Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-08-02 13:06Incident Overview - A fatal incident occurred on August 1 in the Beichen Triangular Delta E3 area of Changsha, Hunan, where a 21-year-old woman was killed by a falling object, identified as a cement block from the exterior wall of a high-rise building [1][4][6] - The Beichen Triangular Delta development was acquired by Beichen Real Estate in July 2007 for 9.2 billion yuan, making it the highest land transaction price in China at that time [1][6] Building and Maintenance Details - The affected building, completed in September 2015, has shown visible signs of exterior wall deterioration after over ten years of use [6][9] - The property management company, Vanke Property, conducted a maintenance inspection earlier this year, but the reported issues were primarily related to water leakage rather than exterior wall detachment [9][11] - The national warranty period for exterior waterproofing is five years, while decorative elements typically have a two-year warranty, which raises concerns about the building's maintenance practices [7][9] Regulatory Response - Following the incident, the local housing authority initiated a comprehensive inspection of all buildings in the area to identify and rectify potential safety hazards related to exterior walls [12] - The property management has been instructed to expedite the repair process, particularly for the exterior wall issues, and a "green channel" for maintenance fund applications will be established [11][12]