Cleaning the local area in winter: rules and regulations

What it is?

The local area is the space that belongs to a particular house. Its boundaries are fixed at the stage of construction of a residential property.

You can find out exactly how many meters are included in the local area of ​​a house at a specific address from the cadastral documentation. Another option is to submit a request to the State Register.

The local area includes such objects as:

• 
  flower beds, shrubs and other landscaping elements;

• benches and gazebos;
• sport complexes;
• parking spaces for vehicles;
• alleys and sidewalks;
• pedestrian paths;
• lanterns and other lighting elements;
• areas where waste bins are located.

In some local areas there is a complete list of objects, while in others there are only a few of the most significant elements.

Ways to eliminate sediment

The rules for cleaning local areas during the winter must be followed by all management companies. Snow removal can be done in two different ways:

• Manually. This process is implemented in the presence of small sites and territories. To do this, wipers use special scrapers or shovels. Additionally, this method is ideal for specific areas that cannot be reached using technology.
• By mechanical means. To do this, you need a significant width track. Typically, different equipment is used on large sidewalks or in front of entrances. For this purpose, specialized snow removal equipment is used, which can be successfully combined with loaders or tractors. Through the use of such mechanical means, it is possible to cope with the consequences of prolonged snowfalls in a short period of time.

If management employees use various expensive mechanisms and tools, the cost of cleaning may increase.

Who should clean up?

Responsibilities for cleaning the local area are assigned to the following responsible organizations:

1. The management company with which the residents entered into an agreement.
2. Third-party companies that have entered into a contract with the owners of a residential property or with the HOA.
3. Developer (in new houses, until the territory is privatized).

The residents decide which company will be responsible for maintaining the residential building and its surrounding areas during a general building meeting.

If it was decided to refuse the services of the HOA, then all responsibilities are transferred to the owners of the property. In other cases, the hired company bears obligations not only for the frequency, but also for the quality of cleaning.

If the local area is not a shared property, then the municipality is responsible for cleaning it.

What does the concept of “home area” mean?

Since the land on which the apartment building stands is inseparable from it, the maintenance of the latter is carried out along with it. Yard cleaning is paid for by the residents themselves.

Apartment owners are obligated not only to take care of the common property, but also to transfer money monthly for its maintenance. Moreover, the size of the payment directly depends on the area of ​​the owner’s real estate.

The more square meters in the apartment, the higher will be the amount that a citizen undertakes to transfer monthly to the Criminal Code for cleaning courtyard areas. Cleaning the yard is paid for from the wallets of the residents of the house.

Legal documents

Issues related to the cleaning of adjacent areas of apartment buildings are fixed in federal legislation. There are a number of provisions in the Housing Code.

Also, certain points are contained in the Maintenance Rules, adopted on the basis of Government Decree No. 491 of August 13, 2006. The requirements for cleaning the yard are contained in the instructions for the technical operation of housing facilities.

Who is responsible for cleaning the local area?

the common property of a residential building is the responsibility of its residents themselves. Every month they transfer a certain amount of money for this. The residents themselves are partly responsible for keeping the area around the house clean and tidy.

The main volume of work on cleaning local areas in winter and summer is carried out by the management company, subject to the existence of an agreement between it and the inhabitants of the house. The document is drawn up jointly. It states:

• house address;
• a complete list of works (the item on the need for barriers in the yard is separately indicated);
• the obligations of the parties together with their rights;
• cost for the period of provision of cleaning services;
• liability for poor quality cleaning;
• the period of validity of the agreement, the possibility of its extension in subsequent years.

Any agreement must contain the details of the management company. It prescribes the form of its activities. Also, issues of proper maintenance of the area around houses are resolved by members of homeowners' associations. They usually enter into agreements with various companies to carry out cleaning work.

After signing the agreement, responsibility completely passes to the specified organizations. If they do not perform their duties properly, the owners living in the house can initiate legal proceedings.

