Jeonnam Fire Department Detects 75 Defects in Special Inspection of Fire Facilities at Large Livestock Farms

Administrative Actions Including Fines at 29 of 76 Locations

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Numerous fire safety defects have been detected in large-scale livestock barns in the Jeonnam region.

The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Kim Joil) announced on the 21st that a special inspection of 76 large-scale livestock barns found 75 defects at 29 locations.

This special inspection, conducted over one month starting in June, targeted barns with a total floor area of 2,000㎡ or more, where the use of electrical equipment (cooling and ventilation fans) increases significantly during summer, raising concerns about large-scale fires.

Administrative actions such as fines were taken for the identified defects.

By type of barn, defects were found in 15 pig farms, 8 cattle farms, and 4 duck and chicken farms, including malfunctioning alarm systems, neglect in maintenance and management of fire extinguishing equipment, and use of unauthorized buildings.

The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters distributed a ‘Self-Safety Inspection Checklist’ to barn operators to enable them to conduct their own inspections and eliminate fire risk factors in advance. They also provided guidance to ensure compliance with safety rules when using electrical facilities.

Chief Kim Joil stated, “Early response by those involved is the most important for fire prevention in livestock facilities,” and added, “We will strive to raise safety awareness among stakeholders through safety inspections during vulnerable periods.”

Meanwhile, over the past three years, 158 barn fires have occurred in Jeonnam, resulting in 5 casualties and property damage worth 8.8 billion KRW, with electrical causes accounting for the highest proportion at 48.1%.

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