Bathhouse from the borders of the neighboring plot 2021

According to the requirements of SNiP and SP, a bathhouse on an individual housing construction or SNT site must be located at a certain distance both from the fence and from residential and outbuildings, water supply sources and other objects.

The location of the bathhouse on the site must be determined in advance

If the bathhouse is located too close to a house, well, neighbor’s property or fence, its construction may be considered illegal and the owner may be required to remove the building. To avoid problems, you should take into account the requirements of building and fire safety standards at the stage of creating a project, especially if you develop it yourself.

What are the fire safety standards when building a bathhouse?

It is especially important to adhere to fire safety rules in order to protect the bathhouse itself from fire, as well as to prevent the death of people. When building a bathhouse, the main attention should be paid to the stove, since it is a source of high temperatures and open fire. Note that the walls of the furnace should not heat up more than 120 ºС.

Walls directly adjacent to or located near the stove must be insulated in one of the following ways:

Plastering over a metal mesh with sand-cement mortar.
By attaching a sheet of galvanized iron to the fireproof wall of the furnace, or by covering the wall over an insulating material.
When working with wood, the walls can be lined with asbestos cardboard.

A metal sheet measuring 50x70 cm should be screwed onto the floor directly in front of the firebox.

In those places where the chimney pipe comes into contact with the ceiling, insulation must be installed. In addition, it is best to install a sand trap at the junction of the pipe and the ceiling, which will extinguish any sparks coming from cracks in the chimney.

It is worth remembering that the chimney cannot be made of iron or asbestos-cement pipes, since these materials become very hot. But coaxial pipes with a double-circuit insulator placed inside are quite appropriate.

We should not forget about fire extinguishing means - in the bath they should be located as conveniently as possible for quick use.

Chimney features

An important element of a sauna stove is the chimney. It can be made from materials such as:

brick;
ceramics;
steel.

Particular attention should be paid to the tightness of the chimney. All its seams must reliably protect the bathhouse from carbon monoxide. Additional safety is provided by ventilation. The fuel combustion process is controlled using a gate valve. The ceiling around the chimney should be sheathed with basalt sheets to protect against accidental fire.

Distances between objects on the site according to standards

Clear standards have been developed that determine how many meters from the fence a bathhouse can be built, as well as how objects should be placed on the site. Failure to comply with these standards may result in unpleasant proceedings with regulatory authorities.

So, the bathhouse must be located at least 3 m from the fence, since the outflow of dirty water from the bathhouse must be organized. If the design provides for a separate septic tank or waste pit, the distance can be reduced to 2.5 m.

According to other standards, the indents should be as follows:

the distance from the bathhouse to the neighboring house must be at least 8 meters;
if there is a well on the site, then you need to retreat at least 12 m from it to the bathhouse in order to avoid contamination of groundwater and, accordingly, the water in the well;
As for the distance from the bathhouse to the border of the neighboring plot, in this case it should be at least 8 meters.

These standards can also be used as a guide when designing a bathhouse, taking into account buildings in adjacent areas. In particular, the distance from the bathhouse to the neighbor’s bathhouse must be calculated based on a distance from the fence of 3 m, therefore, you can build no closer than 5 m from the fence.

Another important point is the presence of sunlight. Following the standards, the distance from the bathhouse to the neighbors’ fence should not be less than the height of the building, so that the shadow from the building does not fall on the territory of the adjacent plot, so as not to cause discomfort to the neighbors.

If some violations were made during construction, and the distance between the bathhouse and the house on the neighbor’s property does not meet the standards, all disagreements should be formalized in a written agreement with the neighbors in order to avoid misunderstandings when reselling the property.

Location of the house taking into account the terrain of the site

First you need to understand where the slope of the site goes (this requires topographic survey).

To avoid flooding and erosion of the foundation, it is better to locate the house on the highest part of the site. However, the site is not always successful. If you still have to locate the house in a lowland, it’s okay: you need to ensure maximum drainage.

Positioning the house too high relative to the rest of the site is also undesirable: you may have to add soil over time.

Sanitary and hygienic standards for the design and operation of a bathhouse

Sanitary hygiene standards are adhered to very strictly and strictly in public places, but in home baths they are not followed so carefully.

However, there are also rules for the operation of private baths, in particular the following:

After each use of the steam room, it must be thoroughly ventilated.
Each person must sit strictly in one chosen place in the steam room. If there are a lot of people, you can use towels or mats that need to be washed after the procedures.
After leaving the steam room, you need to wash off the sweat from your body, preferably with warm water.
If you visit someone else's bathhouse, it is better to wear slippers to avoid fungal infection.
Upon completion of the bath procedures, all shelves and floors in the steam room should be rinsed with plenty of water.

