How often should water meters be changed?

Let's talk about the timing of checking cold water meters...

Questions about free verification of water meters according to the law will be raised...

Hot and cold water meters allow you to accurately control water consumption. Metering devices built into hot and cold water supply pipes constantly “read” the volumes of water passing through them. But water meters are ordinary mechanical or electronic devices.

The constant operation of device elements will sooner or later lead to their wear and failure; a change in the performance of components can affect the display of water consumption readings, both up and down. In such situations, the inevitable fact becomes the need to replace metering devices.

The procedure for replacing water meters is strictly regulated by law

Replacement of measuring devices: why, legal regulation

The water meter has a certain effective service life. Hot and cold water meters must be installed in each apartment on the appropriate water supply lines. In most situations, each of us uses water quite often. Over the years of operation, the elements of the device wear out and can cause breakdowns. Any change in the operation of the device may cause incorrect data transmission.

Each meter manufacturer conducts laboratory tests, the results of which determine the approximate period of effective operation of the device. According to most experts, the real service life of high-quality devices under optimal conditions of use reaches about 15-20 years.

But it is worth understanding that our apartments do not have optimal conditions - the presence of impurities and foreign elements in the water, as well as constant pressure drops, accelerate the wear of appliance elements and reduce the period of effective operation. For this reason, a so-called inter-verification period has been established - the period between production and testing of the device’s functionality. It amounts to:

for hot water meters – 4 years;
for cold water meters – 6 years.

The difference in terms is due to the nature of use - hot water is a more aggressive environment. In addition, do not forget that hot water is expensive, and this circumstance requires more careful control.

Do you need to change your water meters according to the law? The main regulatory act, which lays the foundations for regulating issues related to metering devices, is Federal Law No. 102 of June 26, 2008. The law establishes key requirements for monitoring the use of resources. If a device is not assigned a registration number, it cannot be considered operational and cannot be used to monitor water consumption.

Each water meter has its own registration number

When do you need to change water meters according to the 2020 law?

This regulatory legal act imposes an obligation on everyone using water in an apartment building or summer cottage to install special devices that keep track of it. The one who supplies services and the one who consumes them are obliged to enter into contracts.

Its mechanism itself also suffers. Although very coarse filters are installed in the meters, sooner or later they become clogged, and precipitation gets inside the device and interferes with its smooth operation. This causes particular harm to the impeller and wheel with blades; precipitation clogs the blades and the device stops working normally.

Verification or replacement

After the inter-verification period, the meters must be verified. The procedure for checking meters involves determining, using high-precision weighing equipment, errors in transmitting data on water volumes. All actions are carried out in the apartment, without dismantling the equipment, and take several tens of minutes.

After carrying out the verification procedure, a specialist from an organization that has the appropriate accreditation fills out a report and makes appropriate entries in the instrument passports about the verification.

If the verified water meter is in working order, it will work until the end of the next verification period. After the next period, verification will also be carried out, and so on. That is, the meter does not need to be changed after the verification period has expired; it must be replaced only if faults are detected. In practice, a high-quality meter can complete two verification periods without problems.

If we consider the question of how profitable it is to verify or replace water meters, then the first option looks more attractive in all respects:

no need to dismantle the device;
the cost of verification is lower than the price for purchasing a new meter and installing it.

New law when it is necessary to change water meters

You can check it by taking the water meters to the maintenance department or calling a technician to your home. As soon as the service life has expired, the municipal organization responsible for water supply in the city sends a notice. If there is no notice and the period of operation has expired, by law the owner must himself submit a request to replace the water meters to the management company of the house. The procedure for checking water meters according to the law:

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Businessmen call city phones, introduce themselves as employees of city institutions (district public service centers, non-existent city water consumption centers) or management organizations, and in an aggressive form report that the verification period for individual water meters has expired, the meter must be urgently either verified or replaced . At the same time, Muscovites are often threatened with fines for late procedures.

