Belarus ready for heating season by more than 90%

Preparation of housing and communal services of Belarus for the winter has reached the finish line. First Deputy Minister of Housing and Utilities Andrey Beketa reported on the progress of work at the department’s board, which was held as part of the BUDEXPO and Our Home exhibitions. Belta reports.

As of September 1, the preparation plan has been completed almost completely: out of 33 types of planned activities, the country has reached the targets, another 21 types of work have been completed by more than 90%.

The engineering infrastructure of apartment buildings has already been put in order: hydropneumatic washing and replacement of thermal insulation of heating circuits have been successfully passed. Socially significant indicators were exceeded: electrical equipment was restored by 101.5%, and repair of balconies by 102.8%. Energy security is ensured by the creation of an excess reserve of wood fuel (112.3% of the task). The country's thermal networks have confirmed their reliability, having passed tests with a load of 100%.

Currently, utilities are completing the glazing of public areas (99.5%), repair of individual heat points (boilers) and indoor heating systems. Passports of readiness for 98.6% of heat sources have been issued. Before the cold weather began, specialists had to check the ventilation in the remaining apartments and register documents at the heat supply facilities. According to the schedule, all major events should be closed until September 20, and the final registration of readiness passports will last until the end of the month.

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