Explaining the main points of the 7 amendment to the Building Standards Act Enforcement Ordinance
Updated: July 2025, 12
Hello everyone. Today, I will be explaining the main points of the 7 amendments to the Building Standards Act Enforcement Order.
1. Background of the revision
The background to this amendment is the need to rationalize and flexibly implement the law while ensuring the fire safety of buildings.
In response to technological advances and diversification of designs,
Furthermore, efforts were made to reduce the excessive burden on existing buildings.
The amendments also reflect requests from the field.
2. Main points of revision ①
First, the first point of revision is the rationalization of fire compartments and interior restrictions.
This will allow for more flexible responses as long as equivalent safety measures are taken.
Next, regarding the relaxation of the installation of attic partition walls,
Even in large wooden buildings, the installation of partition walls is not required if there are no fire safety issues.
In addition, the criteria for determining windowless rooms have been revised.
Under the new standards, calculations will be based on the performance of smoke exhaust and air intakes.
3. Main points of revision ②
The next point of revision is the expansion of the scope of smoke barriers.
This means that semi-fireproof structures and protruding beams can also be treated as smoke barriers.
In addition, material regulations for natural smoke exhaust vents have been relaxed, and the use of non-combustible materials is no longer mandatory.
In addition, the passageways within the premises will be reviewed, and if there are no problems with evacuation or firefighting, installation will no longer be necessary.
4. Impact on practice and future prospects
This amendment will relax regulations on existing buildings and reduce compliance obligations when carrying out major repairs or remodeling.
In addition, the scope of regulations for elevators has been revised, and simple lifts that are subject to the Labor Safety and Health Act will no longer be subject to the Building Standards Act.
Going forward, detailed standards are scheduled to be published in a notice in October.
In design and confirmation application practice, it is important to catch up on the latest standards as soon as possible.
5. Summary
These are the main points of the 7 amendments to the Building Standards Act Enforcement Ordinance.
Let's understand how this change will affect your practice and take action accordingly.
