State Duma Deputy Chaplin recalled the conditions for turning on heating in residential buildings

Heating in apartments will not be provided until the cold in the city becomes permanent. State Duma deputy Nikita Chaplin reminded Gazeta.Ru of the main condition for submitting the resource.

Heating in residential buildings and social facilities is not turned on according to the calendar, the parliamentarian emphasizes. According to federal regulations, heat is supplied when the outside temperature drops below plus 8 degrees and remains at this level for five days in a row.

After this, the city or district administration issues a resolution specifying the connection schedule. Heating is supplied first to schools, hospitals and kindergartens, and then to residential buildings. At the same time, only those buildings that are officially recognized as ready for the heating season are connected to the resource. This status from September 1, 2026 confirms the passport of readiness. The document certifies that the heating systems in the house have been serviced, flushing and hydraulic tests have been carried out, and common house meters have been checked. In addition, the passport confirms that the management company has no debts to the heat supply organization, and the attics, basements and entrance areas of the house have been repaired. If the house has not received such a passport within the required period, residents can file a collective appeal to the Criminal Code and then to the State Housing Inspectorate.

If the heating has already been turned on at home, but the apartment is still cold, you need to contact the management company. At the same time, the temperature in the rooms should be no lower than plus 18 degrees, and in the corner ones - no lower than plus 20. If the management company does not respond, you can complain to the State Housing Inspectorate, including through the GIS Housing and Public Utilities system or the State Services.