Emergency risk assessment system for damaged buildings

Emergency risk assessment for damaged buildings means that buildings damaged by the earthquake may collapse due to aftershocks that occur afterwards or may endanger human lives in secondary disaster due to falling objects. The risk judge investigates the damaged building and determines whether the building can be used. The survey will be conducted free of charge. In addition, this survey is not a survey to prove affliction.

To become an emergency risk judge in Kanagawa Prefecture, you must "resident" or "work" in the prefecture, and are qualified to investigate the architects of the Architect Law (first-class, second-class, wooden) or special buildings under the Building Standards Law. A person who is not qualified as an architect, but who has experience in building administration and is recognized as a judge. .
When the emergency risk judge performs emergency risk activities, it is clearly indicated on a helmet, armband, etc., and always carries a judge registration certificate etc. as proof of being an emergency risk judge.

Emergency risk assessment sliding is intended to ensure the safety of citizens from the secondary disaster of a major earthquake. If the judge asks for a survey, please cooperate so that the activities can be carried out smoothly. In addition, in the event of a disaster, investigation and sale by malicious vendors who took advantage of the disaster are expected. The municipal government declares the implementation of the emergency risk assessment. At that time, the judge carries an armband. If you are suspicious, please ask for your registration card to confirm your identity.

According to the survey results, three types of stickers, "Danger" (red), "Needs Attention" (yellow), and "Surveyed" (green) are attached to an easy-to-see and safe place of the affected building and provide information to residents and passers-by. To do.
"Dangerous" means that it is dangerous to enter a damaged building
"Needs caution" means that you should be careful when entering a damaged building.
"Surveyed" means that the affected building can be used.

Assuming that an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5 or less occurs and an emergency risk assessment is carried out, the municipalities where you live or work will contact you such as gathering. In addition, we will contact you if an earthquake occurs in other prefectures and support is required. If you can participate, please ask for your cooperation as much as possible.

• Kanagawa Prefectural Building Post-Seismic Measures Promotion Council (outside site)
• Regarding emergency risk assessment activities, etc.Japan Architectural Disaster Prevention Association (outside site)Please refer to the following page.
• About conclusion of agreement with building design group about cooperation at the time of earthquake disaster