Yongin City to Conduct Preliminary Inspection for Waterproofing Defects in Apartments Under Construction

Inspection Focused on Rooftops and Underground Parking Lots at 17 Complexes
"Minimizing Resident Damage Through Preliminary Inspections"

On the 17th, Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province announced that it will conduct an inspection of waterproofing construction conditions in common areas such as rooftops and underground parking lots of apartments under construction. The purpose is to carry out preliminary inspections to minimize damage to residents caused by poor construction.

Lee Sang-il, mayor of Yongin City, is visiting an apartment complex in Yangji-myeon, Cheoin-gu, where move-in was delayed due to recent defect controversies, and is talking with representatives of the construction company. Provided by Yongin City

The inspection targets a total of 16 complexes, including 5 sites at the project approval stage and 11 sites currently under construction. The city plans to form an inspection team consisting of public officials and private experts to conduct on-site inspections from the 28th of this month to the 13th of next month.

The main inspection items include the construction status of common areas such as underground parking lots, the occurrence of waterproofing or cracks, review of construction drawings (waterproofing plans), and confirmation of completed construction sections. The city will

especially focus on the waterproofing finishing status of rooftop floors and corners, waterproofing construction of underground slabs, electrical and mechanical rooms, the adequacy of waterproofing plans, compliance with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's 'Waterproofing Design Guidelines for Underground Structures of Apartment Complexes,' the occurrence of structural cracks, and the appropriateness of construction.

Through the inspection, the city plans to share excellent construction cases with other construction sites within the jurisdiction.

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin City, said, "We will thoroughly inspect apartments being built in Yongin in advance so that citizens can move in with peace of mind."