Procedure for replacing water meters

When should the meter be changed? Replacement is required in the following cases:

The device is faulty.
During verification, critical deviations in the transmitted readings were identified, requiring replacement or repair of the device.

A malfunction of the water meter is determined by the following signs:

a sharp change in monthly water consumption readings that has no objective reasons;
The motion indicator or flow dial does not function.

Warranty period, meter service life and verification interval

Many people often confuse the concepts of “service life”, “warranty period” and “calibration interval”. Therefore, to understand whether water meters need to be replaced every 4 years, it is necessary to understand the difference between them.

The service life or service life is the period during which the device can perform its functions. The standard service life is set by the manufacturer. For mechanical devices it is about 10 years. However, in practice, a water meter can work longer or, on the contrary, fail earlier - it all depends on the operating conditions and the quality of manufacture of a particular instance.

Warranty period is the period during which identified deficiencies in the operation of the device are eliminated at the expense of the manufacturer. In the case of meters, the device is usually simply replaced with a new one. The warranty period for tachometer meters is usually 3–5 years.

The inter-verification interval is the period between two verifications of the device, that is, procedures that make it possible to determine the possibility of its further use. For most tachometer meters, it is 4 years when used to measure hot water flow and 6 years when used to measure cold water flow.

Legislation on water meters in the housing of citizens of the Russian Federation

Legislation on the installation of water meters, their service life and the procedure for their replacement. Photo No. 1

Water meters are the main device for metering water entering citizens’ homes through pipelines. Based on the indicators from the water meter display, utility bills are generated and calculated.

If such a metering device is not available in the apartment or private house of a particular citizen, then the latter harms, first of all, himself, because in this case, the calculation of the amount to be paid for the water supplied to his home is carried out according to the average in the Russian Federation, which is often higher than that amount what the citizen himself consumes.

The Housing Code of the Russian Federation, some Federal laws and GOST advise Russian citizens to maintain water meters in proper condition and systematically check them for stable operation, and also, if necessary, replace them.

More precisely, the current legislation of the Russian Federation states that:

The water meter must be replaced if:

based on the results of a qualified inspection, the metering device was found unsuitable for use;
the technical documentation attached to the water meter determined the need to replace it due to its expired service life (in such a situation, it is permissible to check the device for normal operation and, if this is proven, the meter can not be changed for a certain period);
the homeowner decided to change the water meter for his own reasons (repairs, redevelopment, etc.).

Conditions for replacing water meters. Photo No. 2

There is no general obligation to timely replace and check water meters. In this regard, the legislator only gives recommendations on the use of metering devices, and also determines what will happen if citizens do not adhere to them. That is, any resident of the Russian Federation has the right to refuse a paid inspection of the water meter in his home, and inspectors in the presence of such circumstances have every right to recognize the device as unsuitable for use and not to take its readings into account when calculating the cost of water supply utilities. Such a measure, by the way, is disadvantageous specifically for the citizen himself, because the calculation in such a situation will be relative and extremely subjective.
Checking and replacing water meters should be carried out on the initiative of the citizens themselves and at their own expense. As noted earlier, any citizen of the Russian Federation has the right to refuse these procedures. It is also worth noting that in some regions of Russia, meter checks are carried out by management companies completely free of charge, but this practice, unfortunately, is quite rare. Replacement of metering devices is always carried out by homeowners at their own expense. The legislation of the Russian Federation does not provide for any benefits or state support in this aspect of the housing sector.

Laws governing the installation of water meters

Responsibility for accounting for resource consumption is defined in paragraph 9 of Article 11 of Federal Law No. 261 of November 23, 2009. They are required to equip water supply systems with IPU. Apartment owners do this at their own expense; in municipal housing, water meters are installed at the expense of the local budget.

Six months later, the Ministry of Energy issued Order No. 178 of April 16, 2010, obliging all residents to install metering units by January 1, 2012. Those people who have money problems were given a five-year deferment. They had to deliver the IPU by January 1, 2020.

