For cottages, country houses or even buildings inside the city, autonomous heating has been increasingly used lately. It not only provides the possibility of heating when there is no centralized communication, but also gives a certain degree of independence from seasonal shutdowns and regulation of the heating level from the outside. But for this system, you will need a source – a boiler, which is installed in a separate room, or even in an extension created specifically for these purposes..
A number of conditions are put forward for this room, which must be observed. In this review, we will consider the requirements and design standards, standards for a gas boiler house in a private house, minimum dimensions, operating conditions and other significant aspects. We will also focus on the price parameter of various variations..
Rules for arranging the working area
The most correct name for this space is the boiler room. It represents a certain space in which the boiler and additional equipment are installed: piping, pumps for forced water flow, temperature and pressure measuring instruments, various systems for air conditioning and ventilation.
She usually becomes:
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Attic. A very common option that is present in almost every home. But it sometimes has to be seriously re-equipped if the function was not determined during the construction phase;
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Basement. A more convenient option, therefore, is used more often. And in terms of safety, it is much more convenient – you do not have to strengthen the surface on which the tanks are located in an emergency;
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Separate building. The third type, which is used less often. Such a structure is attached to the dwelling after the construction of the general structure. Accordingly, to connect, you will have to create new passages, as well as fit a new zone into the overall project;
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Utility room. Perhaps the best option. After all, the requirements for SNiP regarding the volume, size of the boiler room for a gas boiler are strictly defined. And the technical rooms are just in advance for them and are calculated even at the stage of the project of the dwelling itself. The owner does not even know that this room meets all modern frameworks and conditions, because the design is usually done by professional construction companies..
However, installation is allowed in other locations as well. It’s just that it’s difficult to adjust them to the required parameters. And it’s just not very convenient. Indeed, according to SNiP, the zone should be at least 15 cubic meters, and not every kitchen has so much free space. Moreover, there are also restrictions on the height of the walls, they must be no less than 2.5 m.This is a very high indicator and it is not always possible to comply with it.
There are also a number of other conditions relating specifically to the furnace. This is a separate exit directly to the street. This is often not the case in the kitchen. It is also necessary to place windows throughout the space, which is at least 30 cm2 for each m3 of the working area. As a result, you will have to install several windows or one large size.
Gas workers’ requirements for a boiler room in a private wooden house and other buildings when designing
Now we will form a list of what will be required without fail during verification. Let us explain right away that if the boiler room is already operational and actively operated, and errors were identified during the inspection, this could lead to a serious fine. In addition, a serious danger to the life of residents is created and fire safety is violated..
So, at the stage of creating a project, you need to pay attention to the following aspects:
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Zone dimensions. These requirements apply to any type of building: wood, brick, cinder block (always 15 M3). Less is not allowed, but an increase is possible. Moreover, if the boiler is especially large, larger than the standard one, or you plan to place two devices at once, then the room must be of the appropriate size;
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The maximum limit of the quantitative factor of the equipment. This applies specifically to the boiler. No more than two at a time, otherwise a second extension will be needed;
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The presence of passages. One on the street, one on the premises. It is impossible to combine them in the form of an open corridor. If there is a separate boiler room in a private house, the requirements are always clearly the same – entrance and exit;
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Doors must not block each other, and must also open outward;
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Refractory coating for surface finishing (especially walls). The use of flammable materials is not allowed. That is, it is clearly impossible to paste over with ordinary paper wallpaper. As well as cover the entire surface with untreated clapboard;
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A functioning counter. The device should always display up-to-date information;
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The possibility of adjustment. This means access to all parts of the device at any time. It is forbidden to litter the space if it is impossible to approach the device from some side – this is a violation;
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The presence of windows that have a mechanism for easy opening. As well as a window, which it is desirable to keep open;
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Chimney, if required by operational standards. As well as a well-constructed output. Output through a wall is not always allowed, for example;
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Proper ventilation. Depending on the type of boiler room, natural or forced.
The main aspect is dimensions. After all, the size of the room for a gas boiler room in a private house, the requirements of SNiP, the minimum area – this is checked first. We keep within 15 cubes.
It is often forgotten that the weight of the boiler also matters. If it exceeds 200 kg, then it is already considered too heavy for the floor. A separate foundation is formed for it, on which it is supposed to be located. It will not be weighed, of course, but for any brand, weight parameters are indicated, including when the mode is filled with water during operation. Please note that 200 kg is a cumulative weight, not just 200 liters of maximum load.
Norms and documents
All of the above standards are established throughout the Russian Federation, with minor exceptions that depend on the regions. The main documentation is fixed in the joint venture, SNiP and MDS. All prescriptions are binding. Deviations, especially when there is intent, are of an administrative nature. This is not just some kind of oversight, this is an offense, because such a negligent attitude may well put the lives of household members or neighbors at risk. Therefore, their performances are monitored very responsibly..
When creating a project, as well as when performing specific works on installation, commissioning, and others, you need to get the help of real professionals. Not local teams, but licensed companies capable of performing work in accordance with the current requirements of the current legislation.
