Guro District Conducts Comprehensive Inspection of 'Dryvit Buildings' to Prevent Safety Accidents

First Among Seoul Districts to Launch Safety Management for 700 Buildings

Guro District in Seoul (District Mayor Jang Inhong) has become the first among Seoul’s autonomous districts to conduct a comprehensive inspection of approximately 700 buildings finished with Dryvit exterior insulation material. The district has also begun distributing safety notices to prevent accidents.

Dryvit exterior insulation finishing material is piled up in large quantities, fallen from the outer wall of a multi-family house. Provided by Guro District Office.

Dryvit is an exterior insulation method in which insulation is attached to the outer wall and then finished with a coating material. Due to its low construction cost and short construction period, it was widely used in the past. However, accidents involving the detachment of exterior materials-caused by poor construction or aging-have continued to occur, posing a threat to pedestrian safety.

To prevent such accidents in advance and foster a culture of voluntary building management, Guro District has been conducting a full-scale survey of buildings using Dryvit since July of this year.

The inspection targets approximately 700 buildings that use Dryvit or other exterior insulation finishing materials. The district is closely inspecting the condition of the exterior material attachment and the degree of aging on-site. For buildings deemed at risk based on the inspection results, the district is recommending repairs and reinforcements, and is directly delivering official notices to the property owners.

In particular, starting next year, the district plans to grant additional points to buildings that have reinforced their exterior insulation finishing materials when applying for the “Small-Scale Multi-Family Housing Support Project.” Through this measure, the district aims to strengthen institutional incentives for voluntary repairs and reinforcements.

This comprehensive inspection is regarded as a proactive measure by Guro District to prevent accidents involving falling exterior materials and to protect the lives and property of its residents. Building owners who undergo the inspection can identify necessary repairs through the results and receive administrative support from the district.

Repair and reinforcement notices can be checked at the Architecture Division of the Guro District Office. For related inquiries, contact the Building Safety Team (02-860-2990) or visit the Guro District website.

Jang Inhong, Mayor of Guro District, stated, “This comprehensive inspection is a proactive measure to protect the lives and property of our residents,” adding, “We will continue to do our best to create a safe urban environment where residents can feel secure.”

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