Who should change the electricity meter on the landing?

Electricity metering devices

In any apartment or private household where there are sources of electricity, metering devices must be installed.
Requirements for meters are determined by the servicing energy company in a given region. Therefore, before deciding to install a meter, you need to consult with specialists from such an organization.

There are two types of metering devices for electricity consumed by users:

1. Induction. They work on the principle of rotation speed of a special disk installed inside. This indicator allows you to determine the current power. Such devices are characterized by low reading accuracy and are used extremely rarely. Mainly in old buildings.
2. Electronic. This is a more modern version of the devices. They give accurate readings. All information is displayed on the display, which allows the user to receive information about energy consumption at any convenient time. The only drawback of such equipment is its cost. It is higher than that of induction.

The meter can be used subject to certain conditions. First, the entire device must be included in the list of devices that can be used as meters. The device must pass verification. Measurement accuracy must comply with established technical requirements. The meter must be sealed.

What is regulated

The process of replacing an electric meter is regulated by law

Periodic inspection and maintenance activities must be carried out by the management company (management company) and the energy supply organization. If it is necessary for one reason or another to change the electric meter, then the process is carried out in accordance with the procedure established by law, namely:

• Art. 210 and 543 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation;
• Housing complex of the Russian Federation;
• Federal Law No. 261 and No. 102 dated November 23, 2009 and June 26, 2008, respectively;
• State standard of the Russian Federation;
• Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 530 and No. 491 dated August 31, 2006 and August 13, 2006, respectively.

These requirements are valid for the current year. If at any stage the regulations are not followed, the owner will be held administratively liable.

Changes in legislation

According to the Government Decree, replacement of electricity meters in Moscow, starting from July 1, 2021, will be carried out completely free of charge at the expense of the service provider . However, most meters will begin to be changed only in 2022. The program lasts for 10 years in total.

Mosenergosbyt will begin to accept old metering devices for recycling, installing new “smart” meters in return. This type of device allows you not to overpay, because its error does not exceed 1-2%, in contrast to the previously standard 2.5%.

Old meter models are not designed for the loads that powerful electrical equipment puts on them. So more modern models will work better and longer.

The program for replacing electric meters in Moscow also provides for the mandatory use of just such devices in every private and apartment building after major renovations or in new buildings. But many want to take advantage of this opportunity to relieve themselves of worries and not transmit electricity readings themselves (the “smart” meter does this itself).

However, you can contact the service to replace the electric meter in other cases.

At whose expense is the procedure carried out?

The general rule is this: whoever is considered the legal owner of the premises is obliged to monitor the condition of the energy sensor and, if necessary, bear the costs of its repair (Federal Law No. 261-FZ). That is, if the unit is located on a piece of space that belongs to private ownership, then the owner of this apartment pays the associated costs (Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 530 of August 31, 2006).

These rules apply specifically to privately owned territory. If the devices are located in a common corridor or we are talking about municipal housing, the burden of maintaining the meters lies with the municipality or the supplier company, for example, Mosenergosbyt (Article 543 of the Civil Code).

Timing for planned replacement of electricity meters

According to information posted on the official website of Mosenergosbyt, planned replacement of electricity meters in Moscow should be carried out every 5-16 years, depending on the type, condition of the device and its serviceability. Modern models, as already mentioned, last even longer. The expiration of the meter's operational life is a direct indication for its replacement. This information must be indicated in the technical data sheet of the equipment.

An unscheduled replacement can be made for one of the reasons specified in the previous paragraph.

The warranty period is usually 3-7 years, and if during this period of time any inconsistencies were noticed in the operation of the device, it must also be checked. A decision will then be made to repair or replace. Also, the warranty period can be extended directly at Mosenergosbyt, paying an additional 200 to 550 rubles for this.

The exact schedule for replacing electricity meters in Moscow with “smart” devices has not yet been determined. The procedure starts on July 1, 2021 and will be carried out for 10 years.

Charging an additional fee for replacing the ODPU

According to No. 279-FZ, a common building heat meter must be installed in all apartment buildings. In our article, we explained from what funds the work on installing the ODPU is paid for and whether the management organization can charge additional contributions from the owners to replace the common building meter.