Arrangement options
Certain types are directly dependent on the type of heating, supply system, fuel and dimensions of the entire building. It is necessary to build on the mass of factors. This is the volume of the boiler room for a gas boiler, the norms in a private house, the parameters of the components (pumps, radiators, the volume of water masses), the location of the zone.
Let’s see how the solutions are provided by the modern construction market. And which of them will be the most optimal in a given situation.
Modular type
A special kind, which is an immediately assembled structure. Dimensions are small, in the limit of 2.5 m. It is connected to the building using a special pipe, which is covered with special insulation. Indeed, during our winters, significant heat consumption at this point will be provided. Runs on various types of fuel, most often diesel. Although both gas and solid fuel are allowed. It has a special coating that retains heat, but can only heat a small building. Usually the limit is set to 1.3 thousand cubic meters..
The main feature is the ability to change location. Such a structure can be turned off at any time and transported to another place..
Gas
So, what should be a boiler room in a private house, standards for gas equipment. The requirements are already tougher. All the same 15 cubes with a total area of at least 6 m2. In this case, the surface of the walls, floor, ceiling must not allow fire. Moreover, not only when heated to a certain temperature, but even under the influence of an open flame. These are the basic rules of fire safety..
All doors open purely outward, and their size should reach at least 80 cm.It is worth clarifying that the ventilation system should also function so that, if necessary, excess water can be drained.
The minimum distance from the device to the nearest window is one meter. It should also be noted that, although the installation of large boilers in a separate building itself implies installation only against a blank wall, it should not be located point-blank to it. The smallest possible gap is 30 cm.
Electric boiler room
This is a gentle look. You can safely ignore the increased requirements for ventilation, because serious odors, gases and other waste are not emitted during work. This boiler is allowed to be installed even inside the house, there are no obstacles. Electricity is dangerous only by drops, therefore, a fuse must be installed and the outputs and terminals are grounded. Such a regulation is implied when working with all high-power electrical appliances..
All the technical conditions for the volume of the room for an electric-type boiler room in a private house are much simpler than for gas. But it is worth remembering that in the final price value, gas is much cheaper. And this colossal difference in perspective easily overcomes the disadvantages associated with unnecessary difficulties during installation. After a couple of years, all costs are easily recouped by savings through the price of fuel, because energy in our country flies into a pretty penny.
Solid fuel boiler
There are a couple of special moments here. First of all, the area increases, instead of the usual 6 squares, 8 is needed already. And also the working area around the boiler is reduced to 10 cm.
Otherwise, the differences are not too big. Only more attention is paid to the fire resistance of the coating and walls. And if there is no evidence that the finish does not accept an open source of fire, then another measure of protection will be needed. This is a sheet of steel that is applied over the entire space with a thickness of more than 2.4 mm. Mounts in any convenient way at the discretion of the homeowner.
Diesel
This is the most dangerous option. Such models have a habit of igniting and even exploding if misused. And if SNiP defines the minimum size of a boiler room in a private house as 6 or 8 m2, then in this case you will have to add another 1 m.But only if the burner is located close to the wall. After all, the support must be at least a meter. Moreover, it is also necessary to place a reservoir with water in this zone, which, in an emergency, floods the room. This means that it will be necessary to increase the final area even more so as not to block access to the boiler..
Additional elements
At this point, we stop considering the boiler itself – the main reason for the re-equipment of the building. But there are also some concomitant factors that need to be addressed. A number of conditions are also put forward for them, which will have to be observed. The main mistake of many cottage owners is often that they concentrate their attention on the dimensions of the premises and forget that a check may well issue a fine for more mundane reasons. Next, we will focus on the details that must be taken into account without fail..
Ventilation
The ventilation system is connected to the smoke outlet. It saves space and resources during construction.
The boiler room must be ventilated, even if the dimensions of the gas boiler for a private house are minimal. The limit of up to three complete indoor air cycles every hour must still be reached. That is, a complete air exchange should take place in the time range of 20 minutes..
The only way to avoid this need is to install electrical equipment..
Chimney
Installed if combustion products are present. All norms are quite standard. The diameter of the chimney itself must exceed the chimney. It is important that the chimney outlet is above the roof. That is, this is the highest point. The internal structure does not matter: brick, metal or modular pipe.
Doors
As already noted, there should be two of them. One leads to a residential building, the other to the street. Streetwear can be almost anything. There are requirements only in terms of dimensions, but this already depends on the opening. A tenant is able to make her even out of wood.
But a fire-resistant door should lead to the residential part, which can withstand a direct flame for at least 10-20 minutes without any problems. Therefore, only one material is suitable for such a task – metal..
Conclusion
Now you have learned what the area of a furnace with a gas boiler or other boilers can be. We examined additional equipment and explained what would happen for violation of SNiP norms. Accordingly, so that later you do not have to pay huge fines and redo everything from scratch, it is better to contact professionals in advance. To a company that will fulfill an order at an expert level in accordance with the law of our country.
