Gyeonggi Fire Department to Conduct Special Safety Inspections at 1,661 Self-Service and Closed Gas Stations in the Province

As the risk of vapor fires increases due to the summer heat, the Gyeonggi Provincial Fire and Disaster Headquarters has launched special safety inspections targeting self-service gas stations as well as gas stations that are temporarily closed or out of service.

On July 12, the Gyeonggi Provincial Fire and Disaster Headquarters announced that inspections will be conducted from July 6 to September 4 at a total of 1,661 locations, including 1,503 self-service gas stations, 85 gas stations whose operations are suspended, and 73 gas stations that have been decommissioned.

In particular, the inspections will focus on gas stations that are temporarily closed or decommissioned, as these are prone to fall into administrative blind spots. For suspended gas stations, the focus will be on whether safety measures such as access control and facility locking are being properly implemented. For decommissioned gas stations, inspectors will check whether hazardous materials that may remain in underground tanks and pipelines have been completely removed, and whether any fire hazards have been left unattended.

A firefighter from Gyeonggi Provincial Fire and Disaster Headquarters is conducting a safety inspection at a self-service gas station in the Gwangju area of Gyeonggi Province. Provided by Gyeonggi Provincial Fire and Disaster Headquarters.

Additionally, the inspections will verify compliance with the Hazardous Materials Safety Control Act, standards for the storage and handling of hazardous materials, and the actual work status of safety managers. The safety management conditions of facilities at risk of flooding due to heavy rainfall will also be checked.

As a rule, inspections will be conducted through onsite visits after prior notification. However, for self-service gas stations that operate 24 hours a day, unannounced inspections may also be carried out at night or during other vulnerable hours if necessary.

Jangpyo Hong, Commissioner of the Gyeonggi Provincial Fire and Disaster Headquarters, emphasized, "During the summer, when temperatures are high, even invisible fuel vapors can pose a fire risk. We will conduct thorough inspections, leaving no administrative blind spots, to prevent accidents and protect the safety of Gyeonggi residents."

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