Special Safety Inspection Conducted at Suwon Station Red-Light District in Preparation for Disasters

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jeong Jun-seong] Suwon City conducted a special safety inspection jointly with the Suwon South Fire Department on the 14th around the Suwon Station red-light district in preparation for potential disasters.

The joint inspection was carried out as a special check on fire prevention, facilities, and construction to prevent major fires during the spring season.

The Suwon Station red-light district has a structure that prevents fire vehicles from entering, posing hidden fire hazards. While the city is currently opening a fire access road running through the red-light district with a completion target of December, the area is densely packed with aging buildings, making it a location where significant damage is expected in case of fire.

Accordingly, Suwon City's Civil Safety Division conducted facility safety inspections during the joint inspection, and the Paldal-gu Construction Division checked for unauthorized repairs and additions, inspecting a total of 11 locations.

The Paldal-gu Construction Division, which identified a building with illegal rooftop additions, plans to impose enforcement fines and issue an order for restoration to original condition. Other minor violations were addressed through on-site guidance and administrative directives for correction.

The Suwon South Fire Department also inspected on-site violations of fire-related laws and regulations, including ▲fire facility operation and maintenance status ▲evacuation and fire prevention facility maintenance ▲fire safety management compliance status.

During the inspection, the Suwon South Fire Department identified 7 locations with blocked evacuation routes or violations of installation regulations for fire extinguishers, evacuation lights, and safety descent devices, and imposed fines totaling approximately 7.5 million won. Orders for removal of violating obstructions were issued.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency Southern District supported the inspection with police personnel (1 emergency response unit) in preparation for emergencies.

A Suwon City official stated, "We will periodically inspect the safety of fire-vulnerable areas to prevent potential disasters in advance and protect citizens' precious property and daily lives."