Monitoring the fulfillment of contract terms

Residents themselves can monitor the quality of cleaning of courtyard areas. If they are not satisfied with the way the involved organizations cope with their responsibilities, then they have the right to complain to Rospotrebnadzor. This body is the controlling body. It conducts both scheduled inspections and works on requests from citizens.

Residents can also complain about management companies to the local administration located in the same area where the apartment building is located. After applying, an inspection of the company is organized by the administration within a week.

Rules for cleaning the local area in an apartment building

General standards have been developed regarding the maintenance of areas near houses. The residents themselves, together with the management company, draw up a list of works related to the improvement of the local area. Moreover, the nature of the work depends on seasonality.

General standards for cleaning local areas include:

• all work is carried out only by those service companies with which the residents have signed an agreement;
• the area is cleared manually, in the absence of the possibility of using special equipment for this;
• snow is removed by snow removal vehicles;
• ramps are used in places where cleaning equipment operates;
• employees of service organizations do not create obstacles to access utility networks, manholes, or water supply areas;
• clean and unworn equipment is used during work;
• special areas are allocated for storing cleaning materials;
• bins are cleared of trash daily.

The rules and regulations for cleaning courtyard areas also contain instructions on the use of special equipment in courtyards over 3 meters wide, which is usually sent to maintain public roads.

According to the rules for operating the housing stock, waste is collected in garbage chutes. Their capacity, according to the standard, is at least one hundred liters. Tanks should be painted twice a year and installed only in illuminated and paved areas.

List of required works

The list of house maintenance work is approved jointly by its residents and the management company. All of its points are mandatory for the janitor, taking into account the specific season.

If a barrier is installed in the yard, then the rules for its maintenance are separately prescribed in the contract with the management company. In such cases, a controller is required to regulate its operation. Such a person may also additionally be responsible for monitoring the surface of the barriers and keeping everything in good condition.

What is included in the list of works to restore order?

The management company does not have the right to perform cleaning at its own discretion. There are specific norms and rules in this regard, prescribed at the legislative level.

The main list of works that must be implemented:

• 
  maintaining the cleanliness of sidewalks, roads, lawns, pedestrian areas;

• removal of snow from the local area;
• maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of all elements installed in the local area;
• ensuring access to hatches, engineering units, water supply points - the presence of debris on them or their icing is unacceptable;
• caring for green spaces and keeping them clean;
• daily cleaning of bins with their scheduled disinfection;
• Maintaining cleanliness of waste collection areas.

If necessary, HOAs must use specialized equipment.

The purpose of clearing the territory

Rules and regulations for cleaning local areas during the winter are established by both federal and regional authorities. Removing snow from the area near the house involves complex work. Their main goal is to create conditions for the calm and safe movement of people.

Management companies are most often responsible for such work. They may involve other organizations in this process that have their own snow removal equipment or other specialized equipment.

Features for spring, summer, autumn and winter periods

List of works carried out in the summer:

1. Sweeping the area: paths, sidewalks, etc. If the air temperature exceeds 30 degrees, watering of asphalt areas is carried out. This is done daily.
2. Garbage collection.
3. Watering and trimming green areas. This includes not only lawns, but also shrubs and trees. These procedures are carried out at least once every 2-3 days. The exact time depends on the air temperature and climatic conditions.
4. Whitewashing and painting elements (borders, trees, benches, swings, etc.)
5. Emptying trash bins and sweeping areas.

In winter, cleaning has the following features:

• 
  the territory is cleared of snow daily; if necessary, special equipment must be used;

• places where there are plantings are loosened;
• pedestrian paths and sidewalks are sprinkled with sand and salt;
• icicles are knocked off roofs, sewer hatches must be cleared of ice;
• bins are emptied and cleaned regularly;
• Garbage is removed from children's and playgrounds.

If there is heavy snowfall outside, snow removal is carried out 2 times a day.

