Hwaseong Fire Department Conducts Safety Inspections at Large Construction Sites

The Hwaseong Fire Department (Fire Chief Kwon Yong-sung) announced that it will conduct fire safety inspections on large construction sites within the jurisdiction by the end of this month, as safety negligence at construction sites has become a social issue, particularly following casualties from a recent fire at a complex building construction site in Guro-gu, Seoul.

In particular, given the high risk of fires from carelessness during welding work, the department plans to meet with construction site personnel to deliver a safety management letter containing welding operation safety guidelines, and to heighten awareness of fire hazards through fire safety education and inspections.

In Hwaseong City, various construction projects of different scales are actively proceeding due to urban and industrial complex development in areas including Dongtan 2 New City, Hyungnam, and Namyang. The inspection targets 41 large construction sites with a total floor area of 10,000㎡ or more or total project costs of 5 billion won or higher.

A Hwaseong Fire Department official stated, "Welding operations, which can be a cause of construction site fires, are always exposed to potential hazards and pose many safety issues. It is necessary to establish accurate preventive measures in advance according to safety guidelines, and rigorous supervision by site managers during welding operations is required."