Environmental assessment of new buildings

In modern realities, our clients are increasingly faced with the fact that their new home is completely unsuitable for living. The reason for this is the problem of releasing harmful substances. The faster the construction of a house occurs, the more they save on its materials, and low-quality materials entail harm to humans during the operation of the premises. Such a violation of construction technology entails consequences that may not be immediately visible. Therefore, an examination of an apartment in a new building will protect you from subsequent unpleasant surprises in your apartment.

Not only those who are buying or have already purchased housing, but also real estate agencies and real estate companies who want to guarantee buyers the quality of housing turn to us for an environmental assessment.

A timely examination will save your money and protect your health from harmful substances and radiation that may be released during the operation of the building.

Previously, we based our activities only on research such as measuring radiation, electromagnetic fields and mercury vapor. But now, having gained many years of experience in the environmental field, we provide a wide range of services that allow us to assess the environmental quality of a building.

We know how to conduct an environmental assessment of an apartment so as not to miss a single detail, which in the future may have a negative and detrimental effect on the health of the residents. Our fourteen years of research experience ensures that you receive top-notch quality services. All documents we provide about the results of the examination are official.

What is an environmental assessment?

Environmental assessment is a complex study that includes both analyzes in the laboratory and work with special instruments right on site. It establishes compliance with the requirements and standards established by law. There are several types of such examination, each of which performs its own specific functions.

Our laboratory carries out the following types:

  • national expertise;
  • social research;
  • parochial research;
  • scientific expertise;
  • private research.

Each type of environmental assessment of a home has a number of its own characteristics, which we will now consider.

  • National examination is a mandatory examination for each object. It is carried out together with an advisory board. The formation of this council is the responsibility of the national executive body, in this case it is Rosprirodnadzor. There is a procedure established by law for this examination.
  • Social expertise has a number of differences from national expertise. The most important thing is that everyone interested in high-quality examination of projects is involved in it. It can be initiated by both residents and social organizations and local governments. Such an examination cannot be carried out in relation to those objects that keep state or commercial secrets. The EcoTestExpress laboratory provides this type of service.
  • Local or departmental environmental assessment takes a narrow technical focus as a basis. This examination aims to determine whether the object is safe for humans and the environment through a more extensive study. It should be noted that during a departmental examination, the conclusion of a national examination is considered.
  • Scientific or scientific examination aims to prove scientific facts or verify them. This examination is not regulated by law and the research is carried out according to the stated indicators. We are also ready to carry out this type of research.
  • Private examination also does not have legislative regulation and its implementation is regulated only by the rules of the laboratory and the requirements of the customer. It is carried out in order to find out how safe and environmentally friendly the project is. Among all types of environmental assessments of a residential building, it is the most popular and our laboratory will also conduct this type of research.

Stages of examination

The work of the specialists of the “Expertise and Consulting” company is structured as follows:

  1. We receive an application for a technical examination of an apartment renovation, preferably detailed, indicating the claims. Based on the complaints, a request is drawn up with a commission visiting the specified address. The manager will help in drawing up the application, clarify the cost and possible amount of the claim.
  2. A commission with special equipment goes to the site and carries out measurements and the necessary studies of the quality of repairs.
  3. Based on the results of measurements, documentation is drawn up that can be used in court or other authorities.
  4. It is possible for an expert to be present at court hearings, as well as complete documentation packages and claims.
  5. Payment is made after submitting the application, before leaving for the site.

According to a court decision, the costs of a forensic examination of the quality of repairs can be attributed to the expenses of the injured party. In this case, the costs must be recovered from the defendant, in addition to the total amount of the claim.

How is an environmental assessment of an apartment carried out?

Our examination of an apartment in a new building includes a whole range of studies aimed at identifying various types of pollution and harmful factors, such as hazardous radiation, noise and disturbances in the microclimate of the room.

First, air and water samples are taken for further analysis. This helps to identify substances that are harmful and dangerous to the body. At the same time, various types of research are carried out that can identify many hazardous substances contained in water and the atmosphere.

Special instruments are used to measure background radiation, measure electromagnetic fields, noise and study the microclimate. The obtained indicators are compared with acceptable standards.

All these procedures and tests depend on the type of examination of the condition of the apartment and can be selected individually.

In our laboratory, all the necessary studies are carried out that are needed to obtain results on the stated points of the study. Upon completion, an official state-issued document is issued, in which all the results of the analysis are written. The obtained values ​​are also compared with government standards.