Features of treating the local area in autumn:

1. Collecting rain and melt water to the wastewater system.
2. Cleaning drains and gutters from falling leaves and debris.
3. Cleaning the area from dirt and falling leaves, preparing for the winter.

Sweeping and washing of sidewalks should be carried out in the morning or late in the evening. This is done so as not to disturb residents.

Cleaning rules

The rules for cleaning local areas in winter are enshrined in federal legislation, but local authorities of each region have the right to make their own adjustments. Each management company and other companies specializing in clearing areas near homes from snow and dirt must understand these rules. Cleaning the local area in winter in Samara may differ slightly from the process performed in the northern regions of the country. But usually the same rules are used:

• large accumulations of snow are removed using special technical means;
• in places where it is impossible to use equipment, you have to remove snow manually;
• One non-residential premises must be allocated in the house for storing various equipment or other devices necessary for clearing the area of ​​dirt, snow and debris;
• waste baskets should be emptied daily;
• if there are sidewalks near the house whose thickness exceeds 3.5 m, then the snow is cleared only with the help of a snow blower specially designed for this purpose;
• garbage must be thrown into the garbage chute;
• Children's or sports grounds must be kept in perfect order, since they are used for sports activities or children's pastime.

The above list is a minimum, but different requirements may be added in winter and summer.

What to do if they don't clean it up?

If the local area is not cleaned, or the work is performed poorly, residents must file a complaint with the management company . To begin with, an oral complaint from the owners of a residential property is sufficient. It can be handed over by the chairman or a senior person in the house.

If the management company does not respond to comments, the claim is made in writing. Moreover, the manager is required to fill out an application for her admission.

Based on the complaint, the organizers of the HOA assemble a commission, which evaluates the quality of cleaning of the local area. The identified deficiencies must be eliminated as soon as possible.

Sometimes it happens that the management organization does not want to meet the residents halfway and fulfill their legal demands. In this case, the owners must contact the Housing Inspectorate , the local administration, the Prosecutor's Office, or even the court. The regulatory authorities will conduct their own inspection, based on the results of which a decision will be made.

If the HOA does not fulfill its obligations, then the owners have the right to terminate the previously drawn up agreement and choose a new management company. You should also submit an application for recalculation and refund of funds spent on unprovided services.

Nuances for winter

Standards for cleaning local areas in winter may vary slightly in different cities. The following steps are typically performed for this:

• Snow is removed from sidewalks and roads, and it should be dumped into snowdrifts or heaps on the side of the road;
• the process is performed in the morning and evening;
• if the sidewalk is wider than 6 m, then it is allowed to move the snow to the middle of the road;
• Snow should be cleared and ice should be cleared out on the sidewalks and directly on the road near the entrance;
• It is necessary to remove icicles from the roofs of houses, as they are objects dangerous to human life;
• In addition, the employees of the management company post notices that residents should not walk directly next to the house so that icicles do not fall on them;
• If ice is found on the sidewalk, then the entire path is sprinkled with a special mixture of salt and sand.

All of the above rules must be specified in an agreement drawn up between the management company and the owners of apartments in an apartment building. Therefore, if the residents of the house discover that the management company’s employees are violating these requirements, they can file a claim and demand payment of compensation.

Cost of services

The cost of cleaning a local area depends on a number of factors, including:

1. 
   Regional affiliation. In each subject of the Russian Federation, an average price is unofficially established, which is the guideline for all companies and individuals.

2. Season. Cleaning costs less in summer than in winter.
3. Scope of upcoming work. The larger it is, the more expensive the services of specialists will cost.
4. Time and effort spent on cleaning. Naturally, removing snow 0.5 m thick is much more difficult than sweeping a footpath.
5. Service level. Large companies employ trained people, they have technological equipment that allows them to carry out cleaning in the shortest possible time and with the highest quality.
6. Current promotions and discounts. They can be offered by serious organizations.

