Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station Operates Reporting System for Illegal Acts Such as Emergency Exit Closure

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangsan Fire Station in Gwangju announced on the 9th that it operates the ‘Illegal Acts Reporting Reward System for Emergency Exit Closure’ year-round to raise public awareness and safety consciousness regarding securing emergency exits.

Reportable acts include ▲closing or blocking fire safety facilities installed in multi-use establishments and sales facilities ▲leaving fire safety facilities blocked or in a malfunctioning state ▲closing or blocking fire doors for fire compartments ▲closing or blocking hallway and stairway entrances.

To report, download the report form from the Customer Complaint Reporting Center on the Gwangju Metropolitan City Fire Safety Headquarters website, fill it out, attach evidence such as photos of the violation, and submit it via internet, fax, mail, or in person.

After review, if the illegal act is confirmed, a reward will be given to the reporter.

Kim Young-il, chief of Gwangsan Fire Station, said, “Emergency exits are the doors to life in case of fire,” and added, “We ask building managers to recognize the importance of emergency exits and thoroughly maintain and manage them for the safety of citizens.”