Suwon-si Conducts Safety Management Inspections at 51 Multi-use Facilities

Suwon City Hall Exterior View

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Suwon City in Gyeonggi Province will conduct a 'Safety Management Inspection of Multi-use Facilities' from the 10th of this month to the 9th of next month.

On the 8th, Suwon City announced that in response to the casualties caused by the October 29 disaster, it will jointly carry out a safety management inspection of multi-use facilities with the government (Ministry of the Interior and Safety) to prevent safety accidents at facilities where many people gather.

The inspection targets 51 locations within the jurisdiction, including ▲large performance halls (with 500 seats or more) ▲large-scale sports facilities ▲large exhibition halls ▲large religious facilities ▲bus terminals ▲large general hospitals ▲sales facilities, among others.

The main inspection items include ▲the actual safety management status of multi-use facilities ▲the safety management system of the facility management entity ▲evacuation routes that can accommodate large crowds ▲maintenance status of evacuation facilities and equipment ▲presence of hazardous elements within the facility, etc.

The city plans to immediately correct minor issues on-site based on the inspection results, and for matters requiring repair work, take emergency measures and promptly improve them. Additionally, if a detailed safety diagnosis is necessary, the city will thoroughly inspect using specialized institutions and manage to ensure that any deficiencies can be improved within the year.

Earlier, on the 2nd, the city conducted a full survey and special safety inspection of 22 traditional markets and shopping districts in the Suwon area.

A city official emphasized, "We will thoroughly inspect the safety management status of multi-use and crowded facilities in the Suwon area and focus on establishing preventive measures," adding, "We will continue to strive to protect the precious lives and safety of citizens and create an environment where people can feel safe anywhere."

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