To facilitate compliance with all hygiene standards, a number of bathhouse features can be provided at the design stage.

In order for the steam room to heat up quickly, the stove must be heat-intensive and comparable in power to the size of the room.

Ventilation outlets should be provided so that the room can be quickly ventilated.

It is forbidden to use artificial and semi-artificial materials such as plywood, polystyrene foam, polyurethane foam, antiseptic substances, varnishes and paints to decorate the steam room.

To facilitate the removal of debris, such as from brooms, the deck chairs should be arranged in such a way that there is access to the floor underneath them.

A prerequisite for a steam room is the presence of a drain for water, so that after cleaning it is quickly removed from the room to the outside.

The source of water supply can be a warm shower.

It is advisable to study all these subtleties provided for by the project before starting to build a bathhouse on the site.

Taking into account the information contained in the regulations and brief excerpts in our material, you will be able to independently build a bathhouse on your territory, ensure compliance with all fire and sanitary safety standards, obtain all permits, and also maintain good relations with neighbors on the site.

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Example of design with photo

To clearly understand how best to place a bathhouse on a site, you can give a visual example.

This diagram shows that the bathhouse is located next to the garage, and the entrance to it is through the garage. On a square plot, all requirements for the distance between residential buildings are perfectly met. All outbuildings are located away from the sauna.

Solving a problem with a lot of restrictions

Not only the distance from the bathhouse to the border of the site is regulated, but also the distance from the trees to the fence

The following circumstances force us to keep distances:

firstly, the insufficient area of the site itself;
secondly, the size of the buildings that you want to get at any cost;
thirdly, our appetites, when we want to have everything and cannot refuse anything;
fourthly, the desire to maintain good relations with neighbors;
fifthly, already hot, the need to link to existing life support networks;
Well, and, most importantly, sixthly, comply with all the requirements of the Construction Norms and Rules, this code under the short name SNiP.

Ways to get out of the situation

The solution to the first three circumstances is entirely up to us:

you just need to know what you want;
be able to prioritize;
be able to refuse unnecessary things and face the truth;
be disciplined and model the layout of objects on your site, fortunately, we have quite “flexible material” at our disposal, which allows us to:

if necessary, reduce the size of the house, and if you want to have a larger area, think about the second and even third floor;
reduce the area of the bathhouse, because very often the most popular size of 3 by 5 is suitable, it will allow this structure to fully fulfill all its spiritual tasks;
re-plan communications;
make the children's playground smaller and abandon the pool, which can be replaced with a temporary one that can be inflated and filled - after all, think about it, there is a river literally 100 meters from the house;
discard raspberry bushes.

In general, you need to think and estimate.

But there are no rights without responsibilities

All of the above decisions relate, rather, to our right to think, but there are also obligations for the distribution of distances, which are established by the following SNiPs:

SP 30-02-97 - determines the procedure for planning and effective development of gardening associations and other private properties, and,
SP 11-106-97 – description of the procedure for creating design documentation for the development of private property and regulation of the approval and approval of this documentation. It is according to this documentation that the nature of the arrangement of houses is determined, from which the minimum distance “A” is calculated for a single-row arrangement. Distance “B” in this situation is of a secondary nature.

Installation diagram of neighboring houses with a single-row arrangement

Where to start designing?

Any project development begins with determining its shape and size. Country plots are not always sold square or rectangular.

If this is the case, then the owner is lucky, but often he has to purchase irregularly shaped land for real estate. Then the question arises: where is it better to place the bathhouse on the plan? One of the basic rules is the optimal marking of the territory, taking into account all the buildings on it.

The development of a sauna project always begins with an assessment of the conditions in which the sauna itself and other facilities will be built. The characteristics of the land must be indicated here.

A few basic nuances with which to start designing a site with a bathhouse:

relief;
soil quality;
availability of groundwater;
climate;
sizes and shape.

The terrain can be flat or hilly, have ravines or hills. All this should be taken into account when drawing up the project, because it is not recommended to place the bathhouse on uneven surfaces. To do this, you will first need to level the area.

The quality of the soil needs to be determined for further landscape design around the sauna - if the fertile layer is less than 10 cm, then soil will have to be brought in. This point will become important if you want to create beautiful areas around the bathhouse for relaxation.

