Goheung-gun Conducts Safety Inspections of Multi-use Facilities Ahead of Seollal Holiday

Published 24 Jan.2024 14:52(KST)

Proactive Measures for Safety, Anticipating a Comfortable Holiday

Gohung-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gong Young-min) announced that it will conduct proactive special safety inspections on multi-use facilities such as terminals and large marts, as well as aging apartment complexes vulnerable to fire, to prevent disasters such as fires ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

The inspection will begin on the 24th at Naro-do Passenger Terminal and continue until the 26th, targeting a total of 15 locations, including 8 representative multi-use facilities such as large marts and terminals frequently used by many residents, and 7 aging apartment complexes. Safety inspections will be conducted by sector (architecture, electricity, fire, gas, elevators).

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The main inspection items include damage, cracks, and leaks in major structural parts of facilities; safety management status checks of fire extinguishers, sprinklers, and fire-fighting equipment; normal operation of gas and leakage circuit breakers; preparation, management, and training status of crisis manuals for multi-use facilities; and overall safety management including the implementation status of facility safety inspections.

If various risk factors are found as a result of the inspection, minor issues will be corrected on-site, and in cases requiring repair, maintenance, or intensive management, prompt measures will be taken in consultation with related organizations and departments. Furthermore, continuous maintenance and management will be carried out until repairs are completed.

Gong Young-min, Governor of Gohung-gun, said, “To ensure a comfortable Lunar New Year holiday for residents and visitors, the county will conduct detailed inspections involving experts from various fields,” adding, “We hope that this inspection will allow residents and visitors to have a safer and more pleasant holiday.”