm specified in this article will hopefully help you cope with the task.

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Through a third party or individual

You can easily find dozens of offers for riser replacement services on the Internet.

It’s better to choose an organization; it will be easier to ask for quality.

To do this, it is worth concluding an agreement, otherwise you will have to prove the fact that the work was performed by this organization.

But a private owner can do it no less efficiently and cheaper. Here the choice depends on the caution of the owner and the amount of savings.

The management company also needs to write a statement about disconnecting the riser and agree on a replacement. Often the contractor himself does this for the owner. Payment for work should be made after the water supply has been restored and the tightness of the entire riser has been checked.

Provided standards

Replacement of risers is carried out in accordance with established standards. It is provided for the following reasons:

natural wear and tear of the structure;
emergency situation resulting in pipe failure;
expiration of the established operational period;
major renovations in an apartment building.

Those. pipes are changed as planned or in emergency mode.

The warranty period allowed for operation is set at 25 years.

. When it expires, the company that manages the apartment building must replace the pipes. This must be done even if no damage or leaks to the structure are observed.

The exception is polypropylene pipes. Most companies prefer to install them when replacing for the following reasons:

their service life is 2 to 4 times longer. The warranty for some types of pipes is up to 100 years;
the return on investment for such products is an order of magnitude higher;
polypropylene has high strength and lightness, plus it is not susceptible to corrosion and, thanks to the sliding surface inside the pipes, plaque formation occurs with less intensity.

Reasons for installing a new riser

The need for replacement arises when the design has expired or during major repairs. Installation can be planned or emergency. Speaking about pipe wear, it should be noted that most often it occurs in interfloor ceilings. Rust appears faster on hot water risers.

The service life of metal pipes is about 25 years. However, the real safety margin is designed for a much longer period. However, using pipes after the warranty period is not recommended, even if their appearance does not raise suspicions. A worn-out riser can leak at the most unexpected moment, which will lead to material losses, sometimes very significant.