Demolition of Prefabricated Slab Houses in Jiyuan

The demolition of prefabricated slab houses in Jiyuan should be comprehensively judged based on the results of housing safety appraisals, planning requirements, and local practices. Currently, there is no specific policy, but the national principle of 'classified handling' is followed, with priority given to demolishing Grade D dilapidated houses, houses in high-risk areas, and those beyond their service life without reinforcement value.

Core Policy Principles and Scope of Demolition

According to the '15th Five-Year Plan for Urban Renewal' issued by the State Council in 2026, the governance and renovation of prefabricated slab houses have been included in the national five-year plan, explicitly targeting the renovation of over 500,000 sets (units) of Grade C and D dangerous housing and prefabricated slab houses on state-owned land within the built-up areas of cities and county towns. The core principle is 'classified handling' without adopting a one-size-fits-all approach. Specifically, priority is given to demolishing three types of houses:

1. Grade D dilapidated houses appraised by professional institutions: Grade D houses refer to those whose structural bearing capacity can no longer meet normal usage requirements, posing a risk of overall collapse, and thus requiring immediate demolition;
2. Prefabricated slab houses located in earthquake-prone areas and high-risk areas for geological disasters: Due to fragile geological conditions, these houses may be included in the demolition scope even if they do not meet Grade D standards, owing to disaster risks;
3. Prefabricated slab buildings over 40 years old and lacking reinforcement value: Due to structural aging and material performance degradation, the maintenance costs for these over-aged houses are excessively high, and priority is given to enhancing safety through demolition and reconstruction.

Local Practices and Special Cases

Jiyuan City has not yet issued a specific demolition policy but needs to refer to local planning and historical cases. For example, in 2011, Jiyuan City experienced controversy over the demolition of old houses and construction of new ones due to the lack of a construction project planning permit. This case pertained to the rectification of illegal construction and differed in logic from policy-driven demolitions. Policy-driven demolitions should be based on housing safety appraisal results and implemented in conjunction with urban renewal planning, rather than being enforced solely due to the lack of a permit or the age of the house.

Operational Procedures and Precautions

If specific demolition actions are involved, the following steps should be taken:

1. Housing safety appraisal: A professional institution should assess the structural safety of the house to determine whether it is a Grade D dilapidated house or requires demolition for other reasons;
2. Verification of planning requirements: Confirm whether the house is within the scope of urban renewal planning or complies with special plans for geological disaster prevention and earthquake resistance;
3. Reference to local practices: Consider past cases and current management regulations in Jiyuan City to avoid controversies arising from procedural violations.

Summary: The demolition of prefabricated slab houses in Jiyuan should be guided by the national principle of 'classified handling', with priority given to demolishing high-risk houses. At the same time, comprehensive decisions should be made strictly based on safety appraisals, planning requirements, and local practices to ensure that demolition actions are legal and compliant.