The problem of the gas boiler in the loggia that upset the old architect

Perhaps the most important thing to remember for a flawless repair in the house is the rules for installing a gas boiler. That is why the editorial board is about them. "Site" Today, I suggest we talk.

Is it possible to place a gas boiler on the balcony? What are the requirements for the installation of such equipment set by gas engineers? And what alternative methods of heating the loggia should be considered before deciding on the installation of a gas boiler? All of these questions can be answered in this article.

Most often, a gas boiler is installed in the kitchen or in the bathroom. Installation of such equipment on the loggia is carried out only as a last resort, when there are simply no other options. However, often even in the absence of an alternative solution, gas engineers prohibit the installation of a boiler on the balcony and loggia. However, the ban on this procedure is expected only by the owners of apartments with standard loggia parameters.



And since we were talking about choosing a place for installing a gas boiler, it is not superfluous to recall the building codes and rules provided for such a case. According to them, the gas boiler can be installed either in the kitchen or in the heat generator room. This is called a room that meets the following four requirements.

Requirements for gas boiler installation

1. Under no circumstances should it be a bedroom.
2. The room must be equipped with natural ventilation.
3. The volume of the room should be 7 or more square meters.
4. The height of the ceiling in such a room should reach at least 2 meters.

To convert the loggia to a heat generator room, in addition to complying with all the above rules, it will be necessary to equip it with refractory materials and two-chamber packages.



Next, you need to order the project of installation and connection of the boiler from trusted specialists. If you happen to face such a task for the first time and there is no familiar master, you should carefully consider the choice of a specialist on Internet portals. Do not forget to review customer reviews about the work done by the master and check the reliability of the company offering its services so as not to get caught by scammers.



Then the finished project must be agreed with the technical inventory bureau. And having received permission from the bureau, the documents will also need to be coordinated with the gas supply company.



As you can see, it's not that simple. But the difficulties do not end there either. Do not forget that the gas supply company may refuse to install the unit on the loggia.

In this case, it is necessary to proceed to the solution of the third question, which we asked at the beginning. In particular, to consider alternative sources of heating.



In order to simply make the loggia heated, the “warm floor” system, oil heater or electric convector is perfect. Equipping the loggia with one of these options will save not only money, but also time.



But to engage in unauthorized alteration of heating is extremely undesirable. Such carelessness can entail not only large losses in the form of penalties, but also protracted conflicts with inspection services.