Estimated cost depending on the time of year: in winter - from 15 rubles per sq. m. m., in summer - from 12 rubles per sq. m.

Standards for drafting job descriptions

There are no generally accepted standards for drawing up job descriptions in current legislation. There are only certain standards for writing a document that most employers adhere to. These standards address the following aspects of the job description:

1. Structure.
2. Decor.
3. Content.

So, according to these standards, the generally used structure of the document contains the following sections:

• General section.
• Employee's job responsibilities.
• His rights.
• His possible liability.

To these standard sections, employers, especially large ones, often add additional ones. Among them, the following are especially popular:

• Working conditions.
• Parameters by which the quality of work is assessed.
• Official connections.

As for the standards for drawing up instructions, it is recommended to use the employing company’s letterhead when printing it, using all the attributes of official documents (signatures, date of approval, etc.).

The standard requirement for the content of the instruction is that it should not contradict the employment contract or go beyond its scope. It should only more fully disclose those points that are spelled out in this agreement and other official documents.

Attention! Additional sections in the instructions are especially popular among large employers, due to their desire to formalize as many aspects of relations with employees as possible. Small and medium-sized businesses usually use a standard form of instructions.

General section

The introductory section of the document, which describes the main aspects of the employee’s activities:

• the skills required of him;
• required experience and education;
• temporary replacement procedure;
• his place in the organization.

The list of required skills must correspond to the job functions, a list of which is given in the next section. Depending on the employer's industry and other characteristics, this list may vary slightly from company to company.

Responsibilities

This part is used to describe the employee’s job functionality. Depending on the scope of the expected work, additional functions may be added to the basic ones. Thus, the cleaner may be additionally required to monitor compliance with sanitary standards in the entrusted territory.

Attention! For a number of professions, including a cleaner, it is necessary to separately mention the seasonal work that the employee must perform. Also, a separate clause is inserted regarding the need for careful handling of equipment if it is provided by the employer.

Rights

The section is reserved for listing the rights that are given to the employee by the employer. Typically, this includes several standard clauses that describe the rights to receive the necessary information from colleagues, to participate in team meetings, and others.

Responsibility

Here is a list of the main violations for which an employee can be held accountable. It is recommended to give penalties, as well as the parameters of violations themselves, in a general form, since a specific result can be obtained only after the end of labor disputes and legal proceedings.

At whose expense is it carried out?

Cleaning of the local area is paid for by residents . Owners pay fees for house maintenance and repairs at a set rate. This amount includes the cost of cleaning the adjacent areas.

The calculation of the final cost for each tenant depends on the area of ​​the apartment that he owns. HOAs are required to provide receipts indicating the tariff and the monthly amount due.

The cost of services is approved at the meeting . If necessary, the tariff can be reduced or increased. However, the HOA does not have the right to change the cost of services unilaterally.

Everything you need to know about cleaning the area can be found in this section.

Cleaning the local area

One or more houses are usually adjacent to a certain territory, which contains parking lots, playgrounds, flower beds, garages, and so on. This area is called the house area, and every resident can use it. But it’s no secret that often this area is not properly maintained; residents have to take up the tools themselves and put it in order.

Sometimes out of ignorance, and sometimes because organizations whose scope of activity includes cleaning the local area of ​​an apartment building do not deal with it. Let's figure out who cleans this area, who is responsible for maintaining the residents in the association, and what generally is included in cleaning activities.

Rules for filing a complaint

The complaint is drawn up in two copies, and is also submitted personally to the company’s office or by sending it by mail with acknowledgment of delivery. For urgent matters, a decision must be made within 5 days, but the standard response is given within 30 days. If the Criminal Code simply ignored the statement written by the residents of the house, then the complaint can be submitted to higher authorities and government organizations.

The housing inspection may even make changes to the schedule for cleaning the local area during the winter in order to force the management company to follow the standards established by law.