This way you get a high-quality apartment inspection, which includes a wide range of analyzes and studies. All research results will be issued within ten working days, and our specialists and experts will provide you with a consultation.

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For what

Expertise of apartments is involved if necessary:

  • establish the causes of the flood and estimate the cost of damage;
  • examine the technical condition and functionality of communications;
  • identify violations in the operation of utility networks, electricity, gas supply, heating, ventilation, resulting from violations of standards and repair technologies.
  • determine the causes of damage to the building;
  • estimate the scope of work and cost during repair or construction;
  • evaluate the quality of repair, finishing and construction work performed;
  • determine the work necessary to correct defects and damage;
  • make an informed decision on the advisability of buying/selling an apartment.

Our specialists take a purely individual approach to studying each request, study all aspects and offer the most effective solutions.

Why is an environmental assessment of an apartment needed?

Checking your apartment for harmful substances will guarantee that your home is safe to live in. After all, a long stay in a room that does not meet the standards can negatively affect human health.

You may have absolutely no idea that the materials from which the house is made emit substances hazardous to humans. But it should be noted that not only construction materials, but also various finishing materials can pose a danger. Formaldehyde and phenol, which can be released from low-quality materials, can provoke such serious consequences as ontological diseases. At the same time, the harmful effect is not only on the human body, but also on the environment. An examination of a new building in Moscow will make it possible to immediately identify these substances harmful to humans, before they begin to have a detrimental effect.

Water may not be dangerous at first glance, but in fact it contains very harmful and toxic substances. They accumulate in the body and lead to disruption and destruction of internal organs.

Various bacteria and microorganisms that can live in the house also cause harm to humans, causing various allergic reactions and decreased immunity. This is especially dangerous for children because they are more susceptible to various allergens, which will later lead to lifelong health problems.

Increased background radiation, microclimate disturbance and noise are imperceptible to the person himself, but have a very strong and destructive effect on his condition. A person may not even realize that his health is being destroyed under the influence of these factors. The symptoms include not only deteriorating health, but also various mental problems.

Of course, in order for housing to be considered environmentally friendly, it must be built from environmentally friendly materials in compliance with all norms and regulations. Such housing is often very difficult to find, but this does not mean that nothing can be done. You can always find sources of harmful substances and eliminate their influence. Do not forget that even furniture can contain harmful microorganisms and substances.

Timely environmental inspection of your apartment will allow you to reduce and eliminate risks to your health.

In what cases is an environmental assessment of an apartment needed?

It is recommended for anyone planning to buy a new home to inspect the apartment for suitability for living. Moreover, the check can be carried out both in a new building and in an old apartment. Substances harmful to humans are released not only from low-quality materials used in construction. Also, during the operation of a residential premises, various harmful substances, bacteria, fungus, mold and other factors can be observed there, which make staying in the house dangerous to human health. Even finishing materials and furniture can make them stand out.

When buying a home, you should also pay attention to where it is located. Air pollution, noise and harmful radiation are often encountered near industries and factories. Then checking the apartment for the presence of harmful substances will help you draw conclusions about whether such housing is worth your health.

For the real estate agencies themselves, such an independent examination of an apartment in a new building can become proof of safety and environmental friendliness, which can be presented to the buyer.

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Who can conduct an examination of the maximum noise level

Our company carries out both a full range of noise examination work and individual measurements at the client’s request. In Moscow in 2020, noise level measurements can be carried out by three types of organizations:

  • companies authorized by the Rospotrebnadzor service, including non-governmental organizations accredited to conduct an independent examination (our company is one of these);
  • on behalf of the court - forensic institutions in arbitration cases;
  • design organizations that are members of the SRO and have permission to conduct environmental impact assessments.

Each field requires certain procedures to be followed, so professional divisions are strictly observed. At the same time, the list of equipment used is the same in many situations.

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dB level in comparisons

How to improve the environmental safety of your home?

But just inspecting an apartment for harmful substances is not enough to protect yourself. Many negative factors appear already during operation and often the residents themselves are to blame for the occurrence of negative consequences.

We have prepared some tips for you to help you make your home more environmentally friendly and safe. Along with inspecting your apartment for harmful substances, following these tips will make your stay in the house as comfortable as possible.