From this date, another regulatory document came into force: Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 344 of April 16, 2013. When paying for water supply, tariff coefficients began to be introduced. This applied to those owners who did not install metering units. This is a kind of punishment for persons who do not comply with the requirements of the law - stimulation of strict control.

The legislation determines who should check the IPU; these can be LLCs, individual entrepreneurs having:

necessary equipment;
specialists trained at the Metrology Center;
metrological service accreditation.

Only representatives of these companies have the right to make a mark in the technical passport: a number stamp is imprinted. The procedure for checking accounting mechanisms and the time frame within which this must be done are also strictly regulated - 3 months.

There are 2 seals attached to water meters: 1 on the dial cover; 2 on the American one, which connects to the pipe.

Federal Law No. 102 dated June 26, 2008

The law was created to protect the rights of citizens and resource supply organizations. It states:

mandatory verification of all meters, including water meters;
their frequency.

It regulates the metrological system at the country level.

technical requirements: it is allowed to install water meter models included in the State Register of Measuring Instruments, which can be verified in laboratories of various forms of ownership accredited by the Russian Federation;
rights of inspectors: they must have open access to the water supply system, metering units and documents.

Federal Law No. 261 of November 23, 2009

The law obliges all owners to equip their housing with an IPU. This measure is provided for everyone, regardless of whether people live in their apartment or it is empty. The current version of the Federal Law dated December 29, 2014 has been amended to take into account not only the electricity consumed by residents, but also water resources supplied from central cold and hot water supply systems. At the regional level, authorities can issue additional regulations that specify the procedure for installing meters and the frequency of their verification. When there are no regional laws, they are guided by federal legislation. The Legal Act “On Energy Saving” establishes:

resource accounting;
obligatory conclusion of an agreement with a resource supplying organization;
timing of verification of accounting equipment.

Government Decree of the Russian Federation No. 354 of May 6, 2011

This document is called the rules for paying for utilities. It sets out the principles of the relationship between supplier and consumer:

the mechanism for concluding the contract is specified;
the rights and obligations of the parties are specified;
service providers are held accountable for quality;
the system of calculations for water consumption is indicated according to meter readings and without it;
features of recalculations, in what cases they are needed;
responsibilities of owners who do not live but are registered in the premises;
grounds for suspending or restricting water supply.

Characteristics of water meters: service life and their warranty period

Requirements for water meters. Photo No. 3

Water meters in the Russian Federation must be checked every 4 years for devices that count the amount of hot water, and every 6 years for cold water. The required period for replacement is determined strictly according to the technical documentation attached to the meter; if there is none, then the need to change the device is determined either by the results of the test or by reaching the meter's service life of 12 years.

Such indicators are defined at the legislative level by the corresponding GOST. Regarding the service life of specific types of water meters, it is also determined by law and is:

for vane devices – 12 years;
for other types of devices – 12-20 years (more accurately determined by the meter manufacturer).

It is worth understanding that such figures from GOST do not at all remove the general obligation to check water meters in order for authorized organizations to accept their readings. In any case, if the check required every 4th year of operation of the device is not carried out, then the device is removed from the official register and its readings are not taken into account when calculating the cost of utilities.

In addition to the periods for checking and replacing water meters, GOST also determines the warranty period for these metering devices. For any type of water meter, it takes at least one and a half years to complete. In the case where the manufacturer of the device indicates its warranty, then it is necessary to follow it, but, again, it cannot be less than one and a half years.

How often should water meters be changed according to the 2020 law?

If you do not change it in time, sooner or later the controlling authority will identify the malfunction and calculate consumption according to the general standard until the serviceability can be confirmed. Such recalculation may affect several years and result in a significant amount. It is better to spend a little money on purchasing and installing a meter.

