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Busan Metropolitan City Conducts Safety Inspections of Multi-use Buildings Ahead of Chuseok Holidays

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that, in order to ensure that citizens can enjoy a safe and comfortable holiday during Chuseok, it will conduct “safety inspections of multi-use buildings” through September 23.

The inspections will cover a total of 523 multi-use buildings, including ▲94 sales facilities ▲31 accommodation facilities ▲47 cultural and assembly facilities.

For major facilities, a joint inspection team consisting of the City’s Safety Inspection Team, district offices, and private experts will conduct sample inspections. For the remaining facilities, inspection teams will be organized independently by the City, affiliated agencies, public corporations, infrastructure corporations, and districts/counties.

Key inspection items include ▲compliance with facility standards and licensing requirements ▲implementation of statutory safety inspections ▲safety management conditions in fire, electricity, and gas sectors ▲establishment of emergency contact networks and disaster management systems ▲evacuation routes and risk factors during large gatherings.

During the inspection process, minor issues will be corrected immediately on-site, while facilities with higher risks will be requested by their management to undergo repair and reinforcement.

Going forward, the City plans to continue regular inspections and thorough follow-up management to preemptively block risk factors, strengthen disaster response capabilities, and ensure citizens’ safety as the top priority.

Kim Ki-hwan, Director General of the Citizens’ Safety Office, stated, “During this unprecedentedly long Chuseok holiday, it is more important than ever to manage safety in advance so that everyone can spend the holiday without accidents.” He also urged, “We ask households to pay special attention to fire prevention and strict adherence to basic safety rules.”