In an apartment complex, a notice opposing the installation of an air conditioner in the security office has sparked public rebuttals from residents, leading to widespread support for the counterarguments.
Recently, two photos of a notice posted in the apartment complex surfaced on an online community.
The first notice, signed by a group, stated, "We oppose the installation of an air conditioner in the security office of Complex 6," arguing that "installing an air conditioner will continuously raise management fees, pollute the air, and shorten lifespans due to air pollution." It further claimed that "if the Earth gets hotter, community harmony will be disrupted and relationships will deteriorate," and called for residents to join in opposing the installation.
In response, resident A publicly rebutted the notice in a statement titled "To the Proponents," asserting that he is a resident of the complex and urged, "Do not abandon your humanity for such nonsensical reasons." He questioned, "Have you ever considered the hurt your words might cause to the security personnel and the residents who read them?" emphasizing that security guards are also someone's husband, father, and a valuable human being.
A also pointed out, "It is even more incomprehensible that there has been no air conditioning in the security office located in the middle of a parking lot with no shade." He challenged the proponents' logic, stating, "If you are worried about air pollution, then turn off the fan you leave on all day at home, and if you are concerned about shortened lifespans, then exercise at the nearby gym. If you are worried about global warming, please start by thoroughly practicing recycling on Sundays."
Finally, A expressed regret for the children in their neighborhood who will grow up reading such selfish writings, stating, "I would respect it if you would come out from behind the anonymous 'proponents' and present logical and humane opinions directly."
As news of the incident spread, netizens reacted critically, saying, "Is it humane to ask someone to work without air conditioning in this heat?" and "If the security guard were your family, would you make such demands?" Others commented, "If you are worried about pollution, you should stop using plastic yourself."
Disputes over air conditioning in security offices have been ongoing for years. Last August, during a heatwave with perceived temperatures nearing 104 degrees Fahrenheit, claims arose that residents demanded no fans be installed in the security office, leading to controversy.
At that time, a plea posted inside an elevator in an apartment complex in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, was shared on the local community board of a secondhand trading platform. The plea read, "There is a resident who filed a complaint asking to remove the fan, even though there is no air conditioning in the security office. Please create a minimum working condition for the security personnel."
The resident who shared the plea expressed shock, stating, "The security office is unbearably hot, and our security guards, who are elderly, work tirelessly day and night. I don’t understand why it’s such a problem for them to want a little breeze in a suffocating space."
In response to the controversy, the management office explained through various media that "residents have been using both fans and air conditioning in the security office. How much would the shared electricity bill increase?" However, it was reported that only two fans were operating in the security office, contrary to the residents' complaints.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act recommends measures to protect workers' health during extreme heat, including providing adequate rest, cooling, water, and heat illness prevention measures. However, the management office has only stated that they plan to discuss future measures.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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