Installation of Air Conditioners in Apartment Security Offices in Songpa-gu

15 Complexes with Ordinance Amendments Supported to Install up to 160 Units... "Security Guards' Working Conditions Linked to Residents' Quality of Life"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Park Seong-su) is supporting the installation of air conditioners to improve the working environment of apartment security guards in preparation for this summer's heatwave.

Currently, 1,813 security guards work in 117 apartment complexes in Songpa-gu.

However, the district revealed that about 80% of the workers are elderly people in their 60s and 70s, and the temperature inside the security offices approaches 40℃ in midsummer, making them vulnerable to heatwaves and in need of improved working conditions.

To address this, the district revised the related ordinance last May (Songpa-gu Apartment Support Ordinance Article 4, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph Ta) and has begun actively supporting air conditioner installation.

As a first step, this year, a total of 50 million KRW will be invested to support installation costs for up to 160 units.

The support targets 15 apartment complexes with more than 150 households that have passed the usage inspection over five years ago. Applications for support will be accepted from resident representative meetings until the 17th, and after reviewing appropriateness, the final support recipients will be selected on the 21st. Selected complexes will receive 50% of the air conditioner installation costs.

Additionally, for complexes installing air conditioners, guidance will be provided on the Seoul city-supported free installation project for solar mini power plants to help reduce electricity and air conditioner maintenance costs.

Furthermore, considering the many aging apartment complexes, the district is striving to create a safe residential environment by improving facilities and surroundings. Every year, 800 million KRW is invested to support main roads, security lights, children's playgrounds, and disaster prevention facility repairs for apartment complexes over 10 years old.

Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa-gu, stated, “The working environment of security guards, who are responsible for the safety and convenience of apartment residents, is directly connected to the lives of the residents. We will continue to improve the environment of apartment complexes, including supporting air conditioner installation in security offices, to create a better city, Songpa.”

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