Jeongeup-si Certifies 22 'Earthquake-Safe Facilities'

[Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] A total of 22 public offices under Jeongeup City Hall in Jeonbuk have been certified as 'Earthquake-Safe Facilities' by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

According to the city on the 9th, the 'Earthquake-Safe Facility Certification System' is a system that verifies whether facilities are safe from earthquakes and issues certification plaques and certificates so that building users can easily recognize this.

Earthquake Safety Facility Certification
Photo by Jeongeup City

The certification process involves seismic performance evaluation and certification review by the National Land Safety Management Institute of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

The city invested a total project cost of 2.35 billion KRW from 2019 to reinforce seismic resistance in 22 public offices, excluding newly constructed buildings subject to seismic design since 2018, and applied for the 'Earthquake-Safe Facility Certification' in January last year.

Subsequently, after on-site inspections and final review by the certification review committee composed of experts such as architectural structural engineers, the facilities were finally certified as earthquake-safe.

Accordingly, the city secured seismic performance to prevent collapse and ensure human safety, creating an environment where residents can use the facilities with peace of mind.

Mayor Lee Hak-su stated, "We plan to lead efforts to spread earthquake safety awareness throughout the local community," and added, "We will continue regular facility inspections and proactive seismic reinforcements to establish an environment where citizens can use facilities safely."

Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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