One of the readers wrote that the management company missed the deadline for verifying the ODPU, the owners learned about this from the receipts - the payment was issued with increased tariffs. The company offers to organize an OSS and collect signatures for verification for an additional fee, because the ODPU is not on its balance sheet. Is the UO right?

The common house meter is part of the common property of the apartment building and is maintained at the expense of housing maintenance fees. The management authority is not right, the owners can contact the State Housing Property Authority.

Should RSO provide an installment plan to replace the ODPU? The RSO does not have such an obligation; everything depends on the agreements between it and the management organization.

We are often asked whether verification of common household meters has been suspended until January 1, 2021? We answer: the verification period has not been suspended, this only applies to individual metering devices.

RSO installed ODPU in the house in accordance with the requirements of No. 261-FZ, since the owners did not accept this issue at the general meeting. The device is installed, the owners of the premises, in addition to paying for the maintenance of the ODPU, must pay an installment payment for five years. Suddenly the metering device failed. The reader asks who should bear the burden of costs for repairs or possible replacement of the meter?

The obligation of the RSO to establish the ODPU is one-time, and it fulfilled it (No. 261-FZ). Further maintenance and maintenance of the operation of the ODPU is the responsibility of the MA. This is stated in paragraph 18 of PP No. 290, paragraphs. “d” clause 10 of PP No. 491. If the ODPU fails, then the responsibility for repair and replacement lies with the MA. This is confirmed by judicial practice.

We receive a lot of questions about whether it is possible to charge money from the owners for the reconstruction of the DPSU, since “the responsibility for carrying out actions for the reconstruction, commissioning and admission into operation of the heat metering unit is assigned” to them. Let's dot the i's.

Maintenance and maintenance of the operating capacity of the ODPU is the responsibility of the management organization (clause 18 of PP No. 290, paragraph “e”, clause 10 of PP No. 491). As we noted above, if the meter fails, it is the management authority that must repair or replace it, these works are considered included in the amount of payment for the maintenance of the residential premises. If the management authority is going to reconstruct the heating unit as a whole, then this is major repair work.

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Why do they need to be changed at all?

The electrical energy meter must be accurate. After all, its accuracy determines what bill the consumer will receive and how much he will pay to the supplier for the service provided. And if the meter stops “telling the truth” or even “goes quiet” - it’s broken, it should be replaced. Otherwise, the energy supply organization will charge “average” for 3 months, then at a standard increased by 1.5 times based on the number of registered residents.

Reasons for replacement

Replacing metering devices is possible only under certain circumstances. With regard to electricity meters, these are:

1. Expiration of the verification period.
2. There are defects on the housing or sight glass.
3. Failure of the counting mechanism or electronic scoreboard.
4. No seal.
5. An error in readings exceeding two and a half percent of the permissible norm when conducting laboratory analysis.

Also, the meter must be replaced with a newer model if it has been in operation for more than sixteen years.

Replacing the electric meter. Reinstallation of the electric meter - at whose expense?

Iyutin Georgy

writes: I received a notification that our electricity meters are outdated and need to be replaced at our own expense.
There are references to the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation N530, paragraph 141 and paragraph 140. Our house is already 39 years old and during this time there has never been a major renovation. I ask YOU to answer whether such a demand is legal? /// For information, paragraphs 140, 141 of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of August 31, 2006 No. 530: Quote
140. Guarantee supplier, energy sales organization or network organization (in case of concluding an agreement with the consumer for the provision of services for the transmission of electrical energy) on the basis corresponding agreements with citizen-consumers ensures, at their expense, installation, replacement in case of failure, loss or expiration of service life, as well as maintenance (verification, calibration, replacement) of metering devices owned by citizen-consumers, if the citizen-consumer does not will enter into an agreement for the installation and (or) maintenance of its metering devices with another person. In order to fulfill this obligation, the supplier of last resort, the energy sales organization, has the right to regulate relations for the installation of metering devices and their maintenance with the network organization on the basis of an agreement for the provision of services for the transmission of electrical energy or an agreement for the provision of services for the installation and maintenance of metering devices. 141. To account for electrical energy consumed by consumer citizens, as well as other consumers connected to electrical networks with a voltage of 0.4 kV and below, metering devices of accuracy class 2.0 and higher are used. When connecting new energy receiving devices to electrical networks with a voltage of 0.4 kV and below, with the exception of citizen consumers, metering devices of accuracy class 1.0 and higher are installed. To account for electrical energy consumed by consumers who own power-receiving devices by right of ownership or other legal basis, the connected power of which does not exceed 750 kVA, metering devices of accuracy class 2.0 and higher are used. When replacing out-of-service metering devices, as well as when connecting new energy receiving devices of such consumers, metering devices are installed (including those included in the automated electrical energy metering system that provides remote readings of meters) of accuracy class 1.0 and higher for points of connection to voltage networks from 6 to 35 kV and accuracy class 0.5S and higher for points of connection to voltage networks of 110 kV and higher. To account for electrical energy consumed by consumers who own, by right of ownership or other legal basis, power receiving devices whose connected power exceeds 750 kVA, metering devices are used that allow measuring hourly volumes of electrical energy consumption, accuracy class 1.0 and higher, and in in case of their absence - metering devices with an accuracy class of at least 2.0, provided that the hourly volumes of electrical energy consumption are determined by calculation. When replacing out-of-service metering devices, as well as when connecting new energy receiving devices with a power exceeding 750 kVA to the electrical network, metering devices are installed that allow measuring hourly volumes of electrical energy consumption, accuracy class 0.5S and higher, including included in the automated measuring system for commercial accounting.

