加快推进城镇“老龄房”体检 郑州、南通等地试点“政府买单”

Core Viewpoint - The recent fire incident in Hong Kong has raised concerns about the safety of old buildings and high-rise residential properties, prompting discussions on the implementation of a building health check system to prevent potential hazards [1] Group 1: Policy Support - The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has emphasized the need for a comprehensive safety management system for buildings throughout their lifecycle, with a focus on regular health checks for aging properties [2][3] - As of 2024, over 210 million residential units in China are over 25 years old, accounting for approximately 38.7% of urban housing stock, highlighting the urgency of implementing building health checks [2] - Multiple cities have begun to establish guidelines and frameworks for conducting regular health checks on aging buildings, with specific requirements for properties over 25 years old to undergo inspections every 5 to 10 years [4][6] Group 2: Implementation Details - In cities like Zhengzhou, a pilot program has been initiated to implement a three-part system for building safety management, which includes health checks, insurance, and funding mechanisms [3][8] - The health check results will categorize buildings as "pass," "basic pass," or "fail," with strict measures for those that do not meet safety standards, including potential cessation of use and further evaluations [3][6] - Various cities have established specific guidelines for the frequency and scope of health checks, particularly for public buildings and densely populated residential areas [4][6] Group 3: Funding Mechanisms - Funding for building health checks is primarily sourced from government budgets, with local authorities covering the costs for residential properties, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder the implementation of safety checks [8][9] - In Zhengzhou, the local government has committed to fully funding health checks for eligible residential buildings, while also providing subsidies for non-residential properties [7][8] - The funding structure includes both public accounts, primarily from fiscal revenues, and personal accounts, which may require additional contributions from homeowners if maintenance funds are insufficient [9]