Gwangju Seobu Fire Station Emphasizes Importance of Installing 'Temporary Firefighting Facilities' at Construction Sites

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Seobu Fire Station (Chief Lee Cheontak) emphasized the importance of installing temporary fire-fighting facilities at construction sites.

According to Seobu Fire Station on the 14th, to prevent and respond to fires occurring at construction sites during the winter season, it is important to install and manage temporary fire-fighting facilities within the construction site.

Construction sites handle flammable, combustible, and explosive materials or generate explosive airborne dust, which are many causes of fire, so a great deal of attention is needed for fire prevention.

According to Article 10-2 of the "Act on Fire Prevention, Installation and Maintenance of Fire-Fighting Facilities, and Safety Management," when a contractor performing construction for the building, major repair, change of use, or installation of a specific fire safety object handles flammable materials, temporary fire-fighting facilities must be installed.

The types of temporary fire-fighting facilities that must be installed at construction sites include ▲fire extinguishers ▲simple fire extinguishing devices (devices that spray water to extinguish fires) ▲emergency alarm devices (devices that can notify nearby workers of a fire) ▲simple evacuation guidance lines (devices that guide the direction to evacuation exits).

Lee Cheontak, Chief of Seobu Fire Station, said, “Accurate installation and consistent management of temporary fire-fighting facilities can protect the safety of construction sites, where the risk of fire is high during the winter season.”

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