Chuncheon City Completes Support for Firefighter Entry Window Signs on Over 80 Pre-Law Buildings

Addressing Fire Safety Blind Spots

Chuncheon City in Gangwon Province (Mayor Yuk Donghan) has taken steps to address fire safety blind spots by supporting the attachment of firefighter entry window sign stickers on approximately 80 buildings constructed before the relevant law was enacted, aiming to facilitate swift rescues during fires.

Firefighter Entry Window Sign Sticker Attached. Provided by Chuncheon City

From May to November of this year, the city conducted the first phase of its fire safety performance enhancement support project. During this period, it surveyed 196 private and public buildings in the area, selected about 80 buildings where the signs could be installed, and completed the sticker attachment process.

According to the Building Act revised in 2019, firefighter entry window signs are mandatory for newly constructed multi-use buildings with three or more floors, such as postpartum care centers, elderly care facilities, child welfare and social welfare institutions, and private academies. However, for buildings constructed before the law took effect, it has been difficult to determine installation standards and the cost burden has discouraged voluntary installation, raising concerns about delayed rescues during fires.

In response, the city established a basis for support through an ordinance enacted in December of last year, and has since expanded the provision of these signs to existing buildings.

Chuncheon City plans to further expand the number of eligible facilities next year and gradually strengthen fire safety performance.

A Chuncheon City official stated, "This is a meaningful measure that clarifies the location of entry windows in buildings used by many people, helping to enable a swift response," adding, "We will continue to promote enhancement projects to address fire safety blind spots."

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