How many repairs can be done in the apartment

Repair is a very important matter, but often quite noisy and lengthy. Often this noise brings inconvenience to other residents of the apartment building. Neighbors can show you their displeasure or complain to various services. However, this can not be an occasion to stop the repair started. The main thing you need to know in this case is how long you can deal with noisy repairs under the law. If you adhere to the rules established by law, no one will be able to present any claims to you.

What time can I make repairs in the apartment?

When starting repairs, you need to understand that the time when you can make noise is limited not by the wishes of your neighbors behind the wall, but by law. Knowing clearly how much and how much you have the right to carry out certain tasks, you can be calm and not attach importance to the threats of especially anxious residents of your house. Even if the neighbor’s grandmother decides to complain or call the police (and this sometimes happens), the law will be on your side.

It must be borne in mind that there is no single law regulating the permissible noise level and indicating a clear time frame for the performance of repair work. Standards and requirements in different regions of the country can vary significantly. You can get to know them by looking at specific laws that establish certain rules in your city or region.

Here are answers to some questions you may have.

How long can I start to make repairs on weekdays?

The time allowed to start work related to construction and repair on weekdays, approximately coinciding throughout the country - 9.00 in the morning. In some areas, this time moves an hour earlier. In the absence of a desire to search for documents prescribing this moment, do not grasp the tools before 9.00 in order to avoid proceedings.

Is repair work possible in the evening?

Repair and construction work, which are associated with high noise levels, must be completed no later than 19 pm. If you are completely unable to meet this time, you should make inquiries, perhaps the legislation of your region has set a different time frame.

What types of work do these restrictions apply to?

The allowed time from 9 to 19 hours in the legislative acts of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation concerns works involving the reconstruction of an apartment and a change in its operational properties. Such work includes dismantling walls, replacing batteries, laying new electrical communications, water or heating pipes, and etc. If you want to get more accurate information about which belt framework you should be in, consult the legislative documents. You need to find a law on how to remodel your home in your area.

In the event that you are planning cosmetic repair, which does not imply a redevelopment of the premises, then you need to focus on the law relating to the peace and quiet of citizens. It is also not common to all regions and settlements, but in any case, the time frame of this law is wider than that of the law on the reconstruction of premises.

For example, the legislation of the capital of the Russian Federation says about a ban on noisy repair and construction work at night. Since this law means night time from 23.00 to 7.00, it is at this time that you should not make noise.

For comparison, we can cite the Law of the Moscow Region, which implies other time restrictions. It says that repair work on weekdays is not allowed from 21.00 to 8.00, on weekends and holidays - from 22.00 to 10.00.

Can I make repairs on weekends?

This question is asked by many busy people who want to do their home improvement in their free time. Unfortunately, a clear answer to this question also does not exist.

• In many regions of Russia it is forbidden to make repairs in the apartment on weekends and holidays.
• In some regions and settlements, the ban applies only to Sunday, and on Saturday you can engage in the conversion of housing and, accordingly, make noise.
• In some parts of the country, construction and repair work can be carried out on any days, but other time limits apply on weekends.

Additional requirements for repairs in the apartment

In addition to restrictions on work at certain hours, there are still some requirements. If you are determined not to quarrel with your neighbors and make repairs in accordance with all the rules without breaking the law, you need to know what other requirements you must adhere to.

• The duration of any noisy construction and repair work is no more than 6 hours a day. When a longer intervention is required, you can work longer, but the activity should be interrupted for 1 hour.
• The total repair time in an apartment building should not exceed 3 months.
• The maximum permissible level of noise and vibration in residential buildings, established by the sanitary-epidemiological service, is 40 decibels. In this regard, the use of equipment and tools that emit louder noise is prohibited.

• It is unacceptable to carry out work that could cause damage to adjacent rooms.
• Public area, landings must be free from building materials and debris.
• Unpacked building materials and construction waste are not allowed to be lifted and lowered with the help of a passenger elevator.

Responsibility for violation of the rules for repair

The norms established by law regarding the requirements for repair work and related noise are regulated by public services:

• Sanitary and epidemiological station measures and fixes the noise level;
• Rospotrebnadzor and the district police are involved in the reception, processing of applications and the preparation of acts of violations.

If you make repairs without adhering to the rules and make noise disturbing the residents of your home, you may face administrative liability in the form of a warning and a fine.

Tip: if you can’t make repairs at the scheduled time, you can try to negotiate with your neighbors. Ask them to sign a written agreement to work at a time convenient for you. Such a document will legitimize your actions.

If you follow all the requirements and the neighbors are still unhappy, explain to them that you are following the rules. But in any case, do not forget about the normal human attitude. Perhaps a family with a small child lives next door to you, who cannot sleep during the day due to noise, or elderly people who are used to relaxing at a certain time. Try to get into a position and find a solution that will suit everyone.