Residents of multi-story homes often complain about the small size of the kitchen. In such a room, it is difficult to harmoniously equip both the workplace and the dining area. You have to sacrifice something constantly. Tired of this, many decide to redevelop. Expand space by reducing others. How much does it cost to transfer a kitchen to a room? The question is very abstract. A lot of cash costs will have to incur, visiting organizations to obtain a work permit. If everything is resolved in favor of the owner of the apartment, then other expenses will begin that are directly related to the redevelopment. The purchase of materials and the remuneration of the craftsmen is only a third of the amount. Still need to take into account the work of organizations that will be involved in the transfer of communications. Without their knowledge, this is not recommended, as they have the right to be fined for initiative. Based on all this, it is rather difficult to name the exact amount before the start of redevelopment. One thing can be said that it will be very, very impressive.
But if you look at photos of modern design projects, moving the kitchen to the living room does not seem so unrealistic. A functional, organic and, most importantly, spacious room is the dream of every housewife. Therefore, if there is a desire, time and money, deny yourself unreasonably. But there are some sensitive issues on this issue, which we will discuss further.
Private buildings on one floor
How to legalize the transfer of the kitchen to the living room? This question bothers everyone who has started redevelopment of the apartment. When it comes to a private house, there are no problems. Previously, they demanded to collect a certain list of documents, which included permission from the gas supply organization, the consent of all co-owners, a project with confirmed sanitary standards and registration of the USRN (in the past BTI).
At the beginning of 2017, a law came into force that significantly facilitates the coordination of redevelopment in private homes. To obtain permission, it is enough to contact the MFC. After that, all documents will be transferred to the territorial housing inspection.
Prohibition of redevelopment
If private buildings can be dispensed with a little blood, then housing in multi-storey buildings is much more complicated. The law spelled out clear conditions under which it is unrealistic to obtain permission to redevelop with the relocation of the kitchen. Let's look at some of them.
- The deterioration of sanitary conditions causes a displacement (even partial) of the kitchen towards the bathroom. Changes are allowed only in apartments on the top floor.
- A kitchen with a gas stove cannot be moved to any room that is a living room.
- If the bathroom is located on the floor above, then it is impossible to equip the kitchen space under it.
- When buying an apartment on a mortgage, it is forbidden to independently carry out any redevelopment actions until the money is fully paid. It is allowed to contact the bank for approval, but you should not count on a warm welcome.
- If the consequences of moving the kitchen to the living room can worsen housing conditions, then permission for redevelopment will not be issued. Successful coordination does not guarantee even the written consent of all residents.
- It is not allowed to move the kitchen to a windowless room.
- When combining a room with a balcony, it is necessary to leave a wall, the length of which cannot be less than 1.2 m. If you expand the opening and install swing doors in it, this will not be considered a redevelopment.
- Under no circumstances can the kitchen be located above the living room on the ground floor.
In what case is permission given to transfer the kitchen to the room?
When studying all normative acts, it seems that it is simply impossible to obtain a work permit. However, it is not. Although there are numerous prohibitions, it is quite possible to carry out the transfer of the kitchen. In what cases will the law be on the side of the owner of the apartment?
- The location of housing on the ground floor allows you to move the kitchen to any room. The main thing is to clarify that the basement is not considered residential.
- For owners of apartments on the top floor, it is allowed to shift communications in the direction of the bathroom or toilet.
- If there is a pantry or an entrance hall under the kitchen, then permission to redevelop it is quite possible to obtain.
- In multi-level apartments, you can move the kitchen space to any room on the second floor.
- If there are shops, cafes and other non-residential premises under the apartment, then redevelopment is allowed without any restrictions.
In addition to the above, it is necessary to pay attention to another important point. Even with compliance with all points, a refusal can be obtained if the room is less than 8 m 2 . There are also certain requirements for temperature conditions. It should be in the range of 18 ° C to 26 ° C.
Moving the kitchen to the living room: coordination
The law prohibits any action at its discretion. All redevelopment work should be carried out only with the permission of local authorities. To receive it, they undergo a special procedure called coordination. What algorithm is provided in it depends on the region. Local authorities may make changes at their discretion.
Consider an example of matching. First of all, the owner collects documents confirming his right to own housing. After this, the housing office is visited, in which an extract is taken. You will also need to contact the BTI and get a passport for the apartment. With this package of documents, the owner goes to the Office of Architecture. And already in it he directly submits an application for redevelopment. Next, a project is prepared in which all the moments of the transfer are displayed. For this document you will need to contact any organization providing such services. And only after he is ready, you can begin to negotiate.
The owner contacts the following organizations:
- sanitary and epidemiological service;
- the office on whose balance the house is listed;
- gas organization;
- fire service.
This list includes a minimum of organizations, but the local architectural department can significantly expand it by providing a complete list of all controlling structures.
Having received confirmation, the owner goes to the last resort - the Office of Architecture for the approval of redevelopment.