If groundwater flows too high, then it is necessary to equip a drainage system. This is especially true if the bathhouse is planned from a log house or wooden beams: flooding of a structure made from such material should not be allowed. Climatic conditions are also important - they determine the construction material.

The shape and size directly affect not only the landscape design around the sauna, but also the placement of objects around the area. If the site has the shape of the letter “g”, then you will have to think about how best to place the bathhouse, and in what part of the territory to plan a residential building, garage and other objects.

Scheme

A layout diagram is created in order to clearly understand where and how various objects will be located throughout the territory. What to do :

to start, take a sheet of white plain paper;
if the area is irregular in shape, then the sheet can be cut to fit it;
You can cut out objects from paper of other colors: bathhouse, house, garage, gazebo;
Next, you should arrange the objects at your discretion by moving them.

This method allows you to carefully consider all planning decisions: when the owner moves objects, he thinks through various layout options, thereby choosing the best one.

Do not forget that all objects on the plan must be cut to scale and correspond to the dimensions of the site. After the owner comes to a final decision, objects can be drawn on the diagram. To do this, you need to draw the territory with a pencil on a sheet of paper and transfer all its buildings to scale onto the sheet.

You must specify the location:

residential premises;
the bathhouse itself;
utility and auxiliary buildings;
draw a fence;
draw the location of communications.

If desired, you can place green spaces on the diagram. When the scheme is ready, it can be worked out in a computer version using site design programs.

Recommended distances

First scheme (“A”)

Take this diagram as a standard when modeling your site:

from a residential building:

to the fence - 3 m minimum;
to the bathhouse – 8 m;
to the edge of the roadway - 5 m;

Helpful advice! We recommend that you always increase the distance from the house to the roadway as much as possible. This is required both by safety and environmental regulations and by the convenience of living away from noise.

from the bathhouse:

to the fence - 1 m, in this way it is possible to solve the question of what should be the minimum distance from the bathhouse to the neighbor's bathhouse - 2 meters, but this is the minimum, which everyone strives to do much more;
to the edge of the roadway - 5 m;

from the well:

to the toilet, if, of course, it is on the street - 8 m;
to the compost pit – also 8 m;

from trees and shrubs:

to the fence of the neighboring plot, if the tree is large - 4 m;
to the neighbor’s fence, if the tree is small – 2 m;
to the fence from the bushes - 1 m.

Second scheme (“B”)

Scheme “A” introduces minimum distances according to SNiP, but in practice they are guided by much larger values for the sake of convenience and greater safety:

from a residential building:

to the bathhouse – 5-8 m;
to the greenhouse – 15 m;
to outbuildings – 15m;

Another scheme and other recommendations (scheme “B”)

from the well:

to the bathhouse – 20 m;
to the greenhouse – 20 m;
to the outbuilding – still the same 20 m.

Third scheme (“C”)

Scheme "C" will allow you to have a good relationship with your neighbor.

The recommended distances from the border of garden plots according to the document “Instructions for Good Relations” are as follows:

from a residential building – 3 m;
from the bathhouse – 1 m;
from outbuildings – 4 m;

Here it is convenient to consider not only the permissible minimum distance between bathhouses in neighboring areas, but also all other distances to neighboring objects

from bushes – 1 m;
from small trees – 2 m;
from large bushes - 4 m.

In the photo, the solution to the question at what distance a bathhouse can be built received the minimum acceptable answer - only two and a half meters

Some nuances

When determining distances, the following nuances must be taken into account:

For drainage from the bathhouse, it is recommended to use either a separate sewer channel or a drainage ditch; regardless of what is used, the distance to the fence can be reduced to 2.5 m;
the distance from the trees is calculated from the center of the trunk; SNiP does not regulate the distance from the crown of a tree, so a heavily overgrown crown that covers the floor of a neighbor’s garden does not fall under legal requirements, only moral ones;
the given distances for outbuildings and greenhouses depend on their nature - if the building contains pets, then the distance must be at least 4 meters;
SNiP requirements also take into account the construction process of structures - space is also needed for placing building materials, and they should not cause inconvenience to neighbors on the site or on the street.

Helpful advice! It is impossible to provide for everything in the rules on paper. Therefore, going beyond the given distances is allowed, but this can only be done after drawing up a protocol of consent of all interested parties. We advise you to formalize especially difficult situations legally in order to protect yourself in the future, both from claims from neighbors and regulatory authorities.

If a neighbor built a bathhouse too close - what to do?

