Gangbuk-gu, Managing 'Indoor Air Quality' in Crowded Places

Inspection and Pollution Testing of Air Quality Management in Multi-use Facilities within the Region... Operation of Certification System for Excellent Indoor Air Quality Management Facilities

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Gyeom-su) is managing indoor air quality in multi-use facilities within the district to create a pleasant indoor environment and protect residents' health from harmful substances in the air.

First, the district plans to inspect the air quality management status of 112 multi-use facilities in the area, including daycare centers, postpartum care centers, and medical institutions.

The inspection will check compliance with indoor air quality maintenance standards, the management status of air purification and ventilation equipment, and more. Additionally, 16 selected multi-use facilities in the area will undergo indoor air pollution testing.

For 30 non-regulated facilities such as daycare centers and indoor sports facilities, consulting support will be provided to analyze pollution sources and guide management methods such as ventilation techniques.

Moreover, the district operates a certification system for excellent indoor air quality management facilities to continuously select places that maintain a clean environment. There are currently 14 certified excellent facilities, and this year, five additional facilities have applied for certification.

The district will decide on certification through on-site investigations and evaluations, and even after certification, it plans to continuously visit the facilities for follow-up management.

Furthermore, to strengthen indoor air quality in new facilities, pollution testing will be conducted on newly built apartment complexes with 100 or more households. For new multi-use facilities, the use of pollutant-emitting materials will be checked during the building permit process.

Gangbuk-gu Mayor Park Gyeom-su stated, “We are making every effort to manage indoor air quality in multi-use facilities to protect residents from air pollution caused by fine dust and harmful substances,” adding, “We will do our best to prepare various measures to prioritize residents' safety and create a healthy environment.”

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