Sokcho City Launches 'Fire Safety' Support Project for EV Charging Facilities... Applications Open Until the 28th

Sokcho City in Gangwon Province is implementing the "Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Fire Prevention Support Project" to proactively prevent fire hazards at electric vehicle charging stations and enhance citizen safety.

Ground-installed electric charging facility. Provided by Sokcho City

This project is being carried out in accordance with the "Ordinance on Fire Prevention and Safety Facility Support for Electric Vehicle-Only Parking Zones in Sokcho City," with a total project budget of 131 million won.

Sokcho City will first improve the safety of charging zones by supporting the relocation of charging facilities.

The city will provide support to relocate chargers that are installed in locations with high fire risk due to environmental or structural factors, or where user access is inconvenient, to safer locations. Up to 3 million won per unit will be provided to cover the costs of dismantling, moving, and reinstalling each charger. Through this, the city aims to ensure both accessibility and safety of charging facilities.

For facilities where relocation to a safer location is difficult, the city will support the installation of fire safety equipment.

This includes providing fire detection devices such as battery temperature sensors, thermal imaging cameras, and flame detectors, as well as integrated monitoring systems such as transmitters and network video recorders (NVRs), to strengthen the early response system in case of fire. The installation of safety facilities will be subsidized up to 5 million won per charging zone.

For both the relocation of charging facilities and the installation of safety equipment, subsidies will cover up to 70% of the total project cost, with applicants required to pay at least 30% of the expenses themselves. The application period runs until November 28.

Sokcho City has announced that, as the adoption of electric vehicles has rapidly increased recently, so too has the risk of accidents caused by overheating or electrical leakage during charging. Therefore, the city plans to proactively strengthen the fire response system for electric vehicle charging facilities and create an environment where citizens can use these facilities more safely.

An official from Sokcho City stated, "This project goes beyond simply providing equipment; it is part of a process to raise the safety level of electric vehicle charging facilities. Through active participation from private facilities, we will create a safe charging environment that protects the lives and property of our citizens."

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