Air Conditioning Now Mandatory for Elevators in LH Apartments

Air Conditioning and Flood Response Measures Adopted for Extreme Heat and Heavy Rain

Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH) announced on August 17 that it would implement a comprehensive plan to improve elevators. This measure is aimed at creating a more pleasant living environment in public apartments, with a focus on enhancing safety, convenience, and cost-effectiveness. The plan will be applied to new multi-family housing projects ordered by LH after implementation and will also be reflected in existing construction sites whenever installation conditions allow.

Under this new measure, air conditioning systems will be mandatory for newly ordered elevators. There have been ongoing complaints regarding the lack of standards for installing air conditioning, which has led to inconvenience. To improve flood safety, flood detection and control operation features will be introduced. When flooding occurs, the elevator will automatically move to a safe floor and operation will be restricted.

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Instead of conventional designs based only on minimum manufacturer specifications, LH will introduce a new design method that reflects actual operating conditions and is based on real power load requirements. By optimizing the building’s electrical design, LH expects to reduce maintenance costs and use the savings to invest in facilities such as elevator air conditioning systems. LH also plans to raise the speed standard for low-speed elevators and promote improvements in interior design and quality.

Previously, since last month, LH made it mandatory to install air conditioners when replacing elevators in old rental housing. LH is also considering installing air conditioning devices in existing elevators that are not up for replacement, depending on budget and circumstances. Lee Sunghoon, President of LH, stated, "We aim to provide a more comfortable and convenient living environment by improving the convenience of elevator use, which is an essential facility closely linked to daily life."

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