8. This issue was dealt with not only by the Moscow Prosecutor's Office, but also by the General Prosecutor's Office. This is what the 1st deputy writes. Prosecutor General Alexander Buksman: “During an earlier inspection carried out by the Moscow Prosecutor’s Office, it was established that the Moscow Government Resolution No. 77 dated 10.2.04 regarding the establishment of verification intervals for cold and hot water metering devices does not comply with current legislation. In order to eliminate violations of the law... introducing changes... to cancel the previously established deadlines for verification intervals of water metering devices.” (See on the Internet the article by Alisa Agrant dated 5.3.16 “Fraudsters and water and electricity meters: how it’s done”, information publishing house “Regnum”.).

Procedure for checking and replacing water meters

Who checks water meters and how? Photo No. 4

As noted earlier, checking and replacing water meters is the concern of homeowners in which they are installed. Of course, sometimes management companies, on their own initiative, go around to citizens and offer their services to check metering devices, but this practice is not so common.

If you want to determine the need to replace or check a water meter, it is important for a citizen to analyze:

how hard the water in his area is and under what pressure it moves through the pipelines (if these indicators are high enough, then the service life of the water meter is reduced significantly - by 2-4 years, at least);
How long ago was the device checked or replaced (these procedures must be carried out according to the previously indicated periods);
Are there other reasons to check or replace the meter ahead of schedule?

New law when it is necessary to change water meters

The law on hot and cold water meters was adopted in 2020. It is aimed at ensuring that apartment owners must install water consumption meters in their homes. This should significantly save your rent. For those who have not done this, consumption is calculated according to general standards, which increase annually by 20-25%. Therefore, to save money and water resources, many have already installed meters.

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Answers to pressing questions on the topic

Nuances arising during the operation of water meters. Photo No. 5

Summarizing today's article, our resource decided to present answers to the questions most interesting to citizens on today's topic. You can find the information below.

“Why is verification needed and what does it involve?”

This activity is necessary to evaluate the device for correct operation. If everything is in order with the meter, then it can continue to be used to determine the cost of utilities. Otherwise, you will need to replace the device with a working one.

“Is it possible to avoid inspection?”

As noted earlier, yes, it is possible. However, it is important to understand that, having discovered an unverified meter, the management company will no longer take its readings into account when determining the cost of utility services, which can lead to some overpayments for water.

“What to do when the meter reaches the end of its service life?”

Change or check for stability of operation, nothing else. Ignoring replacement or inspection is fraught with the consequences described earlier.

“In what cases is a water meter replaced early?”

This procedure is necessary if:

the meter is out of order;
the check determined that it was faulty;
the device has manufacturing defects and incorrectly displays the amount of water consumed by residents;
The homeowner himself decided to change the device ahead of schedule solely for his own reasons.

The truth about the timing of replacement of water meters

We will share verified information not only with this customer, but also with all visitors to the site doservis.ru. There is no deadline for replacing water meters. If someone calls you and demands to replace the meter, they are scammers. They can be represented by Vodokanal, EIRC, MFC, EPRST and even Vladimir Putin - the essence does not change. Persons who mislead with false information are deceivers and must be treated accordingly.

Why is the demand to change the water meter a scam for money? Let's figure it out. What kind of numbers does the counter have related to deadlines? If you look at the technical data sheet, you can find information about such characteristics as:

Guarantee. The period during which the manufacturer undertakes to repair or replace a device that has broken down through no fault of yours free of charge.
Intervalidation interval. Indicates how often verification should be carried out.
Lifetime. Average life expectancy of the device. Indicated in GOST, in fact it does not affect anything. You can completely ignore this indicator.

As you can see, there is no specified replacement period for the hot water meter anywhere. And at the cold water meter too. Such a concept simply does not exist, as we have now become convinced of.

Therefore, if someone calls and says that, for example, the deadline for replacing your cold water meter has come, this is a lie. No one can decide when it's time to change your water meter but you. By the way, how can you determine when it’s time to change the meter?

External damage. If cracks or chips appear on the device, it is better to install a new one.
Leak. This is a serious problem, because you can flood your neighbors or your own apartment. Immediately turn off the water and wait for the technician.
Water consumption is not written off. Are you pouring water, but the flow rate on the meter does not change? It is better to replace it, otherwise problems may arise with the management company, which may think that you stopped the device with a magnet.
Old water meter. If the device is many years old, there is a risk that it will not pass the next verification. It may be more profitable to install a new device.

