Why can't you gouge load-bearing walls?
When discussing this issue, most people ask to show the law, which states that load-bearing walls and partitions you can't do it. There are provisions to which you can refer. Ban on chipping load-bearing walls is legalized in points 10.3 and 10.11Appendix 1 of Government Decree No. 508.
Prohibited chipping load-bearing walls in houses built of bricks or monolithic structures, as well as horizontal grooving in seams, under internal wall panels, in floor slabs in panel houses.
Construction norms and rules are spelled out in the Urban Planning Code of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2004 N 190-FZ. It also indicates the need to bear responsibility for their violation during the renovation works. For chipping walls, an administrative penalty in the form of a fine is provided. And according to article 29 of the LC RF, the grooves will have to be filled in and the structure returned to its original state. Complaint to Housing Inspectorate any person who noticed the presence of strobe in load-bearing walls.
This is the legal part of the question. No need to punch grooves in load-bearing wallsif you do not want to spoil relations with neighbors, waste your time and money. The prohibition applies only to load-bearing walls. Wall partitions can be channeled by any means.
But the most important thing is chipping load-bearing walls can lead to indelible consequences, up to destruction of the house. Don't assume that nothing will happen if you do a few depressions. Surely every second owner thinks so, and maybe even more. Eventually grooves may secretly appear in every apartment. And due to non-compliance with building codes, the house will no longer be your reliable protection, but will bear danger.
What are the consequences of the prohibited chipping of load-bearing walls:
1. Deformation of concrete.
2. The appearance of cracks in the walls.
3. Loss of strength of the bearing support.
4. The probability of the collapse and destruction of the object (and this may not happen immediately, but after any period of time).
5. Any explosion nearby, a small earthquake and other disasters can become a significant threat to the building.
6. Violation of the integrity of the structure of the entire building as a whole.
7. Threat to the life and health of people living in the house.
Every citizen must be held accountable for their actions. Before chasing load-bearing walls, think about all the consequences and give up this venture. After all, modern construction methods offer a lot of options to hide wiring and pipes. You can make repairs beautifully and safely for yourself, your family and the people around you.
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