Power outage: in which situations can you be deprived of electricity

For each organization and for any private person, one of the most important issues is an uninterrupted connection to the power grid. In our modern life, it is impossible to exist without electricity: in everyday life, we are surrounded by a mass of electrical appliances and equipment, and power outages in production lead to a stoppage of the work process and losses.

Contract between the supplier and the consumer

Between each energy consumer and energy supplier there is a contract that is not fixed on paper, but, nevertheless, is valid. This agreement comes into effect from the moment of electricity connection, and your regular monthly payments confirm that it is operating in full. The Civil Code of the Russian Federation attributed the impossibility of termination of the contract unilaterally, and, consequently, the power outage should only be carried out in situations strictly stipulated by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

Grounds for cessation of electricity supply

1. If the power supply contract is terminated with the consent of both parties.

2. The consumer violated the terms of the contract: there is a debt for paying for electricity, unauthorized connection to the network, unaccounted consumption. The power outage for non-payment can be complete or partial. Partial deactivation is possible if there are technical means for establishing a regime of limited consumption. The supplier must notify the consumer not less than 15 calendar days before the establishment of restrictions.

If the consumer is in arrears for three billing periods, the supplier has the right to completely switch off the electricity. But in this case, he must notify the consumer not less than 15 calendar days. A two-week grace period is given to allow the debtor to pay the bills before the day of H.

After paying off the debt, electricity is connected quickly enough (three days in the city, up to seven days in the countryside), but the consumer is obliged to pay for the connection. And to argue in this case is useless.

3. Upon the decision of Rostekhnadzor. This usually happens when the power receiving devices do not meet the safety requirements.

4. Power outage is recognized as lawful in the presence of circumstances of force majeure, in emergency situations or in an accident.

5. Scheduled trips. Here the consumer is important to know the following: the total number of hours per year - no more than 72, but no more than a day in a row.

Illegal power outage

An unauthorized trip must be proved in court. In another way, unfortunately, it does not work: if you turned off the light, then the supplier is absolutely sure of the legality of his actions. Or in its complete impunity.

So, if you think that the power outage was illegal, contact the lawyer for confirmation, and then you can go to court.

Remember that the legislation of the Russian Federation provides for the liability of the supplier for illegal power outage up to criminal. Criminal liability follows in cases where disconnection has led to major material losses, damage or other grave consequences.