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If none of the above happened, you do not need to change the water meter. It is enough to carry out the verification within the prescribed time frame. And remember that all those calling and offering to install, repair, or change something are commercial organizations. They may be named as much like government agencies as you like, but they are private companies calling to make money from you. Therefore, filter and check everything said by representatives of such companies.

When is it necessary to replace hot and cold water meters?

The inter-verification period for a meter monitoring hot water is considered to be 4 years. For cold water supply – 6 years.

How often are water meters changed? The average operating period of a water meter is 12 years. In other words, one device can work without breaking for 7 years, another – for 15 years. Each case is individual.

It is necessary not to forget that it is better to think through this issue in advance - a couple of months before the time period between verification intervals expires.

The one who supplies the services monitors every living space, every house, and so on. If a person accidentally forgot about the expiring period between checks, he will definitely be sent a special notification.

How exactly are water meters checked? Since this procedure requires a certain technique, not everyone knows that this process can be implemented both in a hospital setting and at home.

For this purpose, a citizen independently chooses an institution that owns all the required documents.

First, the water is turned off, notifying the Housing Office in advance.
Provide access to water supply pipes.
The taps must completely shut off the flow of water into the home.

Checking is carried out using the following methods:

Water meters are removed.
Water meters remain in place.

Checking is carried out using special calibration installations. They verify the accuracy of information as competently as possible.

After a certain period of time (after 3 hours or several days), the device is returned to the owner with the following documentation attached:

Agreements that water measuring instruments have been installed.
Certificate of completed work.
Certificate of commissioning of the meter.
Cold water certificates.
Passports for hot water.
Certificate for water measuring instruments.
Technical support agreements.

Users should check their water meters. This is done at your own expense, during the time period designated by the manufacturer (it is indicated in the meter’s passport).

It is also worth noting that the cost of work when using a portable standard, without removing the device, and in the case of its removal, does not actually change.

It is not very difficult to keep track of the verification date and the organization of its implementation. Every home owner should always be concerned about the proper operation of the appliances on his property. You can choose any method for checking water measuring instruments.

By regularly checking the device, the organization can detect technical faults in the device’s condition. Also, during aircraft verification, deviations are often discovered, due to which further readings will not be considered valid.
If your aircraft is functioning normally, do not buy a new product too early. It will simply lie in the far corner of the closet, and whether it is needed or not is a moot point.
Not every person is aware that the service life of cold and hot water meters until the next verification begins not from the moment when the water supply itself is installed, but from the date when it was manufactured. This number must be indicated in the passport.

Introduction

Therefore, if during the purchase you miss this nuance, but after the purchase a certain time passes (for example, 5 years), then you will have to hand over the device for verification very soon.
Be careful when purchasing a device. This way you will avoid premature financial expenses and will not waste time searching for the necessary company that deals with verifications.
There are certain reasons that may affect the life of an aircraft. And it doesn’t matter what service life the manufacturer has set.

The counter breaks down much earlier in the following cases:

Water negatively affects the parts of the water meter. Water may contain many solid impurities and particles, due to which the internal parts of the device wear out faster. This leads to only one thing - the device quickly breaks down.
The water supply in the apartment or house had not been updated for a long time, and a lot of garbage had accumulated in the pipes.
In our state, there are frequent interruptions in water supply. Also, aircraft may begin to work poorly when the mechanisms dry out when hot water is turned off in the summer.
When users, trying to reduce the actual readings of the water meter, disrupt its operation, for example, they use special overhead magnets, the water tank breaks down faster.
Due to improper assembly of the aircraft, its readings may remain correct, but the device itself will wear out much faster.
A water meter may fail faster if the owner handles it carelessly, for example, when making repairs. Such influences often lead to a decrease in the performance of the device.
Sometimes the opposite happens - the device has already expired, it needs to be replaced, but still continues to work normally, no problems arise with the aircraft. In such a situation, the water meter still needs to be changed and a new product installed.