I answer:

The Civil Code has
greater
legal force. See explanation above.

Which one is considered faulty?

Data on all meters in the housing stock is collected and monitored by supplying organizations. They notify residents two months before the end of the permitted period that the verification period is expiring and they need to worry about the next one. A message about this appears on payment receipts.

But it happens that the meter stops working before the next verification is due. Its breakdown can be noticed by discrepancies in readings if energy consumption increases or decreases sharply compared to previous months, although actual consumption remains at the same level.

The meter is also considered faulty in the following cases:

• the readings on the scoreboard are not reflected at all or “stand still”;
• damage appeared on the body;
• “controls” are violated: seals are broken or damaged;
• The service life specified by the manufacturer has expired.

Residents must report the breakdown to the management company and the supplying organization. A power utility controller can track a non-working device by periodically performing walkthroughs. This is where a reasonable question arises: who should initiate and at whose expense the electricity meter in the apartment is changed?

Who pays for electric meter replacement in 2021?

The meter on the landing is a common property of the house. The management company servicing the house is responsible for the safety, maintenance and replacement of the meter. According to the law, namely according to Article No. 543 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, replacement of devices is carried out free of charge by employees of this management company.

Today, questions regarding the replacement of metering devices between apartment owners and companies arise very often. To avoid such unpleasant disputes and proceedings, a bilateral agreement is concluded, which spells out all the features of the service procedure. Including the question of at whose expense it is necessary to replace devices on the site.

Who changes and at whose expense

One of the reasons for replacing an electric meter is its low accuracy class 2.5.
Replacing electric meters is not a single procedure; it is performed quite often. The urgency of the situation and ignorance of the legislative framework give rise to controversial situations. However, the legislation clearly states who should install electricity meters, change them, and also spend money on this procedure.

The determining indicator is the balance sheet ownership of the entire residential building or part of it: which organization or person owns it.

There are several options: replacement of equipment is paid for by the private owner, management company, or local authorities. They replace devices with technical defects, those that have not passed state verification, those that are mechanically damaged, or those with broken seals. Insufficiently accurate - class 2.5 are replaced with more accurate - class 2.

On the landing and other common areas

In order to unambiguously determine who should pay for the replacement of the electric meter in the staircase or in other similar premises, it should be clarified that electrical equipment located in the area used by all residents of an apartment building is often included in the department of the management company, which means that the management company pays for the operations. There are exceptions if the document concluded between the organization and the resident states that the costs of replacing equipment in common areas are borne by the resident.

If a meter is placed on the landing, which takes into account the internal consumption of electrical energy, the replacement of the old device is often paid for from the owner’s funds, although there are exceptions. But the management company, even if it bears the costs for the service provided, will in some indirect way force the homeowner to pay for the procedure, for example, by including the costs in the receipt for payment of housing and communal services.

In a privatized apartment

An apartment that a tenant has privatized or received as an inheritance or by gift is private property. Therefore, the replacement of the meter will be paid for out of the pocket of the apartment owner. The reasons that led to the replacement of the device, as well as the initiator of the process, are not taken into account. Perhaps this is a broken device or does not meet accepted standards, for example, it is outdated.

