Representative facilities by business and purpose and related laws and regulations

Representative facilities and related laws and regulations are described for each business and purpose. Please consult with the person in charge of each law (listed at the bottom of the page).
The "City Ordinance" on this page refers to the "Ordinance on conservation, etc. of Yokohama City Living Environment".

• Sink, draft chamber: City Ordinance, Sewerage Law, Water Pollution Control Law
• Acid Bat / Alkali Bat: City Ordinance, Sewerage Law, Water Pollution Control Law
• Boiler, cold water generator: City Ordinance, Air Pollution Control Law
• Blower/compressor: Noise Control Law, Vibration Control Law

For those who are considering setting up facilities at research institutions (leaflet) (PDF: 836KB)

• Liquid Press, Mechanical Press, Forging Machines: City Ordinance, Noise Control Law, Vibration Control Law
• Shearing machine (shirling) and cutting machine: City Ordinance, Noise Control Law, Vibration Control Law
• Blower/compressor: Noise Control Law, Vibration Control Law
• Surface treatment: City Ordinance, Sewerage Law, Water Pollution Control Law

For those who are considering setting up metal processing facilities (leaflet) (PDF: 838KB)

• Crushers and sorting machines: City ordinances, Air Pollution Control Law, Noise Control Law, Vibration Control Law
• Press machines and shear machines: City Ordinance, Noise Control Law, Vibration Control Law
• Waste incinerators: City ordinances, Air Pollution Control Law, Sewerage Law, Water Pollution Control Law, Dioxin Countermeasures Special Measures Law
• Belt conveyor: City Ordinance, Air Pollution Control Law

For those who are considering setting up facilities for recycling and waste disposal of resources (leaflet) (PDF: 769KB)

• Boiler, cold water generator: City Ordinance, Air Pollution Control Law
• Gas engines other than GHP: City ordinances
• Blower/compressor: Noise Control Law, Vibration Control Law

For those who are considering construction of commercial buildings or office buildings (leaflet) (PDF: 931KB)

• Cleaning facilities (cleaning facilities): City Ordinance, Sewerage Law, Water Pollution Control Law
• Boiler, cold water generator: City Ordinance, Air Pollution Control Law
• Blower/compressor: Noise Control Law, Vibration Control Law

For those who are considering setting up cleaning facilities (leaflet) (PDF: 901KB)

• Automated vehicle washing facility (gate type car washing machine): City Ordinance, Sewerage Law, Water Pollution Control Law
• Blower/compressor: Noise Control Law, Vibration Control Law
• Refueling facilities (gasoline tank): City ordinances
• Car wash facilities for specific automobile maintenance business: Sewerage Law, Water Pollution Control Law

For those who are considering setting up facilities at gas stations (leaflet) (PDF: 815KB)

<Abolishment of business establishments (including partial abolition)>

• Businesses that have notified the installation based on each law may need to submit a notification of abolition.
• In particular, when a business establishment that has used harmful substances is abolished, a soil survey is required.
• Related laws and regulations: Notification of abolition of city ordinances, Soil Contamination Countermeasures Law, and laws and regulations

<Abolition of use of specified facilities and designated facilities>

• Notification may be required when abolishing the use of specific facilities and designated facilities or when abolishing the use of harmful substances.
• Businesses that have notified the installation based on each law may need to submit a notification of abolition.
• Related laws and regulations: Notification of abolition of city ordinances, Soil Contamination Countermeasures Law, and laws and regulations

<Demolition of offices, etc.>

• When the foundation is dismantled or excavated, a notification may be required.
• When dismantling buildings and structures in the establishment, prior notification about asbestos may be required.
• Related laws and regulations: City ordinances, Soil Contamination Countermeasures Law, Noise Control Law, Vibration Control Law, Air Pollution Control Law

<Air Relations>
Atmosphere and Sound Environment Division Air Quality
Telephone: 045-671-3843
Email: mk-taikikisei@city.yokohama.lg.jp

<Noise and Vibration Relations>
Atmosphere and Sound Environment Division Noise Manager
Telephone: 045-671-2485
Email: mk-souon@city.yokohama.lg.jp

<Water Pollution Relations>
Water and Soil Environment Division Water Quality Section
Telephone: 045-671-2489
Email: mk-mizu@city.yokohama.lg.jp

<Sewerage-related>
Water Quality Division, Sewerage River Bureau
Telephone: 045-671-2835
Email: gk-kouhai@city.yokohama.lg.jp

<Soil Contamination Countermeasures and Land Subsidence Relations>
Water and Soil Environment Division Soil Countermeasures Section
Telephone: 045-671-2494
Email: mk-dojo@city.yokohama.lg.jp

<Related to Designated Offices>
Environmental Management Division Ordinance
Telephone: 045-671-2733　
Email: mk-shiteijigyosho@city.yokohama.lg.jp

• Notification and application procedures based on environmental laws and regulations (installation, change, and abolition of facilities)
• Notification and application procedures based on environmental laws and regulations (construction-related)