If a neighbor has started building a bathhouse in violation of the standards, you should contact him as soon as possible, because dismantling the building is easier in the early stages. But before you start a dispute, it is important to make sure that you have:

correct cadastral passport;
land survey plan;
ownership.

For example, if we are talking about the plot of elderly parents, they may not have the entire package of documents, which will lead to the extra plot of land being transferred to the neighbor. You also need to make sure that none of the family members gave permission for this construction.

Having clarified these questions, you should contact your neighbor and explain to him that he is violating your civil rights and if he does not dismantle the building, you will have to deal with your defense in an administrative or judicial manner.

Regardless of which method of struggle you choose, it is worth sending a registered letter to your neighbor demanding that the construction defects be eliminated. It will serve as evidence of attempts on your part to resolve the issue peacefully.

Resolving the conflict administratively

If a neighbor refuses to clean a bathhouse built without compliance with regulations, you can file a complaint:

to the local administration;
the chairman of a garden non-profit partnership or a dacha non-profit partnership;
to the prosecutor's office.

The complaint is drawn up in free form, observing the rules of business correspondence and indicating:

these parties;
the essence of the appeal - the presence of an illegal building in violation of regulations;
listing the points of violation;
demand for their elimination;
dates and signatures.

Sample complaint

It is also possible to draw up a collective appeal, for example, if an illegally installed bathhouse pollutes groundwater or soil.

All types of complaints are drawn up in the number of copies corresponding to the number of participants in the conflict, in the case of a collective appeal - according to the number of signatories. The document can be submitted in person (with a mark of acceptance) or sent by registered mail.

Going to court

If the dispute cannot be resolved pre-trial, you should go to court. In this case, it is possible to achieve not only the demolition of the unauthorized building, but also compensation for moral and material damage (for example, if the darkening of the bathhouse area prevented the uniform growth of the crop), as well as legal costs.

The statement of claim is drawn up according to the standard provisions of Art. 131 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation and indicating the same data as in the complaint, as well as information about attempts to resolve the issue pre-trial and the refusal of the neighbor to independently eliminate the violations.

Sample claim

Attached to it:

passport;
copies of pre-trial appeals;
documents confirming your position: cadastral passport, land survey plan, act of illegal construction (if it is drawn up), etc.

The specific list depends on the situation.

conclusions

Compliance with all recommended distances between buildings on a suburban site and taking measurements with your own hands is the price of successful and comfortable living in the future. When we talk about a bathhouse in which there is a stove, then this is already a question of the safety of all residents and the safety of all property on the site.

Be sure to observe the given distances. Pay special attention to the organization of sewerage from the main residential building, bathhouse, greenhouse and outbuilding. In case of violations here, the SES - the sanitary-epidemiological station - is a serious organization that is better off “not putting a finger in your mouth, it can bite off your hand.”

You can rest assured that if you are not limited in space (and funds, therefore), then placement from a wide heart will satisfy any distance requirements

The additional video in this article will remind you of all the key parameters for placing objects on a suburban area. Just don’t forget to stock up on a pen and a notepad for notes – you won’t be able to keep everything in your head.

Design option for storage unit 25x40

This is a classic rectangular plot with a southern central entrance. The house can be built two or three storeys, with dimensions of 10x15 m . It is better to choose a central location for the house in the depths of the building, closer to the main entrance. The garage is built into the house. The central entrance to the house is located in the north-west direction, there is a terrace in front of the house, and clubs are located along the perimeter.

The bathhouse is located in the northern part of the building, with fire gaps between objects of 8 m. The vegetable garden is made in the form of rectangular beds, located on its western part, the garden trees are located in the northern part of the site, additionally protecting the living quarters from the cold wind.

A shed, compost, and a utility yard with garbage cans are located deep in the plot on the southwest side. A barbecue, children's playground and recreation area are located in its eastern part in compliance with fire and sanitary gaps.

Standard distances from the bathhouse to the neighbor's fence

Schematic representation of the correct location of all buildings

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When building a country house, owners often plan to build a bathhouse. It would seem that all you need for this is materials and a place on the site, but in the process of choosing a place, problematic questions may suddenly arise: at what distance from the fence can you build a bathhouse? For example, how many meters to retreat from the fence.

It should be noted that you cannot build a bathhouse wherever you want. Today, there are very specific rules for site development. These rules are specified in detail in SNiP.