In public housing

The Civil Code of the Russian Federation determines that the owners of premises must install and change electricity meters. But if the replacement is made in municipal housing, controversial situations may arise. In particular, the tenant who has entered into a social rental agreement may be forced to cover the costs, although the law is on his side, because the owner of the property is the municipality, which means that the subscriber is considered not the responsible tenant, but the management company. If the Criminal Code insists on its way, it is recommended to complain about it to the housing inspectorate.

At the entrance

The costs of replacing the meter in the entrance are borne by the management company.
Electricity meters in the entrance are common property. This provision is enshrined in the relevant resolution. Therefore, the costs associated with their maintenance must be borne by the management company. However, not everything is clear. The owner of the residential premises and the management company can agree among themselves and document this fact that the obligation to pay for the service rests with the owner of the premises. If there is no provision in the executed agreement that has this meaning, payment is clearly charged to the management company.

In a private house

The replacement of an electric meter in a private house is paid for by its owner, since he is the owner. It happens that payment is collected from the municipality, but only if the house is located in the municipal sector.

The law states that the homeowner is obliged to maintain his property in proper condition, and the meter is included in the property. It follows that its replacement on private property is definitely paid for by the owner. If a device belonging to common property is to be replaced, this responsibility is assigned to the management company.

Replacement of devices on staircase landings

On the landing and in non-privatized apartments, according to Article 543 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, electricity meters must be changed free of charge by the management company. In order for the company to be responsible for performing these works, apartment owners must enter into an agreement with it.

This document specifies all the nuances of cooperation with the management company, which maintains apartment meters and electricity meters at the entrance in apartment buildings. The electricity supplier in an apartment building is obliged not only to change metering devices, but also to maintain them and conduct regular checks.

In order to ensure that as few conflict issues as possible arise between the residents of the house and the service company, it is necessary to sign an agreement between the parties.

It indicates whose property is the meter on the landing, and whether it is necessary to pay for the replacement of the electric meter if it was damaged by the actions of the residents.

The contract must be drawn up by specialists, and consumers must carefully study the contents before signing it. After this, they will not have any questions about who owns the meter on the stairs or in the apartment. If electricians are forced to pay for the maintenance of the device, a signed agreement will be an excellent protection against extortion.

ATTENTION! It is necessary to indicate in the text of the document who pays for the replacement of equipment damaged due to the fault of the consumer.

It is recommended to protect the meter design with a special screen; in this case, no one will be able to damage it, break the seal, or disrupt the operation of the device.

Procedure

The procedure for replacing an electricity meter has a clear sequence and occurs in several stages.

First you need to fill out an application and call a specialist from the service company. After this, the old device is dismantled and a new device is installed. Then a seal is installed on the meter. At the end, a certificate of replacement of the device is drawn up.

Call a specialist

To initiate the procedure, the owner must contact the company that supplies electricity. To do this you need to fill out an application.

The text of the appeal states the following:

1. Name, address of the service company and details of its manager.
2. Information about the initiator - last name, first name, patronymic, place of residence, contact phone number, date, month, year of issue, as well as series and passport number, email, if available.
3. Reasons for replacing the device.
4. Presented technical requirements.
5. Installation address.
6. List of attached documentation.
7. Date of application and signature of the initiator.

When appearing, a person must have with him an identification document, as well as confirmation of the legality of ownership of housing - a certificate of ownership or inheritance, a contract of sale, gift, exchange. The initiator will also have to pay for the work and provide a receipt for the payment of funds.

In practice, the initiator delivers the information package independently. However, the use of a legal representative is permitted. The latter will be required to have a power of attorney in hand, which confirms his authority to complete the transaction. Subsequently, an agreement is concluded between the initiator and the service company to replace the meter. Based on such a document, the parties determine the date for completion of the work.

Installation of the device

At the appointed time, a specialist from the service company must appear at the address where the equipment is installed. He must have a certificate with him, as well as a document confirming the right to carry out this type of work, since the cost of electricity meters is quite high.

The device must be changed using special tools that meet all safety requirements. To begin with, all electricity is turned off and the old meter is dismantled. After this, a new one is installed. Upon completion of the work, the specialist must start it. This is done to ensure that the device is functioning properly.

