Gaoyao District Container House Construction

The construction of container houses in Gaoyao District must strictly adhere to safety regulations, avoiding issues such as unauthorized occupancy, electrical hazards, and lack of fire separation to ensure compliance with fire safety and building standards.

I. Compliance Requirements

1. Land and Planning Permits
   According to the investigation report on the fire incident at Zhaoqing Gaoyao Rijiansheng Building Materials Store, container houses without land use certificates or planning permits are considered illegal constructions and may face demolition or accountability. Before construction, it is necessary to apply for land use permits from the local natural resources department and submit architectural planning proposals to the housing and construction department to ensure compliance with urban and rural planning requirements.

2. Fire Safety Acceptance and Filing
   If container houses are used for residential or commercial purposes, they must pass fire safety acceptance. In the incident, the container house experienced fire spread due to the absence of fire separation and improperly connected electrical wiring. It is mandatory to divide fire compartments in accordance with the requirements of the 'Code for Fire Protection Design of Buildings' and equip them with fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and other fire safety facilities.

II. Safety Design Considerations

1. Electrical Safety

   • Avoid unauthorized wiring connections; use qualified electrical boxes and regularly inspect for aging wiring.
   • Refer to the modular technology of Guangdong Deshe Electric Power Equipment Co., Ltd., adopting standardized electrical systems such as prefabricated cabins or box-type substations to reduce risks.

2. Fire Separation and Escape Routes

   • Residential areas and commercial premises must be completely separated by firewalls or fire doors. It is prohibited to stack debris at the entrance of container houses (as in the incident, debris obstructed escape routes, resulting in three deaths).
   • Provide at least two independent escape exits and keep escape routes clear.

3. Material Selection

   • Avoid using flammable materials (such as polystyrene sandwich panels) and prioritize Class A fire-resistant materials.
   • Refer to the procurement standards for agricultural watch houses in Gaoyao District, selecting containers that meet external dimensions (e.g., ≥2500mm×2500mm×2650mm) and internal clear height requirements to ensure reasonable spatial layout.

III. Case Warnings and Supplier Selection

1. Lessons from the Incident
   The fire at Zhaoqing Gaoyao Rijiansheng Building Materials Store was caused by unauthorized occupancy and electrical faults. The actual controller, Peng, and the store manager, Ye Yuting, were held criminally responsible for failing to implement fire safety responsibilities, emphasizing the need for clear hierarchical safety accountability.

2. Collaboration with Professional Suppliers

   • Choose qualified suppliers (such as Zhaoqing Runsheng Decoration Co., Ltd. and Guangdong Zhihe Integrated Housing Technology Co., Ltd.) to ensure that container houses comply with structural safety and fire safety standards.
   • Refer to agricultural watch house renovation projects, requiring suppliers to provide product specifications, quantities, and unit price details, and sign safety responsibility agreements.