Jingzhou Prefabricated Panel Houses

There are prefabricated panel houses in Jingzhou, and some of them have certain problems due to long-term disrepair. Their renovation and governance need to be carried out according to the danger level of the houses and government decisions.

Current Situation of Prefabricated Panel Houses in Jingzhou

There are some prefabricated panel houses in Jingzhou. For example, the prefabricated panel houses built in the 1980s in the Shashi Water Transport Dormitory in Jingzhou were rated as Class C dangerous buildings twice, in September 2020 and May 9, 2022. Residents of the prefabricated panel houses built in 1987 on Nanmen Street in Jingzhou District have also inquired about whether they could be included in the old city renovation project.

Governance Requirements for Class C Prefabricated Panel Houses

For prefabricated panel houses rated as Class C, according to the requirements of dangerous building governance documents, the property right unit or owner should entrust a qualified design unit and construction enterprise to formulate a reinforcement and maintenance plan and carry out reinforcement and maintenance, with the reinforcement costs borne by the property right unit or owner. For example, the Class C prefabricated panel houses in the Shashi Water Transport Dormitory in Jingzhou are not within the scope of the renovation project in Shashi District, so they cannot be expropriated and can only be reinforced and maintained in accordance with regulations.

Old City Renovation and Prefabricated Panel Houses

Regarding the inquiry from residents of the prefabricated panel houses on Nanmen Street in Jingzhou District about being included in the old city renovation project, after the sub-district contacted relevant departments of the District Urban Renewal Service Center for consultation, it was learned that the old city renovation project has now been canceled, and whether and when it will be included depends on relevant government decisions. This means that there is currently uncertainty as to whether some prefabricated panel houses in Jingzhou can be improved through old city renovation, and further government decisions are required.

Common Problems with Prefabricated Panel Houses

From a national perspective, prefabricated panel houses have some common problems. Their structural durability is lower than that of cast-in-place houses, and they have a higher risk of collapse in earthquakes. Some prefabricated panel houses that have reached Class D must be immediately stopped from being used and demolished within a time limit to ensure the safety of residents' lives and property.