However, in addition to the general requirements set forth in SNiP, there are also local standards. Ignoring the norms and requirements of SNiP can lead to conflict situations with neighbors and even legal disputes. And it is extremely rare in such cases that the court takes the side of the defendant who built the bathhouse in violation of SNiP. As a result, the defendant will be forced to pay fines and even possibly moral damages to neighbors. And sometimes there is also material damage if the property of neighbors is damaged due to a fire.

It is for this reason that it is possible to lay the foundation for a bathhouse only after a thorough study of all the requirements of SNiP, as well as the relevant documentation, which concerns the standard distance from the bathhouse to the fence and buildings on the site.

Planning principles

There are general rules for planning areas where the bathhouse is located:

determine the boundary of the site;
decide whether the bathhouse will be a separate building or will be part of a house, garage or other building;
locate all outbuildings behind the residential building.

One of the basic rules when planning is to get to know your neighbors and tell them where the bathhouse and other facilities will be located. This is important, since it will not be possible to place a well or pumping station next to your neighbor’s toilet. Another rule is to carry out land surveying.

To do this, you need to call a surveyor and determine the boundaries of the site : the engineer with the information enters all the information into the cadastral map, where the boundaries of the territory will be visible. Thanks to the presence of a cadastral plan, there will be no future disputes with neighbors.

It is also important to decide whether the bathhouse will be a free-standing structure. This solution is relevant if the plot has dimensions of more than 6 acres. Otherwise, it is better to attach the bathhouse to other structures. For example, owners often decide to build a bathhouse on the ground floor of a residential building with an entrance from the terrace. Sometimes the entrance to the sauna is from the garage, which also saves space.

When placing a bathhouse together with other buildings, do not forget about the presence of all the necessary premises for the operation of the sauna: steam room, shower, vestibule, bathroom and relaxation area.

Rules and regulations

There are some deviations from the general rules that should also be taken into account when planning. They relate to the shape and size of the site for the construction of a bathhouse.

According to the forms of memory

The placement of the steam room and other objects also depends on the shape of the site:

If it is rectangular, then there will be no problems with placement. Here you can realize all the owner’s ideas, there is no need to invent something or be cunning with the location.
If the shape is L-shaped, then there is a kind of niche that will be hidden from prying eyes. In such a niche you can set up a bathhouse and properly connect all communications to it, which will not interfere with the site.
If the shape of the site is triangular, you can dilute it with round winding paths, and place the bathhouse among the green spaces behind the residential building.
If the site has an elongated shape, there will be several difficulties. It is important to divide the territory into zones to make it convenient to move around.

Flower plantings, trees and shrubs can be used as details that will separate the zones. Bright plants can be planted near the short side of the plot. In this case, it is better to place the residential building on the short side of the fence, and build a bathhouse, garage and other buildings along the long side.

By territory size

If a large area requires the free placement of all buildings, then small areas of 5-6 acres require compact planning . For example, if the plot is small, then you can place a residential building along the long side of the fence, attaching a garage to it.

From the back entrance, where there is a terrace, lay a path to the bathhouse, and make the bathhouse itself at the back of the yard. It rarely happens when a sauna is planned in the most visible place - this is inconvenient, since people do not use the sauna every day.

Right next to the bathhouse you can place a children's playground, and on the other side you can make a small beautiful garden with flowers. If there is space left, you can make a small area for a garden for growing vegetables.

Construction requirements

Sketch of the minimum distance between buildings

People own different plots. The area of a large plot gives greater freedom in the location of buildings. But even for the largest areas, the same general requirements apply. In small areas, you will even have to calculate the minimum permissible distance to the required buildings by centimeters. Therefore, it is necessary to know about the norms for the location of buildings relative to the fence, how much you need to retreat from the neighbor’s fence in order to avoid conflicts later.

Owners of country houses always strive to use any area of the site with maximum benefit. Therefore, planning a bathhouse should include the first point of studying the norms and laws regarding how much you need to retreat from your neighbors’ fence, relative to the norm.

Reasons for introducing restrictions

Consequences of violations of standards

A classic bathhouse may have a number of features that significantly affect the placement of the building on the site. When using wood or coal heating, for example, you will need to ensure that smoke from the bathhouse chimney never gets into the windows of nearby houses. This not only threatens fines, but is also fundamentally dangerous for the health of people living in houses next to the bathhouse:

If the bathhouse does not have a high-quality drainage pit and there is no sewage system, then there will also be a problem with the drains, since according to the norm they should not fall into the territory of someone else’s property, and it is also unacceptable for the drainage water from the bathhouse to wash away the fundamental foundations of buildings located nearby. For this purpose, SNiP standards have been introduced.
In the event of a fire, the distance between buildings also plays an important role. If the distance is unacceptably small, then the fire will very quickly spread to all nearby buildings, and the fire can cause significantly more damage than in the case of a large distance between buildings.
The distance from the bathhouse to the fence often depends on the materials used to build the bathhouse, as well as on the arrangement of the bathhouse itself, the presence of a separate drainage pit or a certain type of heating.