Sealing

After the device has been installed, it must be sealed.

This is necessary to prevent unauthorized interference in the operation of the meter with the aim of falsifying readings. Only a specialist from the service company can install the seal. This service is provided free of charge. This rule is established by paragraph 8 of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of May 4, 2012 No. 442 “On the functioning of retail electricity markets, complete and (or) partial restrictions on the consumption of electrical energy.”

Drawing up an act

At the end of the procedure, a certificate of replacement of the electric meter is drawn up. The text of the document must indicate:

1. Date and place of registration.
2. Information about the parties to the transaction - the name of the service company, last name, first name, patronymic of the initiator, addresses of both participants. The details and position of the specialist who performed the replacement are also indicated here.
3. Place of installation of the device.
4. Technical characteristics of old and new meters.
5. The quality of the work performed.
6. Functionality check.
7. The moment the meter is put into operation.
8. Number of the installed seal.
9. The customer’s agreement with the indications and performance of the device, as well as responsibility for its safety and integrity.
10. Number of copies of the act.
11. Signatures of the parties.

As a rule, the act is drawn up in two copies, one for each participant in the transaction and certified by the seal of the service company.

Replacing the electric meter on the landing

The replacement of the electricity meter, which is located on the staircase, is carried out by employees of the Management Company, under whose responsibility the house is located. However, it is important that apartment owners enter into an agreement with the management company, according to which all responsibility for maintaining electricity metering devices will rest with it. The agreement contains all the details of bilateral cooperation. This document also clearly states who owns the meters. Apartment owners should carefully study each clause of the document so that in the future, if controversial issues arise with the Criminal Code, they can refer to its clauses. A properly drafted agreement will be of great benefit when the company demands to pay for the replacement of electricity meters.

Cases often arise when the agreement between the owners and the management company does not include a clause according to which the issue of ownership of the devices is resolved, and, accordingly, the question of who should replace the electric meter becomes acute. In such cases, owners often have to independently raise funds to replace the device. In order not to change the device at your own expense in the future, it is worth renewing the contract, paying attention to this nuance.

Stages of work to replace an electric meter

The procedure for replacing an electric meter in an apartment in Moscow involves the following activities:

1. Dismantling the old metering device.
2. Installation of a new electric meter.
3. Tariff programming.
4. Checking for correct wiring and connection.
5. Next, you need to seal the electric meter.
6. Register it.

The replacement of an electric meter in an apartment in Moscow is documented by three documents: a technical passport of the device, an agreement between the client and Mosenergosbyt, and a certificate of work performed . Electricity meters are not verified if they are replaced with a new device.

For experienced professionals, such replacement and connection is routine, so it will not take much time.

Who owns the electricity meter on the landing?

Electricity meters can be located on the landing, or they can be located in the apartment and be the property of the residents. The question of who owns the appliances and who should change the electricity meter arises quite often for owners of privatized housing in an apartment building.

According to the law of the Russian Federation, if electricity meters are located in apartments, then the owners are given the right to independently choose the time at which management company employees will be allowed to check and service the meters. When carrying out work related to the maintenance of devices, the supplier company must notify the owners in advance.

According to Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 530, when checking, installing or dismantling, replacing and repairing an electricity meter in privatized housing, payment for all operations is made by the homeowners.

Those meters that are located on the landing are the property of a common building purpose, and accordingly, they are serviced by the management company. Consequently, the management company also changes the meter, as well as bears financial responsibility for it.

Free replacement of electric meter

As you can see, it is not in all cases possible to replace electricity meters free of charge in Moscow. But it is quite natural that many do not want to pay for these services and are looking for ways to order this service for free. Or they simply ignore the need to make a replacement, thus violating the law on connecting devices and risking penalties for this.

Who is entitled to a free replacement of the electric meter?

Replacing an electric meter with a multi-tariff meter at the state level is carried out free of charge.
The law stipulates that the owner of the premises bears the costs. The only difficulty is to define it correctly.

There are cases when the replacement procedure is performed free of charge, regardless of who the owner is. Funds are sought from the state budget. List of such situations:

• Metering devices that differ from old meters in characteristics are installed and connected to the network. The implementation of the program may be associated with changes in electricity metering requirements.
• At the state level, multi-tariff meters are being introduced into use.
• Replacement is carried out in premises that are municipal property.

