Gwangju Nambu Fire Station: "Installing Residential Fire Safety Equipment is an Act of Love"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Nambu Fire Station of Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 31st that it urges the installation of residential fire safety equipment to protect families' safety from house fires.

Residential fire safety equipment refers to fire extinguishers and standalone smoke detectors, which must be mandatorily installed in single-family, multi-family, and row houses according to Article 8 of the "Act on Fire Prevention, Installation and Maintenance of Firefighting Facilities, and Safety Management."

At least one fire extinguisher per household and floor is required, and one standalone smoke detector is needed in each compartmented room such as bedrooms and living rooms.

For fire extinguishers, check that the pressure gauge is in the green zone indicating proper pressure, and dispose of extinguishers that are over 10 years old based on the manufacturing date. For standalone smoke detectors, press the test button to check if it is functioning properly.

Kim Haeng-mo, Director of the Prevention and Safety Division, said, "There have been many cases where residential fire safety equipment helped prevent major damage during fires. We hope families install these home safety guardians to protect their happiness."

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