Regarding the legal norm, a classic bathhouse cannot be located closer than three meters from the fence. In this case, the bathhouse must meet all fire safety requirements. It is also unacceptable to shade the neighbor's property. But even if at a distance of 3 meters the wastewater flows onto the neighbors’ property, you should think about creating a drainage hole, since this can create real problems for the owner of the bathhouse, and what distance is best to choose from the fence. A drainage hole allows you to save space near the fence, where you can set up a front garden, for example.

Fire safety requirements

Regulated by the following documents:

69-FZ - general fire safety requirements in the Russian Federation.
123-FZ - technical regulations of fire safety rules.

Before starting construction, it is important that the construction project is agreed upon in accordance with SP 11-106-97. This will allow you to keep under control the level of fire safety of the building itself and the equipment inside it (stove, chimney).

As for the distance of the bathhouse from other construction sites, the standards are similar to those specified in SNiP.

The main focus of fire safety in a bathhouse is on the correct layout and installation of the stove and chimney. This will avoid the risk of fire and protect the life and health of people inside the premises.

The key requirements include the following:

Availability of fire extinguishing equipment (fire extinguisher) in the premises.
Any surfaces that will come into contact with the stove must be fire resistant or have a protective coating.
The maximum heating temperature of the furnace walls is up to 120 degrees.
The first test run of the furnace is carried out in the presence of a representative of the fire service. After this, a fire safety report on the product is drawn up.

If the owners decide to perform a test run themselves, they need to take into account several points:

All elements must heat up evenly. If some of them are too hot, you will have to apply additional thermal protection.
Particular attention is paid to traction. When lighting, smoke should not leak through cracks in the brickwork and enter the room.

If during operation of the stove it is discovered that there is no draft, then it is necessary to clean the chimney of soot and other debris.

Distance to house and fence

Regulated placement of objects

There is no clear norm establishing the distance from the bathhouse to the fence that must be retreated. It depends on many factors.

It should be mentioned that if there is a residential building on a neighboring plot in close proximity to the land survey line, the distance from the bathhouse to this house should be no less than 8 meters. It is possible to bring the bathhouse 2 meters closer to the border between such areas only if the bathhouse is built from brick or concrete blocks. Then the distance to the neighboring house can be 6 meters.

When planning to build a bathhouse, it is important to pay attention to the windows of a residential building nearby. If smoke from the bathhouse regularly gets into these windows, then you should increase the distance between the bathhouse and the house, or choose a completely different area. But if there are no windows on this side of the house in the neighborhood, you can reduce the distance to an extremely minimum, since the smoke does not pose a threat to the residents of the house.

At the same time, it is very important to remember that if the house was built after a bathhouse was built on the site on the other side, then there can be no claims against the owner of the bathhouse, even if smoke regularly enters the windows of the house, since in this case the one who built it is right building first.

If the construction of a bathhouse is planned on a garden plot where there is no residential building nearby, then a minimum offset from the survey line of about 2.5 meters is acceptable. It should be remembered that between outbuildings, regardless of whether the buildings belong to the owner of the bathhouse or his neighbors, the distance must be at least 1 meter. When it comes to wooden structures, taking into account the fire hazard, the distance between buildings should be increased.

Depending on the initial design, the bathhouse can be adjacent to a residential building, representing a full-fledged extension, or it can be located separately at a short distance from the residential building on the site.

The recommended distance between the bathhouse and the house should be at least 8 meters. If the bathhouse is made of brick or concrete blocks, then at least 6 meters. In this case, the starting point is the base of the house or any protruding element, for example, a porch or canopy.

Do I need to register a bathhouse?

According to the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (Article 131), mandatory registration of an object is necessary if we are talking about real estate. Therefore, the owner needs to determine whether his bathhouse is movable or immovable property. It all depends on the type of construction. A capital structure with a deep foundation is real estate. It is directly connected to the earth. Separation from the soil without serious damage is impossible. These characteristics of real estate are defined in Art. 130 Civil Code of the Russian Federation. Additionally, pay attention to the presence of a foundation and communications. In this case, you cannot do without registration.

