Gwanak-gu Conducts Intensive Inspections for 'Building Law Violations' in Crowded Areas

Until May 31, inspections targeting crowded areas such as Sillim Station, Seoul National University Station, and Sadang Station

Focused inspections on building line encroachments, closure and privatization of public open spaces, and securing evacuation routes in buildings

Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Jun-hee) will conduct focused inspections on violations of the Building Act to prevent safety accidents occurring in crowded areas.

The district, in collaboration with the Gwanak Fire Station, planned this inspection to remove obstacles that hinder pedestrian safety and to ensure smooth evacuation and rescue activities during emergencies.

The inspection areas include commercial facilities in crowded locations such as Sillim Station, Seoul National University Station, and Sadang Station. Focused inspections on ▲building line encroachments ▲closure and privatization of public open spaces will be conducted until May 31.

Public Notice Signboard

If violations are found during the inspection, owners or managers will be notified in advance to correct them. If not corrected, the building will be marked as a violating building in the building register, and a compliance penalty of up to twice a year will be imposed.

Additionally, the district will strengthen public awareness to prevent violating buildings. Promotional materials to prevent building violations will be distributed to each neighborhood community center, merchant associations, and real estate agent councils to help prevent violations.

Furthermore, the district establishes annual plans for investigating and managing violating buildings, continuously managing violations through detailed inspections according to building types, including medium and large buildings.

A district official stated, “Obstacles illegally placed and building line encroachments on pedestrian pathways in crowded areas threaten residents’ safety,” adding, “We will do our best to create a safe and pleasant living environment through this focused crackdown on Building Act violations.”

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