It is simply impossible to verify the serviceability of the aircraft yourself. Specialized companies operate for such purposes.

The device can be verified by:

City water workers.
Licensed companies authorized to carry out the verification procedure.

During the period when the water meter will be checked, it must be removed and taken to a special laboratory. For a certain period of time, you will pay for water at the average rate, which also takes into account coefficients.

You will have to pay for this service. But its price is not too high. For example, in the Moscow region, consumers are charged an average of 600-700 rubles for verification. If you have never encountered such work, then invite a specialist. He will come at a time convenient for you and carry out the necessary work.
Checking the water meter is a mandatory procedure. During this, the accuracy of the device is established. People who do this use special techniques for their work. If they find any deviations in the readings, they are higher than normal, then the device must be changed.
If the found deviations are considered normal, operation is allowed until the next verification or until the end of the production life. It all depends on what happens faster - the next verification will come or the aircraft will finally fail.
If you miss the deadline, you will have to pay a fine. For the use of subsoil for the entire period of delay, you will pay according to the standard; this is a kind of punishment to stimulate the timely installation of a water meter.
For example, if verification was scheduled for April 1, but you handed over the aircraft only on June 1, then the readings for all this missed time will not be taken into account. Standards in different regions may vary greatly, but they are almost always higher than average consumption.

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Special means

Please note that there are some exceptions to this rule. But this only happens with the permission of the management company, when the manufacturer has indicated that the device does not need to be checked for a long period of time. Therefore, it is better to obtain permission for an extension rather than postponing it yourself.

The reasons for early replacement of cold and hot water meters are very different:

The desire of a person to replace, for example, with an electronic one. This is not prohibited.
The aircraft is out of order. When the discs begin to spin on their own, but the water is not turned on, the readings at the end of the month are higher than normal, then an urgent check of the meter is performed. If the device has been in use for more than 6 years, then it can be replaced with a new one.
Manufacturing defect. The new water meter you bought has its own passport. It indicates the technical data of the device and possible deviations. It is not necessary to check the device before installation. But, if the aircraft has a manufacturing defect, was stored under incorrect conditions or was transported incorrectly, then its readings will be incorrect. It needs to be changed.
The loss of the aircraft passport and this fact was discovered by an employee of the city water utility.
Aircraft verification is necessary for the consumer. A faulty water meter, when showing incorrect data, can increase payments significantly.

For what reason?

Replacement steps

First, visit a specialized company. Let them know there that you want a specific type of job. You should find out in advance how much this service will cost.
Call a specialist and wait for him. Don't sit idle while you wait for the technician. Provide access to the meter in advance, buy a new device (if you are replacing it).
When the master finishes his work, he will say the final decision. If you only require verification of the aircraft, then the technician will prepare the necessary documents. This is the final stage of replacing or checking hot and cold water meters.

Myths and reality
Let us note that you will only have to pay for the water meter and pay for the service of a specialist. Document preparation is completely free. If a specialist demands additional money from you for documents, you can complain against him to special authorities for exceeding his own powers by an employee of a particular company.

Basis for verification of measuring instruments in the housing and communal services sector

The legislative framework, which is the basis regulating the need to perform verification of cold water and hot water meters, as well as determining their operating time, is formed by the following regulations:

Government Decree No. 354 “On the provision of utility services to owners and users of premises in apartment buildings and residential buildings”, which defines the basis for ensuring the uniformity of measurement systems in the Russian Federation;
Federal Law No. 261 “On Energy Saving and Increasing Energy Efficiency”;
Federal Law No. 102 “On ensuring the uniformity of measurements.”