Such situations are rare, but they do occur.

In what cases is this possible?

First of all, it is necessary to consider who is entitled to a free replacement of the electric meter in Moscow. Benefits are provided to several categories of consumers:

• WWII veterans;
• the poor.

The electric meter is replaced free of charge in the following cases:

• if the meter breaks down during the warranty period;
• those living in public housing;
• if the electric meter is located outside the apartment, on the site in the entrance, provided that this is specified in the agreement with the management company.

A conditionally free replacement can also be carried out if the residents of the apartment building have registered a HOA. In this case, the collected funds may be used to pay for the replacement of old meters.

Also, as mentioned earlier, it will be possible to change the electricity meter in Moscow for free (even inside an apartment) from July 1, 2020, as part of a new legislative project aimed at universal updating of metering devices.

Instructions for ordering a free replacement of an electric meter at Mosenergosbyt

How to replace an electric meter in an apartment in Moscow? Here is a list of available contact methods:

• contact Mosenergosbyt by phone;
• visit one of the company's offices;
• register a personal account on the official website of the organization and fill out an application

If you have one of the above cases of free replacement, you will receive the service in full, you will not have to pay anything. In other cases, replacing the electric meter will cost a fee. As for the planned replacement under the new law, there is only one option - wait. Mosenergosbyt will carry out all the work according to its own schedule.

When specialists visit you, you must have some documents with you: a passport, documents for housing (property rights or a social tenancy agreement). Recommended meters for installation today are “Mercury” and “Energomer” . Their technical characteristics are considered optimal. Usually the entire procedure from the moment of application to replacement takes 9 days. In this case, your participation is required literally 2 times - when submitting an application and immediately at the time of installation of the device.

Additionally, Mosenergosbyt offers its customers an extension of the warranty period for the electric meter. For a small additional payment of 200-550 rubles, you can provide a longer warranty on the device (for 2, 4 years or 7 years), so that in case of any breakdowns or malfunctions, you can contact the warranty service and receive free repair or replacement of the electric meter in Moscow.

When will they change it?

From July 2021, according to the law on the electricity sector, the costs of purchasing and installing electricity meters will be transferred from citizens to energy workers. Devices will not be changed at once, but as needed - if the meter is out of order, its service life or verification period has expired, or it is simply missing.

At the same time, the resident himself may find out about the replacement of the device after the fact - if the meter is freely accessible, for example, on the staircase, then, apparently, they will not even disturb him with notices about the need to install a new energy meter. At the same time, according to the Association of Guaranteed Suppliers and Energy Sales Companies, it would be more correct to change electricity meters in all apartments of high-rise buildings at once - companies could save on electrician services.

Subsequently, after 16 years, it will be enough to check the “smart” meter (this will also fall on the shoulders of power engineers), and not change it. Starting from 2022, power engineers will be required to install only “smart” metering systems, and new buildings will be equipped with them starting from 2021.

In 2023, it is expected to introduce fines for suppliers and network organizations if they installed an outdated meter or did not provide a resident with access to its “smart” functions. As the supplier association clarifies, a violation will be considered if the company does not replace an outdated or faulty meter. And if its verification period or service life has not yet expired, there is nothing to fine for.

When should you change your electric meter?

There are many reasons for replacing an electricity meter, including:

1. The electricity meter has broken down and stopped working - this can happen for reasons that are beyond the control of the apartment owners.
2. The service life of the meter has expired or is coming to an end - then the meter must be changed in accordance with the technical documentation.
3. Replacing the electric meter is caused by the need to install a multi-tariff device in order to save resource consumption.

If the electricity meters on the landing were installed 10 or more years ago, then replacement is carried out as planned due to the obsolescence of the devices.

Regulatory documents and laws that regulate the legal framework in the field of metering electricity consumption and servicing electricity devices:

• Civil Code of the Russian Federation.
• Housing Code of the Russian Federation.
• Federal Law No. 102 of June 2008.
• Federal Law No. 261 of November 2009.
• Russian Government Decree No.
• RF PP No.

According to the law of the Russian Federation, management companies must monitor the operation of electricity meters on the site, replace and carry out repair work to eliminate defects.

