Installation of gas detectors to become mandatory in block of flats

Installing gas detectors in the block of flats will become mandatory, - Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Natia Turnava told journalists in the Tbilisi City Hall.

According to her, people living in old buildings will be offered a preferential package.

"The government and, in particular, the Ministry of Economy has begun to tighten legislation, which will apply both to gas suppliers and consumers. We are considering the toughening of code of administrative offences.

The government is ready to offer certain packages to the population living in old buildings”, she said.

According to her, the form of preferential package has not been determined yet, but the issue is being considered together with the Tbilisi City Hall.