Seocho-gu Expands Electric Vehicle Fire Response System to Public Facilities and Apartment Complexes

Promotion of the 'Support Project for Installation of Initial Fire Suppression Equipment for Electric Vehicle Fires in Apartment Complexes'
50% Support for Fire Response Kit Installation Costs

Fire response kit installed at Yangjae Public Parking Lot. Provided by Seocho-gu.

Seocho-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jeon Seong-su) is expanding the electric vehicle fire response system, currently being introduced in public parking lots, to all public facilities including the district office and community centers, and will also install it in apartment complex parking lots to fully prevent electric vehicle fires.

In addition to the public parking lots within the district that are targeted for the installation of the electric vehicle fire response system, the district announced plans to additionally install fire response kits such as smothering fire blankets, insulating gloves, and protective gear in a total of 23 public facility parking lots including the district office, community centers, and sports facilities. These facilities are frequently used by residents and are closely related to daily life.

The district will also promote the “Apartment Complex Electric Vehicle Fire Initial Suppression Equipment Installation Support Project” to reinforce electric vehicle fire suppression equipment in apartment complex parking lots, where large-scale damage is expected in case of fire.

Within this year, the district plans to pilot install fire response kits in 10 apartment complexes and, by April next year, install them in 161 apartment complexes within the district that are required to have electric vehicle charging facilities and designated parking spaces. Applications for participation in the pilot project will be accepted until the 30th of this month, and those selected will receive support covering 50% of the installation cost per site for the fire response kits.

Joint training exercises will also be conducted to respond quickly to fires. On the 2nd of next month, an emergency response drill will be held in collaboration with the local fire station and police station, simulating an electric vehicle fire scene where fire suppression equipment will be used for rapid response.

Meanwhile, Seocho-gu is installing fire response kits such as smothering fire blankets and upward water spray devices in 23 public parking lots equipped with electric vehicle charging zones. The installation across a total of 46 locations, including 23 public parking lots and 23 public facility parking lots, is planned to be completed by next month.

Mayor Jeon Seong-su stated, “We will do our best to protect residents’ safety and prevent fires by expanding the installation of fire response kits not only in public parking lots but also in public facilities and apartment complex parking lots, as well as conducting regular inspections and training.”

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