Starting November 12, contractors involved in the repair of national heritage sites will be required to obtain liability insurance to cover potential accidents or damage during the restoration process. This mandate, previously applicable only to large-scale repair projects, will now extend to small-scale repairs as well as design and supervision sectors.
The Cultural Heritage Administration announced that from this date, all national heritage repair contractors, measurement design contractors, and supervising contractors must enroll in liability insurance or mutual aid programs. This requirement is part of the revised "Act on the Repair of National Heritage," which will apply to contracts signed after this date.
Previously, only companies undertaking national heritage repair projects with budgets exceeding 20 billion won were mandated to have insurance. Now, the requirement will apply regardless of the project size, including measurement design contractors who assess the condition of heritage sites and design repair methods, as well as supervising contractors who ensure compliance with the design.
This initiative aims to prepare for unexpected accidents or damage that may occur during the repair of national heritage. It seeks to clarify responsibility in the event of an incident and ensure prompt and effective compensation for damages.
The cost of insurance will be borne by the contracting authority. The Cultural Heritage Administration has established detailed regulations regarding the insurance coverage amount, compensation limits, deductibles, and premium calculation methods. Eligible parties can obtain insurance or mutual aid through the National Heritage Repair Mutual Aid Association or individual insurance companies.
Prior to the implementation of this system, the Cultural Heritage Administration held six informational sessions across the country in September and October to guide relevant agencies and industry professionals on the key points and enrollment procedures.
The Cultural Heritage Administration stated, "This measure will significantly enhance the safety net for national heritage repair sites."
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