Such a procedure is mandatory due to the fact that changes may occur during the operation of the devices and the impact of third-party factors on it. Such changes may cause the water passing through them to be incorrectly measured, resulting in incorrect or inaccurate readings. External factors or reasons that may cause inaccuracy are the following:

use of low quality water. In this case, low quality is understood as the presence in its composition of microscopic solid particles, which, when passing through individual elements of the water meter, wear it out and the meter begins to work incorrectly;
the use of communication systems (possibly even on a citywide scale) of inadequate quality. As an example, there may be a clogged filter in the cold or hot water supply system;
counter wear. Such a process may well occur before the end of the water meter’s service life, regardless of the water quality. This may be an error when assembling the device, damage during storage or transportation, or a malfunction of any individual elements;
Damage to the meter as a result of any actions performed on it by users. This may be an attempt to influence the magnetic field, or another action aimed at slowing down its operation and indicating a lower flow rate than it actually was;
drying out of the mechanism due to turning off the water for a long time.

Current reasons for replacing meters in an apartment

Early verification is necessary if the subscriber has lost the passport for the meter and this fact was discovered by the water utility inspectors.

The device for measuring the amount of water supplied is an accurate measuring instrument. The latter may simply work together over time and show a false expense for which you may overpay.

Important: the date of verification, which the owner of the premises is obliged to carry out, is counted not from the date of installation of the meter in the apartment, but from the date of the initial verification by the manufacturer. This leads to some advice - when buying meters, pay attention to the date of their production.

Source: dostavkin31.ru

What is the period for checking water meters? Frequency of checking the water meter

As soon as all the necessary procedures related to verification have been completed, a document must be sent to the HOA or management company, according to which the organization will have to calculate payments for water based on individual consumption readings. Usually this is an application indicating the full name of the apartment owner, his passport details, contact phone number, date of commissioning of the meter, information about the device (serial number, as well as type). Information about the organization that installed the device, current measurement readings, and the date of the next verification are also indicated. In some cases, it is also required to provide the HOA or management company with a copy of the meter’s registration certificate. The supplier must update information about the verification of the meter installed in the applicant’s apartment within 15 days. If this is not done, then the meter will, one way or another, be considered put into legal operation.

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The consumer must, first of all, carry out the correct dismantling of functioning devices. This can be done by contacting specialists at the HOA or management company. Sometimes it is necessary to coordinate this procedure with the actual utility provider 2 business days before it takes place. Before the meter is removed, its readings should be recorded and handed over to the water supplier.

Replacement period for cold and hot water meters: features of the procedure

The law does not establish a strict deadline for replacing cold and hot water meters, however, it stipulates situations when replacement must be carried out without fail:

If the inspection authority finds malfunctions in the operation of the measuring instruments, then the law on replacing water meters comes into force - the procedure is mandatory, otherwise charges for water will be carried out at the general tariff. The reasons why it is mandatory to replace water meters with a new model in Moscow: errors and a large error (no more than +5%) when taking measurements, poor response of the mechanism to water pressure.
If the meter has worked for more than 10 years. The maximum service life of the flow meter is 12 years. Our company can replace or verify water meters in Moscow according to the law and issue all the required documentation. We are an accredited organization that has a certificate to provide this type of service. Our specialists have studied the law on replacing hot water meters - the procedure will be carried out correctly.
If scheduled verification is not possible, then the law requires replacing the water meter with a new type of flow meter. Reasons for the impossibility of verification: the measurement result is not displayed, the presence of mechanical defects, the integrity of the case or seals is broken, etc.

We remember: the timing of replacement of water meters is established based on the results of scheduled verification, which is carried out in accordance with the recommendations left by the manufacturers in the passport for the devices. The inspection organization cannot demand or insist that water meters be verified or replaced - the law does not give it such powers. The same applies to requirements coming from the management company (MC).

After verification, our specialists issue recommendations to the apartment owner. If he agrees with them, we replace water meters in Moscow - the legislation also requires (mandatory!) to replace devices for metering consumed cold and hot water if the previous verification marks are damaged.

