Gwangju City to Conduct Safety Inspections of Multi-Use Facilities Ahead of Chuseok

Safety Inspections at 126 Multi-Use Facilities, Including Traditional Markets and Large Supermarkets, by the 23rd

Photo of safety inspection for multi-use facilities in preparation for Chuseok. Provided by Gwangju City

Gwangju City announced on September 1 that it will conduct safety inspections on 126 multi-use facilities, including traditional markets, large supermarkets, movie theaters, passenger terminals, and public baths, by the 23rd in preparation for the upcoming Chuseok holiday.

To ensure expertise and enhance the effectiveness of the safety inspections, the city plans to form joint public-private inspection teams in cooperation with district offices and related agencies, and carry out intensive inspections.

The main inspection items include: ▲ fire prevention equipment and fire compartments, as well as the maintenance status of evacuation facilities and escape routes; ▲ faulty wiring, operation of circuit breakers, and the maintenance of electrical and mechanical rooms; ▲ compliance with legal standards and safety in areas such as electricity, fire safety, and gas, as well as the overall status of safety management.

For simple or minor issues identified during the inspection, immediate corrective action will be taken on site. For issues that cannot be resolved immediately, facility managers will be required to make repairs or improvements before the Chuseok holiday. The city will continue to manage these risk factors until they are fully addressed.

Kim Junyoung, Director of the Citizen Safety Office, emphasized, "This year's Chuseok holiday is a seven-day golden holiday, so we expect more people to visit their hometowns and engage in outdoor activities than usual. We will do our utmost to ensure that citizens can enjoy a safe and comfortable Chuseok by taking proactive and active measures for holiday safety management."

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