If we talk about mobile saunas made of timber, these are very light structures that represent a large construction set. The disassembled building is brought to the site, where it is assembled element by element. This installation technology allows, if necessary, to disassemble the bathhouse without damaging it. Such structures are considered movable property. When moving, they are transported and re-erected in a new location. They do not require pouring a solid concrete base, nor do they require registration.

The state registration procedure becomes mandatory in three more cases:

Construction of a bathhouse for commercial use.
The extension is combined with the cottage.
If in theory it can be used as a living space.

In 2021, new registration rules began to apply. Now, before construction, the project must be agreed upon with local authorized bodies. Those who have been engaged in construction since last year, but did not manage to complete it, should also contact the administration for approval.

Where to get advice

Dependence of location on structural material

If you have any doubts regarding the question of how many meters should be from the bathhouse to the fence on the site, you can contact local authorities or consult with architects. There are no strict requirements for regulating buildings such as a bathhouse, therefore in this case it is enough to simply comply with the provisions of SNiP or act in accordance with the written consent received from neighbors and owners of other plots who allow as many meters to their plot as the developer intends to allocate.

With the written consent of the neighbors, it becomes possible to build a bathhouse even on the boundary line, or close to the border of the plots, when, for example, the owners of the neighboring plot have the opportunity to also use the bathhouse. This is especially true when two related families live next door. They can agree that as many meters of the neighbor’s plot be allocated for the dacha as will allow the second family to use this bathhouse equally.

Laws and regulations change over time, and may have some amendments, so before starting construction, you should clarify the relevance of the information received. This will allow you to know exactly what distance to retreat from the fence or neighbors’ buildings in this case, so that in the future you will not have problems either with neighbors or with the authorities of the locality.

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Maintaining distances during the construction of a bathhouse on the site: to the fence, house and other objects

An important technical point that requires consideration in the process of developing a land plot is determining the optimal distance from the fence to the planned building.

At what distance from the fence can a bathhouse be built? This is one of the key issues that need to be addressed at the planning stage. The main thing is not only to avoid troubles with your closest neighbors, but also to follow established building codes and regulations.

Possible mistakes

There are several mistakes that owners tend to make when designing a site with a bathhouse:

congestion;
randomness;
non-compliance with SNiP;
failure to comply with fire safety.

Often, owners of small-sized and unconventional-shaped plots try to fit in as many objects as possible. This not only violates the style of the site and the ease of movement around it, but also violates the norms that apply to the distance between objects.

Layout of land for development

For any construction method, the finished structure must be connected to an autonomous or centralized sewer system, which ensures rapid removal and safe disposal of wastewater.

When starting to plan and select the location of a future building, land owners are interested in the following points:

how many meters to the neighbors’ fence must be retreated when building a bathhouse;
what distance from the fence to the nearest plantings is considered optimal;
how to choose the right location for the bath.

Determining the distance between construction objects for various purposes on a land plot is regulated by the following documents:

construction rules and regulations - determine the procedure for preparing permits for high-quality development;
building regulations - describe the procedure for designing new buildings, provide for their approval and coordination with the relevant authorities.

What other buildings should be placed and the principles of zone design

A plot of 10 acres is more suitable for suburban settlements equipped with central water supply, sewerage, gas and electricity.

In terms of its size, it is considered small for rural areas, so it is difficult to accommodate all the premises that owners typically need for large-scale agriculture with processing and storage of crops. They are mainly used for organizing recreation areas and small personal farming.

Outbuildings

Based on the goals that the owner of a land plot of 10 acres sets for himself, as well as its shape and location in relation to the transport interchange, the following outbuildings can be located :

fuel shed for storing coal and firewood;
poultry and livestock barn;
dog enclosure;
repair shops;
greenhouse;
barn for storing agricultural products;
cellar;
latrine and compost pit.

Maintaining distance between the bathhouse and residential buildings

The first important document that should be followed to determine the distance between the house and the bathhouse is SNiP.

The main requirements are:

If the bathhouse is built from brick, concrete and stone, then the distance to a residential building made of the same materials is maintained at 6 meters, to a frame structure with a roof made of metal tiles or profiles - 8 meters, to a log building - 10 meters.
If the bathhouse is built from heat-resistant materials, but has a wooden roof, then the distance to similar buildings is 9 meters.
If the bathhouse and the house are built from wood, their structures are additionally treated with fire retardants, the distance between them can reach from 12 to 15 meters.

