| Title |
Legislative History and Time-Series Correlation of Building Type Laws in Korea |
| Authors |
박지환(Park, Jihwan) ; 유석연(Yoo, Suk-Yeon) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.10.167 |
| Keywords |
Building Type; Building Use; Legislative History; Time Series Correlation; Building Act |
| Abstract |
This study analyzes the legislative history and time-series correlations of building type related laws in Korea. The findings on legislative
history are as follows. The Building Act has undergone numerous amendments, especially regarding housing and neighborhood living facilities,
with changes often aimed at development support and administrative convenience. However, the integration and separation of building types
have created inconsistencies with related laws, depending on the timing of amendments. The Urban Traffic Improvement Promotion Act
shows inconsistencies with the Building Act, as policy-driven amendments were influenced by engineering studies and other related laws. The
Act on Installation and Management of Firefighting Systems has been amended repeatedly, developing an independent system to enhance
safety. Its revisions focus on detailed classifications for public-use facilities, as well as facilities for children and seniors. The Parking Lot
Act responds most directly to the Building Act, with frequent revisions to address rising parking demand. The Sewerage Act, on the other
hand, has developed an independent system through amendments largely based on engineering investigations. The Act on Urban Parks and
Green Areas demonstrates similarities with the Building Act regarding building permit criteria, yet its amendments, driven mainly by policy
decisions, lack systematic coherence. The time-series correlation analysis revealed three key characteristics. First, although the laws share a
common legislative foundation, their amendment processes vary according to each law’s purpose. Second, differences in managing departments
have led to selective terminology and classification systems, creating further discrepancies with the Building Act. Finally, while amendments
to the Building Act have influenced related laws, the reverse has not been observed, resulting in persistent inconsistencies between the
Building Act and its related laws. |