How to Legalize Unauthorized Gas Connection – TRIAGAZBUDPROEKT LLC

Unauthorized gas connection poses serious risks to home safety, health, and may result in hefty fines or criminal charges. TRIAGAZBUDPROEKT LLC provides a clear, step‑by‑step guide to legalize such connections in Ukraine.

1. Contact the Gas Distribution Operator (GDO)

First, submit an official application to your regional gas company (Oblgas) or customer service center. Clearly state it concerns an unauthorized connection or installation/replacement of gas equipment without proper documentation.

2. Conduct Technical Inspection & Project Preparation

The operator or licensed contractor will inspect the system — checking for leaks, pressure testing, measurements. If a valid technical project is missing, you will need either an updated sketch (if capacity hasn't changed) or a full technical project (if capacity or equipment type has changed).

3. Certified Installation Work

All gas installation and repair work must be performed by certified personnel from Oblgas or licensed organizations. Unauthorized or DIY work is strictly forbidden and dangerous.

4. Payment and Approvals

Once the project is prepared, the operator sends an invoice. After payment, work is carried out, and you receive executive‑technical documentation—store it safely!

5. Restoration of Gas Supply

After completion, the GDO performs a final inspection and issues written approval to resume gas supply. If supply was previously cut due to unauthorized connection, restoration is only allowed after legalization.

💸 Penalties and Consequences

Unauthorized gas usage carries significant fines depending on consumption, area, equipment type, and duration of violation. Fines may range from tens to hundreds of thousands of hryvnias (e.g., ₴140,600 for 100 m², or over ₴212,000 in court cases).

✅ Step‑by‑Step Summary

1. Submit an official application to GDO

2. Conduct inspection & prepare technical project

3. Hire certified professionals for installation

4. Pay, complete works, collect documentation

5. Obtain written permission to restore gas supply

🔐 Importance

• Safety: avoids leaks, fires, explosions, poisoning

• Legal: prevents fines, legal issues during property transactions

• Cost‑efficient: avoids expensive legal consequences later

📌 Recommendations:

• Don’t try to solve it yourself — it’s unsafe and illegal

• Always proceed officially through GDO

• Keep all documents: technical project, payment receipts, certificates

• If facing disconnection or fines, legalization is the best solution to avoid criminal charges

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