  1. Firstly, you shouldn’t skimp on repairs. It is better to spend money on high-quality and reliable things than to later suffer from the negative consequences of cheap construction and finishing materials. You can always find high-quality and budget materials made in accordance with all environmental standards. You can find them by special markings. During renovations, special attention should also be paid to sound insulation in the house, because you may not even suspect how harmful noise is to your body.
  2. When purchasing equipment, you should think not only about price and capabilities, but also about safety for yourself and the environment. Household appliances can emit waves harmful to humans, and here it is better not to chase a set of endless functions, but to think about how much you need it.
  3. Regular wet cleaning will protect you from mold and the proliferation of harmful microbes. In this way, you also remove dust from the street, which often serves as an additional source of harmful substances and pollution.
  4. Air humidifiers and ionizers will help you restore the visiting microclimate that was disturbed by heating devices. Violation of the microclimate also leads to a deterioration in human well-being and health.
  5. Of course, pay special attention to the environmental assessment of housing, which will help you make your home safe. Our EcoTestExpress laboratory carries out inspections of apartments in Moscow according to all standards. After a comprehensive study, a conclusion is issued, which details all stages of the study. The reasonable cost of an environmental assessment of an apartment makes it affordable both for the company and for the residents themselves.

As a result, we can say that an environmentally friendly house is not only the work of the builders, but also yours. If you do this research and follow the tips and recommendations, you will be able to protect yourself and your loved ones from factors dangerous to human health.

Noise examination

Advice from lawyers:

1. Dental history. Lots of errors and noise. As a result, the court decided to refuse the plaintiff after the examination. The decision can be appealed. Or start through legal proceedings by writing in Next. com. about medical error and about damage. Or combine both processes, since the head will not start immediately and there will be a window. For example, the appellate court will end, but will the criminal proceedings with a lawyer also finish? What would you do?

1.1. If there are grounds to initiate a criminal case, you do not have to wait for the court decision on the civil case to come into force. It makes sense to appeal the court decision and, at the same time, contact law enforcement agencies.

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1.2. Hello. Why didn’t you immediately contact the police? What about the examination? Did the results show that there were no errors? What harm was caused to health? There are many questions, it is necessary to know the circumstances of the case in more detail. In general, one does not interfere with the other, appeal the decision and contact the police.

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2. The neighbors upstairs in a multi-storey building are disturbing, they turn on the music at full volume at the permitted time, but the noise level clearly exceeds the norm even in the daytime. Is it possible to order a noise level examination from a private company and present the results to the police and prosecutor's office? Or do the police, prosecutor's office and court accept examination only from Rospotrebnadzor?

2.1. Hello, in your situation, yes, you can conduct such an examination.

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2.2. You can immediately submit an application with a request to attract to the administrator. responsibility. As soon as they start making noise, call the police immediately.

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3. The owner of the premises asks, at the expense of the HOA, to conduct an examination of the noise coming from the heating unit of our apartment building. The HOA budget does not include such expenses for this year. The question is, who should pay for this examination? Thank you.

3.1. The customer pays for the examination.

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3.2. The examination is paid for by the one who orders it, but if the noise exceeds the permissible standards, then through the court he will reimburse himself for all costs from the HOA.

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4. I bought an iPhone from the Ru player store. When I turned it on for the first time, it turned out that it was making noise and squeaks inside the case when in use. I took it to the store to have it examined. Their store conducted an examination and reported that the phone was working, although even the store manager admitted that there was a lot of noise. How to protect your rights?

4.1. Conduct your own examination. The cost of which will be collected from the store.

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4.2. Hello, Alexander! You can go to court and demand that the court appoint an independent expert.

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4.3. Carry out a proper examination of the goods. Then recover the cost on the basis of Article 13 of the law.

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5. An independent examination is required, without notifying the neighbor, on the noise level in a residential apartment. As far as I know, there are also certain limits during the daytime.

5.1. Look on the Internet, there are now a lot of such organizations. The main thing is that there is a license to conduct such research. Sincerely.

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6. I live on the second floor, the roof of a non-residential outbuilding stands by my windows, or rather the low tides, I notice noise and snow in winter. This roof beam is located at the level of the second floor balcony, the case is in court. They will order an examination, I am very afraid of losing, is it possible to omit it?