Fairness of recommendations for replacing water meters

Remember: there is a Federal Law that stipulates the period for replacing cold and hot water meters. It states that metering devices are subject to mandatory verification and must be replaced if faults or counting errors are detected. But there is no law on mandatory replacement of water meters in Moscow by apartment owners. The expiration of the effective service life of equipment is a reason for its replacement.

What is the deadline for replacing water meters in Moscow established by law?

the hot substance water meter has an effective operating period of up to 2-4 years;
cold substance water meter - 2-6 years.

Remember: the cold water meter will not be replaced immediately - the law provides for an initial verification. After the specified period (check in the passport of both flowmeters), it is necessary to carry out verification of the equipment - the devices can be fully operational, which means there is no need to buy new ones.

Why are inspection organizations and management companies talking about the planned replacement of water meters in apartments? Due to a number of reasons, installed and registered equipment cannot operate effectively throughout the entire operational period. Therefore, the manufacturer sets an inter-verification period. For what reasons are water meters regularly checked and replaced in Moscow and the region?

Poor water quality in the water supply system.
Scale formation.
Clogging of the pipeline: debris, growths, salts, and so on.
Errors when installing flow meters.
Unstable pressure in the system.
Installation of low-quality devices.

The reasons why water meters are most often replaced: the service life of measuring equipment is reduced due to rapid wear and mechanical defects. They lead to incorrect readings taken by instruments or to their failure. Our specialists carry out prompt replacement of water meters in Moscow - the law allows for a preliminary check at home.

We remember: if after an inspection it turns out that the measurements were inaccurate, then the inspection organization must issue a notice to the owner of the apartment, and not a “Certificate of Verification”. The document will contain a recommendation that replacement of water meters is necessary - the law requires an indication of the fact of unsuitability.

Repair or change water meters?

If the deadline for replacing water meters has come, the law does not prohibit their repair. But in 84% of cases, restoring the functionality of water meters (if this is possible) will be expensive, and the operational capabilities of the equipment will become an order of magnitude lower. This means that replacing or checking water meters will have to be done more often in the future - unnecessary material costs. Practice shows that working in difficult conditions reduces the service life of equipment by 78% during the first 2-4 years of continuous operation.

We remember: the costs of verification, purchase of new measuring devices and their installation fall on the shoulders of the apartment owners. Such conditions are established by law in Moscow and other regions of the Russian Federation.

Who can tell me whether the water meters in the apartment need to be replaced? Only a company that has received the appropriate state license (STEC) or certificate giving the right to perform the procedure. Before contacting a specific organization, ask its representatives to present a license. Otherwise, the replacement of hot water meters in Moscow, the terms of which are indicated in the equipment passport, will be invalid. Documents issued to the owner will not be accepted at the EIRC.

Should I check or immediately change my water meters?

Our practice of working with water meters shows that from a financial point of view, it is more profitable for the apartment owner to have the water meters replaced, the period of which, when purchasing high-quality equipment, can be 6 years. The results of the initial equipment verification in 82% indicate that the devices are faulty - replacement is recommended.

The established rules for replacing water meters in Moscow do not prohibit replacing devices without verification. This will save money. Especially if devices were originally installed, for which the replacement period for water meters by law is no more than 2-4 years.

What will be the procedure for replacing water meters?

Having found out the frequency of replacing water meters, the apartment owner needs to contact an organization that has the right to carry out verification and replacement. Contacts of companies can be found in the Criminal Code. Next, the procedure for replacing hot and cold water meters will be as follows:

Leave a request.
The master arrives and performs verification. Our company can do it at home. If this fails, the technician will dismantle the devices, install temporary devices, and take the old ones to the laboratory. This procedure for replacing water meters in Moscow is regulated by law.
If the verification results are negative, the specialist issues recommendations (notification). Technicians come to check with new devices.
Replacement. Performed after the owner of the apartment purchases new devices.
Delivery of documents. The passport for new devices will indicate the frequency of replacement of water meters - the law obliges water meter manufacturers to indicate the inter-calibration period.

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