Demolition of Prefabricated Slab Buildings

The demolition of prefabricated slab buildings is not carried out comprehensively but is classified and handled based on the safety status of the buildings and urban planning, and is only implemented for buildings meeting specific conditions. The specific policies and implementation points are as follows:

I. Scope of Demolition: Limited to Four Types of Buildings

1. Grade D Dangerous Buildings: If, upon assessment by a professional agency, a building's load-bearing structure is severely damaged (such as foundation subsidence or significant cracks in the main structure), posing a risk of collapse, it must be demolished or rebuilt.
2. Inadequate Disaster Resistance: Buildings with insufficient earthquake resistance, flood resistance, or other disaster resistance capabilities that may fail in the event of earthquakes, floods, or other disasters need to be included in renovation or demolition plans.
3. Impact on Urban Infrastructure: Buildings within the demolition control area due to planning needs such as subway construction or bridge building.
4. Coverage of Urban Core Area Renewal Benefits: Located in the urban core area, with development benefits covering the replacement cost of the original building.
   Other Buildings: If assessed as Grade A/B/C (structurally safe or partially dangerous), they are usually included in the old building renovation plan, with improvements in living comfort through reinforcement, facade renovation, elevator installation, etc., rather than demolition.

II. Resettlement Methods for Residents After Demolition

1. Monetary Compensation: The government pays compensation based on the housing price determined by a professional assessment agency (including decoration, moving, and transitional rent expenses). This method is suitable for families planning to move to another city or location but requires them to bear the risk of housing price fluctuations.
2. Property Rights Exchange: Includes in-situ relocation (allocation after rebuilding new houses on the original site) and off-site resettlement (allocation to new houses in other areas). The address, area, house type, and delivery date of the resettlement housing must be clearly specified in the contract to avoid excessive common area or delayed delivery.
3. Housing Voucher Resettlement: Issuing housing vouchers for purchasing new houses in designated areas (specific policies vary by region).

III. Policy Background and Clarification

• No Comprehensive Demolition Documents: Documents from the Ministry of Natural Resources and the General Offices of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council clearly state that urban renewal should follow the principle of "classified handling and prioritizing the vulnerable" and oppose "large-scale demolition and construction".
• Misinterpretation by Self-Media: The online rumor that "all prefabricated slab buildings will be demolished by 2026" is mostly an exaggerated interpretation, and the actual situation is based on safety assessments and planning needs.
• National Inventory Scale: There are approximately ten million prefabricated slab residential buildings nationwide, involving tens of millions of households, with most being improved through old building renovations rather than demolition.

Summary: The demolition of prefabricated slab buildings requires meeting conditions such as being dangerous buildings, having inadequate disaster resistance, affecting infrastructure, or having urban renewal benefits. Other buildings are mainly reinforced and renovated. Resettlement methods for residents include monetary compensation, property rights exchange, and housing voucher resettlement, with specific choices depending on the building assessment results, planning conditions, and family needs.