Jeonnam Fire Department Conducts Joint Inspection with Related Agencies on High-Rise Buildings

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Kim Joil) announced on the 18th that it will conduct a joint inspection of seven high-rise buildings in the province over three weeks until the 4th of next month.

'High-rise buildings' refer to buildings with 30 or more floors or a height of 120 meters or more.

The inspection targets include 21 buildings in seven locations within the province (3 apartment complexes, 3 mixed-use buildings, 1 office facility).

In collaboration with local government construction departments, the Electric and Gas Safety Corporation, and private experts, the plan is to inspect the maintenance of fire safety facilities in high-rise buildings, the installation status of interior and exterior materials, and vulnerabilities in electrical and gas facilities.

The main inspection items include ▲whether fire facility power is cut off and operates normally ▲establishment of evacuation plans ▲reflection of user characteristics and confirmation of fire vehicle accessibility ▲verification of fire spread prevention building exterior materials and non-combustibility performance ▲illegal extensions and changes of use, maintenance of evacuation facilities ▲safety management of electrical and gas facilities, and other safety management items in each field.

Chief Kim Joil of the Fire Headquarters stated, “Fires in high-rise buildings rapidly expand due to the chimney effect, so quick evacuation at the early stage of a fire is essential,” adding, “It is important to maintain and manage fire facilities properly and to conduct user-centered fire drills regularly to enhance fire response capabilities.”

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