Remodeling of the kitchen due to the entrance hall, living room and bathroom
Under the law, the homeowner has the right to make changes to the apartment at his own discretion only if it does not contradict the accepted standards. What does this mean? Moving the kitchen to the living room is possible if neighbors and other owners are not infringed on property rights. Also, the owner has no right to worsen his living conditions. And the last requirement - the floors and load-bearing walls during the redevelopment remain intact.
Moving to the hallway or living room is possible only if there is no gas equipment. There are also requirements for organizing a washing zone. It cannot be beyond the boundaries of the original planning plan. All movements are limited only by its limits. It is important to pay attention to one more nuance. If the kitchen will be transferred to the hallway, then the entrance to the bathroom should be from another room.
All apartments have a residential and non-residential area. If there is a desire to completely combine the living room and kitchen in a one-room apartment, then the BTI will not issue a passport for it, since they will have to recognize the room as non-residential premises. And according to the norms, a person cannot live in such conditions. When combining it is recommended to leave at least a small part of the partition.
Sewer Transfer
After preparing all the documents and obtaining permission for the redevelopment, it is necessary to proceed to the main repair work. Transferring communications from the kitchen to the room is a complex process. Sewer pipes are quite thick, so it will be difficult to mask them. Cutting through the wall is unprofitable, the only way out is to hide it behind the furniture.
There is no pressure in the sewer pipes, so all wastewater flows by gravity. In order to provide such a movement, they are mounted at a certain angle. Entering the apartment is initially located under the screed. To the last point, the angle of inclination should increase by three centimeters per meter.
Why is it necessary:
- water will drain naturally;
- there is enough slope for the development of optimal speed so that there is no stagnation in the sink;
- Due to the strength of the flow, food debris trapped in the pipes does not settle.
Drainpipes
Moving the kitchen to the living room will also require the installation of a water supply system. During these works, technical features must be taken into account. In water pipes, water moves under pressure, so lengthening the line in a horizontal position can lead to a decrease in pressure.
It is easy to mask pipes. Their diameter allows you to hide all the branches in the floor screed, in the walls or behind drywall constructions. Of course, these actions can only be carried out with plastic pipes, since they have a long service life.
Gas pipeline
The biggest difficulty in moving the kitchen to the living room is gas pipes. These works themselves are already unsafe, and if technology is violated, they can lead to irreparable consequences. All changes affecting the gas pipeline are regulated by strict building codes. Organizations involved in the supply of blue fuel to residential buildings are closely monitoring their implementation.
In no case should you hire people "from the street" for these works. Only Gorgaz should be engaged in the transfer of the gas pipe . Other organizations are allowed, but their participation is discussed at the stage of approval of the project. The final result of the modernized network is necessarily surrendered to the controlling structures.
What should not be done under any circumstances:
- Lay a gas pipe near electrical wires. The optimal distance is 10 cm. And if they run parallel to each other, then 40 cm.
- Mount the fork in the gas pipes in residential premises.
- Hide them under any type of finish or stretch, deepening into the walls or into the screed.
At the stage of drawing up the redevelopment project, it is advisable to weigh the pros and cons of the transfer of gas pipes. It is better to try to do without such cardinal changes.
Gas pipe installation
If, nevertheless, a decision has been made to transfer gas pipes, then you must familiarize yourself with the installation rules:
- The gas pipeline should not be closer to the sink than 30 cm.
- Metal pipes are carefully treated with an anti-corrosion compound.
- Finishing material (paint) must have a high level of resistance to moisture.
- The connecting elements (welding and threaded) are left freely accessible.
Ventilation
Redevelopment of the apartment provides for additional ventilation. Initially, the channel is mounted with the calculation of the size of the room and direct traction. During the transfer, you will have to use pipes and ducts that will redirect the flow of air. The thrust is significantly deteriorated if the design is equipped with a large number of turns, and also removed from the channel at a great distance. For example, after 10 meters, you will need to use forced ventilation. For this, fans are installed. It is important to understand that the ventilation hole cannot exit to other rooms.
Lighting
If work is underway on the redevelopment of an apartment, then you can not do without electrical work. Lighting is an important component of every room, and especially the kitchen. At the stage of designing the project, it is necessary to consider the location of the lamps and sockets. Currently, all household appliances, and there are many of them, are powered by electricity, so correctly distributing the batteries, you get a functional and convenient space.
Household appliances
There are no special requirements for household appliances. The only thing that is recorded in the passport of the apartment is the location of the sink and stove. Everything else can be arranged at your discretion, only by correctly calculating the load on the power grid.
Outlawing
If the owner of the apartment decided not to go around all the structures and without permission made a redevelopment, then by law he will be punished. The fine for moving the kitchen to the living room is from 2 to 2.5 thousand rubles. from an individual. And if such work is performed by a legal representative, then the amount increases significantly - a maximum of 1 million rubles. In addition to the fine, you will have to return the original appearance of the apartment. The most severe punishment for illegal redevelopment is forced eviction from housing.