Yongin City Steps Up Advance Notices and Promotion to Prevent Building Act Violations

Guidance on Major Violation Cases
Including Unauthorized Expansions and Damage to Fire Compartments
Distribution of Stickers with Information on Temporary Building Retention Periods

Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province announced on May 14 that it will strengthen the distribution and promotion of case studies regarding violations of the Building Act, aiming to prevent illegal construction activities caused by a lack of public awareness of construction-related laws, and to help citizens comply with the relevant regulations.

Notice of Violations of Buildings in Yongin Special City. Provided by Yongin City.

Recently, there have been cases of Building Act violations during interior renovations and changes of use, including unauthorized major repairs, damage to fire compartments, and illegal expansions. Violations also continue to occur when owners of temporary buildings fail to report extensions after the permitted retention period expires, resulting in their classification as illegal buildings.

The city believes that construction often proceeds while citizens are not fully aware of the relevant laws. Therefore, it plans to produce and distribute informational leaflets in May, outlining various violation cases and important precautions.

The leaflet will include key cases such as unauthorized damage to fire compartments and illegal expansions during interior renovations, as well as related procedures and important points to keep in mind.

The city will collaborate with private sectors such as specialized construction companies and real estate agencies to distribute the leaflet to those who need it. In addition, online promotion will be conducted through the city’s official website (yongin.go.kr/) and social networking services (SNS).

Stickers providing information on the permitted retention period for temporary buildings will also be produced and distributed.

The main points of the sticker include: ▲ the requirement to file an extension report seven days before the retention period expires; ▲ the possibility of being fined if the building is used after the expiration date; and ▲ guidance on voluntary demolition before the retention period ends.

An official from Yongin City stated, "Violations of the Building Act can be largely prevented through advance notice and information sharing," adding, "We will continue to pursue a preventive, citizen-friendly administrative approach that is easy to understand and put into practice."

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