If damaged electricity meters on the landing are not replaced in a timely manner and with high-quality metering devices, then residents will have to pay for electricity services at an inflated rate.

Only qualified employees of the management company that services the house, or specialists from the company that provides the resource, change meters on the site.

Which meter is considered “smart”

As Rosstandart told RG, a smart meter must be able to transmit data on the volume of electricity consumption and its quality, the amount of losses in the network section from the point of measurement to the point of delivery, as well as “protect” this data. Consumers should be provided with free access to information via the Internet. However, the final minimum set of counter functions has not yet been determined.

The functionality of metering devices can be very broad, including controlling household electrical appliances through them, notes Natalya Nevmerzhitskaya, chairman of the board of the association. But such options are quite expensive. Requirements for universally installed meters should not be excessive, in her opinion, so that supplier companies do not incur unnecessary costs.

For example, in private houses it makes sense to install meters that count electricity in both directions - in case the owner of the house, say, buys solar panels and engages in microgeneration. For apartment buildings, this meter function will be clearly superfluous. But for now it is proposed to establish uniform requirements for devices both in high-rise buildings and in the private sector.

A new meter will be installed if the previous one is broken or outdated

“And although manufacturers say that the cost of these meters differs by 30 rubles, we see that on the market they are sold with a price difference of up to 2 thousand rubles,” says Nevmerzhitskaya.

Advantages of smart electric meters

The introduction of new rules for the replacement and installation of smart electricity meters in Moscow is associated with many advantages of these devices:

• High class of data acquisition accuracy.
• Endurance to heavy loads.
• The ability to pay exclusively for the energy actually used, without overpaying due to errors.
• Dishonest citizens will not be able to deceive instruments by artificially reducing their readings using technical devices.
• If necessary, it will be possible to select the optimal payment system for the service.
• Data transfer will be carried out monthly without the participation of the homeowner, automatically.

Thus, replacing electricity meters in Moscow will allow Mosenergosbyt to timely and fully receive all the information necessary for processing. At the same time, these measures will allow the state to save on labor costs by eliminating monthly rounds of apartments to take readings.

Provisions of the law on smart meters

Innovations of Federal Law-422:

• a new concept “intelligent accounting system” has appeared in the legislation, which means “automated”, “fully independent”, “working remotely”;
• a gradual transition to the use of new generation devices that provide recording and independent transmission of readings is envisaged;
• the costs of switching to a new accounting system are borne by resource supply organizations (guaranteed suppliers and energy supply companies). Moreover, it is not allowed to include them in the tariff;
• Meters are replaced as they become worn out in the event of a breakdown or expiration of their service life. Premises and buildings put into operation from July 1 must already be equipped with new devices.

Thus, the announced free replacement of electricity meters from July 1, 2021 will be free in the full sense of the word. Resource providers will not be able to compensate for their replacement costs through the tariff; this is expressly stated in Federal Law-422. However, experts are confident that they will always have the opportunity to pass on the financial costs of devices to the consumer.

Should I change the meter or wait for a replacement according to the law?

If before July 1, 2021, the meter breaks down or its service life expires, the owner decides whether to change it or wait for a replacement by resource specialists. It should be noted that “smart meters”, among other things, are equipped with the function of completely or partially shutting off the energy supply to a specific consumer in the event of debt formation.

In the absence of a metering device, payment for consumed resources is made in the manner described by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 354 of 05/06/2011. taking into account the norms of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1498 of December 26, 2016. For the first three months, the calculation is based on average consumption, then according to the standards established in the constituent entity of the Russian Federation. In this case, it is possible to use a coefficient of 1.5 in the following cases:

• refusal to install if technically possible;
• lack of timely replacement of a faulty device;
• inadmissibility for inspection 2 or more times;
• refusal to restore within three months if the service life expired more than three months ago.

Is it possible to replace it yourself?

It is not prohibited by law to replace the meter yourself. In this case, the initiator will have to contact the service company and obtain permission to dismantle the old device and install a new one. The basis for obtaining consent will be that the initiator has permission to carry out this type of work. You will also need to purchase a meter that meets the technical requirements. After this, the device is replaced. In this case, the dismantled meter must be saved in order to take readings from it.