6.1. This is why an examination is appointed.

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7. My friends and I were detained at home for drinking alcohol, the neighbors complained about the noise. They recorded it all as drinking alcohol in a public place. I took a sip, no examination was carried out. Can they be registered because of one such incident? If I didn’t have any prior convictions and I was an excellent student at school.

7.1. Not only can they be registered, but they are also required to do so. But if the event happened at home, and in the protocol it was written that it was on the street, then this is falsification of evidence (Part 1 of Article 303 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) and abuse of official powers (Part 1 of Article 286 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) on the part of police officers. You need to contact the investigative committee with a statement against the police officers and appeal the protocol in court. Only in this case the registration for preventive registration will be invalid.

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8. You can hear noise from your neighbors in the form of creaking floors, throwing heavy objects on the floor, moving furniture, which create vibration noise. Can I sue for noise at night? What will serve as evidence? Is it necessary to carry out a noise measurement examination and which bodies are authorized to do it? Is there any point in complaining to the housing inspectorate?

8.1. It will be very problematic to prove, or rather almost impossible.

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9. Loud noise from neighbors upstairs can be heard in the apartment. There is a suspicion that they violated the soundproofing of the floor. Can I conduct an examination of their changes during repairs through the court?

9.1. You can check with Rospotrebnadzor, they will measure the noise level. (Ivanovo, Rabfakovskaya, 6)

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10. The air conditioner of the upstairs neighbors vibrates a lot, it’s buzzing, I asked to make it quieter - they say it’s not ours (the house has 17 floors), but I’m sure that they were apparently installed incorrectly because when it starts working, vibration and noise appear, it’s impossible to sleep at night and unbearable during the day. I found out about the examination - 48 thousand is expensive for me, please advise what to do.

10.1. Hello. You need to do the following. Invite your neighbors to dismantle the air conditioner and reinstall it in compliance with the Housing Code of the Russian Federation. Otherwise, you intend to submit a corresponding application to the Head of the Housing Control Department in the Main Directorate of Housing Control, State Construction and State Expertise of the subject of the federation on the territory of which the house is located. The housing inspector will conduct an internal inspection of this case within 10 days; in the course of clarifying the circumstances of the incident, the housing inspector will issue an appropriate order to dismantle the air conditioner within a specified period of time, otherwise an administrative measure will be applied to the violator of the Housing Code. The maximum fine for an individual is 50,000 rubles. Link More >>> I wish you good luck. IN.

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11. My upstairs neighbor starts all the cleaning and hooliganism at exactly 11:00 p.m., and the police were called, and a noise inspection was done, and statements were written. It's all useless. The police will come, throw up their hands and leave, they won’t issue any fines or anything, it’s not their authority that says it.

11.1. In this case, the police really do not have any mechanisms to influence your neighbor, so I recommend filing a lawsuit to remove obstacles to the use of your living space. I don't see any other way out of this situation.

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11.2. Hello, Larisa! According to the law, control over compliance with the law on silence is entrusted to the internal affairs bodies, so if your neighbors violate the norms established by the Law on Silence, you can call the police, you can also submit an application to the local police department, the local police officer must check the application and, if this fact is confirmed draw up an administrative protocol; If you contact a local government body, then it has the right to send a warning to the person responsible, and if there is no response on his part, to file a lawsuit. Sincerely, Marina Sergeevna.

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12. My upstairs neighbors are very noisy during the day, stomping, running, rolling something on the floor, something is always falling, there is noise in the apartment, I tried to negotiate, but it doesn’t help. What should I do, order an examination and sue the apartment owner? The apartment above mine is rented out.

12.1. — Hello, file a claim against the owner of the apartment and go to court on the basis of Art. 304 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. Article 304. Protection of the owner’s rights from violations not related to deprivation of possession [Civil Code of the Russian Federation] [Chapter 20] [Article 304] The owner may demand the elimination of any violations of his rights, even if these violations were not associated with deprivation of possession. Good luck and all the best.

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13. Which organization is required, upon application, to measure the noise in the apartment? Maybe there are such examinations conducted by independent experts?

13.1. Good evening to you. Dear Maria, in this case, find independent experts on the Internet, there are now quite a few such organizations.

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14. A friend’s husband received medical and social services. examination on January 17, 2017, a 57-year-old man was banned from heavy physical labor and night work after a heart attack. A week ago, student The doctor recognized a pre-stroke condition (noises in the head) and prescribed pills. How to get a pension?