According to sanitary standards, the distance from the house to the neighboring plot must be at least 12 meters.

Important! When choosing the optimal location for a future building, it is worth taking into account fire safety rules, which require maintaining a minimum distance of 1 meter between utility buildings. If the outbuilding is built from flammable materials or is intended for keeping pets, then the safe distance should increase three times.

General principles of project planning

The plan of a plot of land of 10 acres is a diagram drawn to scale, on which the boundaries of the land plot and its red lines, as well as all the main zones, are plotted . Zoning of the territory is carried out by the developer independently or under an agreement with a design organization using all building codes.

To carry out competent zoning, you will need to take into account the terrain, shading patterns of the site, wind roses, cardinal directions and groundwater levels. At the same time, it is very important when zoning to take into account the minimum fire, sanitary and construction gaps between buildings, trees, site boundaries and red lines

For a plot of 10 acres, the maximum zone sizes for its total area are also established :

entrance and garage - 6%;
residential building 15%;
household facilities and bathhouse - 15%;
sports ground and recreation area - 15%;
garden and vegetable garden up to 49%.

Maintaining distance from the fence

Fire regulations also provide for the permissible distance from the fence to the bathhouse that must be maintained. This can be explained by the fact that a building located near a neighboring plot can negatively affect the territorial property of neighbors.

Therefore, the main requirements include the following:

When constructing a sanitary structure, the distance to the site boundary is maintained within 3 meters.
The distance to the bathhouse from the fence of the land plot located next door is 4 meters, which will prevent possible runoff from entering the soil.
If there is a ready-made bathhouse on the site, then when constructing a second building, the distance from bathhouse to bathhouse is maintained within 5 meters.

There are also other standards that relate to maintaining a distance between the fence and green spaces.

If tall trees with a powerful crown are planted on the site, then the minimum distance to the fence should be at least 4.5 meters. Low-growing shrubs are planted at a distance of up to 1.5 meters from the fence, dwarf trees - up to 2.5 meters.

If you follow the recommendations presented, determining the permissible distance for constructing a bathhouse on a private plot of land should not cause difficulties. All controversial issues or disagreements with neighbors can be resolved with the relevant authorities or construction organizations.

What do you need to know about the site?

To properly plan your plot, find out information about your plot of land in advance:

Ground water level.
It is necessary to understand the location of buildings, the type of foundation and materials of the future house, its number of storeys, etc. This will also be useful when constructing a well or well. Geodetic surveys will be needed to determine the water level.
Relief of the site.
You need to understand whether the site has a slope, if this is not visible without additional measurements.
Cardinal directions and wind rose.
Proper location of buildings on the cardinal points will save you on heating and air conditioning. If you are planning a garden/vegetable garden, you need to understand where there will be more sun.
Soil type and composition.
It will also be needed when planning green spaces.
Location of buildings in neighboring areas.
Pay attention to the neighboring areas - this will also be useful when planning, for example, to correctly plan where the windows of the future house will face.

Technical requirements for enclosing structures

The construction of fences is not strictly regulated by building regulations. However, some technical requirements may apply to enclosing structures:

The height of the fence between two adjacent areas should be 150 cm.
To avoid shading the area, the fence should not have a solid structure.
Consumables for the construction of external and internal fencing can be selected at the discretion of the site owner.
External enclosing structures whose height exceeds 2 meters must be approved by the relevant authorities.
If the fence is erected along a traffic intersection and reaches a height of more than 1 meter, it requires additional approval from the architectural bureau. The same rule applies to corner plots of land.

Arbitrage practice

The Kamensky City Court of the Penza Region considered case No. 2-22/2015, in which the plaintiffs demanded that the defendant demolish a bathhouse built in violation of town planning and construction standards, as well as fire safety and sanitary standards. The building is located too close to the site, and the slope of the roof is directed towards the plaintiffs' buildings. At the same time, the defendant stated that there was an oral agreement with the previous owner, who had no claims against him.

The court, having examined the case materials, took into account the absence of complaints from the previous owner, as well as the fact that the bathhouse was built in 2004, and the plaintiffs received ownership in 2011. At the same time, the fact of non-compliance with construction standards was established, but in itself it does not violate the rights of the plaintiffs and does not create a threat to their life and health, especially since the bathhouse has been operating since 2004 and no evidence was presented to the court that it is a source of danger.

Thus, the court refused to satisfy the claim in full, taking into account the fact that the demolition of the bathhouse significantly upsets the balance of interests of the defendant, and the plaintiffs did not present any other means of defense.