Gwangju Nambu Fire Station "Report Illegal Emergency Exit Closures"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Southern Fire Station announced on the 4th that it will operate the 'Illegal Acts Reporting Reward System for Emergency Exit Closure, etc.' year-round to raise awareness and safety consciousness regarding securing emergency exits.

The 'Illegal Acts Reporting Reward System for Emergency Exit Closure, etc.' was established to reward those who report violations related to emergency exits and fire facilities that allow safe evacuation during fires.

The reporting targets include cultural and assembly facilities, sales facilities, transportation facilities, lodging facilities, entertainment facilities, complex buildings, and multi-use establishments, covering ▲closure or blocking of fire facilities (including locking) ▲placing objects around evacuation facilities in stairways or corridors ▲acts that hinder evacuation, etc.

Reports can be made by visiting the local fire station with evidence of the illegal act attached, or by mail, fax, and other methods.

Kim Haeng-mo, Director of Prevention and Safety, said, "Fire facilities such as emergency exits are crucial facilities that protect the lives and property of all of us," and added, "We hope that safety awareness regarding the management of fire facilities, including securing emergency exits, will be established through the illegal acts reporting reward system."