What Japan Building Standards Act 1950 (Kenchiku Kijun-ho) - Construction Permit and Safety Framework requires
Japan's Building Standards Act (Kenchiku Kijun-ho, Act No. 201 of 1950, most recently amended 2024) establishes the mandatory technical standards for building design and construction in Japan, requiring building permits (kensetsu kakunin) from Designated Confirmation Inspection Bodies (CABs), structural safety reviews by Registered Structural Engineers, and compliance with earthquake resistance (seismic), fire safety, and energy efficiency standards enforced by municipal building departments (kenchiku shido-ka) and MLIT (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism).
Pillar: Construction & Real Estate · Authority: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) - Japan · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=325AC0000000201
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- {"instrument":"Building Standards Act Enforcement Order (Cabinet Order No. 338 of 1950)","section":"Article 36 - Structural calculation methods; Article 81 - Earthquake resistance standards; Article 126-3 - Sprinkler system requirements","url":"https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=325CO0000000338"}
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