Finally, you will need to invite a representative of the service organization. The latter will check the correct installation and operation of the new device and install a seal. At the end, the parties will draw up and sign a replacement act.

Mosenergosbyt reported that the calibration interval (MCI) of the electric meter had expired and demanded that it be replaced. Moreover, he demands that the residents pay for it themselves. Why is regular verification not possible after the expiration of the MPI, as in Soviet times? Why should residents pay for equipment that is in the entrance and is not their personal property? None of us residents paid a penny for the electricity meters now standing in the entrance halls and on the staircase landings, and we were not asked which meter we should install. Now there is a two-tariff meter, but we have been paying only the daily rate for the entire ten years that we have been living in this house. We have asked many times why we cannot pay two tariffs. The answer is always unclear. Why are we now being offered to purchase a single-tariff meter?

Victor, Kotovsky Ave., building No. 16v

Deputy Head of the Main Directorate of the Moscow Region “State Housing Inspectorate”, Head of the territorial direction “North” Konstantin Kushnarev explained that, according to Art. 13 part 5 of the Energy Saving Law, owners are required to ensure that their homes are equipped with meters for water, natural gas, heat, and electricity, as well as putting the installed meters into operation. Despite the fact that the electric meter is located on the landing, it takes into account the electricity consumption of an individual apartment and, thus, belongs to the property of the owner, the tenant of the apartment. Consequently, the owner must bear the burden of maintaining his property in accordance with Art. 210 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. Accordingly, the owner bears the costs of replacing the device that does not meet the accounting requirements. In accordance with the provisions of Art. 9 of the Federal Law “On Ensuring the Uniformity of Measurements” dated June 26, 2008 No. 102-FZ, a metering device verified by a specialized organization and whose verification period has not expired can be used as a measuring instrument. According to clause 81 of the Rules for the provision of utility services to owners and users of premises in apartment buildings and residential buildings, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated 05/06/2011 No. 354, equipping residential and non-residential premises with metering devices, putting installed metering devices into operation, their proper technical operation, safety and timely replacement must be ensured by the owner of residential or non-residential premises. In accordance with clause 145 of the Rules for organizing accounting, clause 9 of Art. 11 of Federal Law No. 261-FZ “On Energy Saving and Increasing Energy Efficiency...” the obligation to ensure the operation of the installed and approved metering device, the safety and integrity of the metering device, as well as seals and (or) visual control signs, taking and storing its readings , timely replacement is the responsibility of the owners of such a metering device. To account for the consumed electricity, the owners of the premises of the multi-apartment residential building No. 16v in Kotovsky Proezd to Klin installed electronic meters of the SEA-11 type in 2005 with the ability to provide metering in a two-tariff mode after the implementation of additional mandatory measures carried out on the initiative of the owners at their own expense. All owners and tenants of residential premises in this building pay for consumed electricity in a single tariff mode. In accordance with clause 3 of the Appendix to the order of the Committee on Tariffs and Prices of the Moscow Region dated December 17, 2012 No. 130R “Consumers of electrical energy of the population group... independently during the year choose one of the specified tariff options for making payments for consumed electricity, as well as time of transition to the appropriate tariff, notifying the organization supplying them with electrical energy.” Despite the possibility of choosing a different payment option, no appeals were received from the residents of the named house to Mosenergsbyt. In August 2015, the SEA-11 type metering devices installed in this house exceeded the calibration interval and are subject to verification or replacement. Due to the fact that the verification of individual electrical energy meters ended in August 2015, residents were charged according to standard values. For a more specific answer on the issue of debt for consumed electricity, each resident must contact Mosenergosbyt, and if there is no response, send an appeal to the State Housing Inspectorate of the Moscow Region, indicating the specific apartment and attaching documents on payment for consumed electricity.

Victor Strelkov

Where else can I go to replace my electricity meter?

In an attempt to save money, consumers often try to find ways to replace electric power. counter in Moscow through intermediaries. There are many companies that are ready to perform this procedure. The list of the most popular ones includes “ZhKH-Service”, “MosOblEIRTS”, “10 Kilovolt”. In the offices of these companies they will tell you in detail how to change the electric meter, what is needed for this and how much it costs. You can also familiarize yourself with the rating of companies that install electricity meters.

Remember that if you search on your own, you risk encountering scammers.

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