14.1. Hello, you need to take a referral from your attending physician to undergo a medical examination for disability; first, you will be at the clinic, and they will already send documents for a medical and social examination, and do not forget that disability is not assigned based on the disease, apu, the degree of disability and the ability to independently care for oneself in everyday life. So, good Think about what you will say to the doctors at the medical commission.

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14.2. To recognize your spouse as disabled, appropriate grounds are required. According to paragraph 5 of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of February 20, 2006 N 95, the conditions for recognizing a citizen as disabled are: a) impairment of health with a persistent disorder of body functions caused by diseases, consequences of injuries or defects; b) limitation of life activity (complete or partial loss by a citizen of the ability or ability to carry out self-service, move independently, navigate, communicate, control one’s behavior, study or engage in work); c) the need for social protection measures, including rehabilitation and rehabilitation.

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15. The question is the following: if the neighbors complain about noise from our apartment, is it necessary to do an examination and is it possible to sue them? Noise - playing a regular guitar is no louder than the sound of a TV. At what decibels is it acceptable?

15.1. Good day to you. If the sound is not produced at night, then any complaints at all are pointless. Good luck and all the best.

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15.2. Hello, And let them complain, there is nothing wrong. If you have no violations, then there is nothing to worry about. Good luck in resolving your issue.

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15.3. Good afternoon, dear visitor! For what? Just ignore the complaints. I see no reason to go to court. All the best, I wish you good luck.

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15.4. Good day! Contact ROSPOTREBNADZOR and ask to measure the noise level. If normal = prosecute for libel. Good luck to YOU! Always happy to help.

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15.5. Good afternoon You don't need to do an examination. The examination should be done by those who complain about you. Moreover, using a special sound level meter and drawing up an appropriate protocol. Whether to sue them depends on what you want from them. What subject of the claim will you indicate?

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16. In the court of first instance, a construction examination was carried out with noise measurements by one expert organization. Is it possible to apply to the appellate court for two repeated examinations - construction and noise in different expert organizations.

16.1. Hello, you can submit these petitions if you did not have the opportunity to submit them in the court of first instance or you were denied their satisfaction. The appellate court evaluates the evidence available in the case, as well as additionally presented evidence. Additional evidence is accepted by the court of appeal if the person participating in the case has justified the impossibility of presenting it to the court of first instance for reasons beyond his control, and the court recognizes these reasons as valid. The appellate court issues a ruling on the admission of new evidence. Good luck and all the best.

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17. Tell me which state. authority to complain about night noise from passing vehicles (heavy trucks, ESPECIALLY MOTORCYCLES)? I live in a house located along a very busy highway, the windows overlook the roadway. The noise from the street is unbearable; it is impossible to even open the windows to ventilate the apartment. There is absolutely no escape in the heat. I'm not even talking about non-compliance with the law on silence at night. What are the acceptable noise levels? Which organization should I call to conduct the examination?

17.1. Hello, you should file a complaint with the territorial department of Rospotrebnadzor. They can measure the noise level. Good luck and all the best.

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18. Can an expert with a diploma in “Techniques and Technologies in the field of Construction” carry out an examination of installed individual heating (gas boiler, chimney, piping throughout the apartment) for compliance with fire, sanitary and building standards, as well as take noise measurements? It seems to me that the expert does not have the necessary knowledge to conduct such an examination.

18.1. If an Expert with the diploma you specified has undergone special training, he naturally has the right to work in this area; he must have appropriate documents indicating advanced training.

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19. There is construction going on next to the house around the clock, the noise prevents you from sleeping, a special worker is working. The equipment, as well as the windows, periodically shake (when the piles are driven in). How to file a complaint, as well as demand additional examination of the construction project, in order to make sure that it does not harm our home?

19.1. Hello. Contact Rospotrebnadzor and have them measure the noise level. Thank you for visiting our site. All the best and good luck to you.

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20. I’m looking forward to summer with horror. I live in a private house and every summer and until mid-autumn I am disturbed by loud music from a summer cafe. The cafe is located at a somewhat distant distance from my house, but all the sounds from the cafe are still perfectly audible.. How to deal with it? And also, when ordering a sound meter examination, should they measure the noise in my house or outside the cafe?

20.1. Contact Rospotrebnadzor and the prosecutor's office with a complaint about taking measurements and demolishing the cafe. And also to the district administration. Better than a collective complaint.

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