Yangpyeong County Conducts Safety Inspections of Church and Cathedral Steeples Ahead of Typhoon Season

Yangpyeong County in Gyeonggi Province (Governor Jeon Jinseon) announced on the 21st that the Construction Department and the Regional Building Safety Center Team conducted safety inspections on the steeples of churches and cathedrals in the area to prepare for summer typhoons.

Yangpyeong County is conducting safety inspections on the steeples of churches and cathedrals in the area to prepare for summer typhoons, carried out by the Construction and Regional Building Safety Center teams. Provided by Yangpyeong County

This inspection was carried out from July 29 to August 6, targeting eight steeples that are over 20 years old and taller than 8 meters. Sections that could be visually inspected were checked directly by a certified engineer, while areas with limited access were examined using drone equipment.

As a result of the inspection, most of the steeples were found to be in good condition, but some issues were identified, including corrosion of anchor bolts, corrosion of certain structural members, and poor fixation of support parts. Accordingly, the county notified the relevant facilities to carry out appropriate repairs and reinforcements, and recommended that they conduct self-inspections in the event of a typhoon forecast.

Additionally, to prevent damage to steeple structures and secondary accidents caused by typhoons and strong winds, the county plans to establish a management plan for steeples at religious facilities in the area and to carry out regular inspections.

Governor Jeon Jinseon of Yangpyeong County stated, "Steeples that are vulnerable to strong winds can cause significant damage if they fall or topple. We will continue to conduct regular safety inspections to do our utmost to prevent disasters."

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