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Enforcement Decree of the Labor Standards Act — Article 55 (Structure and Facilities of Dormitories)

근로기준법 시행령 제55조

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2021-11-19. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2025-10-23) — check the Korean original.

An employer who constructs a dormitory shall meet all of the following standards with respect to the structure and facilities of the dormitory pursuant to Article 100 of the Act: <Amended on Nov. 19, 2021>

1. A bedroom in the dormitory shall accommodate no more than eight people;

2. The dormitory shall be provided with a proper number of restrooms, bathroom sinks, and bathing facilities;

3. The dormitory shall be provided with proper facilities, etc. for lighting and ventilation;

4. The dormitory shall be provided with proper cooling and heating facilities or equipment;

5. The dormitory shall be provided with facilities or equipment for preventing fires and for taking safety measures in the event of a fire.[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 9, 2019]

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