Will the Prefabricated Panels of Houses Be Removed?

Not all prefabricated panels of houses will be removed; instead, they are classified and handled based on the specific conditions of the houses.

I. Repair and Renovation For prefabricated panel houses with intact main structures but only old and damaged issues, the principle of “renovate where necessary” from the joint guidance issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development will be followed for repair and renovation. This approach can effectively improve living conditions, meet the basic living needs of residents, and also avoid unnecessary demolition and reconstruction, saving resources and costs.

II. Priority for Demolition

1. Irreparable Damage to the Main Structure: When the main structure of a prefabricated panel house has suffered severe damage and cannot be restored to a safe and usable state even through old house renovation methods, such houses will be given priority for demolition. Continuing to retain such houses poses significant safety hazards and may endanger the lives and property of residents.
2. Inability to Withstand Natural Disasters: Some prefabricated panel houses, although their main structures are undamaged, have severely inadequate defense capabilities against natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods. To ensure the safety of residents during natural disasters, such houses will also be given priority for demolition to avoid greater losses during disasters.
3. Located on Municipal Planning Land: If prefabricated panel houses are located on municipal planning land, such as areas designated for high-speed rail construction, road widening, or viaduct construction, these houses will be demolished to meet the needs of urban development.

III. Handling of Dilapidated Houses Prefabricated panel houses that meet the D-grade dilapidated house standard, due to their high degree of danger, will generally be handled through demolition and reconstruction. On the other hand, those that meet the C-grade dilapidated house standard, with a relatively lower degree of danger, can be handled through repair and reinforcement.

IV. Demolition Compensation Only prefabricated panel houses that have been identified as dilapidated by professional inspection agencies or have been included in the urban demolition plan will receive demolition compensation.