Support for moving electric vehicle parking lots above ground in Pyeongtaek… announced fire response plan

Kim Jin-hyung, director of the urban housing department in Pyeongtaek City, is presenting the ‘Electric Vehicle Fire Response Plan in Underground Parking Lots’ on the 13th. / Photo provided by Pyeongtaek City.,
, “After concerns over electric vehicles spread due to a fire in an Incheon apartment, Pyeongtaek City announced the ‘Electric Vehicle Fire Response Plan in Underground Parking Lots’ on the 13th.”,
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, ‘The city will initially support the above-ground relocation of electric vehicle parking lots. This plan was prepared as fires in underground parking lots involving electric cars could lead to major accidents due to smoke. To achieve this, the city plans to secure funds for relocating electric vehicle parking lots through the ongoing cooperative housing support project.’,
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, ‘Furthermore, the city plans to provide suffocation fire blankets that can effectively suppress electric vehicle fires to local fire stations, and will conduct a comprehensive inspection of electric vehicle facilities in cooperative housing complexes where electric vehicle parking lots are installed in collaboration with Gyeonggi Province. In particular, inspections will be carried out on the operation of sprinklers in underground parking lots, and if any safety vulnerable facilities are found, immediate corrective measures will be taken.’,
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, ‘They also announced measures related to new apartment buildings. Starting from September, the city will prioritize the above-ground installation of parking lots for electric vehicles in apartment complexes during the architectural review process for cooperative housing. In cases where electric vehicle parking lots must be installed underground, they plan to discuss with the fire department and proceed to enclose the parking spaces with firewalls.’,
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, “Kim Jin-hyung, director of the urban housing department, stated, ‘It is understood that there is much concern among citizens regarding electric vehicle parking. Pyeongtaek City will review and implement various measures to create a safe residential environment.'”