Suwon Conducts Safety Inspections on Mechanical Parking Systems

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon Special City announced on the 13th that it will conduct safety inspections on mechanical parking systems within the city through the 29th.

The city will conduct unannounced inspections at sites among 209 mechanical parking facilities that lack safety certifications or have no staff assigned. The inspection targets total 16 locations with 704 parking spaces.

The inspections will focus on △whether safety certifications have been obtained △whether inspection certificates and parking system usage guidance signs are displayed △whether staff is assigned (for mechanical parking systems with 20 or more spaces), and other key items. Violations of the Parking Lot Act will be subject to immediate corrective orders or a grace period for voluntary compliance. If violations are not corrected within the deadline, administrative penalties including fines will be imposed.

The city inspects mechanical parking systems annually. Last year, corrective orders were issued to 18 facilities found in violation of the Parking Lot Act.

A city official stated, "Since mechanical parking systems show significant accident prevention effects through regular inspections alone, we have increased annual safety inspections from once to twice starting this year," adding, "We will promptly address any safety issues discovered to create a comfortable parking environment."