Gwangju Dong-gu, Safety Inspection of Facilities Over 15 Years Old

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, will conduct a safety inspection and field survey targeting aging facilities in the district that have been completed for more than 15 years, from the 7th of this month until the end of next month, to manage the safety of Category 3 facilities.

The field survey targets facilities with a total floor area of 1,000 to 5,000㎡ that have been completed for more than 15 years, including 4 facilities for the elderly and children, 1 cultural assembly facility, 2 sports facilities, 6 medical facilities, 1 funeral facility, 8 religious facilities, and 4 sales facilities, totaling 26 locations.

This field survey will be conducted by a professional safety diagnosis company, which will comprehensively evaluate major changes, cracks, and damage conditions of the facilities and classify their safety status as "Good," "Watchful Observation," or "Designated Review."

Facilities classified as "Designated Review" will be designated as Category 3 facilities according to the "Special Act on the Safety and Maintenance of Facilities."

Owners and managers of buildings designated as Category 3 facilities must fulfill legal obligations such as ▲ submitting facility management ledgers and design documents (within one month from the designation and announcement date) ▲ submitting facility maintenance plans (by February 15 every year) ▲ submitting results of regular safety inspections (by the end of each half-year).

Im Taek, head of Dong-gu Office, said, "This field survey is conducted to proactively block potential risk factors of facilities," adding, "We will prioritize safety as the top administrative value and make every effort to create a safe Dong-gu where residents can live with peace of mind."

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