Sejong, Installation and Operation of 'Fire Alarm Facilities' for Each Store in Traditional Markets

[Asia Economy (Sejong) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Sejong City announced on the 17th that it will install and operate fire alarm facilities in 141 individual stores located in local traditional markets such as Sejong Daepyeong Market and Jeonui Wangui Mul Market.

The installation of fire alarm facilities is a measure taken in response to the increased risk of fire due to the recent rise in late-night operations and the use of electric heating devices in traditional markets. Previously, the city installed fire alarm facilities at the end of last year and conducted a one-month pilot operation period.

In particular, on the 13th of this month, the department in charge of traditional markets and the fire station jointly conducted a simulated test assuming a fire outbreak at Sejong Daepyeong Market to finally check the performance and effectiveness of the fire alarm facilities.

The fire alarm facilities installed in the traditional markets are patented wireless products based on the Internet of Things (IoT). When ignition situations such as heat or smoke are detected inside each store, the address and contact information of the fire location are immediately sent to the 119 situation room.

Additionally, the occurrence of fire is notified to the store owners, merchant associations, and traditional market managers via text message and phone call, which is expected to be efficiently utilized for initial fire response.

Kim Hoe-san, head of the city's Enterprise Support Division, said, “Traditional markets have narrow spaces between stores and unorganized passageways, which raises concerns about greater damage in case of fire.” He added, “The city will continue to strive to create a safe traditional market environment where merchants and local residents can work together through safety facility improvements and inspections.”

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