Gokseong-gun Installs Safety Device 'Timer Cock' to Prevent Gas Leaks

Over 3,000 Households Installed, the Highest Among Local Governments Nationwide

[Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 14th, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that it installed gas safety devices (timer cocks) in more than 3,000 elderly households vulnerable to disasters by investing over 200 million won of the county budget.

This project, aimed at preventing accidents caused by gas leaks in advance, started in May and was recently completed.

The target households were those with elderly living alone or elderly couples aged 65 or older, as well as households composed of elderly aged 65 or older and registered persons with severe disabilities.

The timer cock is a gas accident prevention safety device installed on the gas intermediate valve that shuts off the gas valve in case of overheating.

Gokseong-gun carried out the project using timer cocks certified by KGS and quality-certified by the Korea Gas Safety Corporation, which are also designated as excellent products by the Public Procurement Service. In particular, not only the timer cocks but also fuse cocks and fuse cock connecting hoses were replaced together to enhance safety.

The installation was carried out through collaboration between SafeQuisl Co., Ltd. and three second-class registered local gas facility construction companies in Gokseong-gun. As the local government invested the largest amount of project volume and budget, Gokseong-gun evaluates that such collaboration also helped revitalize local businesses.

Resident A said, “I used to be startled when I forgot to turn off the valve, but now I don’t have to worry about that anymore,” expressing joy.

An official from the county said, “We feel somewhat relieved that the gas safety device distribution project has eased the worries of the elderly about gas safety accidents,” and added, “We will continue to promote various welfare policies so that the elderly can live their daily lives with peace of mind.”

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