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2023 OUTLINE OF THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR

license but have not established a management committee or elected a management leader. If
these buildings are deemed dangerous by the competent authority, a management committee
must be established, or a management person must be elected within a specified period. Failure
to do so will result in penalties.

(3) The Building Equipment part of the Building Technical Regulations and the Design and Tech-
nique Directions for Building Water Supply and Drainage Equipment now include regulations for

the same-floor drainage system to reduce water leak repair conflict between the owner of the
upper and lower floors of the building, and to simplify equipment management and maintenance.
Amended a part of "Seismic Design Specifications and Commentary of Buildings" to revise the
earthquake force design standards near fault lines, miscellaneous works, structures, soil lique-

faction evaluation methods, and relevant regulations on seismic reinforcement of existing build-
ings. In line with the Amendment to Article 77-1 of the Building Act, amend the Regulations on
Improvement on Existing Building Public Security and Regulations for inspecting and reporting
buildings public security, specify the objectives, timing, and benchmarks of improvement, and im-

plement the improvement of the building's earthquake resistance.
(4) Revised "Recycling Renewable Resource Items and Standards in Construction" in response to the

promotion and adoption of new construction methods for asphalt concrete excavation (scraping)
and recycling.

2. Promotion of Green Buildings

In 2022, eleven county (city) governments received subsidies for green building promotion, as well
as to establish a green building review and random inspection to maintain the design quality of the
building permit, improve the energy efficiency of buildings, reduce energy consumption, maintain the
efficiency of green building design and management, and promote the concept of green buildings.

3. Administration of Architects

(1) A total of 585 applications for training workshop recognition filed according to the Regulations for
the Application of Replacement of Architect's Business Practice License and Certification of the
Seminar Attendance Documents were received in 2022.

(2) A total of 221 architect licenses were issued in 2022.

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