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Permit of shading regulations (Article 56-2 of the Building Standards Act)

Last Updated February 26, 2024

Outline of the System

  • According to Article 56-2 of the Building Standards Law, in principle, new construction or extensions that exceed the shading regulations is not allowed. However, for those that conform to the following permission standards, it is recognized that there is no risk of harming the surrounding living environment due to the conditions of the land, etc., and construction is possible only if approved with the consent of the Building Examination Committee. In addition, in the case of expanding existing ineligible buildings, etc., if it corresponds to the Building Examination Committee Comprehensive Consent Standards, the proposal of the Building Examination Committee can be omitted, and it will be a post-report to the Building Examination Committee.
  • Revision of seismic retrofitting to ensure the safety of existing buildings, permission standards corresponding to the extension accompanying elevator installation for barrier-free purposes, and the Building Examination Committee Comprehensive Consent Standards were revised, and October 2008 Enforced on 30th.
  • It was partially revised in accordance with the partial revision of the Building Standards Law. <October 5, 2018>

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Housing and Architecture Bureau Building Guidance Department Urban Architecture Division

Telephone: 045-671-4525

Telephone: 045-671-4525

Fax: 045-681-2438

E-mail address: kc-shigaichikenchiku@city.yokohama.jp

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